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fmb78
in For Sale 11 years and 11 months ago
9.5' x 12.5' wool area rug for sale
Hello. I have a large, colorful, hand-tufted (not hand-knotted) wool area rug for sale. Asking $100\. Please see my craigslist ad below. If interested, please…
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bbhues
in Pest Control 11 years and 11 months ago
Exterminator for rat/mouse
Need some advice/exterminator recommendations. we live on the ground floor of a brownstone. for the past few weeks we’ve noticed some squeaking/rustling noises under our…
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bpeikes
in Doors & Windows 12 years and 10 months ago
Window installers and window brands
I have 5 french casement windows, 2 small french balcony doors, and one large set of french doors to our backyard which need to be…
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stickerhappy
in Roofers 11 years and 11 months ago
Separating a single zoning lot into two separate tax lots - who to consult?
We have a property that was once two separate zoning lots, one with a building and one vacant lot, but are now joined as one…
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queen0diy
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 11 months ago
Hatch Closet Ladder
Anyone have recommendations on someone who can fabricate a metal ladder for my hatch closet so I can access my roof without performing acrobatics? I…
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amisbrown
in Architectural Salvage 11 years and 11 months ago
Brownstone Spindle search
We’re trying to track down 15-20 spindles like this one for our 1899 Bed-Stuy Brownstone staircase. We’ve tried all the obvious suspects: Eddie’s, Demolition Depot,…
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anonymous
in Doors & Windows 14 years and 1 month ago
Soundproof Windows
I am just starting the process of research for replacing all windows (7 in total) in our rowhouse. My primary concern are those in the…
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gardenerbk
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 11 months ago
Anyone redirected roof water to rainwater collection barrel in backyard?
We have had ongoing backup problems even after snaking the system several times per year, and they seem to happen after heavy rain. I’m wondering…
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gardenerbk
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 11 months ago
short term rental laws for owner-occupied houses in Brooklyn?
I’m trying to get to the bottom of what seems murky territory and appreciate any clarity. It looks like short term rental in vacant apartment…
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microfiche
in Construction 11 years and 11 months ago
How To Stop or Minimize Impact of Neighboring House Being Demolished?
We have heard that the owner of the house next door to ours is interested in demolishing it (a detached Victorian, legal 2 family, zoned…
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parkslopemom
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 11 months ago
Window Washer recommendation
Anyone recommend their window washer? We need someone willing to climb out on ledges, as none of our double hung 100+ year old windows tilt…
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brooklyntoqueens
in Roofers 11 years and 11 months ago
Chain Fence to separate roofs
I live in a 4 floor, 8 apartment condo with a flat roof and our issue is people walking on our roof from the two…
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majorhints
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 11 months ago
Deblasio's 10 Year Affordable Housing Plan - Thoughts?
Ready, set, go! Discuss!
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bonald
in Garden 11 years and 11 months ago
Need recommend for someone to fix garden sprinkler system
We’re in an apartment building in Ft Greene with a large front and back garden. We have pop-up sprinkler heads but some spouts don’t produce…
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trupolo
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 11 months ago
Unwanted backyard guests
I have a vexing problem. I live in South Park Slope and my landlord owns a number of adjacent buildings and garages. My backyard currently…
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jojoli
in Roofers 11 years and 11 months ago
Parapet on Neighbor's Extension
Hi Our neighbors have been building a 3-story 17 ft long full-width extension to the back of their brownstone. For obvious reasons, this isn’t ideal…
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ccprospect
in Roofers 11 years and 11 months ago
Glass?
Now that Mega is gone, where can we get cut glass? Any ideas?
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nwalon
in General Contractors 11 years and 11 months ago
Basement Sheetrock and drywall repair (probable mold) & dehumidifier
I am looking for a contractor to do some small repairs in the basement of a house: 1) ceiling :Replace Sheetrock, treat mold, replace isolation,…
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