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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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bedstuytownhouse
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 6 months ago
CURB ALERT - Glacier Bay sink w Kohler faucet, West Elm bathroom cabinet
Both have been sitting in the cellar so are dusty but otherwise fine. Jefferson Ave b/t Tompkins / Throop near the pink brownstone half way…
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bedstuytownhouse
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 6 months ago
CURB ALERT - Glacier Bay sink w Kohler faucet, West Elm bathroom cabinet
Both have been sitting in the cellar so are dusty but otherwise fine. Jefferson Ave b/t Tompkins / Throop near the pink brownstone half way…
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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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hullsean
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 6 months ago
cost of new boilers
Hi all, I’m evaluating a townhouse in Brooklyn. It’s boilers were replaced new in 1989\. There are 5 in total. One per unit + common.…
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hullsean
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 6 months ago
cost of new boilers
Hi all, I’m evaluating a townhouse in Brooklyn. It’s boilers were replaced new in 1989\. There are 5 in total. One per unit + common.…
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molly160
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 6 months ago
Asbestos abatement advice needed
Asbestos found in wall sample–advice needed Hello All, We recently purchased an apartment in a four family pre-war building in Park Slope, with plans to…
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aqueenlee
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 9 months ago
Brick repointing and replacement
The back of my house needs to be repointed and some of the crumbling brick needs to be repaired or replaced. I am concerned about…
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ermagod
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 7 months ago
Recommendation for Obtaining a Rough Schematic of a Renovation?
I need to get a very rough schematic drawn for a possible townhouse gut renovation. As there is a decent chance the renovation may not…
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timmartin
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 2 months ago
Any ideas (other than craigslist/ebay) for old hot water radiators, tall and columnar? 13x13x48 high, or so?
I am looking for old radiators, to go in a tight corner, needs to be 13wx13dx36-48″ high, does anyone have any suggestions where I can…
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anonymous83
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 7 months ago
Connecting Roof Deck
Would someone please recommend a good design/build firm, architect or general contractor who has experience and could help with the process of connecting the top…
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anonymous83
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 7 months ago
Connecting Roof Deck
Would someone please recommend a good design/build firm, architect or general contractor who has experience and could help with the process of connecting the top…
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steam_man
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 2 months ago
Happy New Year Everyone!!!!!!!
Ya’ll awesome…uh-huh!
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bklynist
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 11 months ago
Suggestions For Acrylic Non-Glossy Sealer For Exposed Interior Brick?
We bought a brownstone that had some exposed brick on a couple non-exterior facing walls. The exposed brick was unfinished, however, and we are searching…
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fawn
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 8 months ago
Removing Electric and Gas Meters/ C of O change
I’m nearing the end of a renovation that is changing my house from a 3 family to a 1 family. As a 3-family, the building had…
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fawn
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 8 months ago
Removing Electric and Gas Meters/ C of O change
I’m nearing the end of a renovation that is changing my house from a 3 family to a 1 family. As a 3-family, the building had…
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basementbound
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 8 months ago
Looking for a good DOB expeditor
Can anyone recommend a good DOB expeditor for brownstone renovation in Brooklyn? It is an SRO-2 family conversion. What was your experience with them? Cost?
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basementbound
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 8 months ago
Looking for a good DOB expeditor
Can anyone recommend a good DOB expeditor for brownstone renovation in Brooklyn? It is an SRO-2 family conversion. What was your experience with them? Cost?
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