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lake
in Carpenters and Woodworkers 13 years ago
Contractor for rebuilding wood deck
We are aware that DOB requires an iron deck and that existing wood decks are not grandfathered but we think we still want to proceed…
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orrsuz
in Bath & Kitchen 13 years and 1 month ago
FS: Double vanity top inc sinks & fittings
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/50019c6e854e0-.jpg We decided on a different vanity top and sinks than the ones which came with the base [faucet is satin nickel finish]. $300 or…
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ALS
in Insurance 13 years ago
HVAC Unit Insurance
Hello, Does anyone know an insurance company that might cover the HVAC Fan Coil Units in our apartment? We have five units in total in…
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whynot
in Security 13 years ago
window security screens
I live on the first floor of a coop and they want to get rid of the iron bars outside my windows. I am interested…
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sdraganbrooklyn
in Garden 13 years ago
Need recommendations for mason (redoing backyard)
Would greatly appreciate some recommendations from the Brownstoner community for a skilled mason to install patio and stone wall in our Brooklyn backyard. We already…
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cak14
in Building Code 13 years ago
Evacuated from apartment
We live in Carroll Gardens on the 4th floor of a nice rental building. We love our apartment. A few months ago we noticed that…
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slightREobsession
in Other 13 years ago
Drinking water has started to taste funny
Recently our water has started to taste funny intermittently. I haven’t yet isolated the problem yet, but the fact that our tenants are tasting it…
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stephanie
in Garden 13 years ago
Great landscapers!
Hi. Just wanted to let you know about a young couple doing great landscaping work in Queens, Manhattan and now Brooklyn. Take a look at…
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stephanie
in Garden 13 years ago
Great landscapers!
Hi. Just wanted to let you know about a young couple doing great landscaping work in Queens, Manhattan and now Brooklyn. Take a look at…
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cak14
in Building Code 13 years ago
Evacuated from apartment
We live in Carroll Gardens on the 4th floor of a nice rental building. We love our apartment. A few months ago we noticed that…
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lake
in Carpenters and Woodworkers 13 years ago
Contractor for rebuilding wood deck
We are aware that DOB requires an iron deck and that existing wood decks are not grandfathered but we think we still want to proceed…
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stickerhappy
in Lighting 13 years ago
Outdoor globe lighting- any recs?
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/502500ddba8ed-.jpg We were looking for a couple of these types of lights to mount outside our front door near the top of the stoop– but…
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bigmissfrenchie
in Handymen and Odd Jobs 13 years and 1 month ago
Air conditioner installation
Just purchased a new 12,000 BTU window A/C unit which I thought I could install on my own since I’d done the last one, but…
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sd
in Construction 13 years ago
3" by 10" beams in good condition available.
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/5027c94894f06-.jpg We are taking out 6 beams or joists size 3″ x 10″ (nominal) x 16.5 feet (actual length). Oriental Lumber in Brooklyn sells them…
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ernieg123
in Tile 13 years ago
How to sell / get rid of extra Daltile Suede Grey tiles 2x2 D182 22MS1P ?
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/502563b92688e-.jpg We have a bit more than 1.5 boxes of brand new suede grey Daltiles tiles. Ech individual tile is 2″ x 2″, but they come…
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jparnass
in Handymen and Odd Jobs 13 years and 3 months ago
Handyman Needed
Any recommendations? I’m looking for someone who can handle painting, some basic carpentry, basic plumbing (fix faucets, install disposal etc), and some basic electrical…
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breadbasket
in Architecture 13 years and 1 month ago
Architect suggestions
Hi, I am currently in contract on a brownstone in Clinton Hill that needs a good amount of renovations – relocating kitchens and bathrooms,…
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edison
in Permits 13 years and 1 month ago
Contractor let permits expire without notifying us...
Hi, We paid a contractor and his architect to file permits for us to convert two windows into doors, assumign they would do the work.…
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