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bobjohn
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 5 months ago
venting bathroom into the shaft
hi I have bathrooms with windows facing shaft with skylight. I do not think the windows do good job venting the bathrooms and would like…
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bobjohn
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 5 months ago
venting bathroom into the shaft
hi I have bathrooms with windows facing shaft with skylight. I do not think the windows do good job venting the bathrooms and would like…
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ktn
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 5 months ago
looking for rustic/modern interior mailboxes for four level brownstone- any suggestions??
We’ve been looking for the “right” interior mailboxes for a couple of months now and haven’t found any that arent hideous… if you know of…
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northslopeneighbor
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 5 months ago
Minimum ceiling height requirement for room with sloped ceiling
We have a space that measures 18′ wide (the interior width of our building) by 5′ deep that is open and overlooks one of our…
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northslopeneighbor
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 5 months ago
Minimum ceiling height requirement for room with sloped ceiling
We have a space that measures 18′ wide (the interior width of our building) by 5′ deep that is open and overlooks one of our…
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frostfree
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 5 months ago
Architect/Designer for Small Job
We have a third floor that I need some help thinking through. There are two finished rooms and an unfinished one. I’d like to carve…
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numnum
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 11 months ago
I'd like to convert a one family brownstone into a two family. Any advice?
My sister owns an one family brownstone in Park Slope and, in the interest of saving money and being close but separate, she would like…
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gavolivia
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 5 months ago
kitchen vent ducting recommendation
Hi, I’m looking for someone to run some ducting to outside to vent a kitchen hood. Any recommendations ? Do plumbers usually do this kind…
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frostfree
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 5 months ago
Architect/Designer for Small Job
We have a third floor that I need some help thinking through. There are two finished rooms and an unfinished one. I’d like to carve…
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gavolivia
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 5 months ago
kitchen vent ducting recommendation
Hi, I’m looking for someone to run some ducting to outside to vent a kitchen hood. Any recommendations ? Do plumbers usually do this kind…
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Tansy
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 6 months ago
Tempered glass vs regular 3/8" glass?
I am getting exterior front brownstone doors made, should I get tempered glass instead of 3/8 in thick regular glass?
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jjq
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 6 months ago
Reversing a Multifamily CO
We are looking at a two story plus basement in Lefferts Gardens which is legally zoned as a 2-family, multifamily property. The CO indicates…
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jjq
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 6 months ago
Reversing a Multifamily CO
We are looking at a two story plus basement in Lefferts Gardens which is legally zoned as a 2-family, multifamily property. The CO indicates…
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Tansy
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 6 months ago
Tempered glass vs regular 3/8" glass?
I am getting exterior front brownstone doors made, should I get tempered glass instead of 3/8 in thick regular glass?
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ajeb
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 6 months ago
estimate for brownstone renovation
I am very new to this so I would appreciate any comments and opinions. So here goes… I have my eye on this gorgeous brownstone…
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ajeb
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 6 months ago
estimate for brownstone renovation
I am very new to this so I would appreciate any comments and opinions. So here goes… I have my eye on this gorgeous brownstone…
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seconder
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 6 months ago
How long should a stoop scratchcoat be left to cure?
I’ve taken advantage of the warm winter to get my stoop renovated. The scratchcoat has been completed and I want to know how long it…
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jason83
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 6 months ago
HAS ANYONE USE BK START2FINISH HOME RENOVATION SERVICES BEFOR?
HAS ANYONE USE BK START 2 FINISH HOME RENOVATION SERVICES? IM LOOKING TO DO A APT RENOVATION AND I SEEN JOHN DAIDONE FROM BK START2FINISH HOME…
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