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kwar

in General Discussion 4 days ago

water and sewer service line protection question

I’m wondering whether people have had good or bad experiences with American Water Resources water/sewer service line protection program? All of the posts I can…

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Updated 2 days ago

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New GC or Home improvement contractor needed

I’m going through hell trying to find a contractor to take over my project I need help can anyone recommend someone to me please

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Updated 4 days ago

umanish

in General Discussion 3 weeks ago

Accessible space under stoop

Has anyone opened up the space under their stoop? I feel like many buildings I see have an accessible space under the stoop that can…

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Updated 5 days ago

sphil305

in General Discussion 1 weeks ago

Am I crazy if I put a sign on my garbage can telling people not to toss their trash unless they live here?

I don’t have pets, but people walking by keep throwing their dog poop bags into my trash bin. By the time I take my own…

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Updated 1 week ago

owest

in General Discussion 1 month ago

Basement Waterproofing

Any recommendations for masons/water-proofing contractors that repoint basement stone walls where mortar has failed?

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Updated 2 weeks ago

deancollins

in General Discussion 2 weeks ago

Intercom repair guy/installer recommendation

Just wanted to give a shoutout/recommendation for Yaroslav at Melsteph Inc ( Melsteph.inc@gmail.com – 347-634-1761) We are over here at Henry St Brooklyn Heights and…

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emilycgbk

in General Discussion 3 weeks ago

Looking for internet and other electronic systems help

The prior owner of our house set it up with lots of fancy systems, but we can’t get the internet to work and also there’s…

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septemberbanks

in General Discussion 3 weeks ago

Home Inspector Recommendation

I wanted to echo some other reviews on here and recommend Steve Cymbalsky of Brownstone Home Inspection LLC. He’s done two inspections for my family…

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ladybug

in General Discussion 1 year and 8 months ago

can anyone recommend a post-construction cleaner?

Hello, our apartment had some drywall work done and it’s very dusty so I’m looking to hire a post-construction cleaner. Can anyone recommend someone or…

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Updated 3 weeks ago

arewedoneyet

in General Discussion 1 year and 7 months ago

Old House Construction Mystery

We have a 3 story plus basement townhouse – no cellar. We’re having to repair some plumbing in the basement and so have dug down…

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Updated 3 weeks ago

bkcontractorwhistleblower

in General Discussion 2 months ago

Townhouse Garden Rental Advice

Looking for advice and guidance on listing and renting out a garden level apartment of a townhouse in Brooklyn. I do not want to go…

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Updated 3 weeks ago

isabelscharenberg

in General Discussion 4 weeks ago

HVAC Fujitsu Mini Split System - Contractor needed

Has anyone suggestion for a contractor who is familiar with Fujitsu Mini split System. Thanks

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rhm32

in General Discussion 1 month ago

What is ballpark cost to remove a three foot asbestos pipe cover?

Hello, an inspection revealed a single pipe cover in our basement that is likely asbestos. Does anyone have ballpark estimates on how much this usually…

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Updated 1 month ago

thompson.molly99

in General Discussion 4 years and 8 months ago

red hardwood flooring with recessed lighting 5000k

does recessed lighting 5000k match with red hardwood floors?

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Updated 1 month ago

jonathanaaronkaye

in General Discussion 2 years and 9 months ago

Outdoor Lighting Advice

I’m looking to upgrade the lighting on the front of my brick rowhouse. It currently has a cheap wall lantern on the right side of…

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Updated 1 month ago

allisoncon

in General Discussion 1 month ago

Contractor for Pocket Door

Hi there, I have a pocket door in my bathroom that’s sticking and difficult to open and close. It’s located near a combo washer/dryer, so…

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Updated 1 month ago

austinmsteele

in General Discussion 1 month ago

Standing water on roof

We have a flat roof. Where the water drains, we often get standing water that last for days. And theres lots of algae/debris buildup. Is…

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Updated 1 month ago

RABD

in General Discussion 3 months ago

Brownstone Repair Recommendations

We are looking for a company to do brownstone repair and brick pointing – that is not very expensive but good. Has anyone worked with…

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Updated 1 month ago

bkcontractorwhistleblower

in General Discussion 1 month ago

HVAC/Ductwork vendor Recommendations

Hi Folks, I am looking for recommendations for an HVAC/Ductwork vendor that is knowledgeable, reliable and not your typical Brooklyn cash grabber who overcharges. We…

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Updated 1 month ago

alexkavourias

in General Discussion 2 months ago

Combining Floors - Legal 3 family to 2 family conversion?

Im in contract to buy a 3 family townhouse. – garden, parlor and top floors are separate apartments – the parlor and top floor share…

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Updated 1 month ago

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