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prosp
in Doors & Windows 11 years and 7 months ago
FRONT DOOR REPLACEMENT - GLASS AND WOOD
Does anyone know of a good vendor/installer for classic wood and glass front door for a landmarked brownstone? many thanks!
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rhjmem
in Plumbers and Plumbing 11 years and 5 months ago
Plumbing Signoffs
I am converting a two family to a three family. Can Some of the Plumbing be signed off before the other plumbing is completed. Or…
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hawaiismurf
in For Sale 11 years and 4 months ago
Vestibule doors for sale
Approximately 9′ arched vestibule doors, likely mahogany, with a little window to check out your visitors. Each door of the pair is approx 27″ wide.…
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dittoburg
in Radiators 14 years and 9 months ago
Anyone know of reproduction cast-iron radiator vendors?
My internet searching has lead me to multiple British companies (seems to be all the rage over there) but the only one I’ve found in…
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dancingal
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 4 months ago
Water damage on Parquet Floor
I had a bathtub leak over the holiday and need to have my floor repaired. Would appreciate any advise. Has anyone used Stafford Eliott recently?…
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Getting in touch with Jose Zambrano
Jose was recommended to me last week when I posted about a water damaged parquet floor. I called him twice at 917.355.7977 last week and…
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mrshankly
in Radiators 11 years and 4 months ago
Radiator recommendation?
Hi all, we’re looking to add radiators back into our apartment. They were originally removed by the previous owners (too warm) so the hookups are…
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ditmas11
in Plumbers and Plumbing 11 years and 6 months ago
Hydro-jetting sewer lines
I’m looking for some feedback regarding hydro-jetting a sewer line. Has anyone had this done to their sewer line? Who did you use for this,…
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aninspector
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 1 month ago
Modern heating and cooling upgrades for old houses
In the course of my work as a New York City home and building inspector, I see brownstones and other old buildings modernized for 21st…
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jason83
in Brownstoner Renovation 14 years and 2 months ago
HAS ANYONE USE BK START2FINISH HOME RENOVATION SERVICES BEFOR?
HAS ANYONE USE BK START 2 FINISH HOME RENOVATION SERVICES? IM LOOKING TO DO A APT RENOVATION AND I SEEN JOHN DAIDONE FROM BK START2FINISH HOME…
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yahem
in Marble 11 years and 5 months ago
Advice on cleaning an antique marble fireplace
Hello all – We are looking for help/advice cleaning our old fireplace. We’re trying to replace the top and think we’d get a better match…
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deanbh
in Plumbing 11 years and 4 months ago
Water bills?
Hey folks just reaching out to get a feel from the group if I’m just being cheap but in the process of doing the books…
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basementbound
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 4 months ago
Kitchen countertop
Has any one used Pietra Cardosa & Mother of Pearl Quartzite for a countertop? If so, what was/is your experience? A lot of maintenance? Stains…
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katarusa
in For Sale 12 years and 1 month ago
Seeking Cleaning lady references
Post construction cleaning lady is needed. We would like her to come bimonthly if we are happy with her service. Thanks in advance
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bedstuytownhouse
in Roofers 11 years and 11 months ago
Need cleaning lady recos
We are looking for recos for a cleaning lady to come to our Bed Stuy townhouse once a week and do a thorough cleaning. We…
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citizenjane
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 9 months ago
Cleaners?
Dear community members, Can anyone recommend a good cleaner? This would be for two types of jobs: 1) deep cleaning – for about 4 days…
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jty2
in Roofers 11 years and 4 months ago
Ice dams and heat tape
I have a typical brownstone flat bitumen roof. Do these typically have problems with ice dams during the winter and has anyone had success with…
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pepinohill
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 4 months ago
Recs and/or Experience with Property / Land Survey for backyard?
Hi everyone, Does anyone have a recommendation for a land surveyor? I’m replacing the chain link fence in the backyard. My fence borders five other…
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