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oliver_nyc

in General Discussion 12 years ago

parking spot wanted in cobble hill

indoor or outdoor. flexible on price. must fit SUV. contact oliver[at]chillpoint.com

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theoperadiva

in For Sale 12 years ago

FS: Brand new in box DCS 48 inch backguard and shelf $250 OBO

Selling this brand new in box 48 inch full DCS Backguard with utensil rail and rack. It’s really beautiful but, long story short, it didn’t…

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theoperadiva

in For Sale 12 years ago

FS: Brand new in box DCS 48 inch backguard and shelf $250 OBO

Selling this brand new in box 48 inch full DCS Backguard with utensil rail and rack. It’s really beautiful but, long story short, it didn’t…

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xchx

in About Brooklyn 12 years ago

Bricks/pavers

Does anyone have a pile of bricks or other pavers sitting around that they’d like to get rid of? Thinking of building a patio this…

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Updated 12 years ago

allyslope

in About Brooklyn 12 years and 1 month ago

Portland cerment stoop needs repair

I have a portland cerment stoop (see attached photo) the tiles are coming out what should I use to put them back in? There is…

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Updated 12 years ago

abw01

in About Brooklyn 12 years ago

Installing Window Boxes on 3 & 4th floor windows

I have 7 window flower boxes which I need bolted to the facade, flush with the window sill back windows: 1/ea on 3 & 4th…

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housepoor

in Plumbers and Plumbing 12 years ago

Pressure Balance Valve problems

Hi…I have a pressure balance valve in my shower — the type with a single temperature control and a separate valve to control amount of…

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brooklyn11215

in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years ago

Brownstone Faced Restoration

I have a 4 story brownstone and have been soliciting quotes to do the work. There isn’t much detail except for some rock face band…

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kiki

in Garden Design and Maintenance 12 years ago

Garden Design needed for Brooklyn backyard

I’ve been working on my garden for several years now and would like to keep a lot of what’s there but have a professional come…

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carlyfreedom

in Masonry 12 years ago

ISO mason or contractor to build low brick wall in our backyard

Our backyard is low because a previous owner had a pool. There is a partial crumbling concrete wall around the perimeter. We need somebody to…

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Updated 12 years ago

morigian

in Flooring 12 years ago

ISO: 3"x 3/4" Brazilian Cherry Wood Flooring

Do you have any leftover 3″ brazilian cherry wood flooring? We are doing a small reno and only need about 50 SqF to fill in.…

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morigian

in Lumber and Building Materials 12 years ago

ISO: 3"x 3/4" Brazilian Cherry Wood Flooring

Looking for about 50 SF of finished or unfinished hardwood flooring. 3″ wide by 3/4″ high. Able to pick up. Thanks.

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morigian

in Lumber and Building Materials 12 years ago

ISO: 3"x 3/4" Brazilian Cherry Wood Flooring

Looking for about 50 SF of finished or unfinished hardwood flooring. 3″ wide by 3/4″ high. Able to pick up. Thanks.

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elm_bk

in Real Estate - Rentals 12 years ago

Discovered significant damage after returning tenants' security deposit

Hi, We have been renting an apartment in Washington Heights to the same tenants for a few years. We asked them to move out at…

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Updated 12 years ago

laurac

in Roofers 12 years ago

Looking for bookshelf builder (tall unit with ladder)

Looking for bookshelf builder. It will be a tall unit (12′) with rolling ladder. Any suggestions? Thank you so much

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Updated 12 years ago

bbhues

in Garden 12 years ago

Back yard lawn

We recently moved to an apartment with a fairly large back yard. There is a spot about 20 x 25 that at one time might…

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Updated 12 years ago

threetrees

in About Brooklyn 12 years ago

Suggestions for refinancing, please

I want to refinance my house in order to get lower rates while they last. My current mortgage is with Chase, but I’d like to…

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deanbh

in Electricians 12 years ago

Settlement offer from Con Ed

I’d thought I’d update the Brownstoner group on our ongoing small claims court case against Con Ed for flooding our basement with a fire hydrant.…

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straybongo

in Neighborhood News 12 years ago

Boerum Hill area CSA open for 2014 season applications

Fresh, affordable produce is on its way to Boerum Hill for the 2014 season… The Brooklyn Beet CSA brings locally grown, farm-fresh vegetables, fruit, eggs…

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anydaynow

in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years ago

can anyone recommend a construction manager/owners rep?

hi all, looking for someone who really understands construction and building to oversee a project (GC is on board already, licensed, insured, etc.). if anyone…

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Updated 12 years ago

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