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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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slackjaw

in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 3 months ago

Engineer/contractor to inspect dilapidated townhouse

We are looking for someone who can inspect a (very) dilapidated townhouse in Crown Heights. We know it will need a lot of work, but…

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dasensation

in Heating 12 years and 3 months ago

Occasional Loud Bang from somewhere

Hello. I have a combo air conditioner and heating in one system. It is a very narrow and tall furnace if it matters. Long time…

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Gold Wall Mirror for Sale

Gold square wall mirror for sale with minimalist frame. Perfect condition, less than 6 months old. I build custom mirrors for a living and this…

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Gold Wall Mirror for Sale

Gold square wall mirror for sale with minimalist frame. Perfect condition, less than 6 months old. I build custom mirrors for a living and this…

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daroogle

in For Sale 12 years and 3 months ago

Pocket door rollers (set of 4)

Just listed these on ebay: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=321282805065

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daroogle

in For Sale 12 years and 3 months ago

Pocket door rollers (set of 4)

Just listed these on ebay: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=321282805065

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misconformist

in About Brooklyn 12 years and 4 months ago

Looking for architects, expediters, and contractors with wet-proofing exp.

Hi: My house is in Zone A. I am about to begin a medium- sized renovation project and will need to hire a number of…

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minasimon

in About Brooklyn 12 years and 3 months ago

Replacing missing electric meters

We recently bought a three family which at one point had 4 electric meters in the basement. The previous owner had three removed and used…

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hansen1

in Plumbers and Plumbing 12 years and 3 months ago

Steam Heating

This is my first time posting. The radiators get hot in the front of the house but not in the rear. The risers do get…

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dasensation

in Heating 12 years and 3 months ago

Occasional Loud Bang from somewhere

Hello. I have a combo air conditioner and heating in one system. It is a very narrow and tall furnace if it matters. Long time…

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CGDad

in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 3 months ago

Seeking mid-renovation advice on removal of brownstone wall

Hi – I am in the middle of renovating the parlor floor of townhouse. About four weeks ago, we removed parts of two interior walls…

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stickerhappy

in Driveways, Patios, Sidewalks and Steps 12 years and 3 months ago

Salt + Brownstone steps = no good?

With all the snow, I thought I recall hearing that standard rock salt is not good (may eat away and damage it) for melting the…

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jamesk

in Financial Services 12 years and 3 months ago

Any recommendations for cheap auto insurance in Brooklyn?

I’m relocating to Williamsburg after living on the west coast for a few years. Any suggestions as to who to use? Would prefer a local…

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owest

in Roofers 12 years and 3 months ago

Need Automobile Body Shop Recommendation

Parked on the street and car was bashed. Any recommendations for a body shop in Park Slope, Brooklyn area? Thanks for your help.

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no-permits

in Renovation 12 years and 3 months ago

gold leaf letters recommendation for lawrence of ancientaryny.com

here’s a recommendation for lawrence from ancientartny.com. he did an address in gold leaf for me. he was professional and delivered what he promised. it…

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200line

in Heating and Cooling 13 years and 8 months ago

DIY ductless AC

I stumbled on a page for a DIY Friedrich ductless AC (links never seem to work here, but google Friedrich Breeze).  The install seems incredibly…

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minasimon

in About Brooklyn 12 years and 3 months ago

Replacing missing electric meters

We recently bought a three family which at one point had 4 electric meters in the basement. The previous owner had three removed and used…

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minasimon

in Lighting 12 years and 3 months ago

Chandelier Repair

Can anyone recommend a repairperson they’ve used who can replace a nonfunctioning arm, and missing pieces of a large three-tier crystal chandelier located in brownstone…

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bhabe

in Real Estate - Sales 12 years and 3 months ago

Final Walk-Through

Expected to close on a house in 2 weeks. It’s been a decade since we have last gone through the purchase process and trying to…

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