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Chandelier/ceiling medallion placement
We’re continuing to do a “respectful modern restoration” of a brownstone parlor floor that had all of its original detail stripped out in the 1930s/40s……
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lozadorealty
in General Discussion 5 years and 1 month ago
Interconnected Smoke/CO detectors exceeding limits
In our ongoing remodel of a brownstone, I count 15 Smoke/CO detectors in the architect’s drawings. The remodel is for a single family home and,…
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smileyface
in General Discussion 5 years and 1 month ago
Nation House Renovation [Advice]
Hi I received in the mail a notice on a group that can help find grants and money for house repair NHR. It’s hard to…
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Borboleta
in General Discussion 5 years and 1 month ago
Management Company Obliged to Communicate Break-Ins and NYPD Investigation?
There was forced entry last week at 202 8th St. in Gowanus, which is managed by Werber Management / Real Estate and leased by Heller…
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wesed1
in General Discussion 5 years and 1 month ago
I need brownstone door hinges
I need of hinges for my brownstone door (4 & 1/2″). During renovation, my contractor lost them !%*!. The supply-houses are all back-ordered several weeks.…
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solehappy
in General Discussion 5 years and 1 month ago
is there negative consent for neighbor digging out basement?
I definitely received notification of permitted work happening as the gut renovation of the neighboring house has commenced. However, they are clearly digging out the…
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Borboleta
in General Discussion 5 years and 1 month ago
Management Company Obliged to Communicate Break-Ins and NYPD Investigation?
There was forced entry last week at 202 8th St. in Gowanus, which is managed by Werber Management / Real Estate and leased by Heller…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Painting Fire Escape
Need recommendation painter to paint fire escape 4 story brownstone.
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mataiello
in General Discussion 5 years and 2 months ago
Window Bars/ Quick Release
I am contemplating a refinance and I know this is going to come up (again) so want to get out in front of it. Has…
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jonahbenton
in Renovation 5 years and 1 month ago
Experience with paper composite countertops?
Has anybody installed a paper composite countertop (in a kitchen or elsewhere)? Richlite and Paperstone are two brands I’ve heard about. In my case, it…
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FlatbushMama
in General Discussion 5 years and 1 month ago
Redoing rear extension
We have a small rear extension (about 10 x 10) that needs an overhaul and insulating. Wondering if anyone who has done a similar project…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Using another plumber's license?
Is this practice still done? https://www.brownstoner.com/forum-archive/2010/04/borrow-a-master/ The thread is a decade old. Has the DOB cracked down on it such that it no longer happens?…
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shurafa
in General Discussion 5 years and 2 months ago
Day Laborers for a Construction Project
Looking for 1-2 day laborers to help with demo and framing project as part of a greater renovation project we are working on. Figure it…
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aqueenlee
in General Discussion 5 years and 1 month ago
Fallen Cornice & Scaffolding
75% of my wooden cornice fell off this morning after the storm. The contractor (I found him on this forum) that wants to replace the…
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pitythefool
in General Discussion 5 years and 1 month ago
TR1s for backyard deck -- Typical requirements?
Hi there. I filed for a standard 8 by 20 metal deck and got my plans approved and the work was scheduled to begin this…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Using another plumber's license?
Is this practice still done? https://www.brownstoner.com/forum-archive/2010/04/borrow-a-master/ The thread is a decade old. Has the DOB cracked down on it such that it no longer happens?…
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nathanjoe755
in Renovation 5 years and 1 month ago
Exposed brick sealing?
Hello, new here and, also, a new home/condo owner. I removed some drywall the other day from the cellar “office”. What I thought was going…
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karenqianyun
in General Discussion 5 years and 1 month ago
Can I change certificate of occupancy from 3 family to 1 family without doing an
y physical changes? We have a 3 family that we have been using as a single family for the last 10 years and want to…
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