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ps158
in Doors 10 years and 11 months ago
door knob/lockset for 2nd floor entrance
We need a doorknob / lockset for the 2nd floor entrance to our townhouse, which will be the main entrance for our tenants (who will…
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brooklyn72
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 11 months ago
BBQ installation
Hi, I am looking for someone that could assemble a built-in BBQ. If you know of someone that could do that, would greatly appreciate if…
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melissabraun
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 11 months ago
Possible gut reno next door
I just found out that the property next to mine sold and needs serious cosmetic work on the two upper floors. It’s a 3 story…
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carolcpalmer
in Electricians 10 years and 11 months ago
Need contractor to fish coaxial cable through my walls
My living room Cable TV service is bad (picture freezes for several seconds every minute or two). I’ve tried several different boxes and have had…
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kms_bkyn
in Heating 10 years and 11 months ago
plumber/contractor recommendation for oil to gas heat conversion
I know lots of people have done this — can anyone recommend the plumber or contractor they used to convert from oil to gas heat?…
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since2002
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 11 months ago
Tub / sink reglaze, and painter
Hi All, I am looking for someone to re glaze my claw foot tub and sink. They were done about 10 years ago but are…
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msre
in Doors 13 years and 4 months ago
How to repair vintage pocket doors?
We found old pocket doors in our wall that had been closed up. They don’t pull out easily, and it’s obvious some screws are missing…
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bkhts2
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 11 months ago
Sprinklers for a 2-family
Hello All, I will be renovating a current legal 2-family double duplex into a triplex plus garden rental, which reportedly requires a change in the…
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sarca
in Renovation 10 years and 11 months ago
Cost/Responsibility to Pull Construction Permit
Hello, I have plans that are approved with the DOB and have just hired a GC. The GC is telling me that he typically does…
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BigD
in Plumbers and Plumbing 11 years ago
Need welder/plumber to repair small section of pipe?
A segment of outdoor water pipe cracked this winter. It connects my outdoor hot and cold water lines via a T junction to a spigot…
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janaeliuk
in Decks and Porches 10 years and 11 months ago
does anyone recognize this type of steel deck?
Hi all, We are adding a deck to our parlor level and having a hard time finding one that works. I have a hard time…
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rockstar
in Alarm 13 years and 11 months ago
Home Security System
We moved to a 2 family brownstone in brooklyn and looking for home security system. ADT gave a quote for $ 800 initial ( equipment…
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kms_bkyn
in Heating 10 years and 11 months ago
plumber/contractor recommendation for oil to gas heat conversion
I know lots of people have done this — can anyone recommend the plumber or contractor they used to convert from oil to gas heat?…
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Arkady
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 11 months ago
Liens
Does Acris show liens other than government? Such as those filed by contractors? If you don’t see any on Acris, does that mean there aren’t…
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pigthree
in Government 10 years and 11 months ago
The three card monte administration
As someone who is self employed and a partner in two small businesses in nyc, I found it interesting that Unions want exemptions from the…
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soundhoner
in Renovation 10 years and 11 months ago
Help with top floor layout (and q about floors)
Hello, I?ve acquired an 1895 brick townhouse that, while in decent shape, cosmetically needs a lot of work inside. I was hoping to solicit some…
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Arkady
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 11 months ago
Violations
A friend of mine resolved violations on his building but DOB mis-filed the paperwork in 2005\. What’s the best place to try to get it…
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bobjohn
in For Sale 10 years and 11 months ago
looking to buy used front door for a brownstone (80 x 36)
Before I will inquire with the industry for a new door, I want to check if anyone sells a used one or there is a…
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