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lp2014
in Brownstoner Renovation 11 years and 7 months ago
Basement Renovation
We needed to have our basement renovated. I knew no one to do the job and found Rosul through other posts on the various sites.…
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grrlfire
in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years and 11 months ago
Need Spray Foam Insulation, any recomendations?
Hi, The addition circa 1930 to our bed stuy limestone is in need of insulation badly. We upgraded the boiler, vents, radiators etc. last year…
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gentrificator
in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years and 11 months ago
300-350 lbs of Dead Weight On Roof?
Hello Neighbors! In my quest to get DirecTV with a lack of suitable anchors for the dish (and not interested in drilling into the roof),…
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dawntawn
in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years and 11 months ago
Building a backyard fence & landmarks
Has anyone here built a backyard fence in a landmarked property? We have a partial wooden fence now, that’s old and rotting. We will replace…
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dawntawn
in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years and 11 months ago
Building a backyard fence & landmarks
Has anyone here built a backyard fence in a landmarked property? We have a partial wooden fence now, that’s old and rotting. We will replace…
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gentrificator
in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years and 11 months ago
300-350 lbs of Dead Weight On Roof?
Hello Neighbors! In my quest to get DirecTV with a lack of suitable anchors for the dish (and not interested in drilling into the roof),…
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adleybrooklyn
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 1 month ago
Need Structural Engineer to determine Roof Load Capacity
Hi all. I live in a limestone in park slope where there is an existing 150 Sq ft wood deck. I have a bunch of…
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jlggomez
in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years and 11 months ago
Sealing brownstone facade?
I just had my Brooklyn brownstone’s facade and stoop entirely resurfaced; it looks fantastic! In researching concrete sealers and strengtheners as part of the restoration…
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slopelife
in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years and 11 months ago
Contractor Recommendation: Excellent Contracting LLC
Just wanted to share our positive experience with Excellent Contracting. We had them put a new roof and new coping stones on our extension, as…
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chemosphere
in Brownstoner Renovation 11 years ago
2 family layout
I’m in contract on a 2 family brick row house in Flatbush. It’s 2 floor through apartments and a mostly below grade cellar. Both apartments…
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jlggomez
in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years and 11 months ago
Sealing brownstone facade?
I just had my Brooklyn brownstone’s facade and stoop entirely resurfaced; it looks fantastic! In researching concrete sealers and strengtheners as part of the restoration…
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zhideng
in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years and 11 months ago
missing door hinge finials
So we are renovating our townhouse which has most of its original doors and hinges which are quite decorative. We hired a paint stripper who…
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zhideng
in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years and 11 months ago
missing door hinge finials
So we are renovating our townhouse which has most of its original doors and hinges which are quite decorative. We hired a paint stripper who…
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emilyfrances
in Brownstoner Renovation 11 years ago
203K Contractor
Hi Folks, Can anyone recommend a 203K Contractor for a small renovation? It will likely be between $30,000 and $50,000\. Most of the good contractors…
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ferney1c
in Brownstoner Renovation 11 years ago
The definition of Gut Renovation
I hear the phrase “Gut Renovation” used again and again. Could someone please, clearly define exactly what is done during a gut renovation. Are all…
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ferney1c
in Brownstoner Renovation 11 years ago
The definition of Gut Renovation
I hear the phrase “Gut Renovation” used again and again. Could someone please, clearly define exactly what is done during a gut renovation. Are all…
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stuyheights
in Brownstoner Renovation 11 years ago
New HVAC & Heating System in gut reno - Advise needed
Hello all, We just closed on a 16.8 x 45, 4 story, 3 family brownstone which is basically a shell. There are no pre existing…
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chemosphere
in Brownstoner Renovation 11 years ago
2 family layout
I’m in contract on a 2 family brick row house in Flatbush. It’s 2 floor through apartments and a mostly below grade cellar. Both apartments…
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stuyheights
in Brownstoner Renovation 11 years ago
New HVAC & Heating System in gut reno - Advise needed
Hello all, We just closed on a 16.8 x 45, 4 story, 3 family brownstone which is basically a shell. There are no pre existing…
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ferney1c
in Brownstoner Renovation 11 years ago
Stainless Steel, vs. Traditional Colored Appliances and possible microwaves
We are planning a renovation of our brownstone. We are thinking about the refrigerators, stoves, dishwashers and microwaves. Can we use traditional colored appliances instead…
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