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ireneee
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 4 months ago
I want to get my fire escape scraped down and re-painted
Hi Im looking for recommendations for people/ companies who paint fire escapes and a rough idea of what I should be paying for this type…
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minasimon
in Painters and Painting & Stripping 13 years and 4 months ago
Plaster Medallion
We removed the drop ceilings and came across beautiful but damaged wedding cake moldings which we’re having replaced. However, we’re desperately looking for a source…
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mendeldave
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 4 months ago
Adding a fireplace
Does anyone know if it is possible to add a WB fireplace to an aparement? Some of my friends in Amsterdamn added one to their…
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Brenda-from-Flatbush
in Bath & Kitchen 13 years and 4 months ago
What's the word on "Bath Fitter" and its ilk?
We are desperate enough, with not 1 but TWO lousy and deteriorating tiled tub/shower enclosures, and no budget for demo/replacement, to consider the “Bath Fitter”…
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crackedstucco
in Facade and Brownstone Repair 13 years and 4 months ago
Architect or Engineer for Facade Work
The badly cracked stucco on the front of our building needs to be replaced (water is getting in one of the apartments) but we’ve had…
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elm_bk
in Home Entertainment Systems 13 years and 4 months ago
wiring a house with ethernet, HDMI, speakers, etc. ???
Hi, While my walls are open for all the necessary wiring/plumbing renovations on my very old very neglected house, i thought it would be smart…
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11231
in Electricians 13 years and 4 months ago
Reasonable Price Per Electrical Point?
In midst of renovation, we are adding some light fixtures, outlets and switches. Wondering what people think a reasonable price per point is (I”m not…
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caperdog
in Demolition 13 years and 4 months ago
Backyard concrete removal
We have appx. 150 sq. ft. of concrete that needs to be broken up and removed from our backyard. Any reputable, well priced recommendations out…
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caperdog
in Demolition 13 years and 4 months ago
Backyard concrete removal
We have appx. 150 sq. ft. of concrete that needs to be broken up and removed from our backyard. Any reputable, well priced recommendations out…
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ireneee
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 4 months ago
I want to get my fire escape scraped down and re-painted
Hi Im looking for recommendations for people/ companies who paint fire escapes and a rough idea of what I should be paying for this type…
0
11231
in Electricians 13 years and 4 months ago
Reasonable Price Per Electrical Point?
In midst of renovation, we are adding some light fixtures, outlets and switches. Wondering what people think a reasonable price per point is (I”m not…
0
srsmith77
in Architecture 13 years and 4 months ago
We are looking for an architect who has solid experience with landmarked buildings. Any recommendations?
We need an architect who has solid experience with landmarked buildings. The property is in Crown Heights.
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aussieben
in Decks and Porches 13 years and 8 months ago
Does a rear deck constitute a "change of egress" and trigger need for a certificate of occupancy on a pre-1938 house?
We are looking at a brownstone (2 family) with no certificate of occupancy. Not a problem in itself, as far as we can tell. Appears…
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slopette
in About Brooklyn 13 years and 4 months ago
Best hotels in Brooklyn?
OK, OK, I know this is a bit off topic, but where else but Brownstoner can I find a such community of picky and detail-oriented…
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annep
in Architectural Salvage 13 years and 4 months ago
Antique Street Pavers for sale!
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4f997db56f6f3-.jpg I just finished installing these in my back yard & have approximately 850 left over. These are Antique Purington Skinny Street Pavers that I…
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backeast
in Masonry 13 years and 4 months ago
Retaining Wall replacement questions
The cement or concrete retaining wall at the back of our property needs to be dug up and replaced and moved about a foot (because…
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annep
in Architectural Salvage 13 years and 4 months ago
Antique Street Pavers for sale!
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4f997db56f6f3-.jpg I just finished installing these in my back yard & have approximately 850 left over. These are Antique Purington Skinny Street Pavers that I…
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xistent
in Garden 13 years and 4 months ago
LOOKING FOR PAVERS
Im looking for a small quantity of pavers/stones (approximately 50 sq ft) that I can make a small little patio in the middle of my…
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