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antonia
in General Discussion 9 years ago
Brownstoning
Hi all, I wanted to share my brownstoning project with you. I’m working with M&K construction and having a great experience! They were the most…
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chelseasf
in General Discussion 8 years ago
Ceiling light fixture dilemma
Hi, I don’t know if this is a very common problem, but I have an old gas line and some electrical stuff coming out of…
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homebuyer
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 11 months ago
Replace or not to replace ceiling?
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/51ad546915878-.jpg We removed ceiling tiles from one of the rooms and This is what we found. Our contractor says there is nothing wrong with this…
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terryhoppy
in General Discussion 8 years ago
painter, plasterer sheetrock person
need a recommendation for painter, plasterer sheet rock person thanks
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krobertson
in General Discussion 8 years ago
How is the 8 ft ceiling height requirement measured?
Anyone know how the 8 ft legal minimum ceiling height is measured? Is it the actual height between the floor’s surface to the ceiling or…
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crhorsken
in General Discussion 8 years ago
Attorney
Can anyone recommend a landlord tenant attorney ?
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hiursula
in General Discussion 8 years ago
Radiator Covers
Is the landlord required to cover the radiators in an apartment? There are children under the age of 10 in the unit. The radiators are…
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comino
in General Discussion 8 years ago
Wrong classification with DOF, bank wants escrow to fix
Hoping someone can help. At the very end of a long refi, rate expires next week, bank attorney flagged that our brownstone is taxed as…
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chfam
in General Discussion 8 years ago
Looking for blue stone
I’m looking for blue stone to cover approximately 75 square feet. Please let me know if you have remnants you’d like to sell – batyaelul…
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katherine.burns.olson
in General Discussion 8 years ago
Reliable lawyer to sue contractor
Hi, My contractor has basically abandoned my renovation and i need a recommendation for a good lawyer to sue him. Its above $5000 so small…
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Recos for Contractor for small bathroom & kitchen job in Prospect He
Anyone have any recommendations for a contractor to install a 3/4 bathroom and do a small kitchen cabinet job in Prospect Heights?
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jennyburginia
in General Discussion 8 years ago
Steel back with glass
Good afternoon all, I am currently renovating my brownstone and opening up the back. I want to do steel with glass however I have heard…
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nomorejunk
in General Discussion 8 years ago
Mosquitos
Hi all, what are your solutions for dealing with mosquitos in the summer. Trying to plan ahead before the mosquito weather arrives. I already remove…
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citizenjane
in General Discussion 8 years ago
ISO cast iron radiators, never painted - will cover removal from home
Dear neighbors, We need to replace 2 radiators in our home with cast iron ones that have never had paint on them (either generic old…
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suebklyn
in General Discussion 8 years ago
Sloping Floors
I purchased a renovated brownstone and noticed the floors on the top floors are slightly sloped. I’m concerned it may be joist or foundation issues.…
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gellhorngal
in General Discussion 8 years ago
fred becker, painter--reviews?
hello. has anone used fred becker for painting/plastering?
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hxeaowyveimkp
in General Discussion 8 years ago
Smart Home?
I want to revisit a security system/cameras on my two family house and I’d like to upgrade my thermostat. These are both things that I…
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Northie
in General Discussion 8 years ago
NEW Duravit Soaker tub for sale
We bought a Duravit soaker tub as part of our renovation, but have decided not to use it. So it’s up for sale! Brand new,…
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