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mofish

in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 11 months ago

Is it possible to replace a sloped roof with a terrace (Brownstone, R6B Zoning)?

We are about to close on a 4 story brownstone, and I am wondering if it is possible to convert part of the 4th floor…

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Updated 12 years and 11 months ago

kls

in Driveways, Patios, Sidewalks and Steps 12 years and 11 months ago

Stainless Steel Railings - buy back?

We will soon be replacing the stainless steel railings on our stoop which were put in by the previous owners not that long ago. Is…

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RitaM

in Architecture 13 years and 1 month ago

Need help getting started on first reno - do I need architect or designer first?

Hi – looking to start my first renovation project – a complete gut reno of a 1950s style kitchen, add door to backyard, add half…

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Updated 12 years and 11 months ago

misconformist

in Financial Services 12 years and 11 months ago

Construction Loan

Does anyone know of a local bank that is making construction loans for a ground-up primary residence?

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Updated 12 years and 11 months ago

madstuy

in Mortgage 12 years and 11 months ago

Japanese Knotweed Problem

Has anyone had any luck removing Japanese Knotweed from their yards? It stretches into about a half dozen or so backyards in my neighborhood. There…

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Updated 12 years and 11 months ago

ilikeslices

in Construction 12 years and 11 months ago

Cost of Adding Extension

Looking for a current estimate of adding a one or possibly two storey extension (approx 19 by 15.) I believe the last time this question…

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Updated 12 years and 11 months ago

sourgrapes

in Fencing 12 years and 11 months ago

Good fences...

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/516f420761c00-.jpg The rear three panels of my cedar fence blew down in Sandy last fall.  I contacted my insurance company and got an estimate from…

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Updated 12 years and 11 months ago

rcltrh

in For Sale 12 years and 11 months ago

Large Glass dining table (46" x 76") and 6 parsons chairs FOR SALE

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/516f75b5b6c19-.jpg My partner and I inherited his grandmother’s dining room set this past weekend, so now we need to get rid of our other more…

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xchx

in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 11 months ago

Stain color suggestions

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/516ea84caa51e-processed-httpsterlingplacerenofileswordpresscom201304photo-1-1jpg.jpg I’m having the parquet floors sanded and refinished in my duplex apartment. It’s a very sunny apartment. I haven’t painted the walls yet but I’m thinking…

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Updated 12 years and 11 months ago

TracyT

in Expeditors 12 years and 11 months ago

expediter/letter fo completion

We used an expediter for our kitchen gut reno. I paid them  $1750 to get a DOB ALT2 approval.  Now, more than two years after…

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Updated 12 years and 11 months ago

sourgrapes

in Fencing 12 years and 11 months ago

Good fences...

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/516f420761c00-.jpg The rear three panels of my cedar fence blew down in Sandy last fall.  I contacted my insurance company and got an estimate from…

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tstritmater

in Doors 12 years and 11 months ago

Security type door for garden entrance

I need a good contractor who can install an security door to my garden.

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Updated 12 years and 11 months ago

neilw

in Mortgage 12 years and 11 months ago

Refinancing In a Small Building

Anyone have any success finding a lender who can work with a small building? Specifically, we are in a condo building where one owner owns…

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Updated 12 years and 11 months ago

neilw

in Mortgage 12 years and 11 months ago

Refinancing In a Small Building

Anyone have any success finding a lender who can work with a small building? Specifically, we are in a condo building where one owner owns…

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elmo

in Electricians 12 years and 11 months ago

Leaking issues: roof and window

I have 2 separate issues:  1.  The roof of our small extension needs to be replaced as it has been patched up many times already.   Does…

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Updated 12 years and 11 months ago

madstuy

in Mortgage 12 years and 11 months ago

Japanese Knotweed Problem

Has anyone had any luck removing Japanese Knotweed from their yards? It stretches into about a half dozen or so backyards in my neighborhood. There…

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karenanne9

in Mortgage 12 years and 11 months ago

Experience With Skyline Windows of NJ?

Does anyone have experience with Skyline Windows of NJ for landmark windows and installation? Thanks.

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jeanmarine2

in Bath & Kitchen 12 years and 11 months ago

Kitchen Cabinets - Green/Eco-Friendly with Good Design Services?

I’m interested in recent feedback on greener kitchen cabinets where the supplier also has design services they can provide, since we need a little design…

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whaaaaaaaat

in Co-Op Related 12 years and 11 months ago

Dogs in a co-op

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/516d9b5eb5849-.jpg Hi — My co-op’s pet policy states “The Coop will allow pets in apartments provide they do not disturb other shareholders or constitute a nuisance”.  We…

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randernyc

in Bath & Kitchen 12 years and 11 months ago

Has anyone used Home Depot to replace windows and what was your experience with them?.

Looking to replace windows in our brownstone and looking for recommendations for vendors that from whom you purchase the windows and have them installed.

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