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Augustiner
in Heating 10 years and 7 months ago
anyone had a hydronic wood-pellet oven installed ?
Although there is a small tax incentive for wood-pellet ovens in NY, it seems they’re not installed at all in Brooklyn. One indicator is that…
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CGman
in Roofers 10 years and 7 months ago
Rebuilding fireplace firebox
We need to have the firebox in our fireplace rebuilt, bricks are cracked and loose. Anyone have this done and can give us a ballpark…
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cmu
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 7 months ago
Steam Pipe Insulation
I have partially insulated mains in the basement. As the price of those tube-like fiberglass insulators is so high (and it’s a pain to get…
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ckbg420z
in For Sale 10 years and 7 months ago
Free Brick, Slate and Hanover Pavers (Williamsburg)
**FREE** Approximately 500 beautiful used bricks in great condition left over from creating our recently built buildings’ facade. As well as Slate tiles and Cement…
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carmelavlacich
in Interior Decorators and Designers 10 years and 7 months ago
Nonprofit Seeks Interior Designer
Lantern seeks a highly professional interior designer consultant to help us update and improve the programming, community and staff spaces at our supportive housing buildings.…
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carmelavlacich
in Interior Decorators and Designers 10 years and 7 months ago
Nonprofit Seeks Interior Designer
Lantern seeks a highly professional interior designer consultant to help us update and improve the programming, community and staff spaces at our supportive housing buildings.…
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tippiecat
in Building Code 10 years and 7 months ago
Converting a back terrace into a second bedroom
We live on the third floor of a brownstone with an extension. The roof of the extension is our terrace, which we access from our…
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crownht888
in Heating 10 years and 7 months ago
Regulation Steam heat with Varivalves
I have a 4 floor brownstone with single pipe steam heat. The further up you go the colder it gets. Floor 1, where the thermostat…
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ckbg420z
in For Sale 10 years and 7 months ago
Free Brick, Slate and Hanover Pavers (Williamsburg)
**FREE** Approximately 500 beautiful used bricks in great condition left over from creating our recently built buildings’ facade. As well as Slate tiles and Cement…
0
ckbg420z
in For Sale 10 years and 7 months ago
Free Brick, Slate and Hanover Pavers (Williamsburg)
**FREE** Approximately 500 beautiful used bricks in great condition left over from creating our recently built buildings’ facade. As well as Slate tiles and Cement…
0
ckbg420z
in For Sale 10 years and 7 months ago
Free Brick, Slate and Hanover Pavers (Williamsburg)
**FREE** Approximately 500 beautiful used bricks in great condition left over from creating our recently built buildings’ facade. As well as Slate tiles and Cement…
0
VAtoBK
in For Sale 10 years and 7 months ago
Gold Anthropologie Mirror for sale. New In Box.
Gold Anthropologie Primrose mirror for sale (see link below). 29.25 W x 39 H. (listed as extra small, but substantial in size) Never used –…
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mozeeatupu
in Roofers 10 years and 7 months ago
FYI Heat season has begun!
Between October 1st and May 31st, a period designated as “Heat Season,” property owners are also required to provide tenants with heat under the following…
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brooklynbemused
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 7 months ago
How much should my insurance be?
Hi all I am renewing my 3 year policy for my house insurance and I am wondering what the price per square foot for a…
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cate
in Cleaning and Maid Services 13 years and 5 months ago
House cleaner in Bed Stuy/Bushwick/Burg/Crown Heights
Can anyone recommend a house cleaner who works in the general vicinity of Bed Stuy, Bushwick, Williamsburg, or Crown Heights? We are on the border…
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megannyc
in Cleaning and Maid Services 11 years and 1 month ago
Excellent Housekeeper Recommendation
I am writing to highly recommend Hellen Luca, who has cleaned my Cobble Hill apartment for more than five years now. She is reliable, hard…
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seanfitz
in Cleaning and Maid Services 11 years and 6 months ago
Looking for cleaner for periodic maintenance – cleaning common areas – stairways
We are looking for a cleaner for bi weekly maintenance – cleaning common areas – stairways – Entry etc… in Carroll Gardens. Any recommendations would…
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rgolber1
in Cleaning and Maid Services 11 years and 2 months ago
Park Slope House Keeper - Referrals?
My wife and I are looking for referrals for a good, local housekeeper. We have a 2.5 bed / 2 bath apartment. We’ve tried multiple…
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