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chelseagirl
in Carpenters and Woodworkers 13 years and 11 months ago
EXPANDING DOORWAY, ADDING DOOR--??
hello. we want to expand the doorway to the living room of our brownstone (it is very narrow and looks weird), and add french doors…
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joab
in Decks and Porches 13 years and 11 months ago
Can anyone recommend someone who can rebuild a small wooden deck?
I have a small 16 year old wooden deck that needs to be replaced on a brownstone in Park Slope.
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morningsideres
in Appliances 13 years and 11 months ago
Dishwasher in Prewar buildings
Hi, I live in a prewar building and our house rules don’t allow dishwashers, does anyone have experience with making a case for requesting a…
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mysteriousbrunette
in Dept. of Buildings (DOB) 13 years and 11 months ago
Permit for electrical work.
I went on a fishing expedition. This is the info i found. The Bureau of Electrical Control no longer exists. There is a phone…
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snappyglitter
in Quality of Life 13 years and 11 months ago
Window Screen Filters?
Hola folks! I need some assistance here. I live on a **very** busy street and get the usual dust, car/truck/bus exhaust, etc. that makes my…
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bdstuygrdner
in Garden 13 years and 11 months ago
Recommendation for Company that Performs Garden Lead Soil Remediation
Eco-Brooklyn just finished isolating the old lead tainted soil in our backyard redesigning our garden, and making it into a safe space for children and…
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SMR
in Metalwork 13 years and 11 months ago
Complicated sheet metal job
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4fb5271ad8564-.jpg We bought a GE island range hood for our loft and would like to have someone make a custom cover for the flue. GE…
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mvdub
in Plumbers and Plumbing 13 years and 11 months ago
water meter installation
I need to have a water meter installed. Is this something that any plumber can do, or must one consult a specialist?
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parkslopemom
in Brownstoner Renovation 14 years and 8 months ago
Intercom repair
Today’s floods shorted out our house intercom system (wires in cellar got soaked). Any recommendations on person/company who is great at intercom repair?
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deano
in Insulation 13 years and 11 months ago
In search of an Insulation contractor...
I’m in need of a firm who can apply spray foam insulation into some floors that are currently opened up. The catch is that it’s…
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ame_raleed
in Landscaping 13 years and 11 months ago
Moving One Pallet of Stone - Need recommendations!
I would like to move one pallet of stone from Brooklyn Heights to Crown Heights. I am looking for someone who can do it for…
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ednabuttercup
in Building Code 13 years and 11 months ago
Noises - help! I'm going slowly insane
Hi everyone! We live near a supermarket. From 6 AM to midnight, they have A/C or something running that makes a very loud and constant…
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putnam
in Real Estate - Sales 13 years and 11 months ago
Will the Euro-drop impact real estate in Bed-Stuy?
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4fb4f4ff8a510-.jpg Seems like a stretch to think how the trouble in Greece may lower the Euro and impact Bed-Stuy, but do you think it will?…
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srsmith77
in About Brooklyn 13 years and 11 months ago
Contemplating move to Crown Heights
My husband and I are contemplating moving to Crown Heights with our baby, but we are curious about what others think of the ‘hood. We…
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theoperadiva
in Dept. of Buildings (DOB) 13 years and 11 months ago
No C of O and no I-Card - will we need to get a C of O before we'll be granted permits to renovate?
We’re buying a brownstone that needs a gut and we plan to do everything by the books. The house is listed for tax purposes as…
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johnmarrison
in Bath & Kitchen 13 years and 11 months ago
How to remove old cabinet pulls?
Hello friends, I am replacing old cabinet pulls, but the previous owners painted the cabinets without removing the pulls first. They are now painted to…
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snappyglitter
in Energy Efficiency 13 years and 11 months ago
Am I getting robbed here or what???
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4fb51319baf6e-.jpg I’m fuming over my latest electric bill. How can this possibly be??? Is everyone getting charges like this??? My “supply charges” come to $24.22.…
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poise
in Foundation 13 years and 11 months ago
Permits for waterproofing foundation
My contractor proposes to waterproof my foundation. A trench wil be dug for this purpose. According to the DOB website, a trench 5 feet or…
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