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condo13
in Brownstoner Renovation 11 years and 1 month ago
Approved Plans Needed?
My contractor gave me a bid that seems too high and I know that the bank will not approve it. He has told me that…
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condo13
in Brownstoner Renovation 11 years and 1 month ago
Approved Plans Needed?
My contractor gave me a bid that seems too high and I know that the bank will not approve it. He has told me that…
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dankler
in Brownstoner Renovation 11 years and 2 months ago
Alternatives to a spiral staircase in a brownstone duplex?
I’ve seen a really nice duplex apartment in a beautiful brownstone; however, the unit has a ” small problem” : a spiral staircase that connects…
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stuyheights
in Brownstoner Renovation 11 years and 1 month ago
Skim Coating drywall - is it worth it?
Hello everyone, We have a gut rehab renovation we are closing on in the next two weeks and I am torn on what to do…
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stuyheights
in Brownstoner Renovation 11 years and 1 month ago
Skim Coating drywall - is it worth it?
Hello everyone, We have a gut rehab renovation we are closing on in the next two weeks and I am torn on what to do…
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skylightseeker
in Brownstoner Renovation 11 years and 1 month ago
Electrical Permits
We are completing a full renovation on a 2-family brownstone in Bed-Stuy including adding/removing light fixtures and wiring. Our electrician has only pulled permits for…
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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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skylightseeker
in Brownstoner Renovation 11 years and 1 month ago
Electrical Permits
We are completing a full renovation on a 2-family brownstone in Bed-Stuy including adding/removing light fixtures and wiring. Our electrician has only pulled permits for…
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Sputnik13
in Brownstoner Renovation 11 years and 2 months ago
General Contractor reference
Hi everyone. My general contractor is finishing up his job for me, and I would like to drop a quick plug or him. He’s done…
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Sputnik13
in Brownstoner Renovation 11 years and 2 months ago
General Contractor reference
Hi everyone. My general contractor is finishing up his job for me, and I would like to drop a quick plug or him. He’s done…
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skeer126
in Brownstoner Renovation 11 years and 2 months ago
Interior brick restoration referral needed
I need an exposed brick wall completely restored. It is in bad shape and need a trust worthy refferal who actually had work done to…
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skeer126
in Brownstoner Renovation 11 years and 2 months ago
Interior brick restoration referral needed
I need an exposed brick wall completely restored. It is in bad shape and need a trust worthy refferal who actually had work done to…
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hawaiismurf
in Brownstoner Renovation 11 years and 2 months ago
Sprinkler engineer needed
Hi, I am looking for a sprinkler engineer to work on a sprinkler filing for a 5 level brownstone. Let me know of any recommendations,…
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hawaiismurf
in Brownstoner Renovation 11 years and 2 months ago
Sprinkler engineer needed
Hi, I am looking for a sprinkler engineer to work on a sprinkler filing for a 5 level brownstone. Let me know of any recommendations,…
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vanessajohnson787@gmail.com
in Brownstoner Renovation 11 years and 2 months ago
Kitchen and Bathroom Renovation
Hi – I live in the 4th floor of a brownstone and I’m planning to remodel the kitchen and a half bathroom. The summary of…
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kensington63
in Brownstoner Renovation 11 years and 2 months ago
Window to Door conversion
I want to make one of my back wall windows into a door (it’s in the extension of a regular old Brooklyn brownstone). I had…
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vanessajohnson787@gmail.com
in Brownstoner Renovation 11 years and 2 months ago
Kitchen and Bathroom Renovation
Hi – I live in the 4th floor of a brownstone and I’m planning to remodel the kitchen and a half bathroom. The summary of…
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skylightseeker
in Brownstoner Renovation 11 years and 2 months ago
Waterproofing Cellar
We have had a persistent problem with dampness in our cellar. Whenever it rains, both our back (garden) cellar wall and our front cellar wall…
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ohboyoldhouse
in Brownstoner Renovation 11 years and 7 months ago
Brick Efflorescence
We recently removed a veneer exterior facade exposing and repointing the underlying brick. It turned out great, minus one issue of brick efflorescence that has…
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InwoodHill
in Brownstoner Renovation 11 years and 2 months ago
Need a recommendation for a General Contractor who works in upper Manhattan
Hello, I have a 1930s Tudor house in Inwood (Manhattan) that while not a brownstone per se has many similarities. Looking for a general contractor…
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