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humboldt
in Brownstoner Renovation 11 years and 3 months ago
Need Historic Brick Repointing
I’m looking for a contractor who can repoint soft 1820s brickwork on the exterior walls of my house. I’d need someone who knows how to…
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jmjen47
in Real Estate - Rentals 13 years and 8 months ago
3-bedroom rentals
Hi – I’m having trouble finding 3-bedroom rentals that are $4,000 or less. We’re flexible as to where we live, but would love to move…
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pigthree
in Landmarks 11 years and 3 months ago
Fence restrictions. Landmarks? Height? Material?
There is just too much relevant information here for Brownstoners not to discuss. As of yet, no comment from Landmarks (maybe they are considering allowing…
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hawaiismurf
in Plumbers and Plumbing 11 years and 7 months ago
New water service subcontractor recommendation?
Hi, I know this question has been asked before and I can’t locate it in the archive. Looking for contractor recommendations for new combined water…
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schmu
in Plumbers and Plumbing 11 years and 5 months ago
Has anyone replaced their sewer line?
I am about to replace my lead water main. I was told after having a camera sent down my sewer line that some roots have…
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giantangryrobot
in Roofers 11 years and 3 months ago
Anyone used Jack Kleinfeld for building leaks?
We live in one of those leaky, new construction condo buildings, and are thinking of hiring Jack Kleinfeld (Kleinfeld Technical Services, Inc) to do an…
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mysteriousbrunette
in Bath & Kitchen 11 years and 5 months ago
Kitchen Reno
I am looking for someone who knows how to assemble and install Ikea kitchen cabinets. The other work is painting the kitchen and also putting…
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tm07
in Doors & Windows 11 years and 8 months ago
Has anyone used these two window companies?
My building wants to replace some common area windows. We are looking at companies that both manufacture and install. I would appreciate help with these…
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nancib
in Flooring 11 years and 5 months ago
searching quarter sawn flooring
I am in need to purchase quarter sawn flooring to match my original floor due to construction. Any information is much appreciated.
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brooklyntoqueens
in Heating 11 years and 3 months ago
Nest thermostats
I have 2 floors and 4 zones for heating. Ac coming from the roof for the second floor and ac coming from the basement for…
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steve222
in Decks and Porches 11 years and 4 months ago
Non-combustible roof decking material (wood-look)
I’m looking to put a deck on our roof. With real wood not being up to code (beyond 1/3 of the surface as far as…
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fourstory
in Building Code 11 years and 4 months ago
SRO conversion to 3 family potential issues and costs
We are looking to purchase a 4 story brownstone in Brooklyn that is currently configured as an SRO but does have a Certificate of Non…
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humboldt
in Brownstoner Renovation 11 years and 3 months ago
Need Historic Brick Repointing
I’m looking for a contractor who can repoint soft 1820s brickwork on the exterior walls of my house. I’d need someone who knows how to…
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myharlemreno
in For Sale 11 years and 4 months ago
Original French & Five Panel Hardwood Doors
2 Matching beautiful antique painted five-panel pine doors with lots of detail without the hardware from an historic brownstone in Harlem. See dimensions, as one…
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JoeBushwick
in For Sale 11 years and 4 months ago
Vintage Wellbilt Range - FREE
Vintage 1940’s Wellbilt Range. In working order, clean, good condition FREE – Must be picked up in Bushwick. 3rd Floor Walk-up Email me at jec344…
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hawaiismurf
in Brownstoner Renovation 11 years and 4 months ago
Stained glass windows in rear of townhouse - approximate age and period?
I have these stained glass windows in the rear of our parlor floor. I am curious if anyone has a sense if these are original…
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rowhouse
in Roofers 11 years and 11 months ago
Roofer needed (flat roof in Bay Ridge)
The flat roof on my Bay Ridge row house was replaced about 12 years ago but I began seeing signs of a possible leak about…
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PresidentStreeter
in Cleaning and Maid Services 13 years and 6 months ago
want to recommend our window cleaners....
I live in a brownstone duplex in Carroll Gardens and my 18 windows and their storm windows had not been cleaned for 2 years. I…
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est
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 2 months ago
Carpet-Cleaning recommendations
Hi all, Wondering if anyone has a recommendation for a carpet-cleaning service in South Slope, Greenwood or Sunset Park area? We had a tenant move…
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jeanmarine2
in Permits 13 years and 1 month ago
Permitting and splitting contracting work between interior + exterior
I’d be interested in feedback from people who have permitted an interior/exterior job (like in our case, adding a deck and kitchen) and then decided…
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