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laurenpacker123
in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years ago
DOB filing
We are planning to file our initial drawings for renovations with the DOB showing no exterior changes in order to get a letter of no…
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laurenpacker123
in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years ago
Architect fees- Rip off???
My Architect on my brownstone reno has quoted us for $110/ hr plus 60?hr for drafting fees. He and is estimating 35K for the project…
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hmartha
in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years ago
What is a reasonable % discount for cash payments (GC)
We are starting a sizable renovation and a few contractors have said they would offer us a cash discount (they will provide us with receipts.)…
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hmartha
in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years ago
What is a reasonable % discount for cash payments (GC)
We are starting a sizable renovation and a few contractors have said they would offer us a cash discount (they will provide us with receipts.)…
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sjh50
in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years ago
Contractor Recommendations - Hoboken/Jersey City
First of all, just wanted to say thanks to all who have posted before as this site has proved to be an invaluable resource as…
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scarimbolo2000
in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years ago
Basic home renovation questions
Hello,we are looking for reactions to the estimates we have recd. from contractors for the jobs below. The range of estimates we have recd. makes…
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scarimbolo2000
in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years ago
Basic home renovation questions
Hello,we are looking for reactions to the estimates we have recd. from contractors for the jobs below. The range of estimates we have recd. makes…
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mattie180
in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years ago
Architect of record - change / supplement during renovation?
Due to health and personal issues, our architect of record has not been able to assist during the construction administration phase of our gut renovation.…
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chestnut
in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years ago
My contractor just threw a tantrum and quit in the very middle of a gut reno.
Anyone else have this happen? How did it turn out? And can anyone enthusiastically recommend a contractor they have worked with on a massive high-end…
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chestnut
in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years ago
My contractor just threw a tantrum and quit in the very middle of a gut reno.
Anyone else have this happen? How did it turn out? And can anyone enthusiastically recommend a contractor they have worked with on a massive high-end…
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chestnut
in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years ago
My contractor just threw a tantrum and quit in the very middle of a gut reno.
Anyone else have this happen? How did it turn out? And can anyone enthusiastically recommend a contractor they have worked with on a massive high-end…
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drabr
in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years ago
Detaching and reattaching back deck
I am having the back wall of my townhouse repaired (brick repointed and structo-lite patched where it’s cracked) and need to temporarily remove a large…
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mattie180
in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years ago
Architect of record - change / supplement during renovation?
Due to health and personal issues, our architect of record has not been able to assist during the construction administration phase of our gut renovation.…
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schmalla
in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years ago
Type of paint to use for exterior
We’re redoing the facade of our 4-floor building in Park Slope. The first floor is those large stones (not the traditional brownstones but painted larger…
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drabr
in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years ago
Detaching and reattaching back deck
I am having the back wall of my townhouse repaired (brick repointed and structo-lite patched where it’s cracked) and need to temporarily remove a large…
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schmalla
in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years ago
Type of paint to use for exterior
We’re redoing the facade of our 4-floor building in Park Slope. The first floor is those large stones (not the traditional brownstones but painted larger…
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eamus_catuli
in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years and 2 months ago
browstone resurfacing
we just had our entire brownstone resurfaced after living in the house well over a decade. we love the work that was done by mega…
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argentina
in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years and 2 months ago
Edson? Excellent? Hudson? Innovation? for Stoop Restoration
I have received quotes from these…any feedback on these companies? Edson is the highest but they were bought out. has anyone done work with them…
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chipito
in Brownstoner Renovation 11 years and 6 months ago
Pinterest? Houzz? Evernote? Looking for recommendations...
Hey guys, I’m going to be starting a townhouse renovation in the coming months and I’m looking for input on the best way to collect…
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denton
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 7 months ago
Some books on renovation, Arts & Crafts, etc.
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4f01dd310ffc8-.jpg Since I’ve finished my reno, I’d like to sell some books that helped me along, as well as some others. The reno books, asking…
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