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nardia9
in About Brooklyn 13 years and 5 months ago
Facade and gutter work
We are looking to replace an ugly brick work on our house to restore it to its original wood siding; the house also need some…
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sjoseloff
in General Contractors 13 years and 5 months ago
General Contractor Recommendation
I am writing to recommend Keith Lleras and his team at No Limit Contracting (646-208-6424, nolimitcontracting@gmail.com). They did an excellent job renovating our 2,000 sq…
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conniegal
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 5 months ago
Surface protection company highly recommended
When remodeling your brownstone, I would highly recommend Builders Site Protection. They distribute all types of surface protection including floor, carpet, door etc. and were…
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conniegal
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 5 months ago
Surface protection company highly recommended
When remodeling your brownstone, I would highly recommend Builders Site Protection. They distribute all types of surface protection including floor, carpet, door etc. and were…
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putnam
in Real Estate - General 13 years and 6 months ago
Financing owner-occupied tri-plex in Bed-Stuy
Checked with Bank of America and they gave me a hard time: they estimated property taxes at $8,300/year and wouldn’t entertain the idea of rent…
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curious2
in Mortgage 13 years and 6 months ago
Opt out clause???
Is it standard for a buyer of a condo to ask for a clause in the contract that states that if on the day of…
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shirleys
in Bath & Kitchen 13 years and 5 months ago
Kitchen Renovation
I notice quite a few kitchen renovations where the kitchen is moved to the Parlor floor. Has anyone renovated a kitchen on the Garden floor? …
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southernslope
in Architectural Salvage 13 years and 5 months ago
Free Blustone
We have about 10 pieces of large bluestone sitting in front of our house that we would like to give away. They’re large and require…
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metaphase
in Doors 13 years and 5 months ago
where to get antique/reproduction door hinges?
Does anyone know where I could get antique or reproduction decorative door hinges locally, in stock and not on order? I need some in the…
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lmbzfksl
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 5 months ago
Mantelpiece repair
Hi, anyone recommend a good restorer of marble mantelpieces that is not too crazy expensive. We had an estimate to clean and polish 6 mantelpieces…
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lmbzfksl
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 5 months ago
Mantelpiece repair
Hi, anyone recommend a good restorer of marble mantelpieces that is not too crazy expensive. We had an estimate to clean and polish 6 mantelpieces…
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Arkady
in Garden 13 years and 5 months ago
Need recommendations for lawn care
Tried looking in the archive but got answers about granite counters!?! Anyone have good company for lawn care?
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amyschwinch
in Carpenters and Woodworkers 13 years and 5 months ago
ISO of carpenter or contractor
We’d love a local reccomendation for someone who will build us some nice-looking, reasonably-priced shelving in our new living room. We’ll be in Clinton Hill.…
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NorthStSlope
in Roofers 13 years and 6 months ago
Roofing issue with Water Damage
Hello Brownstoner Community, Does anyone know of a water damage/leak CSI? We have been having a water damage issue for years and have tried many…
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aussieben
in Inspection 13 years and 5 months ago
Home inspector recommendation
If anyone is looking for a building inspector to go through their (prospective) house before getting into contract, I just wanted to recommend Bob Silverman…
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aussieben
in Inspection 13 years and 5 months ago
Home inspector recommendation
If anyone is looking for a building inspector to go through their (prospective) house before getting into contract, I just wanted to recommend Bob Silverman…
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stevecym
in For Sale 13 years and 5 months ago
FREE! Very Large Potter's Wheel
I have a very large potter’s wheel in need of some work. I picked it up with the intention of repairing it and selling it…
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metaphase
in Doors 13 years and 5 months ago
where to get antique/reproduction door hinges?
Does anyone know where I could get antique or reproduction decorative door hinges locally, in stock and not on order? I need some in the…
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