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ekingclem
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 11 months ago
Looking for recommendations for general contractors specializing in Brownstone renovation.
Landmark building in Fort Greene looking to renovate and restore interior hallway and 2 floors above. Large amount of plaster work and paint stripping and…
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hawaiismurf
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 5 months ago
Hot water heater that doesnt need venting
Hi, I am looking for a NYC approved hot water heater to put in a brownstone cellar that doesnt need to be vented to the…
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bagofbricks
in General Discussion 12 years and 5 months ago
Is it too late to pick up a trade
I’m a 40+ looking for a career change. After 15+ years of brownstone ownership, I’ve become quiet handy in both electric and plumbing. People have…
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basementbound
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 5 months ago
Fixing a sidewalk violation
Bought a house with a sidewalk violation. I am a looking for a contractor to fix the uneven sidewalk possibly caused by tree roots. Want…
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UnRed
in Plumbing 12 years and 5 months ago
Building water pressure
Ever since I moved into my apartment 2 years ago, I’ve dealt with the water turning off completely or slowing down to a trickle, and…
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7andfive
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 5 months ago
Animal living in the ceiling
The last couple of mornings I’ve been hearing what I’m pretty sure is some sort of animal in the crawl space between the ceiling and…
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Springs
in Walls and Interiors 12 years and 5 months ago
Accordian Wall Solution
Hi I am looking for a contractor or person who can build a wall that folds like and accordian. The dimensions are approximately 10’x21′. The…
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landlord
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 5 months ago
MCI for brownstone facade restoration
Will I need to obtain an Architecture drawing for DHCR in order to file for a major capital improvement? Thanks
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budystuy8428
in Plumbing 12 years and 5 months ago
Heating / Plumbing question
I hired my plumber in the summer to get a new heating system working. We had a plumber that started the work pipe work but…
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xistent
in Moving and Storage 12 years and 9 months ago
Moving Boxes
I am getting ready to move and wanted to see if anybody recently did the same and has boxes and anyother packing material they want…
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budystuy8428
in Plumbing 12 years and 5 months ago
Heating / Plumbing question
I hired my plumber in the summer to get a new heating system working. We had a plumber that started the work pipe work but…
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michaelgordon
in Handymen and Odd Jobs 14 years and 5 months ago
Handyman worth hiring: Brian Piersol
Brian Piersol came well recommended and lived up to his press. He’s Brooklyn based but apparently works all over NYC. Not only does he get…
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st391
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 5 months ago
Smoke alarms in bedrooms?
I’m currently renovating my two bedroom pre-war apartment, and have been told by my architect that I need interconnected and hardwired smoke alarms in each…
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hj55
in Mortgage 13 years and 11 months ago
Mortgage experience with TD Bank?
Hi, We need a $750k mortgage for a 2 family brownstone in CH. We’ve done a little digging around and TD Bank seems to be…
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aninspector
in Inspection 12 years and 5 months ago
Buying a flip in Bed-Sty
I am a professional home and building inspector and lately there seems to be a growing number of buildings in “up and coming” neighborhoods such…
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mhpark
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 5 months ago
Paper Shredding - Protect Your Identity! - Saturday 11/16
Protect Your Identity. Help Your Community. SHRED IT! WHEN: Saturday, November 16, 10am-2pm WHERE: Open House Nursery School, 318 Warren Street (between Court and Smith)…
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mhpark
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 5 months ago
Paper Shredding - Protect Your Identity! - Saturday 11/16
Protect Your Identity. Help Your Community. SHRED IT! WHEN: Saturday, November 16, 10am-2pm WHERE: Open House Nursery School, 318 Warren Street (between Court and Smith)…
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UnRed
in Plumbing 12 years and 5 months ago
Building water pressure
Ever since I moved into my apartment 2 years ago, I’ve dealt with the water turning off completely or slowing down to a trickle, and…
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