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VHR
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 3 months ago
Con Ed
Did anyone else get a totally out of whack estimated bill from Con Ed this month? The bill said no one could read the meter…
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scarter
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 3 months ago
good short sale realtors
Does anyone know of any realtors that are good/experienced at selling short sales?
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slvillager
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 3 months ago
partial bathroom reno?
not sure if I’m asking for trouble here or not. we have a working bathroom that needs updating. the floor tile and toilet need replacement,…
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kellyj
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 3 months ago
lead water main & chimney flues
Hello all, Well, we are getting closer to closing on a house and just got the inspection back. A few things came up on it…
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radgirl
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 3 months ago
Plaster Ceiling Medallion + Molding Trim
Any idea where to buy Plaster Ceiling Medallion + Molding Trim in NYC or Brooklyn for restoring the ceilings of our brownstone building? I see…
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kellyj
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 4 months ago
Switching staircase or adding ideas
Hello all, What is involved with switching the direction of a staircase or adding a staircase to connect two currently separated floors. We are looking…
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cobbledhill
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 4 months ago
Entry way flooring dilemma in brownstone
Hello fellow Brownstoners. I am in need of design device. Currently in the middle of a large -scale renovation (well, it feels large to me)…
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dazednconfused2
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 4 months ago
Is New York out of brownstone?
Not to be alarmist or anything, but this is an article from Architizer that should be interesting to many people on this forum: http://bit.ly/PSgs3p
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desperatelyseekingbrownstone
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 4 months ago
Cost for stoop ironwork?
I’d like to replace our current stucco stoop sidewalls iron railing and banisters. (Not sure of the correct technical terms here.) Any idea of cost?…
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radgirl
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 4 months ago
Need to replace a loading bearing wall to Open up the Garden floor + add a new staircase to connect the Garden flr to the Parlour
We just bought a brownstone in Crown Heights. And we have a few projects: -open up the Garden floor and replace the load bearing wall…
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sk16
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 4 months ago
Removing paint from bluestone pavers in front garden?
Hi everybody — I’m hoping someone might have advice. Last year my husband and I purchased a house in So. Slope/Greenwood. One of the many…
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ellen7952
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 4 months ago
Does anyone have experience with Metro Construction?
We just got a bid on redoing the brownstone and the front stoop on our house from M. Hasan…. would appreciate any comments pro or…
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dancingirl
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 4 months ago
Fishscales
Does anyone have suggestions regarding removing old paint from fishscales? At the moment I am using peel away..thanks!
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brooklynchic
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 8 months ago
Sprinkler System and Two family Dwelling
Good morning all, is a sprinkler system required by the DOB for a two family? Thanks in advance!
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lemmy0220
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 4 months ago
Unattached brownstone requiring side exposure resurfacing
Three years ago the brownstone next door to the one I live in was torn down. The newly exposed side of the building was covered…
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tcccorcoran
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 5 months ago
Oil Floor Refinisher
Hi, Does anyone know an excellent oil floor refinisher. Thank you
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bedstuy06
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 4 months ago
FOR SALE! TOTO Promenade Two Piece Elongated Toilet - $400
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/50781d31beeeb-.jpg This is a great toilet in a classic style that looks great with hex tile and pedestal sinks. We bought this and ended…
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esther
in Brownstoner Renovation 14 years and 7 months ago
Structural Engineer
Hello All, I am looking for a structural engineer to help me with my roof addition. Can you please recommend one or two. Also what…
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keenermania
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 4 months ago
Tile Recommendation Mentor of Altina Tile Care
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/50745688a9a52-.jpg We just finished re-doing the upstairs bathroom of our house on Sherman Street in Windsor Terrace and we’d like to recommend Mentor Frangu of…
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