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cityrat

in Real Estate - Sales 13 years and 1 month ago

Estate sale property: Can we get a contract while it's still in surrogate court?

We have found a house in Clinton Hill that we like very much. It is an estate sale property that is still in the process…

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Updated 12 years ago

rpine

in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years ago

interior structural repair -- looking for a contractor and engineer

The floor in one corner of our kitchen is sagging due to long-term water damage to interior support beams under the floor. After many years,…

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zeebee_in_bklyn

in For Sale 12 years ago

LAST CALL - vintage range for sale

Posted the following in December, no takers. Last call for anyone who wants a vintage beauty! Beautiful Magic Chef 1000 available. Early 1930s gas stove…

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tjbk

in Landscaping 12 years and 1 month ago

Landscaping RFP / Help

We have a vacant 25 by 19 dirt back yard in need of landscaping. What would we a few pavers, grass, small herb garden, a…

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Updated 12 years ago

NeoGrec

in Plumbing 12 years ago

Flood Alarm for Washing Machine

I want to install a flood sensor on my washing machine. For about $30, I can get a simple leak detector. For about $200, I…

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Updated 12 years ago

goyito

in About Brooklyn 12 years ago

Bluestone?

Anyone have any old bluestone they want to get rid of? I’m looking for about 250 square feet, to use for backyard. Thanks!

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cityrat

in Handymen and Odd Jobs 12 years ago

Handyman recommendation Clinton Hill/Fort Greene?

Hi there, I’ve looked through the posts and noted some recs, but wanted to inquire because there can be a lot of turnover in this…

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fordvesant

in For Sale 12 years ago

WOOD MANTEL, WOOD PANEL/STRIPS FOR SALE; SHUTTERS FOR FREE

We have various antique/salvaged brownstone items for sale (and for pick up) in Brooklyn. If you’re interested please get in touch fordvesant1@gmail.com. I’m happy to…

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Updated 12 years ago

mykonos

in About Brooklyn 12 years ago

Home automation

Hi….can anyone recommend a home automation company (lights, security, HVAC, etc) for my brownstone in Bed Stuy? Thanks very much. Mykonos

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Updated 12 years ago

bkrenobaby

in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years ago

Architect or Full Service Contractor for Brownstone Renovation?

I am renovating a landmarked multifamily brownstone on a very tight budget, and trying to decide whether to use an independent architect plus a GC,…

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Updated 12 years ago

classon

in About Brooklyn 12 years ago

looking for licensed electrician recs

Can anyone recommend a licensed electrician? I need to finish wiring the kitchen, add a few misc outlets and close out a permit.

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Updated 12 years ago

classon

in About Brooklyn 12 years ago

looking for licensed electrician recs

Can anyone recommend a licensed electrician? I need to finish wiring the kitchen, add a few misc outlets and close out a permit.

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jenbrayer

in Metalwork 12 years and 5 months ago

Looking for a recommendation for a new fence

I have a ca 1865 Queen Anne brick house and am looking to replace the front fence and gate in its entirety. I’d like to…

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Updated 12 years ago

lbcinnyc

in About Brooklyn 12 years ago

Seeking Freelance Kitchen /Bath designer

Hi, I’m looking for recommendations for an affordable freelance kitchen designer that might be able to help us with our gut-reno. We won’t need someone…

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Updated 12 years ago

homebuyer

in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years ago

What floor to put in the garden level of brownstone? (1st floor/basement)

We are renting out our garden floor. Please advise what type of floor is suggested to put on the floor. We were thinking porcelain tile…

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Updated 12 years ago

bkbrownstone

in About Brooklyn 12 years ago

Door Bell for 3-Fam Brownstone

My old contractor and his crew knocked out the previous bell that was working. As a result Im looking to install a new bell and…

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aprilflowers

in Architectural Salvage 12 years ago

Victorian pier mirror for sale

Pier mirror with bench, original to 1896 Park Slope brownstone. Never painted, original red-brown shellac finish. Generally very good condition, with the kind of wear…

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aprilflowers

in Architectural Salvage 12 years ago

Victorian pier mirror for sale

Pier mirror with bench, original to 1896 Park Slope brownstone. Never painted, original red-brown shellac finish. Generally very good condition, with the kind of wear…

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erink

in About Brooklyn 12 years ago

Gas Heating Rates

We just converted from oil to gas heat. Our national grid bills still list our rate as “1A Res. Non-Heat. Should I tell the gas…

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Updated 12 years ago

bksuperdad

in About Brooklyn 12 years and 2 months ago

Help- Sizing ceiling medallions

We are in the last phases of a renovation and we need two ceiling medallions for the parlor floor. It is a floor through layout,…

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Updated 12 years ago

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