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GVL
in Construction 12 years and 10 months ago
Special Permit
Is a Special Permit needed to build a freestanding church in a residential area in Brooklyn. I was listening to the radio today and this…
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greenermjr
in Construction 12 years and 10 months ago
Need ironwork in fort Greene
Looking for recommendations for iron window grating removal, repair, cleaning and reprinting in fort Greene Brooklyn. I am getting new windows and patio door but…
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architerp
in Construction 12 years and 10 months ago
Julio Bonete Recommendation
My wife and I have been planning our bathroom renovation for just under a year now and I received plenty of recommendations from the board.…
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jeffied
in Construction 12 years and 11 months ago
Any news on whats happening on Kent near Domsey. (431 Kent) Construction fences are going up along Kent between S11 and S9 Sts.
Any news on whats happening on Kent near Domsey. (431 Kent) Construction fences are going up along Kent between S11 and S9 Sts
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curiositykilledthecat
in Construction 12 years and 11 months ago
adding balconies to condo building
I know we’ll eventually have to engage the services of an expeditor, contractor, and/or architect, but I am writing to get your wisdom on how…
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ssuarez
in Construction 12 years and 11 months ago
Cost of rear addition to a brownstone
Is there a general rule of thumb for adding a rear addition to a brownstone (i.e. cost / foot) , and does that estimated price…
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BrooklynMom
in Construction 12 years and 11 months ago
We are considering using Bill Laredo of Laredo Construction for a brownstone renovation. Does anyone have any experiences with him?
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Bigplans
in Construction 12 years and 11 months ago
Finished renovation, need construction inspection, what is fastest way to get going on C of O?
Enter Your Question Just finished gut reno of Brownstone on Sixth Ave. It is my job at this point to persue getting construction inspection (other…
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kissiffer4
in Construction 12 years and 11 months ago
Building a roof deck - Should we obtain roof rights as well?
So, we live on the top floor of our brownstone building (in what is soon to be designated as a historic block) and would like…
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bkk
in Construction 12 years and 11 months ago
Removing a Parlor Floor Wall
I have read a couple good posts in the archives on this subject but I thought I would get some more input from everyone. We…
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needmtg
in Construction 12 years and 11 months ago
Who Does Concrete Demo
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4fba93f9bb4e3-.jpg I’d like to demolish the concrete porch (using the word lightly) shown behind the spiral, it’s about 16×6 and has plenty of rebar. Any…
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katesuth
in Construction 12 years and 11 months ago
Construction Generator Noise - How much is too much?
There is construction of a private home going on in a formerly vacant lot two doors away from our building. The construction has been going…
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kissiffer4
in Construction 12 years and 11 months ago
Getting new layer put on roof - would like to add a roof/modular deck...advice needed
Hi, We have a small roof leak and it has forced our hand to get a new layer put on the roof. The roof was…
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mystiky
in Construction 12 years and 11 months ago
Can someone tell me about "concrete flushing" for my future terrace?
I live in Midwood, Brooklyn, and a number of years ago when we redid our house, we prepared the house for a future terrace in…
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nyteacher
in Construction 13 years ago
Backyard shed issue
We bid on a house that had a neighbor’s shed’s overhang about ten inches over the property line. On advicement, we didn’t want to close…
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ebsjb
in Construction 13 years ago
Cost per sf for new ground up construction?
What is the average cost per square foot for new, ground up construction for a single or double family house in Brooklyn?
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ejalbk
in Construction 13 years ago
Facade Suggestion: How to Cover This?
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4fa42b3c04fe2-.jpg We had a hideous metal canopy over the front door on the front of this building (see photo) that was in danger of collapsing.…
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slopestar
in Construction 13 years ago
Coop Renovation
Hi all, my wife and I are considering purchasing a 2BR coop apt that will need significant work before we can move our family into…
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