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bk_homeslice

in Flooring 13 years and 8 months ago

using wood subfloors as primary floor

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/503815c348f17-.jpg Hey, We are in the beginning stages of renovating our 2 family home and was hoping to use the wood subfloor which was covered…

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samsam

in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 8 months ago

Roughly how much can I expect to spend, on a per sq ft basis, to build a brownstone on vacant land in Boerum Hill?

I know this is a very general question, but I am looking to gain a ROUGH extimate on how much it may cost me to…

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maxw

in Other 13 years and 8 months ago

Taking a Tree Down

I have a tree that is in bad shape and probably needs to be taken down.  Any recomendations for someone who does this type of…

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ea3421

in Building Code 13 years and 8 months ago

Combustible material only allowed on 20% of roof surface?

I was thinking to cover my roof (~600 sq ft) in teak wood tiles (the one’s that snap together). I was told that only 20%…

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nalusurf

in Real Estate - General 13 years and 9 months ago

Looking to Move Family to Bed-Stuy

We are considering purchasing a Brownstone in the Bed-Stuy area of MacDonough (btwn Ralph and Patchen).  Would appreciate any input regarding this area and feelings…

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esther

in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 8 months ago

Renovation Blog

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/50378ad40928e-.jpg Hi Brownstoners! I am very interested in blogging about my 5th floor addition and 4th floor renovation project. I love all of the reno…

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maxw

in Other 13 years and 8 months ago

Taking a Tree Down

I have a tree that is in bad shape and probably needs to be taken down.  Any recomendations for someone who does this type of…

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jnav

in Antiques 13 years and 8 months ago

Italian marble available. I have old Italian marble end tables and a coffee table that I would like to sell does anyone know where I could sell them?

The marble slabs are all round white and grey marble. The end tables slabs are 22″ in diameter The night stand is 18″ in diameter…

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luckyanchor

in General Contractors 13 years and 8 months ago

Does anyone know who can fix cement around a hatch that is causing a leak?

I recently had about 3 inches of water collect from a leak coming from my back hatch. I realized that the cement had been loose…

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cate

in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 8 months ago

Photo Pool Challenge: Wallpaper

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/50364cc2342b8-.jpg Have you used wallpaper in your home, or are there any wallpapers you are considering using? We would love to see any photos you…

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Hammer

in Facade and Brownstone Repair 13 years and 8 months ago

Balcony repair

Hi, I am on the board of a 22 unit building in Brooklyn and we need to repair the underside of our balconies: there is,…

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checklistnyc

in Doors & Windows 13 years and 8 months ago

Curb Alert: Brownstone Windows and Doors

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/50364d744e529-.jpg A client in Park Slope is parting with 4 of the home’s original windows and a double front door found in the basement.  Great…

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renophyte

in For Sale 14 years and 6 months ago

Selling Hot Water Radiators

I just removed our hot water radiators and and am looking to sell them before we renovate.  Most will fit under a window comfortably.  Listed…

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ea3421

in Building Code 13 years and 8 months ago

Combustible material only allowed on 20% of roof surface?

I was thinking to cover my roof (~600 sq ft) in teak wood tiles (the one’s that snap together). I was told that only 20%…

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AsherBenjamin

in Conversion 13 years and 8 months ago

4 Family to 1 Family C O O Advice

We’ve owned our legal 4 Family house since the 90’s but have never had tenants and have always used it as a Single Family.  Over…

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moodkill

in General Contractors 13 years and 8 months ago

Experience with Spinn Construction or Mario's General Contracting?

Hi all – I have a significant amount of renovation work to do (including gut reno of kitchen, moving walls, etc.) and have met with…

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ferney1c

in Agents and Brokers 13 years and 8 months ago

How to do a marketing survey on the rental market?

I would like to do a marketing survey on the rental market in Crown Heights.  Is it really as simple as looking in the newspaper,…

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ferney1c

in Agents and Brokers 13 years and 8 months ago

How to do a marketing survey on the rental market?

I would like to do a marketing survey on the rental market in Crown Heights.  Is it really as simple as looking in the newspaper,…

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notny

in Doors & Windows 13 years and 8 months ago

New Sun Glass Window Wholesalers

I’m considering ordering windows from this place. Can’t find much feedback online about them. Anyone know anything about them?

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mc33433

in Insurance 13 years and 8 months ago

Recommendation for Liability/Builder's Risk Insurance?

Was informed I will need these two policies as insurance rather than homeowner’s insurance while I gut renovate our newly purchased townhouse (not habitating until…

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