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ltella534msn
in Flooring 13 years and 1 month ago
Are you in need of hardwood floating floors?
I purchase over 80 boxes of Home Legend hardwood floating floors from Home Depot to use in my space. I decided to go with ceramic…
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M
in Carpenters and Woodworkers 13 years and 8 months ago
Handyman to patch holes
Looking for someone to patch some holes in the wall. Some holes are already filled but need some work ( tape, plaster and be flush…
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Bigplans
in Carpenters and Woodworkers 13 years and 10 months ago
Renovation/construction
So grateful to Gregg Resnick of Alllied Arborcraft Corp, (RenovateNY.com) for completing an entire gut reno of my Brownstone on 6th Avenue. I scanned…
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riinehart
in Other 13 years and 1 month ago
Get a structural engineer before nearby condo heavy drilling begins?
Hi all, any thoughts on this appreciated: We just bought a 3-family house and there is a 7-story condo set to be built directly…
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tjbk
in Bath & Kitchen 13 years and 1 month ago
Renovating a 1300 sq ft Coop
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/51454a1105ecf-.jpg Hi Brownstoners, We have been an avid viewer of the site since I found out about it six months ago. Upon going into contract…
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sairg
in Masonry 13 years and 1 month ago
replacing outside steps
we currently have wooden steps, and are looking for contractor/mason recommendations to remove these steps and replace them with brick and concrete steps. any suggestions…
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sarla
in Roofers 13 years and 7 months ago
Ceiling in Bathroom Dripping
Hi, I’m one year into owning a fully renovated brownstone in Bed Stuy. The roof and all plumbing was brand new upon move-in. In the…
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sverkat
in Lighting 13 years and 2 months ago
Property management companies
Does anyone know of a good property management company that can comfortably handle about 400 high end apartments? Brooklyn location.
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bkk
in Building Code 13 years and 1 month ago
Minimum Dimensions for "Boiler Room"
I would like to close off my forced air furnace and hot water heater in a separate room so I can use the surrounding area…
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deancollins
in Accounting 13 years and 1 month ago
Annual accounting costs?
I was hoping other people on the list might be able to answer a question. How much are you paying to the accountant to file…
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DouglasAlan
in Masonry 13 years and 1 month ago
Superficial masonry for exposed brick fireplace - cost?
I’ve exposed a couple of brick fireplaces in my townhouse, and they look a little grungy. I’d just like to have some basic remortaring, or…
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DouglasAlan
in Masonry 13 years and 1 month ago
Superficial masonry for exposed brick fireplace - cost?
I’ve exposed a couple of brick fireplaces in my townhouse, and they look a little grungy. I’d just like to have some basic remortaring, or…
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ejalbk
in Mortgage 13 years and 1 month ago
10% FNMA Rule?
I manage a 16 unit co-op. Several of the owners have their units under contract for over two months because an issue has come up…
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masterbuilder
in Masonry 13 years and 1 month ago
JOISTS, PLANKS NEED NEW HOME
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/51474c1472ac3-.jpg We have salvaged about 30 20′ long joists and numerous SF of (distressed) plank flooring from a Brooklyn Brownstone. It can all be repurposed…
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kls
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 1 month ago
Facade & stoop update / repair
We bought a house in Gowanus/ South Slope that sadly had been stripped of every detail. We are now finally looking at adding some back…
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ProspectWitch
in Roofers 13 years and 1 month ago
New Roof Estimates
We recently had a leak and asked two roofers to come take a look. They both agreed that the whole roof should be replaced and…
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hbranty
in Landlord 13 years and 3 months ago
rec needed for detailed italianate plaster work
we have a brownstone in fort greene. the parlour ceiling is very, very detailed italianate plaster work and a 4×6 ft part of it fell…
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sverkat
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 1 month ago
Heating / AC for tenants
Hi, we are doing a complete gut renovation of a 3 family brick building in Brooklyn. There are two rental units upstairs, and I can’t decide…
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