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nancyk

in Roofers 11 years and 8 months ago

Need Recommendation for Lawyer

Unfortunately, I am in a dispute with an unscrupulous contractor who has threatened to lien my house. I would greatly appreciate a recommendation for a…

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Updated 11 years and 8 months ago

dklyn

in Construction 11 years and 8 months ago

Shiplap?

We are considering paneling one wall of our dining room in shiplap, but we can’t find any local suppliers. Not only do they not carry…

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brownstoner99

in Painting 12 years and 9 months ago

Cost for Painting Brownstone

I’m about to do renovations on our four unit brownstone, a total of 3330 sq. ft. total footage including hall. Before I start to get…

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Updated 11 years and 8 months ago

brooklyntoqueens

in Construction 11 years and 8 months ago

EXTERIOR WALL SOUNDPROOFING BETWEEN BUILDINGS

Does anyone have any experience and/or thoughts about GREEN GLUE http://www.greengluecompany.com and QUIET ROCK http://www.quietrock.com Are there other better and more efficient ways to soundproof…

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chemosphere

in Brownstoner Renovation 11 years and 8 months ago

2 family layout

I’m in contract on a 2 family brick row house in Flatbush. It’s 2 floor through apartments and a mostly below grade cellar. Both apartments…

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Updated 11 years and 8 months ago

susannahmeadows

in General Discussion 11 years and 8 months ago

mold

hello, can anyone recommend a good mold inspector? thanks

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Updated 11 years and 8 months ago

gatesandbedford

in Conversion 11 years and 8 months ago

Bare minimum required to turn 3 fam brownstone into 2 condos

Hey all, There’ve been a few threads about converting brownstones to a condo and the number that seems to come up is 60-75K in legal…

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Updated 11 years and 8 months ago

brooklyntoqueens

in Doors & Windows 11 years and 9 months ago

New Windows for a landmark building

Is it true that landmarks will only consider all wood windows for the front? Would they consider wood windows with a vinyl frame? What about…

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Updated 11 years and 8 months ago

drumlover

in Skylight 11 years and 8 months ago

insulating a skylight that goes up through attic

I just bought a place with a huge skylight that goes through about 12 feet of attic, and itself is at least 12 feet off…

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Updated 11 years and 8 months ago

prop351

in Foundation 11 years and 8 months ago

Waterproofing stone foundation without excavating?

Hello! I am starting my research into waterproofing the exterior wall of my stone foundation. I am looking for recommendations for people/ contractors who can…

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murphy84

in About Brooklyn 11 years and 8 months ago

Countertops for rental unit

I purchased a two family property recently and am renting out the bottom duplex and renovating the outdated kitchen upstairs to live in for a…

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Updated 11 years and 8 months ago

JMT

in Landlord 14 years and 4 months ago

Tenant Screening

We’re about to rent out the 1BR apartment in our 2-family house. Can anyone recommend a good online tenant screening service? There are so many…

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Updated 11 years and 8 months ago

jlggomez

in Brownstoner Renovation 11 years and 8 months ago

Sealing brownstone facade?

I just had my Brooklyn brownstone’s facade and stoop entirely resurfaced; it looks fantastic! In researching concrete sealers and strengtheners as part of the restoration…

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elanag1

in Flooring 11 years and 8 months ago

Asbestos tile : Cover or remove?

We bought a new house, and after removing carpet found 9″ asbestos tile in the den. (Yes, we tested it). What we found was in…

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Updated 11 years and 8 months ago

zhideng

in Brownstoner Renovation 11 years and 8 months ago

missing door hinge finials

So we are renovating our townhouse which has most of its original doors and hinges which are quite decorative. We hired a paint stripper who…

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Updated 11 years and 8 months ago

hobobstone

in Appliances 11 years and 8 months ago

FS: Brand New Thermador Dishwasher - in Hoboken

Hi – Thinking this may appeal to someone in the community undertaking a kitchen reno? This is brand new/in original packaging….retails for $1300, asking $900…

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oceanabaity

in Bath & Kitchen 11 years and 8 months ago

Viking Dish Washer Available Immediately

Brand new, gorgeous Viking DW available in Park Slope for pick up this weekend. We received a free DW with our purchase of our Viking…

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oceanabaity

in Bath & Kitchen 11 years and 8 months ago

Viking Dish Washer Available Immediately

Brand new, gorgeous Viking DW available in Park Slope for pick up this weekend. We received a free DW with our purchase of our Viking…

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storm

in Zoning 11 years and 8 months ago

Extension Width

Hi, I recently closed on a small, narrow, two-story frame house in South Slope and am working with an architect to design plans. There is…

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rsc3441

in Flooring 11 years and 9 months ago

Porcelain tile on concrete -- some general advice needed

Our finished basement flooded and the the hardwood floor and plywood subfloor were ripped out. We are left with an exposed concrete pad that is…

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Updated 11 years and 8 months ago

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