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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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streaker
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 2 months ago
Whitestone Contracting Associates – Anybody have experience with these guys?
I got hit hard by Sandy and I’ve been referred to this general contractor who does work through Home Depot. Does anyone have any experience…
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streaker
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 2 months ago
Whitestone Contracting Associates – Anybody have experience with these guys?
I got hit hard by Sandy and I’ve been referred to this general contractor who does work through Home Depot. Does anyone have any experience…
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dxdamico
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 2 months ago
2 Story Limestone renovation
Hello Brownstoner, We are in contract on a 2 story limestone and we are looking for a contractor for the full renovation. We would like…
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stuyheights
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 2 months ago
Help making a brownstone purchase decision. 16 1/2 wide 3 family or 18 wide 4
Hello all, I have been reading this forum for the last week or so, trying to educate myself as much as possible, prior to making…
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reupjosh
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 6 months ago
Facade paint removal
We have a 4 story brick co-op that has a nasty brown coat of paint on the whole front exterior. Ideally we’d like to strip…
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hawaiismurf
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 6 months ago
Re-creating cast iron posts and stoop railing
I am looking to re-create cast iron posts and railing on my stoop, based on the 1940s municipal photo. I am looking for recommendations for…
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rdgwd85
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 5 months ago
Problem with brownstone stoop repair
Advice please! I just had my stoop resurfaced over the weekend and I already see a number of small cracks. The job, unfortunately, was done…
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brokeland
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 4 months ago
Bonding Iron Fireplace Surround to Marble
Does anyone have a suggestion on what to use to mount an iron fireplace surround to marble? An epoxy or silicone or something else? Any…
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Interior brownstone mantel restoration
We have a number of wood mantelpieces/nonworking fireplaces as well as wood doorways, large-scale mirrors with wood moldings, etc., in our home (typical of late…
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rderuyter
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 4 months ago
Cast iron fence finials
I have a fence that had finials and let a contractor take the last one to have it cast for a job he was doing…
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stuyheights
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 2 months ago
Help making a brownstone purchase decision. 16 1/2 wide 3 family or 18 wide 4
Hello all, I have been reading this forum for the last week or so, trying to educate myself as much as possible, prior to making…
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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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uesdiy
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 2 months ago
Structural Engineer Rec and GC question
I am looking for a structural engineer to tell me whether I can knock down an interior wall in a 25 foot brownstone. The sheetrock…
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hoytdude
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 2 months ago
Street parking rules for brownstone renovations
Hi Brownstoners. This has been a year of unprecedented construction along our block. The third gut-renovation of a brownstone in the last 7 months has…
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hoytdude
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 2 months ago
Street parking rules for brownstone renovations
Hi Brownstoners. This has been a year of unprecedented construction along our block. The third gut-renovation of a brownstone in the last 7 months has…
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uesdiy
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 2 months ago
Structural Engineer Rec and GC question
I am looking for a structural engineer to tell me whether I can knock down an interior wall in a 25 foot brownstone. The sheetrock…
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hawaiismurf
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 3 months ago
Structural engineer recommendation for townhouse renovation
I am looking for recommendations for a structural engineer for DOB plans and for special inspections, etc. Looking for someone who is cost effective, the…
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