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mhquinones
in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years ago
Another Question on Renovation Costs
Hi Everyone, Before I begin, thank you for any and all responses I get. I know this is the umpteenth time this question has been…
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mimimaloo
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 10 months ago
BASEMENT DIG OUT
Hello All, We are presently remodeling our Parlour level… and planning a part 2 project of extending the back of our house some 7 feet…
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homebuyer
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 8 months ago
Replace or not to replace ceiling?
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/51ad546915878-.jpg We removed ceiling tiles from one of the rooms and This is what we found. Our contractor says there is nothing wrong with this…
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kondor
in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years and 6 months ago
Stoop Restoration
So my wife and I finally decided we really need to get our stoop redone before the winter kicks in. I’ve seen excellent and amin…
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brooklynny
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 4 months ago
Designating Separate Mailing Addresses for Two Family House
I recently bought a two family house. Although I am reconfiguring the set-up (changing from rental-above-owners’-duplex to owners’-duplex-above-rental), I will be maintaining the status as…
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hawaiismurf
in Brownstoner Renovation 11 years ago
Recommendations for pre move in / post construction cleaning services?
And what is the price range others have experienced? How much better are these services than regular cleaning/housekeeping personnel? Thanks!
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gemby
in Brownstoner Renovation 9 years and 11 months ago
Permitting a cellar job leading to documentatation/inspections of other areas?
Hi, We need to replace a structural beam in our cellar. We are considering digging down to get more ceiling height and putting in a…
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bootsbar
in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years ago
Seeking someone to revive our front entry
Hi, We are looking to replace our Entry doors, redo the steps and concrete. attaching a photo of what it looks like now and my…
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Bluestone and Gas Lines
I have original bluestone sidewalk and want to have nat gas run into the house. Anyone have experience with getting the gas line in without…
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emmajacob
in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years ago
Neighbor's fence on my property
I’m renovating my brownstone, so we had a survey done of our property lines. It ends up that my next door neighbor’s (ugly) chain link…
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ACDQT
in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years and 3 months ago
Adding a Level to a Brownstone
Hello All, I am looking to refinance my house to pull money out to add a story and ½ (usable roof deck) to my 2…
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b
in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years and 1 month ago
Convert Closet to a Bath
I’d like to get a general idea of how much it may cost to convert a closet into a small bath. The bath would be…
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hillel
in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years and 3 months ago
New Facade for my Brownstone - Any advise for a reliable contractor
Looking for a new contractor for our 5 units building in Park Slope. We heard this could range from 60k to 100k. Any advise for…
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sarah.barney
in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years ago
Corner Tub / Double Apron Tub
Hello. We are renovating our home in Clinton Hill and are looking for a corner curved front (also called double apron tub). We need one…
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nicholescott
in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years and 1 month ago
Moving Time Warner/Optimum/Verizon Cables Underground in Garden
As part of our renovation, we would like to move of all the unsightly Time Warner/Optimum/Verizon cables underground, preferably in a conduit. Ideally, we would…
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kcc414
in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years and 1 month ago
Exposed Brick
After reading many older posts, I am aware that many on this forum don’t think brick should be exposed…but it looks so good! I would…
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sonwyckoff
in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years and 2 months ago
c1885 Wooden Mantel for sale
We are restoring a Brownstone and we have to remove one of our Mantels. (I promise it’s just one and we’d rather keep it, long…
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czs
in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years and 1 month ago
Please help me identify this type of fence
I am looking to identify the type of fencing in the picture below. It’s about 4 feet high with a clover / rose / cross…
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bryan123
in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years and 1 month ago
Antique Cast Iron Stove- original from an 1890 Park Slope Brownstone!!
We are selling this amazing antique stove, which looks like it comes from a museum. It has been in this North Park Slope Brownstone since…
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bryan123
in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years and 1 month ago
Antique Woodwork Molding, Doors & Detailing from Park Slope Brownstone
We are selling our original brownstone woodwork. There are four swinging doors. In the middle of the wall unit you see a four-piece marble “bar”…
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