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Renovation cost estimate
I’m considering submitting an offer on a property in Brooklyn in need of extensive renovation (little, if any, structural). I’d like to get an informed…
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returnrestoration
in General Discussion 8 years and 7 months ago
Neighbor wants to pave shared driveway
I share a driveway with my neighbor. Her entire yard is paved, front and back. Her backyard doesn’t drain well so she sweeps it out…
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monaco
in General Discussion 8 years and 7 months ago
Cellar waterproofing and renovation
Anyone waterproof their brownstone cellar? Can you recommend a contractor and insight into costs for: 1. Cellar floor: Capillary break, Water vapor, Concrete slab and…
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bryanbulger
in General Discussion 8 years and 7 months ago
New Damp Patches on the Basement Floor
We have been in our brownstone for 7 years. I have recently noticed a patch of damp on the floor and coming up the wall…
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greenworks
in General Discussion 8 years and 7 months ago
Rec sought: Marvin brick to brick install only a few windows
We need to replace a few windows brick to brick with Marvin Ultimates (non-Landmark/Cypress Hills). I’ve seen the recs here a ton of times but…
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kachuri999
in General Discussion 8 years and 7 months ago
tree guards
Hi everyone, Our block association recently found out that the tree guards rule has changed and now the city only provides them for newly planted…
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ddjjee
in General Discussion 8 years and 7 months ago
Where to buy American blue stone?
There seems to be a big difference between blue stone that is locally made to the one made in China. Does anyone know where we…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Need to put 220 V electric up to top of one family brownstone for new dryer
Can anyone recommend an electrician that can channel through the old walls up 4 floors from our basement to the top where the new Miele…
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kachuri999
in General Discussion 8 years and 7 months ago
tree guards
Hi everyone, Our block association recently found out that the tree guards rule has changed and now the city only provides them for newly planted…
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workisfun
in General Discussion 8 years and 8 months ago
Repurposed wood cladding for backyard walls
I’m interested in covering the stucco walls, that frame my backyard, with wood paneling. I’m picturing using planks from pallets or something similar. What are…
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bryanbulger
in General Discussion 8 years and 7 months ago
New Damp Patches on the Basement Floor
We have been in our brownstone for 7 years. I have recently noticed a patch of damp on the floor and coming up the wall…
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ottoparts
in Renovation 8 years and 7 months ago
Architect Recommendation? Landmarked 1852 Wood Frame Porch Renovation
My wife and I are looking to restore a previously removed front porch to our 1852 wood frame house in Fort Greene. The front facade…
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returnrestoration
in General Discussion 8 years and 7 months ago
Neighbor wants to pave shared driveway
I share a driveway with my neighbor. Her entire yard is paved, front and back. Her backyard doesn’t drain well so she sweeps it out…
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dindy
in General Discussion 8 years and 7 months ago
Exterior painting
I am looking for a recommendation for someone to paint (and scrape) the cornice/soffit on my brick carriage house. I had happily engaged “Taz”, who…
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sherry.parnes
in Heating and Cooling 8 years and 7 months ago
Furnace brand recommendations?
I’ve gotten quotes from 3 of the many heating companies in BK. We have an old forced air heating system whose furnace is about to…
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lisalkarp
in General Discussion 8 years and 7 months ago
Do we need a new boiler?
I live in a 90-year-old, 8-unit limestone building with an “ancient” boiler. It seems to be working OK but we refinanced recently and have money…
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sjq2102
in General Discussion 8 years and 8 months ago
Taxes recommendation - first time landlord
Hello, I recently bought a 2 family home in park slope and am looking for a recommendation for a tax accountant. Can anyone recommend someone…
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lfeder
in General Discussion 8 years and 7 months ago
Bathroom sinks, live and in person?
I need a smallish, but not too small, bathroom sink. I can see plenty online, but it’s hard for me to visualize the scale, even…
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