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CGDad
in Construction 11 years and 10 months ago
raising ceiling into cockloft
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/51c5b1efa0d91-.jpg Hi all – My youngest (of 3) children has the short end of the stick in our townhouse, sleeping in the smallest 7’x10′ room…
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flutang
in Construction 9 years and 11 months ago
Recommendations for a good stair person
Hi Everyone – does anyone have a recommendation for a good stair person? I’m looking for someone who specializes in stairs (not a general carpenter)…
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tiidytoday
in Construction 9 years and 3 months ago
Want to Improve the appearance & durability of my home's exterior
Hello, I am currently looking to improve the appearance, strength and durability of my home exteriors. There are multiple natural stones available in the market…
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jjq
in Construction 9 years and 3 months ago
Excavating a Basement 12-14" in Brooklyn
Anyone have a good, insured contractor that can dig out a legal basement 12-14″ and redo the under stoop access to the basement space? This…
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orionspops
in Construction 9 years and 2 months ago
Any contractors who specialize in self leveling concrete?
My basement slab needs leveling before I install flooring. I’ve been trying my hardest to get some of the pro levelers to come take a…
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rositagibson
in Construction 9 years and 3 months ago
Cost to renovate a bathroom?
I am going to gut renovate a bathroom that is 6×9\. I will be doing all the demoliton and trash removal. The layout of the…
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timothyevansus
in Construction 9 years and 2 months ago
Help! Construction next door effecting walls and floors!
Hello everyone, Thanks so much for help with this in advance. I live in a row house in the North Slope. There is a serious…
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mrvonline
in Construction 9 years and 3 months ago
HUB Plan Examiner Issues
Has anyone ever had to ask for a DOB plan examiner to be removed from their job filing and is it indeed possible to do…
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emmajacob
in Construction 9 years and 4 months ago
Brownstone rear yard extension: Stucco vs. Brick??
We are building a two-floor extension into our brownstone’s backyard, and we are battling between whether to do a finish of stucco vs. brick (to…
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bagofbricks
in Construction 9 years and 3 months ago
Extension in Landmark district
My neighbor is constructing an extension at the rear of his Landmarked CH brownstone. He received an LPC permit for a one-story addition. Now that…
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yesbrooklyn
in Construction 9 years and 8 months ago
Reasonable expectations from a Design/Build Firm?
Been renovating a townhouse for over 3 months now. Were told that it was a 10-12 week job. When we started things we’re moving smoothly…
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sqhaexgkh
in Construction 9 years and 7 months ago
Where to Buy Intrior Doors
Can someone recommend a location in Brooklyn where I can purchase interior doors on a weekend? I would like to view the different models and…
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iiskunk
in Construction 9 years and 5 months ago
Risks and hazards of construction
What are the common risks and hazards in construction and what should contractors do to avoid or reduce it?
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metaphase
in Construction 9 years and 9 months ago
How to check dumpster permits?
Hi, Does anyone know how to check whether a dumpster has a permit? An apartment building across the street has parked a dumpster directly in…
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sqhaexgkh
in Construction 9 years and 8 months ago
Pricing for Gut Reno
If you want to spend about $250 a square foot for a gut reno (no demo, no joist work); would that include the fixtures? (kitchen…
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huesos
in Construction 9 years and 6 months ago
HVAC or Ducting Contractor Recommendation Needed
We have to bring fresh air into a windowless gas meter room so we need a ducting system built to bring the fresh air from…
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juliaalexis
in Construction 9 years and 5 months ago
Contractor licensing: advice needed/warning offered
Hello! First post for me so be gentle;) I was hoping to post a warning regarding a specific contractor but have been informed that names…
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leinad
in Construction 9 years and 5 months ago
ISO of someone to remove a window and replace with door
We own a 2 family home in Flatbush and we’re looking to get someone to come in and replace a window with a door for…
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