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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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eastview
in Expeditors 12 years and 4 months ago
Expeditor fees-16K?!
Hi We are looking to convert a 3 family house in Harlem to a 2 family. Our architect (whose fees are separate) put us in…
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brownies
in Plumbers and Plumbing 12 years and 3 months ago
Off-Gasing Radiator Paint
We rent an apartment in an old brownstone with steam heating. This the first winter we’ve cut on the radiator in the bedroom. It’s gotten…
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RHP
in Bath & Kitchen 12 years and 4 months ago
Share a slab of luce di luna quartzite
After much research I have decided to put a quartzite countertop onto an island in my newly renovated kitchen. I have found a slab from…
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brooklynandrea
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 3 months ago
Doors for Cellar arches
Hi there, We have a finished cellar that is attached to our condo in a brownstone. In the space behind the two brick arches there…
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moby283
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 3 months ago
Brrr! Has anyone dealt with consistent heating issues beyond 311?
I’ve lived in a building in Bed-Stuy for the last year that could politely be described as “a total Monet”–it looks nice on the outside,…
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brooklyn72
in Renovation 12 years and 3 months ago
Cable TV/Phone/Internet in Bed Stuy
Would be greatly appreciated if you could share your experience in dealing with cable companies servicing Bed Stuy. Time Warner does not service the area;…
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quincystreet
in Plumbing 12 years and 3 months ago
Frozen Pipe?
My tenants have no cold water in a bathroom which is at the back of an addition on the garden level. I’m assuming this is…
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evedwell
in For Sale 12 years and 6 months ago
Vintage Wood Shutters and Brand New Hardware
Set of vintage wood shutters from a Brooklyn Heights brownstone building. Frame and panel side panels and louvered center panels. Side panels have old paint…
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dancingal
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 4 months ago
Snow Removal
Does anyone know of a person or company that offers snow shoveling services? thanks.
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lib7404
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 3 months ago
PLG Planet Fitness
Looks like the new Planet Fitness construction is underway inside Fat Albert. (Empire and Flatbush). http://youtu.be/nkFkVm9jwJs
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lib7404
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 3 months ago
PLG Planet Fitness
Looks like the new Planet Fitness construction is underway inside Fat Albert. (Empire and Flatbush). http://youtu.be/nkFkVm9jwJs
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jjq
in Roofers 12 years and 3 months ago
Mitsubishi Heat Pumps
So I had a well know HVAC contractor come out and quote a 4-5 ton HVAC installation which would use Mitsubishi Compressors and Blowers. This…
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JenKG
in Driveways, Patios, Sidewalks and Steps 12 years and 3 months ago
Seeking container for Garbage Cans
My small apt building has something of a mess of metal garbage cans by its front door which are quite unsightly. I see other buildings…
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neilbenezra
in Construction 12 years and 3 months ago
Structural contractor or GC
I’m looking for a structural contractor or a general GC with a crew to work on a barebones 3 story renovation project. Any recommendations?
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jfeuer22
in Plumbers and Plumbing 12 years and 3 months ago
Appropriate Size Boiler
Hi, I have had several plumbers come in and look at my system. I am getting mixed opinions on what is the correct size boiler.…
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katarusa
in Bath & Kitchen 12 years and 3 months ago
looking for IKEA type of priced kitchen options.
This might be a silly question to ask, but I am looking for a kitchen with very small budget. I would probably go with Ikea,…
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fortGreene
in Heating and Cooling 12 years and 3 months ago
Heat Pump or Boiler?
I have a 2 family 1920s brick building with 1 forced air gas furnace for the whole building. I can’t afford to install new boilers…
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