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mysteriousbrunette
in Electricians 13 years and 3 months ago
Electrical
I need a licensed electrician. We want to convert 110 to 220.
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guikazoid
in Garden 13 years and 3 months ago
Emerald Green Arborvitae (backyard plants)
Where can I find 8-10 foot emerald greens in NYC, preferably Brooklyn? or a plant similar to the emerald green? I need about 8 of…
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midslope
in Agents and Brokers 13 years and 3 months ago
When I bought in the Slope in '06, broker fees for selling my place in Manhattan were running at around 3.5%. Where are they now in the post-crash market?
I am looking to either sell or rent a condo I own in queens. If I sell, how low a fee do you think I…
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pvava
in Doors & Windows 13 years and 3 months ago
Exterior Entry Door Installer
Any rec on a good door installer in brooklyn. I need to buy and install an exterior door for the entry to our under stoop…
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monikan
in Garden Design and Maintenance 13 years and 3 months ago
Garden and Landscape Design recommendation (LONG!)
Ann Brooke Design Now that we’ve let her work prove itself over time – as it must, with something as season- and age-dependent as a…
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st78n3c
in Real Estate - Sales 13 years and 3 months ago
The importance of a backyard
I thought I’d post to gather other people’s thoughts. As I’ve said before, we’re in the early stages of looking for a brownstone in Brooklyn. …
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Contractor
in Masonry 13 years and 3 months ago
Masonry Im looking for a good concrete finisher , interior room to be smooth polished. Tomorrow, Post any numbers you might have or leads. Thanks. John
As above.
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midslope
in Agents and Brokers 13 years and 3 months ago
When I bought in the Slope in '06, broker fees for selling my place in Manhattan were running at around 3.5%. Where are they now in the post-crash market?
I am looking to either sell or rent a condo I own in queens. If I sell, how low a fee do you think I…
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gpoint
in Alarm 13 years and 3 months ago
ADT butchered my wall and baseboard!!!!
I just paid $1400 to have ADT install a security system in my newly purchased home. Not only did this tech randomly drill holes in…
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livingstone
in General Contractors 13 years and 3 months ago
Reputable Interior Contractor
Hello all – I’ve got a pretty sizeable home renovation I’d like to get a price on, and I was wondering if anyone could recommend…
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freepiano
in Furniture 13 years and 3 months ago
Free Piano
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4f85fc012ba5e-.jpg I have a piano that came with the house I recently purchased and have no need for it. I need to get it out…
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freepiano
in Furniture 13 years and 3 months ago
Free Piano
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4f85fc012ba5e-.jpg I have a piano that came with the house I recently purchased and have no need for it. I need to get it out…
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RunJoe
in Decks and Porches 13 years and 3 months ago
Covered Screen Porches
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4f85c8c7448bc-.jpg I’m trying to understand the difference between covered screen porches, decks and sheds. My building has a covered porch coming off the parlor floor…
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nintzk
in DIY 13 years and 3 months ago
Where is the best place to buy for bathrooms?
Does anyone have suggestions on the best place to buy bathroom fixtures, tile, etc.? Home Depot prices are ok, but I’m guessing there are probably cheaper places…
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prospectpark
in Handymen and Odd Jobs 13 years and 3 months ago
Installing new rain gutters on side of small building
Can anyone recommend a service that can install new rain gutters on the back side of a building in NYC. We also have some leaks…
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Augustiner
in Dept. of Buildings (DOB) 13 years and 3 months ago
timing for filing plans
If a demo plan is filed seperately from construction plans, should you wait with filing the rest of the plans until the demo plan is…
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RunJoe
in Decks and Porches 13 years and 3 months ago
Covered Screen Porches
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4f85c8c7448bc-.jpg I’m trying to understand the difference between covered screen porches, decks and sheds. My building has a covered porch coming off the parlor floor…
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anonymous
in Landlord 13 years and 3 months ago
Breaking a Lease
So i am in the midst of purchasing my own property. I gave my landlord 2 months formal notice that i will be vacating the…
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