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parkslopemom
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 4 months ago
Custom Wood Storm Door
Any first hand recommendations on someone (or specific Millworks) who will make and install a custom wood outer storm door?
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rcc147
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 4 months ago
Recommendation for wood stain mix
I’m looking for a company that can mix one quart of wood stain. I can provide a sample of the wood with the stain color…
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ohmpcivamr
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 4 months ago
Need a handyman - who do you use?
Having a bit of a tough time finding a reliable guys available this month, and I’m having a baby very soon so things are a…
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brooklyntoqueens
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 5 months ago
Architect Vs. Engineer for drawings
We are closing soon on a 2 family that we will convert into a single family. We are not going to have any major structural…
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brooklyntoqueens
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 4 months ago
Basements
I have a couple of questions about the uses that are allowed and which that are not. I understand that a basement cannot be used…
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keal66
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 4 months ago
Landmark brownstone doors
Good afternoon everyone, I am hoping that someone can shed some light on this issue I am having. I hired an Architect for a project…
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brooklyntoqueens
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 4 months ago
Conversion from 2 family to 1 family
I’m about to convert a 2 family into a single family, do I need to change the CofO or fill out particular paperwork when spouting…
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brooklyntoqueens
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 4 months ago
Basements
I have a couple of questions about the uses that are allowed and which that are not. I understand that a basement cannot be used…
0
happycats
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 4 months ago
Appropriate Time For A Contractor To Get Back To Someone With A Price Quote?
What do you think is an appropriate time for a contractor to get back to a person with a price quote after evaluating and seeing…
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rcc147
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 4 months ago
Recommendation for wood stain mix
I’m looking for a company that can mix one quart of wood stain. I can provide a sample of the wood with the stain color…
0
ohmpcivamr
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 4 months ago
Need a handyman - who do you use?
Having a bit of a tough time finding a reliable guys available this month, and I’m having a baby very soon so things are a…
0
parkslopemom
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 4 months ago
Custom Wood Storm Door
Any first hand recommendations on someone (or specific Millworks) who will make and install a custom wood outer storm door?
0
jaimekarate
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 5 months ago
LOOKING FOR A GENERAL CONTRACTOR & ARCHITECT IN 1
We are looking to add stairs between our two floors. Someone recently mentioned that they have heard of GC’s that also have an architectural background…
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brooklyntoqueens
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 4 months ago
Question about violations
WHat is the difference between an OPEN violation and an ACTIVE violation? I’m waiting to close on a 2 family where there are two OPEN…
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brooklyntoqueens
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 4 months ago
Question about violations
WHat is the difference between an OPEN violation and an ACTIVE violation? I’m waiting to close on a 2 family where there are two OPEN…
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anon1111
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 4 months ago
Strange smell in brownstone maybe coming from chimney
We are buying an apartment in a brownstone and the chimney flue seems to be giving off a strange, musty odor. The chimney collapsed a…
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slackjaw
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 2 months ago
Cost and delayh to converting a brownstone with no C of O from a one-family to a 2-family?
My wife and I are considering buying a brownstone-style townhouse. We recently learned that it has no C of O (pre-1938) and is a legal…
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anon1111
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 4 months ago
Strange smell in brownstone maybe coming from chimney
We are buying an apartment in a brownstone and the chimney flue seems to be giving off a strange, musty odor. The chimney collapsed a…
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