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brooklymama

in Carpenters and Woodworkers 12 years and 3 months ago

Converting a commerical to residential (1 Fam)

Hi there – we’re looking at purchasing a building currently listed as commercial and converting it into a single fam residence. Has anyone had any…

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Updated 12 years and 3 months ago

jeanmarine2

in Bath & Kitchen 12 years and 3 months ago

Sink in Kitchen Island - What Does that Add to the Price?

I’m interested in feedback as to what putting a sink and dishwasher in a kitchen island we’re adding, adds to the price of the kitchen…

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brianjaffe78

in Bath & Kitchen 12 years and 3 months ago

Can you operate a nightclub/bar/lounge in an m1-1 zone in brooklyn ny?

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jeanmarine2

in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 3 months ago

Breaking into Dumbwaiter and Air Shaft to Gain Space (and Venting Issues) - Feedback

I’m interested in feedback, pictures etc. from people who have taken over an inside airshaft and/or dumbwaiter to gain space for a kitchen (or perhaps…

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stayathomedad1

in Roofers 13 years and 3 months ago

I am In need of a roofer for an estimate.

I have tried to repair the leak myself. So I am reaching out to the Brownstoner community for a reliable insured roofer. To come and…

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Updated 12 years and 3 months ago

mcll

in Decks and Porches 12 years and 3 months ago

Building a deck

We are in the process of submitting drawings to the DOB for a deck that spans the entire width of our brownstone. It will be…

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Updated 12 years and 3 months ago

brownieinhk

in Carpenters and Woodworkers 12 years and 3 months ago

Attaching wooden boards to metal deck

Hello everyone, I am looking to you knowledgeable folk for suggestions about how I could attach wooden boards to our metal deck. We have the…

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Updated 12 years and 3 months ago

deano

in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 3 months ago

Renovation - before and after

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/516385816ba78-.jpg Time to share with the b’stoner community who’ve been such a great help over the last months – here’s how the 2nd floor apartment…

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kmk

in Painters, Strippers and Stainers 12 years and 4 months ago

How much should I pay to have staircase stripped and stained

Hi Guys, I am looking to have my original oak staircase srtipped and stained. What cost would I be looking at to have this done.…

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Updated 12 years and 3 months ago

jumping

in Construction 12 years and 3 months ago

After electrician wall repair, popcorn ceilings rec

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/5163696e15da6-.jpg I’m planning on having an electrician rewire a 1400 sq foot single family house and anticipating some wall and ceiling damage to the plaster.…

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nedi722

in Inspection 12 years and 3 months ago

Is the separating wall between two apartments up to code?

Hello, I recently bought a condo in an 8 unit pre-war building in Park Slope, which was fully gutted/renovated. I am very concerned that the…

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xistent

in Masonry 12 years and 3 months ago

Algae On Brownstone

Our brownstone has some areas that are gradually getting covered with green algae. On the steps, window sills and some hard to reach high areas…

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browncat

in Masonry 12 years and 3 months ago

Eco Roof Deck Tiles laid directly onto torched rubber roof membrane?

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/5163358c9a4a7-.jpg Hi there I have an estimate and a sample of a recycled plastic roof deck tile from a Canadian company called Renew Resources. They…

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jeanmarine2

in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 4 months ago

Looking for photos of header/post combinations for kitchen with island

I’m interested in seeing pictures of brownstone kitchens where a wall has been removed and a large header has been installed, or a smaller header…

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Updated 12 years and 3 months ago

nancy sullivqn

in Garden Design and Maintenance 12 years and 3 months ago

Seeking to purchase topsoil

I need 18 cubic yards of topsoil to replace existing topsoil in my backyard as it is contaminated with heavy metals. Anyone have a good…

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Updated 12 years and 3 months ago

well_pHed

in Sidewalks 12 years and 3 months ago

ISO bluestone flags for sidewalk restoration

We are looking for 3 or 4 bluestone flags for Landmarks sidewalk restoration.  Must be 2″ thick at least and minimum 3ft x 3ft.  We are willing…

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Updated 12 years and 3 months ago

brooklynschlepper

in Real Estate - Sales 12 years and 3 months ago

Can anyone give me good news?

I’m a longtime reader. This is my first question to the forum. We are looking to buy a home in District 15 (we rent now),…

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Updated 12 years and 3 months ago

Somerset

in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 10 months ago

Looking for an installer for anaglypta/lincrusta paintable linoleum wall panels

We want to put paintable linoleum panels in our brownstone vestibule.  The material, called anaglypta or lincrusta, is a paintable linoleum product that has it’s…

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Updated 12 years and 3 months ago

psrookie

in Building Code 12 years and 3 months ago

DOB question: 2 family v. 1 family

We recently purchased a brownstone that is listed with the DOB as a 2 family and the Dept of Finance as a 1 family.  There…

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bkbrownstone

in Facade and Brownstone Repair 12 years and 4 months ago

Chimney repair

I’ve had a few people stop by to look at my chimney and it looks like it needs to be relined.  Does anyone have any…

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