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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
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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SoSlope
in Brownstoner Renovation 11 years ago
Slab Stone Sink Repair
We have a beautiful soapstone sink make of slabs of soap stone. It has begun to leak through the seams and needs to be repaired…
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SoSlope
in Brownstoner Renovation 11 years ago
Slab Stone Sink Repair
We have a beautiful soapstone sink make of slabs of soap stone. It has begun to leak through the seams and needs to be repaired…
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zhideng
in Brownstoner Renovation 11 years ago
Mini Split Worth It?
My wife and I am doing renovation to our townhouse and are thinking about putting in mini split units for the whole house. The cost…
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4668squarefeet
in Brownstoner Renovation 11 years ago
Mason recs
Looking for any recs/referrals for a mason to repoint the brick on the back of our house. Thanks in advance!
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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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homerglimpson
in Brownstoner Renovation 11 years and 11 months ago
Estimate cost & time to fix saggy floor? Lead paint, asbestos & baby issue too!.
Can anyone estimate the time and cost to fix two floors of a brownstone where the floor is sagging/bouncy around the stairwell and the bathroom?…
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hannah24
in Brownstoner Renovation 11 years ago
Stripping a slate fireplace
There are two non working slate fireplaces in the row house I just purchased. Once is in beautiful condition, just needs to be maintained and…
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elanag1
in Brownstoner Renovation 11 years and 5 months ago
Popcorn Ceiling Removal - probable asbestos
We are are getting close to signing a contract on a 1965 townhouse in Kensington. About 2/3 of the 2nd floor has a sparkly popcorn…
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hannah24
in Brownstoner Renovation 11 years ago
Stripping a slate fireplace
There are two non working slate fireplaces in the row house I just purchased. Once is in beautiful condition, just needs to be maintained and…
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anonymousmanhattan
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 3 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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flamingoeyes
in Brownstoner Renovation 11 years ago
2 kitchens in a Multigenerational single family?
My wife and I are currently looking to consolidate with my mother-in-law to create a multigenerational home. Ideally, we’d like to have some privacy in…
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mattie180
in Brownstoner Renovation 11 years and 1 month ago
Bronx Landmarked Brownstone Renovation - recommendations for architects / etc.
We are going to be renovating a landmarked brownstone in the Bronx. The property is currently configured with 1 apartment per 3 floors + garden…
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flamingoeyes
in Brownstoner Renovation 11 years ago
2 kitchens in a Multigenerational single family?
My wife and I are currently looking to consolidate with my mother-in-law to create a multigenerational home. Ideally, we’d like to have some privacy in…
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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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stuyheights
in Brownstoner Renovation 11 years and 1 month ago
To Dip or not to Dip? Need tons of wood stripped
We are closing on a gut rehab soon and have pretty much purchased a shell. The only thing left in the entire house for the…
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mwilner
in Brownstoner Renovation 11 years and 1 month ago
Contractor to build stoop for Park Slope brownstone
Can anyone recommend a contractor to (re)build a stoop for my brownstone? It was removed before I bought my home, but now I would like…
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