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lissieliss87
in Bath & Kitchen 10 years and 11 months ago
bathroom renovation contractor recommendation
Chris Lombardi just renovated a bathroom in my Ditmas Park victorian house. He did a fabulous job and is by far the best contractor I…
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lissieliss87
in Bath & Kitchen 10 years and 11 months ago
bathroom renovation contractor recommendation
Chris Lombardi just renovated a bathroom in my Ditmas Park victorian house. He did a fabulous job and is by far the best contractor I…
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PSGal
in Landmarks 10 years and 11 months ago
Is a window-like Patio Door considered a window by Landmarks?
For purposes of the LPC, are windowed patio doors on the back of a building (not-visible from the street) considered to be like windows for…
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PSGal
in Doors & Windows 10 years and 11 months ago
Patio Doors and Permits
We are seeking to replace our patio doors to our condo in a multi-unit building. The patio doors go to a private decked area in…
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PSGal
in Permits 10 years and 11 months ago
Patio Door Replacement
We are seeking to replace our patio doors to our condo in a multi-unit building. The patio doors go to a private decked area in…
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quincystreet
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 11 months ago
Carpenter Recommendation - Santos
Just a positive recommendation for Santos (347-701-0635) who I found through the forum. He and his colleague Mizael came and insulated my 100 old front…
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murphy84
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 11 months ago
Finish carpenter estimate
The top floor of our house is about 700 feet and we completed some renovation work a few months ago. Now we’re looking to repair…
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gates_ave
in Facade and Brownstone Repair 10 years and 11 months ago
Exterior cement coated brick wall in need of repairs, pics included
Our brick row house back wall was coated with a cement later and then painted. The cement is cracked, paint and cement layers bubbles. Water…
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gates_ave
in Facade and Brownstone Repair 10 years and 11 months ago
Exterior cement coated brick wall in need of repairs, pics included
Our brick row house back wall was coated with a cement later and then painted. The cement is cracked, paint and cement layers bubbles. Water…
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dumbogirl
in Electricians 10 years and 11 months ago
Need Electrician to hang large chandelier in parlor ASAP
Hoping to find an electrician with an assistant who has experience hanging very large chandelier’s from a parlor ceiling medallion — any leads very appreciated!
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mikecnyc
in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years and 11 months ago
Estimate for Restoring Brick Facade
I am looking at a brick three story house with a painted brick facade. What would be a reasonable amount to estimate to restore the…
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mikecnyc
in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years and 11 months ago
Estimate for Restoring Brick Facade
I am looking at a brick three story house with a painted brick facade. What would be a reasonable amount to estimate to restore the…
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mikecnyc
in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years and 11 months ago
Estimate for Restoring Brick Facade
I am looking at a brick three story house with a painted brick facade. What would be a reasonable amount to estimate to restore the…
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mikecnyc
in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years and 11 months ago
Removing a Fire Escape
I am looking at a four-story brownstone that is zoned as a two family, but is currently configured as an illegal four family. There is…
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mikecnyc
in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years and 11 months ago
Removing a Fire Escape
I am looking at a four-story brownstone that is zoned as a two family, but is currently configured as an illegal four family. There is…
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mikecnyc
in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years and 11 months ago
Removing a Fire Escape
I am looking at a four-story brownstone that is zoned as a two family, but is currently configured as an illegal four family. There is…
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dumbogirl
in Electricians 10 years and 11 months ago
Need Electrician to hang large chandelier in parlor ASAP
Hoping to find an electrician with an assistant who has experience hanging very large chandelier’s from a parlor ceiling medallion — any leads very appreciated!
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stickerhappy
in Plumbers and Plumbing 11 years and 6 months ago
Hot water is a bit less hot- any idea why?
We have a multifamily with two hot water heaters. Usually if you take a shower, the water gets super hot and you need to mix…
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