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annep
in Carpenters and Woodworkers 12 years and 3 months ago
Recommendation for Steve Rayboy, carpenter
I recommended Steve this summer after he built a beautiful deck for me, but wanted to plug him again as he’s just finished an amazing…
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sethamin
in For Sale 12 years and 3 months ago
For Sale/Free: Overmantel Mirror, Doors, Glass cabinet front, Marble Mantel
We’re doing some holiday cleaning and finally getting rid of some of the items in our basement. [ http://i.imgur.com/bXFZQJNl.jpg ](http://imgur.com/bXFZQJN) Solid wood doors [More images](http://imgur.com/a/hTqSi)…
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sethamin
in For Sale 12 years and 3 months ago
For Sale/Free: Overmantel Mirror, Doors, Glass cabinet front, Marble Mantel
We’re doing some holiday cleaning and finally getting rid of some of the items in our basement. [ http://i.imgur.com/bXFZQJNl.jpg ](http://imgur.com/bXFZQJN) Solid wood doors [More images](http://imgur.com/a/hTqSi)…
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ny2013
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 3 months ago
Painted Window Frames
We are doing some painting in our house. The original wood window frames with built in shutters in one of the rooms were painted a…
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greencat
in Roofers 12 years and 3 months ago
Any insights into getting a break on sanitation fines??
Hi, We have a building (where we don’t live) and accumulated quite a few fines over the years due to tenant lack of proper handling…
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angelat
in Construction 12 years and 6 months ago
Last 10% of construction project
We are at the last 10% of our contract for a very stressful renovation. We have been mostly unhappy with their work throughout the process…
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samg
in Conversion 12 years and 3 months ago
Converting 2 family to 3 family in Williamsburgh
We have a 2 family house with the top floor rented out. I would like to redo the basement and rent it out as well.…
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marysealberti
in Property Management 12 years and 10 months ago
how do I do a background check and credit rating on a possible renter for my garden apt.
any advice how to do background check
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schoopster
in Landlord 12 years and 8 months ago
Existing Air Conditioners
When my tenants moved into my co-op there was an old but working air conditioner in the living room I said I’d leave for them…
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bergenbabe
in General Discussion 12 years and 8 months ago
Wanted old white pine boards
I need approximately 130-150 square feet of 8″ old white pine flooring for repairs. Please contact me with information i.e. price, location and I will…
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widthom
in For Sale 12 years and 3 months ago
EMECO Navy chairs FOR SALE
Two classic EMECO Navy chairs for sale in South Slope. Aluminum with black vinyl seat and back. Foam padding under seat is dry and could…
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petercavanagh
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 3 months ago
digging out brownstone basement
I am Gut renovating my brownstone for the second time in 8 years. This time i am extending the basement and want to dig down…
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reupjosh
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 3 months ago
In search of a wood fire oven brick mason
Can anyone recommend a solid brick mason who has experience in building wood fired ovens for the yard? Thanks!
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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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bk_bstoner1
in Boiler Repair 12 years and 3 months ago
Boiler issue?
Hey B’stoners, happy holidays. quick question (and please excuse any quirky terms i may use). i went to drain water from my steam boiler today…
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pwhite
in Mortgage 14 years and 2 months ago
Another shout out for Adam Dahill
First, I want to thank the Brownstoner community for recommending Adam. I just closed on a refi with him. It was the smoothest and quickest…
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bk_bstoner1
in Boiler Repair 12 years and 3 months ago
Boiler issue?
Hey B’stoners, happy holidays. quick question (and please excuse any quirky terms i may use). i went to drain water from my steam boiler today…
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prospectheightswatch
in General Discussion 12 years and 3 months ago
Eyesore in Prospect Heights Landmark District
http://i.imgur.com/5NiPrQi.jpg The sign says it all. This building at 93 Saint Marks Avenue has been an eyesore for years now. A doctor from Indiana owns…
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