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cobblehillbilly
in Decks and Porches 13 years ago
Can I add a deck to my fire escape?
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/516f273ea0ab5-.jpg Can I have a 3 level fire escape modified to a 2 level plus deck like the one in the photo? Thanks a bunch!
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flipcorp
in Facade and Brownstone Repair 13 years ago
Property tax reassessment after altering a tax lot.
I have recently separated a double tax lot into two, single, lots and am anxious to get DOF to reassess the taxes and send a separate…
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robr
in For Sale 13 years ago
Transom for sale
I have a transom for sale from a 1892 PS brownstone. Not original to house, but probably added in the 1930s or 40s as most…
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mofish
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years 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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kls
in Driveways, Patios, Sidewalks and Steps 13 years 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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misconformist
in Financial Services 13 years 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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madstuy
in Mortgage 13 years 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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ilikeslices
in Construction 13 years 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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sourgrapes
in Fencing 13 years 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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rcltrh
in For Sale 13 years 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 13 years 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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TracyT
in Expeditors 13 years 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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sourgrapes
in Fencing 13 years 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 13 years 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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neilw
in Mortgage 13 years 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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neilw
in Mortgage 13 years 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 13 years 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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