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chioggiabeetroot

in Bath & Kitchen 10 years and 7 months ago

Installation pricing for kitchen/bath plumbing

As a part of a much larger renovation project to be done by one contractor, we are replacing several fixtures. The following items will be…

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bradeichmann

in About Brooklyn 10 years and 7 months ago

Turning a 1-Family Dwelling into a Commercial Property in Gowanus

I live on a mixed zoned street in Gowanus. On one side there are homes and on the other a mix of homes and commercial…

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Updated 10 years and 7 months ago

jakesprague

in About Brooklyn 10 years and 7 months ago

SMALL LOT CONVERSION

HEY EVERYONE, WAS WONDERING IF ANY ONE CAN PROVIDE GUIDANCE ON ADDING UNITS TO A SMALL LOT-UNDER 1700 SQ FEET . MY UNDERSTANDING IS THAT…

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Updated 10 years and 7 months ago

ProHeights66

in About Brooklyn 10 years and 7 months ago

Washing machine repair

I need to repair a whirlpool front loader with a broken drain pump. Any recommendations for a local service? I have tried Superior but they…

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Updated 10 years and 7 months ago

afrodytka8585

in Plumbers and Plumbing 10 years and 7 months ago

Chimney Relining

I am looking for a recommendation for a technician to install a chimney liner and repair the chimney cap in our 1886 brownstone. Thank you!

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zajkina

in For Sale 10 years and 7 months ago

Fully Restored Fireplace Mantel!

We recently remodeled our brownstone and have an extra fireplace mantel that we would love to see go to a good home. Do you remodel…

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Updated 10 years and 7 months ago

cate

in Plumbing 10 years and 7 months ago

Toilet Tank Overflowing

We were away for a few days and returned to find a water leak coming from the second floor bathroom. Turned out it wasn’t a…

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Updated 10 years and 7 months ago

brooklyn72

in Plumbing 10 years and 7 months ago

Water/sewage Main

Hi, we don’t a problem yet but we are looking for someone to check and possible replace our water/sewage main lines. Does anyone recommend a…

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thecolorpurple728

in About Brooklyn 10 years and 7 months ago

Rounded front doors /Tudor homes

I live in a Tudor style home like many found in Queens and the front door is rounded. We want to find a storm door…

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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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lindon

in For Sale 10 years and 7 months ago

Fabulous HASTENS LUXURIA in NYC (Manhattan) FOR SALE!!!

I’m selling my fabulous NATURAL CHECK colored Hästens LUXURIA MEDIUM TENSION MATTRESS, BJX LUXURY TOPPER w/ matching SPLIT-BASE PLATFORM & DAVID HEADBOARD (HIGH) divan set…

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Updated 10 years and 7 months ago

zajkina

in For Sale 10 years and 7 months ago

Fully Restored Fireplace Mantel!

We recently remodeled our brownstone and have an extra fireplace mantel that we would love to see go to a good home. Do you remodel…

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zajkina

in For Sale 10 years and 7 months ago

Fully Restored Fireplace Mantel!

We recently remodeled our brownstone and have an extra fireplace mantel that we would love to see go to a good home. Do you remodel…

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zajkina

in For Sale 10 years and 7 months ago

Fully Restored Fireplace Mantel!

We recently remodeled our brownstone and have an extra fireplace mantel that we would love to see go to a good home. Do you remodel…

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brooklyngal888

in For Sale 10 years and 10 months ago

Fireplace Mantel For Sale

This is an original mantel from a brownstone we are currently renovating, built in the early 1900/late 1800\. In very good condition but needs some…

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Updated 10 years and 7 months ago

Petebklyn

in Heating and Cooling 10 years and 7 months ago

Boiler Maintenance Plan

Has anyone used Downtown Plumbing from Hicks Street? I see they have a heating maint. plan listed on website…..has anyone used them or any other…

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Updated 10 years and 7 months ago

redwanhuq

in General Contractors 10 years and 7 months ago

Anyone Ever Use A "Project Manager" on a Renovation?

My husband and I have had lots of experience over the years renovating the rental income apartments we’ve owned in Detroit and Asbury Park, NJ,…

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redwanhuq

in General Contractors 10 years and 7 months ago

Anyone Ever Use A "Project Manager" on a Renovation?

My husband and I have had lots of experience over the years renovating the rental income apartments we’ve owned in Detroit and Asbury Park, NJ,…

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redwanhuq

in General Contractors 10 years and 7 months ago

Anyone Ever Use A "Project Manager" on a Renovation?

My husband and I have had lots of experience over the years renovating the rental income apartments we’ve owned in Detroit and Asbury Park, NJ,…

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ajrendon

in Roofers 10 years and 7 months ago

Alternatives to recessed lighting

Hi all. We are about to start a renovation of a row house. I am not a huge fan of recessed lighting and we chose…

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