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mikecnyc
in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years and 1 month ago
Federal and State Historic Preservation Tax Credits
Does anybody have experience with applying for and receiving Federal and State Historic Preservation Tax Credits? (http://nysparks.com/shpo/tax-credit-programs/documents/TaxCreditProgramsComparisonChart.pdf) I am about to start renovation a brownstone…
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mikecnyc
in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years and 1 month ago
Federal and State Historic Preservation Tax Credits
Does anybody have experience with applying for and receiving Federal and State Historic Preservation Tax Credits? (http://nysparks.com/shpo/tax-credit-programs/documents/TaxCreditProgramsComparisonChart.pdf) I am about to start renovation a brownstone…
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mikecnyc
in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years and 1 month ago
Federal and State Historic Preservation Tax Credits
Does anybody have experience with applying for and receiving Federal and State Historic Preservation Tax Credits? (http://nysparks.com/shpo/tax-credit-programs/documents/TaxCreditProgramsComparisonChart.pdf) I am about to start renovation a brownstone…
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athstudios
in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years and 2 months ago
Wood type? Restoring panels / stairs / banisters
Hi everyone, I tried to post this question last night but it didn’t go through, so I’m trying again (sorry if it shows as a…
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kassie319
in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years and 2 months ago
Structural engineer choice
Would contributors on here recommend working with a structural engineer you know and have worked with, but who has limited experience with old town houses.…
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doing-it-not-talking-about-it
in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years and 1 month ago
Cockloft insulation
I am looking into insulating the cockloft (space btwn ceiling and roof) of my Boerum Hill brownstone. The roof was recently replaced so the envelope…
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doing-it-not-talking-about-it
in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years and 1 month ago
Cockloft insulation
I am looking into insulating the cockloft (space btwn ceiling and roof) of my Boerum Hill brownstone. The roof was recently replaced so the envelope…
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doing-it-not-talking-about-it
in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years and 1 month ago
Cockloft insulation
I am looking into insulating the cockloft (space btwn ceiling and roof) of my Boerum Hill brownstone. The roof was recently replaced so the envelope…
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saralandon
in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years and 1 month ago
Stabilize/Strengthen Unstable or Separated Masonry Walls
One old method of stabilization was the use of Patrice plates and threaded rod. You had your pick of a “decorative” steel plate on the…
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saralandon
in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years and 1 month ago
Stabilize/Strengthen Unstable or Separated Masonry Walls
One old method of stabilization was the use of Patrice plates and threaded rod. You had your pick of a “decorative” steel plate on the…
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saralandon
in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years and 1 month ago
Stabilize/Strengthen Unstable or Separated Masonry Walls
One old method of stabilization was the use of Patrice plates and threaded rod. You had your pick of a “decorative” steel plate on the…
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saralandon
in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years and 1 month ago
Stabilize/Strengthen Unstable or Separated Masonry Walls
One old method of stabilization was the use of Patrice plates and threaded rod. You had your pick of a “decorative” steel plate on the…
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laurenpacker123
in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years and 1 month ago
Does a deck on-top of an existing structure count towards FAR?
Does anyone know if a deck ontop of an existing structure counts towards you FAR? Meaning is FAR cubic? We would look to build one…
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hawaiismurf
in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years and 6 months ago
Stair part fabricators?
Hi, can anybody recommend a good stair part fabricator who is local? My stair subcontractor has flaked at a very inconvenient time, and I am…
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laurenpacker123
in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years and 1 month ago
Does a deck on-top of an existing structure count towards FAR?
Does anyone know if a deck ontop of an existing structure counts towards you FAR? Meaning is FAR cubic? We would look to build one…
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laurenpacker123
in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years and 1 month ago
Does a deck on-top of an existing structure count towards FAR?
Does anyone know if a deck ontop of an existing structure counts towards you FAR? Meaning is FAR cubic? We would look to build one…
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laurenpacker123
in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years and 1 month ago
Does a deck on-top of an existing structure count towards FAR?
Does anyone know if a deck ontop of an existing structure counts towards you FAR? Meaning is FAR cubic? We would look to build one…
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bkrenobaby
in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years and 2 months ago
Seeking referrals for a contractor to FINISH a renovation
My contractor quit at the final stages of our renovation. I’m hoping our wonderful community can help me find a competent contractor who can pick…
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