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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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