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Construction Cost Estimation Services

Hi! We’re working with an architect on some light-medium renovations (not a full gut), and recently heard from them that our estimated construction costs will…

Moisture Control when Adding Insulation Above Existing Roof Deck

[RoofDetail](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s1/:brownstoner:UkXa:roofdetail.png.jpg) Hi All, My partner and I are looking to add insulation to an existing, uninsulated, low-slope brownstone roof at the same time as we…

Plaster skim coating recommendations

Does anyone have any recommendations for a plaster expert they have worked with who does skim coating? We would like to skim coat the walls…

Where Do I Start / Help Needed

Hello everyone! First time poster here and I’m seeking guidance. I am thinking about purchasing a brownstone in clinton hill and do not even know…

Clogged Sewer Line

We have a 2-family, and last year in January, we had a clogged main sewer line. The plumber snaked it outward and found some wipes,…

Floor sanding

Need Permit for changing a staircase?

Hi all! Do I need a permit to remove and replace a very old staircase in a brownstone? (not landmark) Thank you

water main plumber recommendations

Gotta replace 3″ main into the house from the water main. Any one have any good reccomendations?

Where Do I Start / Help Needed

Hello everyone! First time poster here and I’m seeking guidance. I am thinking about purchasing a brownstone in clinton hill and do not even know…

Lead paint removal and painting

Does anyone have any recommendations for lead paint removal companies or painting companies they have worked with? Are there companies who do both? Most of…

Rent Destabilization

Hello all, my parents did a gut renovation of their townhouse in the 1980s and have been operating under the assumption that the apartments they…

Curtain rod for bay window

I have an awkward bay window and need a custom curtain rod. My two windows on the side are not standard and too narrow for…

Floor sanding

Alternative to Brooklyn Solarworks

Hi there, We are looking at the getting solar on the roof of our landmarked brownstone in Park Slope. We got a quote from BSW.…

Entryway coat rack for sale.

I think this is old but probably a repro. Still very heavy and solid and pretty. It didn’t fit in my entry but would look…

Lead paint removal and painting

Does anyone have any recommendations for lead paint removal companies or painting companies they have worked with? Are there companies who do both? Most of…

Plaster skim coating recommendations

Does anyone have any recommendations for a plaster expert they have worked with who does skim coating? We would like to skim coat the walls…

Newel Post Finial

We recently purchased a brownstone with a missing finial on the main staircase. After exhausting the selection at Adriatic and Dykes (we’ve bought and returned…

Interior woodwork stain and finish

Good morning! My “homework” this weekend is to choose a wood stain product for interior woodwork. It is all new wood (white oak) . There…

Mirrored Hall Coat Rack

Hi! I think I underplayed this coat rack – it’s really beautiful and a great deal. Same exact piece as seen on 1st dibs https://www.1stdibs.com/furniture/more-furniture-collectibles/racks-stands/hat-racks-stands/1900s-mirrored-hall-tree-coat-rack-storage/id-f_25646722/…