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misschris
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 9 months ago
Investigating total renovation, including structural work, can this house be saved?
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4f1da86db4758-.jpg I’ve been looking through the archives and the forums here for something similar to what I’m considering but I think this situation is more…
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misschris
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 9 months ago
Investigating total renovation, including structural work, can this house be saved?
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4f1da86db4758-.jpg I’ve been looking through the archives and the forums here for something similar to what I’m considering but I think this situation is more…
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eric3872
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 9 months ago
Where can I buy Peel Away 7 in BK?
Does anyone know where I can find Peel Away 7 or Smart Strip in Brooklyn. I’ve been to home depot and several hardware stores and…
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eric3872
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 9 months ago
Where can I buy Peel Away 7 in BK?
Does anyone know where I can find Peel Away 7 or Smart Strip in Brooklyn. I’ve been to home depot and several hardware stores and…
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uther88
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 10 months ago
I'm working on my godfathers kitchen floor. I pulled up the pine floor and in front of the wall which had the stove on top of it has bricks underneath it. Are they structural?
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4f15892879934-.jpg I found this under the floor. What was its function and can I remove it. It’s in front of a brick wall in what…
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uther88
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 10 months ago
I'm working on my godfathers kitchen floor. I pulled up the pine floor and in front of the wall which had the stove on top of it has bricks underneath it. Are they structural?
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4f15892879934-.jpg I found this under the floor. What was its function and can I remove it. It’s in front of a brick wall in what…
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maxw
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 11 months ago
Outside concrete stair to cellar
I need to build a staircase from outside my house to the cellar (below the english basement)–I am trying to find someone to do the…
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thirteensmarties
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 10 months ago
DOB definition of Garden Level
We are renovating a brownstone. Our cellar is 2/3 below sidewalk in the front and opens fully onto a garden in the back. Our Code…
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thirteensmarties
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 10 months ago
DOB definition of Garden Level
We are renovating a brownstone. Our cellar is 2/3 below sidewalk in the front and opens fully onto a garden in the back. Our Code…
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elm_bk
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 10 months ago
"Construction Manager" v. General Contractor?
Hi, Someone recommended to me that I use a Constructino Manager rather than a general contractor to save money on a near-gut renovation. Has anyone…
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cjs
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 10 months ago
ISO structural engineer
Looking for structural engineer to review architect plans, give measurements for stair risers, and size of steel for new stairs. No drawing neccessary. Thanks…
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cjs
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 10 months ago
ISO structural engineer
Looking for structural engineer to review architect plans, give measurements for stair risers, and size of steel for new stairs. No drawing neccessary. Thanks…
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centerslope
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 10 months ago
Where can I buy the typical outdor gas lamp
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4f0a51633b643-.jpg Hi all, we are contemplating adding a gas lamp to our brownstone (despite environmental concerns). Walking around our neighborhood in the Slope most of…
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centerslope
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 10 months ago
Where can I buy the typical outdor gas lamp
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4f0a51633b643-.jpg Hi all, we are contemplating adding a gas lamp to our brownstone (despite environmental concerns). Walking around our neighborhood in the Slope most of…
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NeoGrec
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 10 months ago
How to fix scratched glass (doors & windows)?
We had our facade completely rebrownstoned this summer/fall. Overall I’m very happy with the job. But there’s a problem I’m deeply irked about. At the end of the…
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brooklynbilt
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 10 months ago
Legality of excavating front yard to make access to garden apartment easier
I own a traditional brownstone with an owner’s triplex and a garden apartment. Presently one enters the garden apartment from under the stoop and there…
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NeoGrec
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 10 months ago
How to fix scratched glass (doors & windows)?
We had our facade completely rebrownstoned this summer/fall. Overall I’m very happy with the job. But there’s a problem I’m deeply irked about. At the end of the…
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brooklynbilt
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 10 months ago
Legality of excavating front yard to make access to garden apartment easier
I own a traditional brownstone with an owner’s triplex and a garden apartment. Presently one enters the garden apartment from under the stoop and there…
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