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peopleupstairs
in Construction 13 years and 1 month 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 1 month 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 1 month 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 1 month 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 13 years and 2 months 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 1 month 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 1 month 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 1 month 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 1 month 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 1 month 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 1 month 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 1 month 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 1 month 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 13 years and 2 months 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 2 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 2 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 2 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 13 years and 2 months 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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