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posenelias
in General Discussion 3 years and 10 months ago
My architect doesn't communicate
We hired an architect back in September to create plans to convert our art studio over a garage into a living space. Our architect is…
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FlatbushMama
in General Discussion 3 years and 2 months ago
Obtaining Landmark Status
Hi, Wading into a complicated issue here, but our block is dealing with a developer who bought two brownstones and it appears he will he…
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trini73diva
in General Discussion 3 years and 1 month ago
New bathroom
Can anyone recommend a contractor for a bathroom remodel along with other work that would work in Brooklyn?
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lucie
in General Discussion 3 years and 1 month ago
Tenant wants lead testing.
She said pediatrician tested her toddler for lead and she has level above the treshhold. Now… we do not have anything that we did not…
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timothyburke43
in General Discussion 3 years and 1 month ago
Draining roof rainwater
Long time reader, about to renovate a detached house (not brownstone) in middle Brooklyn and wondering about roof rainwater. Can the roof leaders be connected…
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xuytbjicwnofjdde
in General Discussion 3 years and 1 month ago
Process for new HVAC in landmarks?
I searched old posts, but I’m still confused. If I want to install a new mini-split heat pump system, and I ensure that the roof…
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dubaivinylflooring
in General Discussion 3 years and 2 months ago
Hot Water Radiator Heat - Does it work for Parlor Floors?
We are considering installing hot water heat and replacing and old steam system. Our parlor floor has high ceilings (12ft) and worry that the heating…
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excelonconstructionsocial
in General Discussion 3 years and 1 month ago
1920s wall sconce
Any thoughts on who made or where and value? [Image](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s3/:brownstoner:LtRa:image.jpg.jpg) [Image-0](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s3/:brownstoner:IgJZ:file_0image.jpg.jpg) [Image-0](file_0image.jpg)
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WRPListings
in General Discussion 3 years and 2 months ago
Contractor estimate etiquette question
Hello- I’m wondering if people have a sense of the etiquette/common decency before you sign a contract with a contractor. We’re planning a contained reno…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Brownstone entry doors
Two sets of similar (but different) eastlake style doors are availaible on ebay: https://www.ebay.com/itm/266106102518 https://www.ebay.com/itm/266106095736
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cynthiab
in General Discussion 3 years and 2 months ago
Stoop Issues!
1) Our stoop is cracking. It was re-brownstoned somewhere between 6-10 years ago by the previous owner. We filled the cracks (pix attached) last winter…
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lai819199957
in General Discussion 3 years and 2 months ago
Window Bars
Has anybody here removed window bars themselves? The lowest floor has the base of the bars set in concrete in the front. All the rest…
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jakdeyovihlta
in Renovation 3 years and 2 months ago
Cost estimate for building a brand new masonry and/or cement stoop?
Looking for cost estimates (and contractor recommendations) for replacing our crumbling, leaking brick & brownstone stoop with a new masonry stoop built with cinder block…
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xuytbjicwnofjdde
in General Discussion 3 years and 2 months ago
Recent chimney lining / fireplace re-brick costs?
We are looking at clean out / line / re-brick the opening for a fireplace, as well as reline a boiler chimney. Quote “ball-parked” at…
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lkrshacmzcy
in General Discussion 3 years and 2 months ago
Local Charities
Our company is going to sponsor two Charities or Foundations this 2023 year and we have decided to stay local so the donation can be…
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angela7606
in General Discussion 3 years and 2 months ago
Replacing a lead water main?
Hi all, I just bought a house and it has a lead water main. Got one quote from Empire Sewar and Water of $9500-11,000 depending…
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virat100
in General Discussion 3 years and 2 months ago
Someone Is Dumping Garbage In Front Of Our House! What To Do?
Someone is regularly leaving bags of garbage in front of our house – nearly daily. It’s not a neighbor, it’s someone from somewhere else. Weird…
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eamonnsbest
in General Discussion 3 years and 2 months ago
Giving away back issues of Old House Journal
Hi all, I have several dozen back issues of Old House Journal I’m looking to give away, mostly from the 80s and 90s. I used…
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