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BKRed
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years ago
Recommendation for Stained Glass Restoration and Creation
I just had a great experience with Patti Kelly, of Kelly Glass Studio. She’s a born-and-bred Brooklynite with incredible skills in restoring stained glass panels…
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landlord
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years ago
Looking to replace a banister in a mix use brownstone.
The current wood banister is thin and from years of abuse from tenants moving in and out, the banister has become wobbly. I was thinking…
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sprucenik
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years ago
Frozen downspout with ice dam; open face downspout the solution?
Like many of you, I have frozen downspouts, leading to ice damming and (in my extension) some leaking on warm days. A friend suggested that…
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chipito
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years ago
Pinterest? Houzz? Evernote? Looking for recommendations...
Hey guys, I’m going to be starting a townhouse renovation in the coming months and I’m looking for input on the best way to collect…
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tyrone_mcdonald
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years ago
Any Outcomes from the NHS Home Maintenance Training Course?
I know some brownstoners have taken advantage of the Home Maintenance Training Course provided by Neighborhood Housing Services. Do you have any examples of your…
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landlord
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 3 months ago
MCI for brownstone facade restoration
Will I need to obtain an Architecture drawing for DHCR in order to file for a major capital improvement? Thanks
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sprucenik
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years ago
Frozen downspout with ice dam; open face downspout the solution?
Like many of you, I have frozen downspouts, leading to ice damming and (in my extension) some leaking on warm days. A friend suggested that…
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landlord
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years ago
Looking to replace a banister in a mix use brownstone.
The current wood banister is thin and from years of abuse from tenants moving in and out, the banister has become wobbly. I was thinking…
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brooklyntoqueens
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years ago
Expeditor
Does anyone have any experience working with JAM Consulting and Catalpa Special Inspections or know anything about them?
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brooklyntoqueens
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years ago
Expeditor
Does anyone have any experience working with JAM Consulting and Catalpa Special Inspections or know anything about them?
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vvsers
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years ago
Would Love Advice on what to buy?
I’m looking into buying a multi family (preferably 3 family unit) in Bedstuy to live in (I want the other 2 units as rental to…
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mayjune
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years ago
At Step One- what is the one thing you wish you had known?
Hello- I am just starting my search for a brownstone. What is the one piece of advice you would give someone just starting out on…
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stuyheights
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 1 month ago
3 family sprinkler system & HVAC Questions
Hello all, We have an offer in on a 3 family that is looking promising, and we hope to have an accepted offer today. We…
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brooklyntoqueens
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 1 month ago
Caller vs. Basement
On the front we hare definitely over 50% above the curb, in the back more than 50% is underground….. Do I have a cellar or…
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brooklyntoqueens
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 1 month ago
Caller vs. Basement
On the front we hare definitely over 50% above the curb, in the back more than 50% is underground….. Do I have a cellar or…
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blauprint9
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 1 month ago
Extension buildup
Hello Brownstoner! I am on the hunt for well done rear extensions for brownstones. We are designing one for ours but I can’t find anything…
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blauprint9
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 1 month ago
Extension buildup
Hello Brownstoner! I am on the hunt for well done rear extensions for brownstones. We are designing one for ours but I can’t find anything…
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thejbp
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 1 month ago
Home purchase, work permits, extension and certificate of occupancy
Hello: I am in contract to purchase a home in Windsor Terrace, Brookyln, although we have yet to close. The home was built in 1910…
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