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Guarachon
in Garden Design and Maintenance 12 years and 2 months ago
Where to find codes/regulations for two-family dwellings?
Sorry but I have searched high and low for an official document of the codes and regulations for 2 family dwellings but have come up…
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aqueenlee
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 2 months ago
Brick repointing and replacement
The back of my house needs to be repointed and some of the crumbling brick needs to be repaired or replaced. I am concerned about…
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7andfive
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 4 months ago
203K and construction projects- Meetup?
Quite a few people have contacted me about the 203K process. Seems to be a lot of us either about the start the process and…
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fmerguson
in Electricians 12 years and 3 months ago
Hanging overhead light from plaster medallion?
We are in the very, very final stages of what has been a largely cosmetic renovation, with (DOB permitted) electrical upgrades. Part of the scope…
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ekingclem
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 2 months ago
Looking for recommendations for general contractors specializing in Brownstone renovation.
Landmark building in Fort Greene looking to renovate and restore interior hallway and 2 floors above. Large amount of plaster work and paint stripping and…
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putnam
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 2 months ago
Where to find historic floor plans? Help understanding old layout.
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/518fcee78ff5f-.jpg I am not looking for my original blue prints, but wondering where I could find period-specific floor plans or layouts for 1910’s Brooklyn row…
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bedstuytownhouse
in Garden Design and Maintenance 12 years and 2 months ago
Where can I buy reclaimed brick?
Anyone know of a local source? Thanks.
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Guarachon
in Garden Design and Maintenance 12 years and 2 months ago
Where to find codes/regulations for two-family dwellings?
Sorry but I have searched high and low for an official document of the codes and regulations for 2 family dwellings but have come up…
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anonymousmanhattan
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 2 months ago
Anyone ever use Mr. Lin Has at Heng Yip Construction and can provide some feedback as to his work?
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jg1
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 2 months ago
does anyone know WHO can do the repair on the corbel on the roof line of our brownstone - 1 of the 4 has rotted - we found the corbels for sale on various websites, just need the work done
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arewedoneyet
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 2 months ago
Buying fixed ladder for roof hatch
Can anyone recommend a vendor for a fixed metal ladder? I’m going to use it to access our roof hatch so it should be fixed…
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Kristine
in Construction 12 years and 3 months ago
Looking for contractor/renovator for small kitchen (7x7) and bathroom (6x6) job. Something modern, but not to Home Depot-y. Ideas?
Want to update two very small spaces.
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lockey2k
in Flooring 12 years and 2 months ago
Flooring/Ceiling Contractor
Looking for a reasonably priced contractor to install hardwood flooring and remove popcorn ceilings. Thanks in advance.
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pmmtenement
in Exterminator 12 years and 2 months ago
National Grid Inspections in Park Slope?
Hello, We got a notice a few weeks ago from National Grid that they are “beginning a program to inspect the natural gas service inside…
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hbranty
in Decks and Porches 12 years and 2 months ago
DURAGRID Fiberglass Grating on deck?
Has anyone used McNICHOLS® DURAGRID Fiberglass Grating on their deck? How did it turn out? Any pointers? Thanks!
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dj242
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 2 months ago
Brownstone Exterior Renovation
I am looking for a good, reasonable contractor that restores exterior window frames and windows on brownstones.
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bonecrusher
in Architectural Salvage 12 years and 2 months ago
72" Marble Vanity good cond. $200
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/518e56192f28f-.jpg I have very beautiful 72 x 25 marbe vanity for sale. No cracks or chips. 2 kohler sinks installed Pick up only (Clinton Hill) …
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jeanmarine2
in Decks and Porches 12 years and 2 months ago
Anyone permit a steel deck a floor above an illegal one?
Have any of you seen a successful permit closing out for a steel deck built at the same site as an illegal apps deck? We…
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