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WTGirl
in Dept. of Buildings (DOB) 12 years and 3 months ago
Buying a house where work was done without permits and we want to do our own renovations
Hi everyone, I’ve been reading this site for a while now as we’re thinking of buying a two family house, and I’m posting for the…
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madstuy
in Bath & Kitchen 12 years and 3 months ago
Finishing a brownstone basement
I’d like to finish my basement to have a workshop there, maybe a workout/gym area. Currently it’s your typical turn-of-the-century cellar with beautiful exposed rock…
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basementbound
in Architecture 12 years and 3 months ago
Looking for a structural engineer to assess townhouse in Brooklyn. Can anyone recommend one? Thank you.
Looking for a structural engineer to assess townhouse in Brooklyn. Building is leaning, so want to know how severe it is. Can anyone recommend one? Thank…
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deano
in Bath & Kitchen 12 years and 3 months ago
Renovation - before and after, part 2
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/5165539a055e6-.jpg Sharing another before/after shot from the renovation of a 4-family. This parlor floor unit (like all the others) was in sorry shape, so pretty…
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TracyT
in Architectural Salvage 12 years and 8 months ago
fireplace mantel for sale
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/509bf953dbfed-.jpg Mantel has been painted, but apparently not many times (details are crisp) Asking $700–less than you would find at an architectural savage place. Call…
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nancy sullivqn
in Masonry 12 years and 3 months ago
Poured Concrete Slab - SEEKING Mason or Contrator
I’m seeing a mason or contractor to oversee the instilation of a poured concrete slab in a basement, 18′ X 32′. The concrete will be…
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jack123
in Architecture 12 years and 3 months ago
Baxt Ingui
Would be very interested to hear from anyone who has used Baxt Ingui for renovations. Many thanks.
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jbgreen
in Energy Efficiency 12 years and 3 months ago
Any 2-family brownstone homeowners interested in participating in academic study?
I am working with the Pratt Center for Community Development, the New York State Energy Research & Development Authority (NYSERDA) and Bright Power, Inc. to…
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jeanmarine2
in Bath & Kitchen 12 years and 3 months ago
Artistic Kitchen Design (Coney Island Avenue) - seeking feedback
I’m interested in feedback about Artistic Kitchen Design on Coney Island Avenue near Avenue P, a kitchen design outfit. I’ve heard good things from one…
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aussieben
in Architecture 12 years and 3 months ago
Feedback on architects, and questions you wish you'd asked
**Hi all**** We have just gone into contract on a 4 story, 3 family brownstone and our next step is to reach out to architects…
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basementbound
in Architecture 12 years and 3 months ago
Looking for a structural engineer to assess townhouse in Brooklyn. Can anyone recommend one? Thank you.
Looking for a structural engineer to assess townhouse in Brooklyn. Building is leaning, so want to know how severe it is. Can anyone recommend one? Thank…
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jeanmarine2
in Doors 12 years and 3 months ago
Looking for photos of dividing walls/doors between floors to add a tenant
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/5164c0bcb00ed-.jpg I’m interested in photos/ideas for how to add a security wall/door between floors in order to bring on a tenant on a floor of…
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jaesee75
in Construction 12 years and 3 months ago
flipper's houses
Hey folks, I’m thinking about buying one of them flipper’s houses in bed stuy and surrounding areas. Anybody come across Masada/Prime Homes and the like…
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carolynweiss
in Bath & Kitchen 12 years and 3 months ago
Seeking kitchen designer (not architect)
Hi, I am looking for recommendations for a kitchen designer to remodel a Brooklyn kitchen. Looking to go somewhat high end, but it’s not a…
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rgh718
in Carpenters and Woodworkers 12 years and 3 months ago
Good plumber
I just had my 3rd floor redone. When I cut the gas back on for the stove I smelled a faint gas odor. Call the…
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Penhallow
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 3 months ago
Patchy Brownstone?
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/516216000ef02-.jpg I had my facade restored late last year but I am worried that the brownstone looks patchy, especially the stairs. My contractor stands by…
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nedi722
in Inspection 12 years and 3 months ago
Is the separating wall between two apartments up to code?
Hello, I recently bought a condo in an 8 unit pre-war building in Park Slope, which was fully gutted/renovated. I am very concerned that the…
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psrookie
in Building Code 12 years and 3 months ago
DOB question: 2 family v. 1 family
We recently purchased a brownstone that is listed with the DOB as a 2 family and the Dept of Finance as a 1 family. There…
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