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ilovestoops
in Electricians 13 years and 5 months ago
My electrician recommendation
I found this electrician from others’ recommendations on brownstoner and want to add mine. His name is Alan Riback, 718-284-0920 (wirelights.com). He installed a cooktop…
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likemike
in Electricians 13 years and 4 months ago
Should I ask electrician for insurance info? Same as contractor?
So I understand if you hire a contractor to do work in your property you are supposed to get his insurance info in case things…
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corneto
in Appliances 13 years and 3 months ago
I have a whirlpool gas range to get rid of
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4f7f55648d801-.jpg 2006 Whirlpool GW395LEPS02 Gas range, stainless steel finish. Cooktop with 14K / 9K / 5K / 5K BTU burners. The cooktop works perfectly but…
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Kateruba
in Decks and Porches 13 years and 3 months ago
Glass floor deck? Those with steel decks - do you have light blockage issues?
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4f7dc1b32681f-.jpg Hello everyone, I am in the beginning stages of planning to build a deck on the back of my house. My yard already faces…
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ejalbk
in Insurance 13 years and 3 months ago
Sponsor/ Co-op Unit Owner Liability Insurance?
As a Sponsor in a small co-op where I still have a few units subject to rent stabilization and rent control, it has come to…
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ejalbk
in Insurance 13 years and 3 months ago
Sponsor/ Co-op Unit Owner Liability Insurance?
As a Sponsor in a small co-op where I still have a few units subject to rent stabilization and rent control, it has come to…
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sobrooklyn
in Quality of Life 13 years and 3 months ago
Renting out Home for Film/TV Use
Hello–Does anyone know about renting out your home for use in film and tv shows? I noticed that Corcoran has a listing for this. I…
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mcll
in Landlord 13 years and 3 months ago
Lease for Garden Apartment
Hi We are about to sign a lease with a prospective tenant. Everything looks good. He is single, a professional, has great references and credit.…
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bububu
in Mortgage 13 years and 4 months ago
mortgage modification
Anyone did or in process of mortgage modification? We like to know the details. It sounds too good to be true,,, Please give me feedback.…
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pdmlash
in Other 13 years and 3 months ago
Exterior painting and woodwork on Tudor
I need to change rotten wood and paint the exterior of our tudor home. Any recommends for contractors? Any recommendations greatly appreciated!
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t281
in Landscaping 13 years and 3 months ago
Back yard work gravel and astro turf
We have a plan of what we want done we just need someone knowledgable who can basically level our back yard and install a framed…
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afrochic
in Construction 13 years and 4 months ago
Recommendations for contractors who specialize in roof decks
Hello all! My 10-unit co-op in the landmarked section of Fort Greene is hoping to build a roof deck on top of our building in…
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brooklynmaterials
in Architectural Salvage 13 years and 4 months ago
Wood reclaimed from old bowling alley lanes - for counter, table, desk, bar, etc.
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4f673bc3e7a30-.jpg We have a few pieces left so posting one last time… Salvaged sections of old bowling lane floor from a closed down bowling alley…
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berniceshola
in Construction 13 years and 3 months ago
removing a wall on parlor floor?
I’d love to hear from anyone who has had experience removing a load-bearing wall between a rear parlor and side room. Experiences? Recommendations? Costs? Any…
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megannyc
in Architecture 13 years and 3 months ago
Architect and General Contractor?
For a small renovation of an apartment (built-in cabinetry, some new lighting, new runtal heaters, new doors and baseboards, new closet work, total scope around…
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kidbklyn
in Furnace Repair 13 years and 3 months ago
Chair repair
Where can I get a good quality desk chair recained?
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Kateruba
in Decks and Porches 13 years and 3 months ago
Glass floor deck? Those with steel decks - do you have light blockage issues?
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4f7dc1b32681f-.jpg Hello everyone, I am in the beginning stages of planning to build a deck on the back of my house. My yard already faces…
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kls
in Pest Control 13 years and 3 months ago
Termites and neighbors
I just found termites in our garden apt kitchen, which is an extension. Last fall my neighbor told me they were tearing down their wood…
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