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peopleupstairs
in Construction 13 years and 10 months ago
Handyman / GC
I am looking for referrals for someone who is in between a handyman and a general contractor. I would like to remove a closet and…
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snarkolepctic
in Construction 13 years and 10 months ago
How long to get DOB permits using an expeditor?
We’re not changing the C of O, Architect is self certifying the drawings. He keeps saying we will get the permits “quickly” but I would…
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jlindy
in Construction 13 years and 10 months ago
Renovation recommendation - The Tinker's Wagon
We had just purchased a 2BR apartment that had a decade earlier been converted to one large bedroom, and needed to convert it back to…
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InwoodHill
in Construction 13 years and 11 months ago
Need Architect to Rebuild House Devastated by Fire
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4f7bba8e91938-.jpg Dear Brownstoner Community, Way up north in Inwood, at the tip of Manhattan, there are only a dozen or so semi-detached and detached houses,…
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afrochic
in Construction 14 years ago
Recommendations for contractors who specialize in roof decks
Hello all! My 10-unit co-op in the landmarked section of Fort Greene is hoping to build a roof deck on top of our building in…
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berniceshola
in Construction 13 years and 11 months ago
removing a wall on parlor floor?
I’d love to hear from anyone who has had experience removing a load-bearing wall between a rear parlor and side room. Experiences? Recommendations? Costs? Any…
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2x4
in Construction 13 years and 11 months ago
Renovating/permits - how long should we be prepared to wait?
Hello Brownstoners – My husband and I are debtating whether to buy an apartment that needs substantial amount of work – new kitchen, new bathroom,…
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r-squared
in Construction 13 years and 11 months ago
Structural Engineer for Victorian House
During the pre-purchase inspection of the house I’m trying to buy, the Inspector raised a potential concern with some structural elements, so I’d like to have…
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itzik
in Construction 13 years and 11 months ago
Seprate parlour floor to two room
We just got three stories townhouse. Its two family and would like to divide the two family in the middle. what I mean is that:…
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bkbiker
in Construction 13 years and 11 months ago
Converting Blank Commercial Warehouse Space into Lofts
I am looking to potentially convert something like a 5,000 sqft warehouse loft into 5 – 1000 sqft spaces. I am wondering that this would…
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orrsuz
in Construction 13 years and 11 months ago
Party Wall
The building next door to us is undergoing complete renovation which includes adding a roof deck supported by steel beams which will be supported by party…
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alex75
in Construction 13 years and 11 months ago
brick job
Hello, I had replaced my in-wall air conditioner with a ductless one, and need a good mason who would close off the wall opening with…
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M
in Construction 13 years and 11 months ago
self leveling cement floor
Does anyone know the difference between the various self leveling cements? I want to finish my bathroom floor with cement and have an epoxy white…
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alexk
in Construction 14 years ago
Contractor feedback/ Chana Wells @ Hon Gerusue.
Hi, Has anyone worked with Chana Wells. She is a general contractor, the company name is Hon Gerusue. We are thinking of hiring her for…
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57spring
in Construction 13 years and 11 months ago
Suggestions/Cost for filling in concrete trench
We recently upgraded our Con Ed electrical lines and were left with a rectangular trench in the concrete patio in front of our house in…
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meme2
in Construction 13 years and 11 months ago
building on the roof
Question has anyone built an extension on their roof. I would like to build essentially a studio on my roof with a bathroom if possible.…
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granite
in Construction 13 years and 11 months ago
I want to buy countertop
I want to buy countertop???but I direct buy from china.
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snarkolepctic
in Construction 14 years ago
Contractor recs for full frame house rehab
It’s been a while since we did our last major reno. We just closed on a house, are working on plans with our architect, and…
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