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bobjohn
in Facade and Brownstone Repair 12 years and 7 months ago
need to point brick front of the rowhouse in Brooklyn
Hi, the mortar is falling out from many places in the brick front of our house. I am looking for someone to point the brick.…
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JimmyLegs
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 4 months ago
Floor under kitchen appliances is higher than surrounding floor
In our top-floor kitchen, the floor is about 2″ higher under the sink, stove and fridge (galley style kitchen). Does anyone know why this is?…
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helenwaite
in For Sale 12 years and 4 months ago
Steelcase Tanker Desk
Vintage Steelcase Desk All original and in good but ’pre-loved” condition. Grey metal Tan top with subtle crosshatch pattern Divider insertsto configure drawers as desired.…
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helenwaite
in For Sale 12 years and 4 months ago
Steelcase Tanker Desk
Vintage Steelcase Desk All original and in good but ’pre-loved” condition. Grey metal Tan top with subtle crosshatch pattern Divider insertsto configure drawers as desired.…
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bedstuy_neighbor
in For Sale 12 years and 4 months ago
For Sale 2 Brand New Gas Range Stoves
For Sale 2 Brand New Gas Range Stoves One is stainless steel, the other, white. Both still in box and under warrenty. I thought I…
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bedstuy_neighbor
in For Sale 12 years and 4 months ago
For Sale 2 Brand New Gas Range Stoves
For Sale 2 Brand New Gas Range Stoves One is stainless steel, the other, white. Both still in box and under warrenty. I thought I…
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JimmyLegs
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 4 months ago
Floor under kitchen appliances is higher than surrounding floor
In our top-floor kitchen, the floor is about 2″ higher under the sink, stove and fridge (galley style kitchen). Does anyone know why this is?…
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est
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 4 months ago
Looking for someone to move a thermostat
Hi all, I’m looking for someone to move a thermostat down one floor. Unclear if that’s an heating person or electrician. Anyone have a recommendation?…
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doublen
in Flooring 13 years ago
Looking for Inlaid Wood Floor Restoring/Repair Person
Hi there, We’re about to begin a gut renovation on a landmark townhouse. We’re taking down the wall between the staircase hall and parlor area…
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anonymousmanhattan
in Inspection 12 years and 5 months ago
Guidance selecting a home inspector
My wife and I are going into contract on a brownstone in Brooklyn and we want to get a good inspection. My list of candidates…
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jeanmarine2
in Insulation 13 years and 1 month ago
Insulation between top floor and flat roof- efficient + green possible?
Any suggestions for efficient and effective but non-toxic and reasonably priced insulation for the area between a brownstone’s top floor and the flat roof? I’ve…
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Brooklynite
in For Sale 12 years and 9 months ago
Does anyone need a good paint stripper?
We hired a guy in Bed Stuy who is very experienced and very reasonably priced. I’d like to pass on his info to anyone who…
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citigyz
in Electricians 12 years and 4 months ago
short in house wiring
One dupex outlet is not working. No breakers have tripped. How do you track down a short with so many outlets in the house?
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nyflicka
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 4 months ago
Is a legal 2-family brownstone/townhouse required to have a sprinkler system?
It’s a legal 2-family, listed as 3 stories with a garden level. No commercial use. Any insight would be much appreciated!
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ditmarsman
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 4 months ago
Question on adding sink where there is none
Hi everyone, have a quick question for this peculiar situation. I have a small building with a few one bedrooms, but one of the units…
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sverkat
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 4 months ago
Bad experience
I’m having a really bad experience with a vendor who posts quite often on this forum. I was wondering – what is the protocol? I…
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sverkat
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 4 months ago
Bad experience
I’m having a really bad experience with a vendor who posts quite often on this forum. I was wondering – what is the protocol? I…
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brooklynbemused
in Heating and Air Conditioning 12 years and 8 months ago
Ductless AC - recommending the contractor
I just had an 18,000 BTU Fujitsu mini split system installed on my parlor floor and I am very happy with it! I had been…
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Cobblekrill
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 5 months ago
Tenant adding roommate
Curious to hear what people think of this. I rented my garden apartment a few months ago to a youngish (29?) single woman. I was…
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theoperadiva
in Bath & Kitchen 12 years and 4 months ago
Brand new in box 48 inch DCS Backguard with utensil rail and rack: $350 OBO.
Selling this brand new in box 48 inch full DCS Backguard with utensil rail and rack. It’s really beautiful but, long story short, it didn’t…
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