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dancingirl

in Cleaning and Maid Services 13 years and 7 months ago

Cleaning person

Just found out that my cleaning person is moving soon.  Does anyone have a recommendation?  It would be three floors with two bathrooms.  Thanks!

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Updated 12 years and 2 months ago

bkgirl

in Doors & Windows 12 years and 2 months ago

Salvaged Doors - 5-panel solid wood

We re-used most during our renovation, but have some left. Doors are painted, we had ours stripped and they were in great shape underneath! I’m…

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namahs

in About Brooklyn 12 years and 2 months ago

basement gas leak

I have been noticing a while that my basement laundry room has a smell. I just could not pin point what it is. I asked…

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Updated 12 years and 2 months ago

happycats

in Doors & Windows 12 years and 5 months ago

Looking For Contractor To Replace Pine Doors 3-5 Pine Doors In Apt.

Can someone recommend to me a contractor that can replace 3-5 doors with the door jamb in a Brooklyn apt. I am looking for someone…

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Updated 12 years and 2 months ago

mpcmpc

in Construction 12 years and 2 months ago

Green demolition services needed.

Can anyone reccomend a dumping location or a pickup service for an ecologically friendly demolition? Our home is in Greenpoint Brooklyn. My architect redid his…

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Updated 12 years and 2 months ago

blauprint9

in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 2 months ago

Extension buildup

Hello Brownstoner! I am on the hunt for well done rear extensions for brownstones. We are designing one for ours but I can’t find anything…

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Updated 12 years and 2 months ago

ajm0824

in Heating 12 years and 2 months ago

Can someone recommend a plumber to do an Oil to Gas conversion in a multi-family

Need someone who can service Astoria, Queens. Also need someone who can install controls and sensors. Thanks!

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Updated 12 years and 2 months ago

aatishghalib

in Co-Op Related 12 years and 2 months ago

Average common charges for a 5 unit brownstone

Hi all! Just bought an apt in a 5 unit brownstone in Crown Heights from the sponsor. We were the last apt in the building…

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misconformist

in Plumbers and Plumbing 12 years and 2 months ago

All new plumbing required for a 3 story building: seeking recommendations,

I will be opening up all the walls so now is the time to do it right. Any recommendations?

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Updated 12 years and 2 months ago

namahs

in About Brooklyn 12 years and 2 months ago

basement gas leak

I have been noticing a while that my basement laundry room has a smell. I just could not pin point what it is. I asked…

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jpm

in About Brooklyn 12 years and 6 months ago

Basement Renovation recommendation: Rosul Contracting

I read a positive basement renovation post on here about Rosul Contracting Corp and blindly hired them to finish my basement and I wanted to…

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Updated 12 years and 2 months ago

housepoor

in Building Code 12 years and 2 months ago

ECB Hearing...Do I Need a Lawyer?

I just got a summons for ECB hearing, a result of a DOB inspection of my sprinkler system related to how it was installed 75…

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pigthree

in Quality of Life 12 years and 2 months ago

Day two, day 21, day 34

Either the all the salt spreaders and plows are on the upper east side today or day two storm was handled by Bloomberg’s transition team.…

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Updated 12 years and 2 months ago

classon

in Masonry 12 years and 3 months ago

question for bedstuytownhouse

hi bedstuytownhouse, Could you post the contact info for the mason who re-did your stoop? I need similar work done and also live in the…

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Updated 12 years and 2 months ago

pacJ

in Furniture 12 years and 2 months ago

Will this fit up the stairs?

Dear Neighbors I have my eye on a great piece of furniture…88″ long, 30″ high, 20″ deep. I can’t figure out if this will fit…

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Updated 12 years and 2 months ago

tanner

in Heating and Air Conditioning 12 years and 2 months ago

faulty steam radiators? steam heat CPH?

We have a steam heat system in a three story detached house. Newish gas boiler, and we’ve had several notable heat guys come out and…

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Updated 12 years and 2 months ago

xistent

in Roofers 12 years and 2 months ago

Stone Counter Top Maintenance

I am moving hack into my condo after renting for a few years and I want to have the kitchen (granite) and bathroom (marble) counters…

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misconformist

in Plumbers and Plumbing 12 years and 2 months ago

All new plumbing required for a 3 story building: seeking recommendations,

I will be opening up all the walls so now is the time to do it right. Any recommendations?

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jumping

in Waste Management 12 years and 9 months ago

Where are the commercial dumps?

Looking to dump some junk with my own pick-up truck near Kensington if possible. I’ve heard of a place in Sunset Park at 50th and…

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Updated 12 years and 2 months ago

aprilflowers

in Architectural Salvage 12 years and 2 months ago

FS Victorian pier mirror

Pier mirror from 1898 house. Never painted, finished with red-brown shellac. Asking $950\. I can send photos–the jpeg file is too large. If you are…

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