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park_slope_boy
in Waste Management 14 years and 8 months ago
Recommend a good building maintenance company for a small 4-unit brownstone?
Can you gals/guys please help us (a small 4 unit brownstone) find a good maintenance company that handles the basics (trash, snow, periodic cleaning and…
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bklynv
in Dept. of Buildings (DOB) 11 years and 10 months ago
Survey needed to get permit for a deck.
We live in a one family, 22′ wide, landmarked brownstone. We want to build a deck off of the back parlor floor. We got an…
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skeer126
in Brownstoner Renovation 11 years and 10 months ago
Interior brick restoration referral needed
I need an exposed brick wall completely restored. It is in bad shape and need a trust worthy refferal who actually had work done to…
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kdl6769
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 10 months ago
Basement sewage clean-up recommendation?
Next door neighbor’s sewage line is cracked and leaking into our basement through a shared wall. Can anyone recommend a cleaning service to remove sewage…
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skylightseeker
in Renovation 11 years and 10 months ago
Handyman Recommendations (Bed-Stuy)
Hi All, I am looking for a good handyman for some minor fixes needed around a house. Things like painting, staining, changing locks, etc. Any…
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charlottawestergren
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 10 months ago
lead testing
Can someone recommend a lead testing company. We are in a brownstone in fort greene. Thanks
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brooklyntoqueens
in Landmarks 11 years and 10 months ago
Notice of Completion
We sent a request for a Notice of Completion at the beginning of June but we still haven’t received any reply…how long does it usually…
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brooklyntoqueens
in Landmarks 11 years and 10 months ago
Notice of Completion
We sent a request for a Notice of Completion at the beginning of June but we still haven’t received any reply…how long does it usually…
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skeer126
in Brownstoner Renovation 11 years and 10 months ago
Interior brick restoration referral needed
I need an exposed brick wall completely restored. It is in bad shape and need a trust worthy refferal who actually had work done to…
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BrownstoneDuplex
in General Discussion 11 years and 10 months ago
Bicycle Storage Room
I now live in a small 6 story co-op with 24 apartments. We have a bicycle storage room in our basement that is not used…
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carollann
in Soundproofing 13 years ago
Architect and structural engineer recommendation needed for roof deck redesign
Hello! I’m looking for recs for an architect and/or structural engineer to help my condo (16 unit) redesign our roof deck. The common roof deck…
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architerp
in Boiler Repair 11 years and 10 months ago
Steam Boiler Condensate Lines
I’m getting pricing from companies to drop my steam boiler condensate lines below the slab since I currently have only about 5 feet of clearance…
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yangw
in Walls and Interiors 11 years and 10 months ago
Trash between basement wall and sheetrock
We just closed on a three story brownstone house in Bed-Stuy. The house was already renovated, but I am making adjustments to it. I just…
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BrownstoneDuplex
in General Discussion 11 years and 10 months ago
Bicycle Storage Room
I now live in a small 6 story co-op with 24 apartments. We have a bicycle storage room in our basement that is not used…
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daroogle
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 10 months ago
Plaster brackets for sale
I have 10 of these listed on craigslist from a hoboken brownstone. http://newyork.craigslist.org/brk/for/4534266249.html
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mattborden
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 10 months ago
Need ideas for my roof?
We have a lovely roof with some ugly mechanicals. Does anyone have any ideas on what I should do? Carpenter recommendations are welcome…Cheaper ideas also…
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jfoedmtscmagpje
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 10 months ago
Technology Centric Property Management Firm
Hello Everyone. Unfortunately, my condo is in need of replacing our Managing Company. Without naming names, the current one does not understand technology and it’s…
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transworld
in For Sale 11 years and 10 months ago
New modern wood burning stove
Hi all, I have this new wood stove that I am selling. See the item on Lowes website http://www.lowes.com/ProductDisplay?productId=3664808 Brand new, perfectly sized for the…
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