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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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jsaul
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 4 months ago
Soundproofing between brownstones
I recently purchased a brownstone in Bed Stuy. I was excited to leave my thin walled condo in which I could smell food cooking and…
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trupicture
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 4 months ago
Crown Heights - Schenectady Ave and Utica
Hi, I’m seeing a lot of properties come up for sale near Schenectady and Utica Aves in Crown Heights, north of Eastern Parkway towards Bed-Stuy.…
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marshling
in Heating 12 years and 4 months ago
Green Mountain boilers?
Our plumber is recommending a “green mountain” boiler, has anyone had experience with this brand or know if they are reliable/good quality? Thank you.
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annep
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 4 months ago
Any recommendations for a good framer/sheetrocker/spackler?
I have two large walls for a closet (10′ x 6′) that I need framed out and the handyman that I initially hired to do…
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crash_nyc
in Building Code 12 years and 4 months ago
Hole in the side of our building for a bath vent?
…so our building is at the end of a block which means the back yards of the buildings on the main street run perpendicular into…
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babyjordan
in Cleaning and Maid Services 12 years and 4 months ago
Post Construction Cleaning
Does anyone have a recommendation for a post-construction cleaning service?
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allyslope
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 4 months ago
Final DOB inspection
Can you move in before the final DOB inspection?
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crownheights2013
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 4 months ago
How quickly can you refi after closing?
We may have an opportunity to by a below market property quickly all cash. The money would be provided by a private lender. We would…
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Springs
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 4 months ago
Bed Bug Exterminator, Freedom Pest Control - Cesar Soto
I had treatment done recently at our place for bedbugs. I want to recommend our exterminator, Cesar Soto. He did a great job for us…
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Springs
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 4 months ago
Bed Bug Exterminator, Freedom Pest Control - Cesar Soto
I had treatment done recently at our place for bedbugs. I want to recommend our exterminator, Cesar Soto. He did a great job for us…
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marshling
in Heating 12 years and 4 months ago
Green Mountain boilers?
Our plumber is recommending a “green mountain” boiler, has anyone had experience with this brand or know if they are reliable/good quality? Thank you.
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evfred
in Bath & Kitchen 12 years and 4 months ago
Need someone to refinish kitchen cabinet doors.
Our kitchen was remodeled about 20 years ago, and the cabinets are fine, but the doors need to be refinished or replaced. Anyone have any…
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crash_nyc
in Building Code 12 years and 4 months ago
Hole in the side of our building for a bath vent?
…so our building is at the end of a block which means the back yards of the buildings on the main street run perpendicular into…
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fkeels1973
in Demolition 12 years and 4 months ago
scrap metal
Hi, I have some scrap metal from a recent renovation. Trying to understand my options for disposing it. Is this something you pay to have…
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bkbrownstone
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 4 months ago
Backyard fence and landscaping
We’re looking to put up a new fence in the backyard as well as landscape it. In a perfect world would like to lay down…
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jasons
in Brownstoner 12 years and 4 months ago
Energy Provider help: Heat Bill Insanity!
Dear Brownstoners, I just realized that our 5 family co-op building in Park Slope has been getting ripped off for years by Gateway Energy Services!…
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Isabelle
in Bath & Kitchen 12 years and 4 months ago
Kitchen range hood replacement
Over my stove is a ducted fan and light that must be replaced. It is about 35 years old and it is a Nutone VH330\.…
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