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vvv03
in General Discussion 12 years and 6 months ago
ISO of commercial real estate broker in Brooklyn to help a sole proprietor
My husband is looking to open a storefront retail shop in the Prospect Heights/Gowanus/Lefferts area. Our budget is low (under $4K/month) and no real estate…
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ps158
in Bath & Kitchen 11 years and 5 months ago
need bathroom fixture recommendations - vanity, toilet, lighting, tub, etc
Let’s hear your favorite (or most hated) bathroom fixtures! We have 3 bathrooms and need new everything! Vanity Toilet Tub Neo-angle shower pan Medicine cabinet…
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ps158
in Bath & Kitchen 11 years and 5 months ago
neo-angle shower: glass enclosure or shower curtain rod?
We’re putting in a small full bathroom (5′ 6″ X 5′ 8″) on the first floor of our house. We’re installing a neo-angle shower in…
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ps158
in Heating 11 years and 5 months ago
has anyone bought a radiator from www.steamradiators.com
Thinking of purchasing the 1-pipe model, Charleston Pro, (http://steamradiators.com/orderingpages/charlestonpro.html) for a few rooms in our house. Has anyone bought these? Do you like them? They…
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Oakisles1
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 5 months ago
Entry Doors Require Refinish
I am in Carol Gardens and our double entry doors require sanding and polyurethane. I am having difficulty finding someone who does this work. I…
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deanbh
in Legal 11 years and 5 months ago
And they said we'd never win.......
Well folks for some of the long timers you might know the story – http://brownstoner.staging.wpengine.com/forums/topic/con-ed-being-aholes-but-we-are-persevering/ But the long and the short of it…..we finally got…
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dumbogirl
in Electricians 11 years and 5 months ago
ISO Electrician for a number of odd jobs
Nothing too complicated, but definitely a lot of small tasks — repairing outdoor fixture, adding timer to lights, repairing another fixture, etc. Any recommendations for…
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jogdiddy22
in For Sale 11 years and 5 months ago
Moving Sale-Many great items-vintage & new.
SAT.-OCT. 25 10am-3pm 70-03 68 Street, 2nd Floor-Glendale, Queens Mahogany Cedar Lined Hope Chest Gov. Winthrop Secretary Desk Mahogany Bedroom Set-5 piece Butler Coffee Table…
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roiify
in Co-Op Related 11 years and 5 months ago
much needed help
So im having this problem with my building. The previous board members never paid the building taxes and water bill etc. So we are in…
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quincystreet
in Legal 11 years and 5 months ago
Party Wall
Hi All, The house next door to mine is being flipped. It was demo-ed down to the 4 walls. They maxed out the square footage…
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fitch
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 5 months ago
Ladder to Roof Hatch - Wood to Steel
Hi all, Hoping someone has a recommendation for me. Our roof hatch is accessed by a wooden ladder that I would like to have replaced…
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bagofbricks
in Heating 11 years and 5 months ago
When are you turning your heat on?
Or maybe a better question might be.. Have you turned your heat on yet?
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ajrendon
in Doors 11 years and 5 months ago
Local place to buy door hardware?
Hi all, Anyone know of a place in the city where I can get a good front door mortise lock set and hinges? I usually…
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bedstuytownhouse
in Locksmith and Security 14 years and 1 month ago
Video intercom installation cost for three units?
Hi all, Does anyone know the approximate cost to have a video intercom installed for a three unit building, including wiring? Also, any recommendations for…
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bedstuytownhouse
in Plumbers and Plumbing 13 years and 5 months ago
Need someone that can hook up washer and dryer
Hi b’stoners, Looking for a referral for someone that can hook-up a washer and gas dryer TONIGHT. Any suggestions? Thanks.
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dumbogirl
in Electricians 11 years and 5 months ago
ISO Electrician for a number of odd jobs
Nothing too complicated, but definitely a lot of small tasks — repairing outdoor fixture, adding timer to lights, repairing another fixture, etc. Any recommendations for…
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deanbh
in Electricians 12 years ago
Settlement offer from Con Ed
I’d thought I’d update the Brownstoner group on our ongoing small claims court case against Con Ed for flooding our basement with a fire hydrant.…
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rh
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 6 months ago
Cost of Paint Stripping
I’ve always stripped my own paint, so I don’t know what it would cost to have something stripped. I’m selling a mirror in as-is condition…
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