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GerardSplendoreHalsteadBrooklyn

in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 3 months ago

Has anyone ever seen a house for sale that was in such terrible conditon that the agents offered the buyer complete gutting of the kithcen and basement as a 'gift' after closing?

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4f9b74f18f700-.jpg Enter Your Question: House we are selling in Bay Ridge in in dire need of a new kitchen and complete basement renovation.  Sellers will…

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ireneee

in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 3 months ago

I want to get my fire escape scraped down and re-painted

Hi Im looking for recommendations for people/ companies who paint fire escapes and a rough idea of what I should be paying for this type…

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Updated 13 years and 3 months ago

mendeldave

in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 3 months ago

Adding a fireplace

Does anyone know if it is possible to add a WB fireplace to an aparement?  Some of my friends in Amsterdamn added one to their…

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ireneee

in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 3 months ago

I want to get my fire escape scraped down and re-painted

Hi Im looking for recommendations for people/ companies who paint fire escapes and a rough idea of what I should be paying for this type…

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snarkolepctic

in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 3 months ago

3 story brownstone - rental on top or bottom?

We are trying to decide how to configure our house. I think there are pros and cons to both scenarios – rental on the top…

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sbaltzell

in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 3 months ago

Clawfoot Tub for sale

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4f976a8bbb3c0-.jpg Excellent condition. Faucet and shower rod included. 60″ x 30″. Pick up in Brooklyn Heights. Please email my profile if interested in more information.

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mbw185

in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 3 months ago

Changing from 2 windows to a bay window and DOB?

We are in contract on a brick house and starting to figure out renovations.  We had been thinking of replacing 2 windows from the back…

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Updated 13 years and 3 months ago

mbw185

in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 3 months ago

Changing from 2 windows to a bay window and DOB?

We are in contract on a brick house and starting to figure out renovations.  We had been thinking of replacing 2 windows from the back…

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snarkolepctic

in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 3 months ago

3 story brownstone - rental on top or bottom?

We are trying to decide how to configure our house. I think there are pros and cons to both scenarios – rental on the top…

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sbaltzell

in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 3 months ago

Clawfoot Tub for sale

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4f976a8bbb3c0-.jpg Excellent condition. Faucet and shower rod included. 60″ x 30″. Pick up in Brooklyn Heights. Please email my profile if interested in more information.

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hj55

in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 3 months ago

Moving a center staircase - what will it take?

Hi Everyone, I am seriously considering making an offer on a 4 story brownstone that has a center staircase on the parlor floor. Unfortunately, the…

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Updated 13 years and 3 months ago

vxamzyljeymtrn

in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 11 months ago

Water Damage

I live in a brownstone that has one side exposed.  There is water damage on the exposed wall on the garden level.  The plaster is…

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Updated 13 years and 3 months ago

yoyopa

in Brownstoner Renovation 14 years and 2 months ago

For Sale

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4df7cfaa5e869-processed-httpimgarchiexpocomimages_aephoto-m2toilet-brush-228557jpg.jpg For Sale new – unused – unmounted Wall-mounted BLOMUS LIQUO porcelain toilet brush (white) (18″H x 5″W x 5.5″D) This toilet cleaning brush mounts…

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Updated 13 years and 3 months ago

hj55

in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 3 months ago

Moving a center staircase - what will it take?

Hi Everyone, I am seriously considering making an offer on a 4 story brownstone that has a center staircase on the parlor floor. Unfortunately, the…

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iametis

in Brownstoner Renovation 14 years ago

Foundation Wateproofing

Can the forum recommend a contractor for wet foundation in basement — need to address the following items and determine if we are addressing the problem…

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Updated 13 years and 3 months ago

klarkash

in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 3 months ago

Advisability on going into contract before renov completed?

Looking for opinions of the advisability on going into contract on a property while the renovation is still ongoing. We’ve been told this would greatly…

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Updated 13 years and 3 months ago

klarkash

in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 3 months ago

Advisability on going into contract before renov completed?

Looking for opinions of the advisability on going into contract on a property while the renovation is still ongoing. We’ve been told this would greatly…

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anotherposter

in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 4 months ago

How much value will changes make

We’re considering several projects on our home and I wanted talk to a professional of some sort to get an opinion on what portion of…

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anonymous

in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 4 months ago

Brownstone doors

Anyone have a good recommendation on where to go for new brownstone doors? Something traditional? Cost?

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TracyT

in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 4 months ago

bathroom reno recommendation

Our two bathrooms need attention. We have the original sinks and tubs, floor tiles and marble wainscotting, which is charming–but after 115 years, they are…

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