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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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Updated 13 years and 5 months ago

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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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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redoxalis

in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 6 months ago

Heating

I am looking for someone to help me size and design a heating system for my 3 family house in Carroll Gardens.  I need to…

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