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lz26
in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years and 9 months ago
Fireplaces
I am looking for vintage style or vintage ceramic fireplace tiles to restore a mantel. I need enough tiles for a full surround, but they…
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nanner08
in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years and 9 months ago
Removing ductwork
Working on a 4-story brownstone that used to be multi-family (no longer). Sometime in the 1970s, a centralized ventilation system was added. There is a…
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avantclau
in Brownstoner Renovation 11 years and 1 month ago
Home renovation project in historic Bronx brownstone
We are about a week away from closing on a three family (to be used as a two family) brownstone in a historic district of…
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libertyh
in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years and 9 months ago
Crack in the plaster ceiling
Two years ago we redid our upstairs bathroom, adding a clawfoot tub. We have just noticed that what was a small crack in the parlor…
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lz26
in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years and 9 months ago
Door on Parlour floor
We are renovating a brownstone and replacing a window with a door on our palour floor which will lead to a deck. We would like…
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lz26
in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years and 9 months ago
Fireplaces
I am looking for vintage style or vintage ceramic fireplace tiles to restore a mantel. I need enough tiles for a full surround, but they…
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ridgewoodreno
in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years and 9 months ago
repair of ceiling medallion?
When the contractor updated the ancient wiring in our 1910 building in Ridgewood, Queens, he damaged a ceiling medallion, which I’m pretty sure is original…
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ridgewoodreno
in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years and 9 months ago
repair of ceiling medallion?
When the contractor updated the ancient wiring in our 1910 building in Ridgewood, Queens, he damaged a ceiling medallion, which I’m pretty sure is original…
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bridgesandpowerlines
in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years and 9 months ago
Nest protect up to code in NYC?
Hi, We are installing a new fire/CO system (hardwired) and wanted to go with the Nest system but were told it might not meet NYC…
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InvestorLou
in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years and 9 months ago
Brownstone Facade Work in Bed Stuy
Hi All, I bought a Brownstone at 313 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11216 2 months ago. The Facade is in terrible shape after I had…
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bridgesandpowerlines
in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years and 9 months ago
Nest protect up to code in NYC?
Hi, We are installing a new fire/CO system (hardwired) and wanted to go with the Nest system but were told it might not meet NYC…
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reno62
in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years and 9 months ago
DOB Structural Inspections Quote
Appropriate range of fees for Structural Special Inspections required by DOB? Just received a quote for 18,000 to inspect gut renovation of townhouse (new stairs,…
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economush
in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years and 10 months ago
Slightly OT: Warning neighbors about construction
Looking for some advice. I’m about to close on a house and start a fairly substantial renovation. What’s a nice way to introduce myself to…
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economush
in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years and 10 months ago
Slightly OT: Warning neighbors about construction
Looking for some advice. I’m about to close on a house and start a fairly substantial renovation. What’s a nice way to introduce myself to…
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murlsquirrel
in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years and 10 months ago
Contractor Recommendation or be your own GC?
A little backround: I am an interior designer who works for a design build firm so I am often involved in much more than just…
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dxdamico
in Brownstoner Renovation 11 years and 8 months ago
2 Story Limestone renovation
Hello Brownstoner, We are in contract on a 2 story limestone and we are looking for a contractor for the full renovation. We would like…
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brooklyntoqueens
in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years and 10 months ago
Bathroom Fans
Does anyone know if bathroom fans are required by code in a gut renovation? Our architect forgot to add them in her plans and our…
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brooklyntoqueens
in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years and 10 months ago
Bathroom Fans
Does anyone know if bathroom fans are required by code in a gut renovation? Our architect forgot to add them in her plans and our…
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hawaiismurf
in Brownstoner Renovation 11 years ago
Ornamental plaster recommendations?
Hi – I am looking for someone to do custom plaster casing and corbels to restore the historical appearance of an interior arch (separating a…
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crackedstucco
in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years and 11 months ago
Project manager / Construction manager wanted
Hi all – our condominium in Brownstone Brooklyn is currently searching for a part time Project Manager / Construction Manager / Supervisor between the Board…
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