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cm

in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 9 months ago

Asbestos Removal needed

I currently have about 20′ feet of asbestos covering my pipes in the basement.  I was quoted $1800 to remove it by Liam Hogan at…

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cm

in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 9 months ago

Asbestos Removal needed

I currently have about 20′ feet of asbestos covering my pipes in the basement.  I was quoted $1800 to remove it by Liam Hogan at…

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orrsuz

in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 9 months ago

Recs to refinish cast iron tubs

We have a cast iron tub which we want to refinish (inside and out), any recommendations for someone who does this? Thanks

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orrsuz

in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 9 months ago

Recs to refinish cast iron tubs

We have a cast iron tub which we want to refinish (inside and out), any recommendations for someone who does this? Thanks

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needy

in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 9 months ago

need sources to keep my brownstone honest

Hello,  We are just about to close on a single family brick house in greenpoint, built in 1901 We have a contractor and architect, but…

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desperatelyseekingbrownstone

in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 9 months ago

Do I need a General Contractor for facade renovation?

I’m considering a renovation of our brownstone facade, including stucco, new windows, cornice and ironwork. Do I need a GC for this, or does is…

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needy

in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 9 months ago

need sources to keep my brownstone honest

Hello,  We are just about to close on a single family brick house in greenpoint, built in 1901 We have a contractor and architect, but…

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nona525

in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 10 months ago

Renovation Supervisor?

I am still considering buying a house in Bay Ridge that needs renovation. It may be mostly cosmetic, plus kitchen and bath redo.  It could…

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nona525

in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 10 months ago

Renovation Supervisor?

I am still considering buying a house in Bay Ridge that needs renovation. It may be mostly cosmetic, plus kitchen and bath redo.  It could…

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RBCG

in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 10 months ago

Where to find millwork for stairs?

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4e0baae94be61- I need to replace the millwork from the edge of the stairs in my brownstone. In particular, I need a couple of pieces like…

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RBCG

in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 10 months ago

Where to find millwork for stairs?

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4e0baae94be61- I need to replace the millwork from the edge of the stairs in my brownstone. In particular, I need a couple of pieces like…

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spaceaddict

in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 10 months ago

Buying a Brownstone for under 500K

I want to gauge the possibility of getting a liveable (do not have to be renovated) Brownstone that is within walking distance to the A…

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chriswilson23

in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 10 months ago

Budget Cost for a 3rd Floor Addition

Hi Guys,What might the budget range be to add a 3rd floor addition on 14′ x 30′ building?The wife and I are considering purchasing a…

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chriswilson23

in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 10 months ago

Budget Cost for a 3rd Floor Addition

Hi Guys,What might the budget range be to add a 3rd floor addition on 14′ x 30′ building?The wife and I are considering purchasing a…

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brownieinhk

in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 10 months ago

Wooden floor in kitchen?

Hello Brownstoners,I wanted your sage advice about kitchen flooring materials.  We have original pine plank floors on the parlor level, and I would love to…

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chelseagirl

in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 10 months ago

ironworkers: ricardo or igor?

does anyone have experience, good or bad, with either? thank you.

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brownieinhk

in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 10 months ago

Wooden floor in kitchen?

Hello Brownstoners,I wanted your sage advice about kitchen flooring materials.  We have original pine plank floors on the parlor level, and I would love to…

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chelseagirl

in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 10 months ago

ironworkers: ricardo or igor?

does anyone have experience, good or bad, with either? thank you.

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shnarkie

in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 10 months ago

Owner's Representative and inexpensive Designer

Hello – I have 2 questions 1) has anyone ever worked with an Owner’s Representative in a renovation project? We are planning a decent sized…

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sunny10

in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 10 months ago

Indoor painter recommendation

I recently used a painter I found on Brownstoner, Jamie Grubb, and wanted to report back what an excellent job he did. He repainted our…

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