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augiesasso

in Plumbers and Plumbing 13 years and 7 months ago

Can anyone recommend a licensed plumber?

Can anyone recommend a licensed plumber that’s registered with the buildings department? I need a LAA filing by an independent plumber.

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Updated 13 years and 7 months ago

elegrano

in Tile 14 years and 3 months ago

Bathroom Renovation/Contractor

Looking to do a bathroom renovation for a small bathroom.  Need new fixtures and tile, but I am not looking to shift the position of…

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Updated 13 years and 7 months ago

anonymous

in Roofers 13 years and 7 months ago

Need new Roof

Hi, Anyone ever used Blue Sheild Roofing? I received a bid from Shlomi today and he seemed very knowledgable and price was reasonable – just…

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Updated 13 years and 7 months ago

joules

in Real Estate - Sales 13 years and 7 months ago

Brownstone Prices in Stuyvesant Heights

My husband and I are architects, and we drool over the houses in Stuyvesant Heights, and in Bed Stuy in general.  I’ve been scanning listings…

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Updated 13 years and 7 months ago

desperatelyseekingbrownstone

in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 7 months ago

cost to remove laundry ladder?

I have a four-story laundry ladder in my yard. Would love to remove it — what are the costs to do so, and do I…

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orrsuz

in Construction 13 years and 7 months ago

Party Wall

The building next door to us is undergoing complete renovation which includes adding a roof deck supported by steel beams which will be supported by party…

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Updated 13 years and 7 months ago

nyflicka

in Moving and Storage 13 years and 7 months ago

Recommending "Call Paul to Haul"

Hey Brownstoners, Someone on the forum recommended “Call Paul to Haul” to me for furniture moving. We used him today and he was absolutely fantastic.…

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Updated 13 years and 7 months ago

jimbeam

in Electricians 13 years and 7 months ago

Licensed electrician question

I live in an old brownstone apartment in BK.  My bedroom does not have a ceiling light and I would like to add one.  As…

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Updated 13 years and 7 months ago

dnk

in Flooring 13 years and 7 months ago

Replacing ruined hardwood floor

Hi all, I have a friend whose 3/4 inch maple floor (quartersawn planks) was ruined when she went on vacation and a pipe began to…

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NewGuy

in Carpet and Upholstery 13 years and 7 months ago

Staircase carpet runners?

Does anyone have any thoughts about adding a carpet runner to a brownstone oak staircase?  Any recommendations for places that will install for you?  Thanks

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Updated 13 years and 7 months ago

brklynreno

in Plumbers and Plumbing 13 years and 7 months ago

2 Families brownstone. Conventional Water Heater or Tankless Water Heater?

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4f72e29a7938c-.png I have seen and used bathrooms with tankless water heaters in my trips to Europe but right now I have to decide for a…

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Updated 13 years and 7 months ago

brickstone

in Handymen and Odd Jobs 14 years ago

Painter for Exterior Ironwork

Looking for a reliable, neat and affordable painter/handyman to scrape and repaint exterior ironwork, metal staircase and wooden doors. Thanks.

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Updated 13 years and 7 months ago

fractalogical

in Taxes 13 years and 7 months ago

Property tax increase following renovation

As is typical for my neighborhood, the NYC Finance “effective market value” for my property has lagged far behind the actual property value assessment. My…

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Updated 13 years and 7 months ago

nyflicka

in Moving and Storage 13 years and 7 months ago

Recommending "Call Paul to Haul"

Hey Brownstoners, Someone on the forum recommended “Call Paul to Haul” to me for furniture moving. We used him today and he was absolutely fantastic.…

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calle3441

in Architecture 13 years and 7 months ago

Replacing Existing Roof Deck -- do I need a load analysis?

Any input on the following would be greatly appreciated: Background The building is a 35-unit condo. It is approximately 110 years old and was a…

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Updated 13 years and 7 months ago

TracyT

in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 7 months ago

bathroom reno recommendation

Our two bathrooms need attention. We have the original sinks and tubs, floor tiles and marble wainscotting, which is charming–but after 115 years, they are…

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anon200

in Co-Op Related 13 years and 7 months ago

Adding skylights to top floor unit in coop

I’m considering the possibility of trying to add skylights to my top-floor unit in a coop building.  What would be a standard process to seek…

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steveyp

in Carpet and Upholstery 13 years and 7 months ago

can anyon recommend wall to wall in house carpet cleaners

need good wall to wall carpet cleaners

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Updated 13 years and 7 months ago

jimbeam

in Electricians 13 years and 7 months ago

Licensed electrician question

I live in an old brownstone apartment in BK.  My bedroom does not have a ceiling light and I would like to add one.  As…

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alex75

in Construction 13 years and 7 months ago

brick job

Hello, I had replaced my in-wall air conditioner with a ductless one, and need a good mason who would close off the wall opening with…

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Updated 13 years and 7 months ago

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