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BrooklynBased
in Dept. of Buildings (DOB) 13 years ago
DOB disapproval
We’re following a construction job in the neighborhood, and noticed on the DOB website that the permit application (for an A1 conversion) was “disapproved.” Is…
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kteiro
in Bath & Kitchen 13 years and 3 months ago
Seeking Installer for Bathroom Grab Bars
I’m looking for someone with the tools and expertise to install two grab bars in tile in a bathroom. Bonus if you can also re-do…
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frankston
in About Brooklyn 13 years ago
Does anybody know who the architect is that did 44 Monroe St Bed-Stuy? Its on the market currently, I'm looking for an architect to work with. I own a town house in Clinton Hill.
Architect 44 Monroe St, Bed-Stuy??
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zg
in Co-Op Related 13 years ago
Co-op Questionnaire Fee
Hi all, I’m in contract on a place in the Clinton Hill Co-ops, and my bank requested that the management office provide them with the…
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clairebear246
in Agents and Brokers 13 years ago
Broker v. landlord responsibility
Several months ago, I broke my Park Slope lease in accordance with its terms (no penalties with 30 days’ notice). My landlord was fine with…
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NorthSleeper
in Doors 13 years ago
restoring iron gate?
Hi there – does anyone know of a good iron worker or business that come come and restore our iron gate (under the stoop) to…
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housepoor
in Alarm 13 years ago
Alarm System Central Office and System Upgrade Questions
I have a hard wired alarm system that dials out on a Verizon land line. I’d like to switch to a cellular connection (its the…
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housepoor
in Alarm 13 years ago
Alarm System Central Office and System Upgrade Questions
I have a hard wired alarm system that dials out on a Verizon land line. I’d like to switch to a cellular connection (its the…
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352now
in Heating 13 years ago
Splitting steam system?
Hi me and my partner live in a 4 story home, to avoid conflict we’ve decided that we need to have 2 separate heating systems…
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Suzanne
in Cleaning and Maid Services 13 years ago
what machine do i use to clean grubby wood floors from contractor?
Moving into a new place in a few days, and the bathroom contractor has left it a dusty mess. What machine that I could rent…
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r-squared
in About Brooklyn 13 years ago
Big house on 86th and Ridge Boulevard
There’s a huge, over-the-top house on the corner of Ridge Boulevard and 86th street in Bay Ridge. Kind of too ornate imho and not quite…
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rider1
in Garden 13 years ago
Blue slate for sale
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/50034800b5a2a-.jpg For sale: Approximately 10-20 pieces of blue slate of varying sizes left from sidewalk and garden renovation in Fort Greene. Price is $500\. Please…
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rider1
in Garden 13 years ago
Blue slate for sale
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/50034800b5a2a-.jpg For sale: Approximately 10-20 pieces of blue slate of varying sizes left from sidewalk and garden renovation in Fort Greene. Price is $500\. Please…
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CGDad
in Painters, Strippers and Stainers 13 years ago
cheap painter recommendations
Hi all – my tenants are vacating and I am looking for recommendations for an affordable painter/day laborer. Uncomplicated job of applying a single coat…
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r-squared
in About Brooklyn 13 years ago
Big house on 86th and Ridge Boulevard
There’s a huge, over-the-top house on the corner of Ridge Boulevard and 86th street in Bay Ridge. Kind of too ornate imho and not quite…
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thegardener
in Decks and Porches 13 years ago
Looking for shade solutions for backyard deck (narrow space). Something other than a retractable awning--thinking sails. Any contractor/company recs? Need complete installation, not DIY. Thanks
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onderdork
in For Sale 13 years ago
Free -- Marmoleum
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/5002d7154efb6-.jpg I have a large piece of red sheet Marmoleum (linoleum) flooring left over from a kitchen renovation. Measures roughly 58″ x 126″. Bushwick/Ridgewood (Dekalb…
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jeanmarine2
in Architecture 13 years ago
Architect quit - now what?
I hired an architect based on a standard “percentage of construction” fee, for a kitchen and deck project, and gave them a “non-refundible deposit” and…
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