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misschris
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 6 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 6 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 6 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 6 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 6 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 6 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 8 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 7 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 7 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 7 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 7 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 7 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 7 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 7 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 7 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 7 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 7 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 7 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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