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aqueenlee
in Renovation 5 years and 9 months ago
Architect feedback
Has anyone done business with Wayne Clarke? If yes what type of project did you hire him for? Satisfied? Not satisfied? Any feedback would be…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
semi detached brick house no windows on open side?
would I be able to create windows on the side in which the property is not attached? there are no windows currently on the side…
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NewOwner
in General Discussion 5 years and 10 months ago
What kind of professional can help me warm up a room?
Hi, all. I’m trying to figure out what kind of person I can call to help me to think about options – both in terms…
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aqueenlee
in General Discussion 5 years and 10 months ago
Gas line pipe installer
Happy New Year everyone! Looking for vendor recommendations. I need to replace gas line pipes for stove gas and furnace gas from a 3rd floor…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Fighting DEP violations - need advice
Despite doing everything I was informed to do, the DEP slapped me with large fines for apparently not having done all the asbestos tests, etc…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Tax implications of **wildly inaccurate Alt2 reno estimate?
Hi All – I know there are some very detailed and lively discussions about tax implications of Alt1 and Alt 2 permits. I have a…
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jland
in Bath & Kitchen 5 years and 9 months ago
Tub & toilet pipes access panels illegal in NYC?
My downstairs condo neighbor is doing a reno and says his architect told him that the two ceiling access panels in his bathroom could not…
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krobertson
in General Discussion 5 years and 10 months ago
Slow leak in new gas piping
I have all new gas piping installed on a multi-family. Piping for two meters are showing a slow gas leak; when pumped to 4psi pressure…
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ejalbk
in General Discussion 5 years and 10 months ago
Ironworker Needed for Exterior Stair Railing
Insurance company is requiring that we install a small railing next to some steps going down to the basement (exterior). Can anyone recommend an irnowrker…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Advice on Salvaging/Selling Architectural Items in 1899 Brownstone Renovation?
I’ve embarked on a gut renovation of a c1899 brownstone in Ft. Greene and there are a few potentially valuable architectural items I would like…
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jen-kg
in General Discussion 6 years ago
ISO round wood newel for interior stairs
We thought we could salvage our very cool original round newel during our renovation but sadly that is not the case. I’m finding a lot…
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ps158
in General Discussion 5 years and 9 months ago
converting 2-family to commercial + 1 family
Does anyone know if it’s possible to convert a 2-family barrel-style house to mixed use? This house IS in a commercial district, C1-3. I would…
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jland
in Bath & Kitchen 5 years and 9 months ago
Tub & toilet pipes access panels illegal in NYC?
My downstairs condo neighbor is doing a reno and says his architect told him that the two ceiling access panels in his bathroom could not…
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jen-kg
in General Discussion 5 years and 10 months ago
Waterproofing expert
Hi – need recs for a waterproofing expert. Thanks!!!
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santos
in General Discussion 5 years and 10 months ago
New, doors
before and after work done by us [20200108_125744](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s3/:brownstoner:CZpN:20200108_125744.jpg.jpg)
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andy
in General Discussion 5 years and 10 months ago
Hallen - Repairing Sidewalk After Gas Line Work
Hi, Hallen Construction (you may have seen their green trucks) was digging up the sidewalk around two corners on my block in September. I think…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Radiator Not Hot on the Middle Floor In A Three Stories House
Hi there, I am having trouble with my radiator. I have got a three-story house, ground and 2nd floor are dead hot and no matter…
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nintzk86
in Renovation 5 years and 10 months ago
New line of bathrooms to a 4 story building - costs and suggestions
I am evaluating adding a new line of bathrooms to a 4 story (5 including basement) 4 apartment building. Currently each floor has 1 bathroom,…
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mrreedent
in General Discussion 5 years and 10 months ago
Backyard ideas?
We’ve got a Bed-Stuy brownstone with a totally unfinished backyard – currently just bare dirt, which is full of lead and hence annoyingly off-limits to…
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bbrc
in General Discussion 5 years and 10 months ago
Adding historical detail that was never there originally?
Has anyone added historical details to your brownstone where they never previously existed before? Our home still has the original, but relatively basic, picture moldings/medallions/door…
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