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kls

in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 11 months ago

Facade & stoop update / repair

We bought a house in Gowanus/ South Slope that sadly had been stripped of every detail.  We are now finally looking at adding some back…

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sverkat

in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 11 months ago

Heating / AC for tenants

Hi, we are doing a complete gut renovation of a 3 family brick building in Brooklyn. There are two rental units upstairs, and I can’t decide…

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Updated 12 years and 11 months ago

odonata

in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years ago

Is there a good contractor for bluestone sidewalk renovation

Good contractor for bluestone sidewalk repair

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Updated 12 years and 11 months ago

kls

in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 11 months ago

Facade & stoop update / repair

We bought a house in Gowanus/ South Slope that sadly had been stripped of every detail.  We are now finally looking at adding some back…

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ivy

in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years ago

Kitchen Reno - Galley Layout Small Space

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/51375e41f19eb-.png Hello, We are purchasing a townhouse with a galley kitchen are a hoping to do some work to open the kitchen area and allow…

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Updated 12 years and 11 months ago

yu

in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 11 months ago

very curious about park slope's pricing

so there are pockets in Park Slope with townhouses that costs < $2 mil?  Is it because of their size? http://streeteasy.com/nyc/sale/679794-townhouse-372-6th-street-park-slope-brooklyn thanks.

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Updated 12 years and 11 months ago

johnhazard

in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 11 months ago

Restrictions and Rent: Renovating English Basement in Prospect Lefferts?

Interested in renovating an English basement for rent in Prospect Lefferts (about 1000 sq. ft). What are the restictions? How much do these rent for?

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Updated 12 years and 11 months ago

johnhazard

in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 11 months ago

Restrictions and Rent: Renovating English Basement in Prospect Lefferts?

Interested in renovating an English basement for rent in Prospect Lefferts (about 1000 sq. ft). What are the restictions? How much do these rent for?

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sverkat

in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 11 months ago

Heating / AC for tenants

Hi, we are doing a complete gut renovation of a 3 family brick building in Brooklyn. There are two rental units upstairs, and I can’t decide…

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fitzhume

in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 11 months ago

Non Gut Renovation Costs?

After a lot of searching, I can only seem to find gut renovation estimates. The location I am considering would not need any kitchen or…

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Updated 12 years and 11 months ago

fitzhume

in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 11 months ago

Non Gut Renovation Costs?

After a lot of searching, I can only seem to find gut renovation estimates. The location I am considering would not need any kitchen or…

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crownheights

in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 11 months ago

Small antique coffee table for sale - $125

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/51408d32272e4-.jpg Really nice antique coffee table for sale – $125 The sides are foldable, making it smaller or bigger….front top drawer and 2 drawers on…

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slackjaw

in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 11 months ago

Renovation loans - additional cost and time?

I am looking to renovate at townhouse in Crown Hts/Bed Stuy, to rent and possibly occupy some day.  I have been assuming $300k (and 6…

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yu

in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 11 months ago

very curious about park slope's pricing

so there are pockets in Park Slope with townhouses that costs < $2 mil?  Is it because of their size? http://streeteasy.com/nyc/sale/679794-townhouse-372-6th-street-park-slope-brooklyn thanks.

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utoeid

in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 1 month ago

11 Marvin Windows for Sale-$900\. Dimensions listed (post 1 of 4)

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/50eb28b4572ad-.jpg Hey Brownstoners, I am selling 11 aluminum clad Marvin windows in putty color.  The dimensions are as follows: (5) 33 3/8 x 64 1/2 …

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Updated 12 years and 11 months ago

chrisemma

in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 11 months ago

baseboard and doorframe cracks, shifts, etc...

We had some serious work done on the groundfloor of a brownstone – basically gutted the floor and redid everything. The work was finished a…

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Updated 12 years and 11 months ago

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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mamalove

in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years ago

Cutting directly on butcher block countertops?

We’re renovating a kitchen (a whole house, really) and love the idea of putting butcher block on just our island that we could cut directly…

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chrisemma

in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 11 months ago

baseboard and doorframe cracks, shifts, etc...

We had some serious work done on the groundfloor of a brownstone – basically gutted the floor and redid everything. The work was finished a…

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elm_bk

in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years ago

architects fees - for bidding/visits before hired?

Hi, Is it customary to be charged hours spent by an architect who you do go on to hire for their visiting the site, bidding…

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