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FOR SALE- Custom solid wood entertainment center / Media Cabinet / Buffet

Solid wood, extremely well made in very good overall condition. Needs minor touch ups. Weighs a ton and would complement a Brownstone or older home…

Beautiful planters in IPE and zinc

I still have a couple 8ft planters in IPE (and zinc) available for $500 each.They are in great condition. If you are interested, please email…

Verizon Right-Of-Way For FIOS Installation???

Hi All — back in 2011 a note was slipped under our door (literally a piece of paper) saying that FIOS would be installed on…

Replacement for mechanical setback thermostat on 1-pipe steam system

Would a Honeywell Focuspro 6000 be ok? I don’t really want a programmable type, just need setback at night, but I believe digital ones are…

Recommend me a repairman for my broken dishwasher! New Jersey.

Converting cellar to basement

CO list lower level on two family house as cellar, top two floors are each separate apartments. Recently had survey done which stated more than…

Landscaping

Have a 8 foot by 4 foot area in front of the house that i want to fix up. Id like to plant some box…

Cornice Work?

Please tell me about cornice restoration and replacement! My wood + sheet metal cornice is in need of work, and I’m wondering if it might…

Can anyone recommend a book or literature to learn NYC construction & planning?

Exterior work

Still striking out on a stucco guy – either busy or job not big enough. Any recommendation would be greatly appreciated.

Sponsor withholding mold Inspection

I moved into a new construction building a few months ago. Closing was delayed about 5 months and I did not know why, just “It’s…

Need basic maintenance gardener -- and referrals?

Seeking someone for basic weeding and trimming — nothing fancy! Any good leads? Thanks!

Anybody recently secure financing for an SRO with Certificate of Non Harassment?

Most posts are from a few years ago. I am wondering if the climate has improved or if anyone has any commercial lenders they can…

Need small adjustment to bathtub and tile- BROOKLYN

Water pools in the gap b/t drop-in tub’s lip and wall. Need someone to skillfully build a tile ledge w/ a slight pitch to catch…

Kitchen cabinets available

We are re-doing our kitchen and have a wall of maple slab cabinets and island available to anyone who is willing to come and pick…

Stone paver deck

I’m looking for someone to build a 10×24 stone paver deck with metal frame that looks like this. Please reply here or email dean-:at:-collins.net.pr [Stone…

Suggestions for an old metal door that does not let in any natural light

The front door to our brownstone is a heavy metal fireproof door, which was installed years ago by the previous owner. We really want to…

Looking for a company to supply and install a fiber glass exterior front door.

I cant believe how difficult it is to find someone. There are companies that will sell you a door and not install it and people…

DOB filing costs question

What should a full DOB filing with plans, permits, etc run for a studio apartment where just the kitchen and bathroom are being redone, no…

What's the deal with townhouse/house ground floor doors that are at an angle?

I live in Downtown BK, near Vinegar Hill and Brooklyn Heights. Walking around I’ve noticed some building have these really interesting front/street level doors that…