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DouglasAlan
in Masonry 12 years and 4 months ago
Superficial masonry for exposed brick fireplace - cost?
I’ve exposed a couple of brick fireplaces in my townhouse, and they look a little grungy. I’d just like to have some basic remortaring, or…
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DouglasAlan
in Masonry 12 years and 4 months ago
Superficial masonry for exposed brick fireplace - cost?
I’ve exposed a couple of brick fireplaces in my townhouse, and they look a little grungy. I’d just like to have some basic remortaring, or…
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ejalbk
in Mortgage 12 years and 4 months ago
10% FNMA Rule?
I manage a 16 unit co-op. Several of the owners have their units under contract for over two months because an issue has come up…
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masterbuilder
in Masonry 12 years and 4 months ago
JOISTS, PLANKS NEED NEW HOME
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/51474c1472ac3-.jpg We have salvaged about 30 20′ long joists and numerous SF of (distressed) plank flooring from a Brooklyn Brownstone. It can all be repurposed…
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kls
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 4 months ago
Facade & stoop update / repair
We bought a house in Gowanus/ South Slope that sadly had been stripped of every detail. We are now finally looking at adding some back…
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ProspectWitch
in Roofers 12 years and 4 months ago
New Roof Estimates
We recently had a leak and asked two roofers to come take a look. They both agreed that the whole roof should be replaced and…
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hbranty
in Landlord 12 years and 6 months ago
rec needed for detailed italianate plaster work
we have a brownstone in fort greene. the parlour ceiling is very, very detailed italianate plaster work and a 4×6 ft part of it fell…
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sverkat
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 4 months ago
Heating / AC for tenants
Hi, we are doing a complete gut renovation of a 3 family brick building in Brooklyn. There are two rental units upstairs, and I can’t decide…
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ejalbk
in Mortgage 12 years and 4 months ago
10% FNMA Rule?
I manage a 16 unit co-op. Several of the owners have their units under contract for over two months because an issue has come up…
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mag
in Zoning 12 years and 4 months ago
Using My house as an Event Space
I have a large place in Prospect Heights, and would like to rent it out on occasion for small venues such as weddings, engagement parties,…
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ejalbk
in Electricians 12 years and 8 months ago
Non-AC Powered Emergency Lighting?
Our insurance company wants us to install emergency hall lighting in a 14 unit multi-family. So far we’ve been unable to find emergency lighting that…
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sairg
in Masonry 12 years and 4 months ago
replacing outside steps
we currently have wooden steps, and are looking for contractor/mason recommendations to remove these steps and replace them with brick and concrete steps. any suggestions…
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sairg
in Garden Design and Maintenance 12 years and 4 months ago
tree pruning/removal recommendations
we have a 70 foot (ish) weed tree in the backyard, and are looking for a tree service to either prune it back or remove…
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volumeup
in Carpenters and Woodworkers 12 years and 4 months ago
Getting dipped floors leveled.
I am seeking referrals for good GCs with experience in leveling dipped floors. I have a 100+ year-old wood frame home. The floors on…
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tjbk
in Bath & Kitchen 12 years and 4 months ago
Renovating a 1300 sq ft Coop
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/51454a1105ecf-.jpg Hi Brownstoners, We have been an avid viewer of the site since I found out about it six months ago. Upon going into contract…
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marshling
in Bath & Kitchen 12 years and 4 months ago
gut reno on a tight budget...
Hi B/stoners We are living in a 2 family frame house in kensington and want to do a big reno, we are living upstairs (it…
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marshling
in Bath & Kitchen 12 years and 4 months ago
gut reno on a tight budget...
Hi B/stoners We are living in a 2 family frame house in kensington and want to do a big reno, we are living upstairs (it…
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misconformist
in Zoning 12 years and 4 months ago
Renovating a 2 family in M1-2 zone
I am thinking about purchasing a 2 family home that is in a M1-M2 zone. There is no c of o–how easy will it be…
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