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elbow
in Sidewalks 13 years and 6 months ago
One Dead Tree and Two Broken Bluestone Slabs.
On Good Friday I took the day off and woke to this loud sound right outside my window. I looked out and saw a guy zooming…
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susannahmeadows
in Facade and Brownstone Repair 13 years and 6 months ago
Recommendation for facade, painting, siding
For anyone considering putting new siding on their home, I can’t recommend Bullseye Exteriors enough. James and his team did a beautiful job on our…
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billmcc
in Appliances 13 years and 6 months ago
How to Install Washer Dryer on third floor of Brownstone?
I’m trying to replaced the stacked washer dryer on the third floor of a Brownstone, but all the new units are larger than the old…
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klarkash
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 6 months ago
Advisability on going into contract before renov completed?
Looking for opinions of the advisability on going into contract on a property while the renovation is still ongoing. We’ve been told this would greatly…
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steveyp
in Painters and Painting & Stripping 13 years and 6 months ago
looking for highend plasterer and painter
repairs and painting hallway
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518c
in Lawyers and legal service 13 years and 6 months ago
Waiver of Liability
Does anyone have a sample of a waiver of liability? It is for a contractor doing minor work, he is doing me a favor for…
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brooklynhouselove
in Decks and Porches 13 years and 6 months ago
Painting vs. Staining a wooden deck?
What is the difference? I want to paint the floor of the deck in my yard. Can I just buy exterior paint in Mahogany or…
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viaorient
in Dept. of Buildings (DOB) 13 years and 6 months ago
HPD Violations
I am about to go into contract for a townhouse, but I just discovered that the house has 113 HPD Violations (!). The sheer amount…
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xistent
in Lawyers and legal service 13 years and 6 months ago
Lawyer Recommendation
I need a recommendation for a good lawyer that is familiar with Brooklyn residential zoning laws and the ins and outs of having a home…
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knaugh
in Garden 13 years and 6 months ago
Need Affordable Gardeners To Lay Sod in Bed-Stuy/Clinton Hill
We do not need any fancy landscapers to do this simple work. We just need good reliable, affordable, hard-working workers with gardening experience who know…
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barbean
in Tile 13 years and 6 months ago
Professional expert tiler
After spending almost $900.00 on 6×24 calacatta marble tiles and $300\. on radiant floor heating for an area encompassing 36 square feet I need to…
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Splenda
in Lawyers and legal service 13 years and 6 months ago
Downside to selling an apt without an attorney?
I was just wondering what the risks are with selling an apartment without an attorney. We have sold apartments before, and can simply adopt a prior…
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meme2
in Bath & Kitchen 13 years and 6 months ago
counter top opinions sought
I know I DONT want granite to me its become the avacado green or 2010’s. I do want a green option but the more i…
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brooklynhouselove
in Brownstoner 13 years and 6 months ago
Patio Furniture Recommendation?
Can anyone recommend a place (other than Lowes/Home Depot) in Brooklyn where I can get a nice patio conversation set or an outdoor sofa? We…
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brownstonebiff
in Architecture 13 years and 6 months ago
Last advice before we break up with the archictect
I posted here two weeks ago and you all were very helpful. We went over our expectations again, and were promised a set of construction…
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stayathomedad1
in Plumbers and Plumbing 13 years and 6 months ago
I really need a referral for spinkler inspection.
My spinkler has never been inspected. So I just don’t want to randomly pick anyone. So is ther anyone you might suggest?
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klarkash
in Permits 13 years and 6 months ago
Update/create 2 fam. C of O - process/pitfalls?
Considering buying a brownstone in Brooklyn. Property has no C of O, which I am told is not uncommon for a house of its age.…
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