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hawaiismurf
in General Discussion 12 years and 1 month ago
Asbestos remediation contractor?
Any recommendations for a cost effective asbestos remediation contractor? Relatively extensive job in 4 storey townhouse – roof, steam pipes, old bathroom tile, and Drywall…
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PSGirl
in General Discussion 12 years and 1 month ago
ISO Appraiser Recommendation
We are looking at a brownstone, currently a 2-family, that is in the process of being split into 2 condos. It needs a gut renovation.…
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bedstuygirl3
in General Discussion 12 years and 1 month ago
Post Renovation Cleaning Needed in Bed-Stuy
Hi everyone, I’m looking for a company that can do a thorough cleaning of my brownstone post significant renovation. I need someone with the capability…
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summerbrooklyn
in General Discussion 12 years and 1 month ago
Thinking about bidding $590k on a $700k coop
Hi – I’m looking at putting in an offer for a park slope coop that needs some work (new kitchen). I’m not working with a…
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bedstuywalla
in General Discussion 12 years and 1 month ago
any recs for where to find vintage door hooks?
hey folks, I’m looking for old, antique, used, salvaged, unique/bizarre, and/or vintage door hooks for a wall project. I’m happy to go hunting at any…
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sqhaexgkh
in General Discussion 12 years and 1 month ago
Developer Delays, Advice?
I’m in the midst of dealing with substantial developer delays. My developer, Joe and Amy Miller of Park Slope, have no experience and while construction…
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youngatheart
in General Discussion 12 years and 1 month ago
Hand Loomed Oaxacan Rug 10 x 13 for sale
Hi Brownstoners, I have a flat weave hand loomed Oaxacan rug for sale. Bought it in 2010 when we first moved into Brooklyn while we…
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oakland
in General Discussion 12 years and 1 month ago
ISO Contact Info for Brian Bacchiocchi
We recieved a recommendation for this painter but they had misplaced thr contact info. Does anyone have his info? Thanks in advance.
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bkbrownstone
in General Discussion 12 years and 1 month ago
Parlor Floor Deck Iron Work
I’d like to start construction on a parlor floor deck, 20ft wide X 9ft deep, metal with ipe wood slatting and a staircase leading down…
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mystiky
in General Discussion 12 years and 1 month ago
I need advice for the new stairway
Attached here is a photo of the existing short stairway that leads from my house side entrance into the kitchen (which is behind the closed…
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guikazoid
in General Discussion 12 years and 2 months ago
Is locksmith overcharging me?
A locksmith charged my wife $25 for a consultation fee. He deemed that the deadbolt we had was not working properly (fine, I actually believe…
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Mason Needed
Tried searching the forum archive for masons, but the most recent posts were from 2011 and there were no comments. What happened to the valuable…
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gnanda
in General Discussion 12 years and 1 month ago
classic style cast iron radiator
I have a classic style cast iron radiator for sale. Dimensions are 38? tall, 29? wide and 9? deep. It is located in Carroll Gardens…
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gnanda
in General Discussion 12 years and 1 month ago
Classic Style Cast Iron Radiator available
I have a classic style cast iron radiator for sale. Dimensions are 38″ tall, 29″ wide and 9″ deep. It is located in Carroll Gardens…
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monkey1
in General Discussion 12 years and 1 month ago
Stabbing/Shooting on Vanderbilt Saturday Night?
I was walking my dog to the park Sunday morning on Vanderbit and noticed a significant blood trail from the corner of Vanderbilt/Dean by Woodwork…
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xiuxiuxiu
in General Discussion 12 years and 2 months ago
Bamboo removal in backyard
I was wondering if anyone could recommend someone who can help remove bamboo from our backyard, which would include preventing future growth by cutting /…
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huesos
in General Discussion 12 years and 1 month ago
Owner Occupancy Eviction Case or Filing DHCR Form RA-54?
If the owner of a multi-family building with some rent-stabilized tenants wants to empty the building of tenants and use the whole building for the…
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mediamaven56
in General Discussion 12 years and 1 month ago
Buying a house BEFORE it goes on the market?
Hi all, I’m finally ready to buy a multi-family home in Brooklyn but am having a SUPER hard time finding something I can afford. It…
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