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bk_bstoner1
in General Contractors 13 years and 4 months ago
Plasterer/Sheetrocking recommendations?
Hi B’stoners, Just wondering if anyone had any recommendations of companies who could repair plaster damage due to electricial upgrade? i’m also considering just covering…
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maxw
in Other 13 years ago
Has anyone used Arborpolitan for tree removal?
I have an old tree in my brownstone garden that has to come out –it is dying–the wood would come through my kitchen and hall…
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mmardiney
in Flooring 13 years ago
Floor Refinisher
I am looking for a good person/company to refinish as oak floor in a rental unit. Any recommendations appreciated! Thanks! Megan
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hillel
in Tile 13 years ago
Need to retile our bathroom
Need a contractor to retile our bathroom. Please let me know about honnest pros in Brooklyn who could do that for us. Any recommendation. Thank…
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pigthree
in Heating 13 years ago
Firewood share?
Having some firewood delivered to Brooklyn (Bed-stuy). Looking for anyone who might be interested in firewood to make the order larger (price goes down). …
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ktm6
in Exterminator 13 years ago
exterminator recommendation for building with small children?
We had an exerminator who went out of business. They were very careful and cognizant of the fact that our building has many toddlers crawling…
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kwolly
in Painters and Painting & Stripping 13 years ago
Skim coating/Painting
We are looking for a recommendation for someone to paint and possibly skim coat a small two bedroom apartment in Brooklyn. Does anyone have someone…
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zucchini88
in Conversion 13 years ago
Converting a single family to a 2-family
I am looking at a single family home in Brooklyn and may want to convert it to a 2-family home in the future. I know…
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miltonmama
in Doors & Windows 13 years and 7 months ago
landmark window questions
We are replacing our original windows on langmark building. They are in very bad condition and need to be done. I feel sad to get…
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greenwoodslope
in About Brooklyn 13 years ago
Cyclist bulliten board or blog?
Is there a cyclist bulliten board or blog for Brooklyn? I’ve googled it and am not finding a place where I can post questions or…
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Kateruba
in Other 13 years ago
lost black cat in Bed Stuy or if stray - want to adopt her?
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/50538a8955971-.jpg I’ve made friends with this cat on Hancock st near Malcolm X – her well-kept state, friendliness & approachability make me wonder if she…
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CGmodern
in Doors 13 years ago
looking for a carpenter for entry doors
our double entry doors need a bit of repair to the edges before they are painted…also need the mortis and handle set installed. anyone have…
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starfish11040
in Construction 13 years ago
I'd like to recommend a very good contractor
The business name is AahmodiyaHi Home improvement and the email is aahmodiyahi@gmail.com, phone # 347 934 1989\. Ask for Taz. I had a small concrete job…
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greenwoodslope
in About Brooklyn 13 years ago
Cyclist bulliten board or blog?
Is there a cyclist bulliten board or blog for Brooklyn? I’ve googled it and am not finding a place where I can post questions or…
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needmtg
in Inspection 13 years ago
Boiler Permit Closeout
10 years ago Keyspan replaced my boiler. Recently I got a note from them saying that the plumbing permit is still open, and that they…
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grantsq
in Masonry 13 years ago
Waterproofing the brick walls of our condo -- contractor recommendations?
Our condo is looking to permanently seal / waterproof (with stucco) the exterior brick walls on the sides and back of our 5 story, standalone building.…
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Rev
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years ago
what flooring is typically used in hallway of 4-family brownstone? we are saving as much of the ornate staircase woodwork as possible and I want something that will wear well for rental apartments....
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teepeeteee
in Doors & Windows 13 years ago
New Interior Apartment Door Replacement - Need Locksmith / Contractor Suggestions
We have a three family in Park Slope and are looking to replace the interior front doors for two of the apt units with doors…
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