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batfish123
in Brownstoner Renovation 11 years and 11 months ago
Looking for a professional painting company (no solo contractors)
Hello, Can anyone recommend a professional painting company? We need patching, re-plastering (skim coat), sanding, paint stripping (wood window and door trim) and painting an…
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BklynDahl
in Brownstoner Renovation 11 years and 11 months ago
Legal (and neighborly) responsibility re: waterproofing basement
A neighbor in an adjoining brownstone recently waterproofed his basement (building a french drain or some sort of similar system digging a deep trench against…
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stuyheights
in Brownstoner Renovation 11 years and 11 months ago
BUILDING CODE - CO- SPRINKLER QUESTIONS
In contract on a 3 family and would ideally like to take the two middle units for our owner duplex. I would like to leave…
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citizenjane
in Brownstoner Renovation 11 years and 11 months ago
sagging landing - help!
Hi folks, We have a seriously sagging top floor landing in a brownstone and our stairway bounces a bit when walked on. It also appears…
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skylightseeker
in Brownstoner Renovation 11 years and 11 months ago
Upgrading Electrical Panel
Good Morning, We are renovating a 2-family brownstone and wanted to bring out electrical panel up to code. I have heard that the new City…
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collferri
in Brownstoner Renovation 11 years and 11 months ago
Architect needed for existing extension renovation
We have been living in our 2 family Brownstone w/small extension since 1969\. The extension is wood framed with a stucco facade on a concrete…
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citizenjane
in Brownstoner Renovation 11 years and 11 months ago
sagging landing - help!
Hi folks, We have a seriously sagging top floor landing in a brownstone and our stairway bounces a bit when walked on. It also appears…
0
skylightseeker
in Brownstoner Renovation 11 years and 11 months ago
Upgrading Electrical Panel
Good Morning, We are renovating a 2-family brownstone and wanted to bring out electrical panel up to code. I have heard that the new City…
0
BklynDahl
in Brownstoner Renovation 11 years and 11 months ago
Legal (and neighborly) responsibility re: waterproofing basement
A neighbor in an adjoining brownstone recently waterproofed his basement (building a french drain or some sort of similar system digging a deep trench against…
0
brooklyn11215
in Brownstoner Renovation 11 years and 11 months ago
Brownstone Faced Restoration
I have a 4 story brownstone and have been soliciting quotes to do the work. There isn’t much detail except for some rock face band…
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anydaynow
in Brownstoner Renovation 11 years and 11 months ago
can anyone recommend a construction manager/owners rep?
hi all, looking for someone who really understands construction and building to oversee a project (GC is on board already, licensed, insured, etc.). if anyone…
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skeer126
in Brownstoner Renovation 11 years and 11 months ago
Exposed duct work for HVAC- Please help!!
I am moving in my brownstone on May 1st and I don’t have central air. I am going to be installing Mitsubishi mr slims in…
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batfish123
in Brownstoner Renovation 11 years and 11 months ago
Replace front door
Hello, We are about to close on a brownstone in a historic district. Amongst a slew of interior renovations, we need to replace the original…
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anydaynow
in Brownstoner Renovation 11 years and 11 months ago
can anyone recommend a construction manager/owners rep?
hi all, looking for someone who really understands construction and building to oversee a project (GC is on board already, licensed, insured, etc.). if anyone…
0
skeer126
in Brownstoner Renovation 11 years and 11 months ago
Exposed duct work for HVAC- Please help!!
I am moving in my brownstone on May 1st and I don’t have central air. I am going to be installing Mitsubishi mr slims in…
0
rpine
in Brownstoner Renovation 11 years and 11 months ago
interior structural repair -- looking for a contractor and engineer
The floor in one corner of our kitchen is sagging due to long-term water damage to interior support beams under the floor. After many years,…
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batfish123
in Brownstoner Renovation 11 years and 11 months ago
Replace front door
Hello, We are about to close on a brownstone in a historic district. Amongst a slew of interior renovations, we need to replace the original…
0
rpine
in Brownstoner Renovation 11 years and 11 months ago
interior structural repair -- looking for a contractor and engineer
The floor in one corner of our kitchen is sagging due to long-term water damage to interior support beams under the floor. After many years,…
0
bkrenobaby
in Brownstoner Renovation 11 years and 11 months ago
Architect or Full Service Contractor for Brownstone Renovation?
I am renovating a landmarked multifamily brownstone on a very tight budget, and trying to decide whether to use an independent architect plus a GC,…
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