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brooklyntoqueens
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 1 month ago
Changing the Certificate of Occupancy
I own a 2 family with cellar and we are going to convert it to a single home. Is it worth changing the CofO to…
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ferney1c
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 1 month ago
Which is better/easier and more economical - a 2 family or 3 family?
I thought I wanted to convert my 4 story brownstone to a 3 family home but not I am having second thoughts. Maybe a 2…
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brett195
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 5 months ago
Can Anyone Recommend A Pragmatic Architect?
I’m buying a brownstone and planning some renovations. The sheetrock, electric, plumbing, gas piping, and floors were all repaired and replaced 10 years ago. I’m…
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stuyheights
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 1 month ago
Unique 3 family brownstone reno project. Need help on where to get started.
After looking for months for a Brooklyn Brownstone, it looks as though we finally found one. I was really hesitant about purchasing a flip, because…
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brooklyntoqueens
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 1 month ago
Changing the Certificate of Occupancy
I own a 2 family with cellar and we are going to convert it to a single home. Is it worth changing the CofO to…
0
CGDad
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 2 months ago
Seeking mid-renovation advice on removal of brownstone wall
Hi – I am in the middle of renovating the parlor floor of townhouse. About four weeks ago, we removed parts of two interior walls…
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hillel
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 1 month ago
Want to build a den/office room on our roof
Hello, We want to add a room/den office on our roof all powered by solar energy. Any recommendation for an architect/contractor who could help us.…
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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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4668squarefeet
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 4 months ago
Wood stripping/refinishing
Hello, we have a few items we’d like to have stripped of many coats of paint. Does anyone have experience with either of these places…
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hillel
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 1 month ago
Want to build a den/office room on our roof
Hello, We want to add a room/den office on our roof all powered by solar energy. Any recommendation for an architect/contractor who could help us.…
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slackjaw
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 1 month ago
Architect for renovation of townhouse
When one is preparing to thoroughly restore a beaten-up 100-year-old townhouse — move some walls, new electric & plumbing, add a bathroom, possibly create a…
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ditmarsman
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 3 months ago
Question on adding sink where there is none
Hi everyone, have a quick question for this peculiar situation. I have a small building with a few one bedrooms, but one of the units…
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brooklyntoqueens
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 2 months ago
General question about selecting an architect and additional fees
I have to renovate a small building and I’m starting to receive the first quoted from architects. They all seem to be different, some more…
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minoush
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 2 months ago
Adding a second floor to a 1 family
Had few conversations with some GC and two architects so far, but they’re saying conflicting things: some would say that it’s possible to add a…
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ny2013
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 2 months ago
Painted Window Frames
We are doing some painting in our house. The original wood window frames with built in shutters in one of the rooms were painted a…
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delabklyn
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 1 month ago
Stoop Renovation
Hi all, I need to have my brownstone stoop resurfaced, as it is cracking and crumbling. I’ve spoken to several contractors and one thing that…
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xchx
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 2 months ago
Contractor recommendation
I had a tough time finding someone to hang my cabinets and install my kitchen on a tight budget. The job involved plumbing for a…
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dkstyle24
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 2 months ago
Kitchen Renovation Recommendation
I recently renovated my kitchen using a recommendation I found on Brownstoner for Mentor Frangu with Altina Tile Care. I feel like I have to…
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