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Springs
in Facade and Brownstone Repair 12 years and 3 months ago
Do you need a permit to use a lift on a sidewalk? Facade / Cornice work
What is the policy from the Dept of transportation regarding the use of a lift on a sidewalk. We need to rent on to paint…
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Springs
in Facade and Brownstone Repair 12 years and 3 months ago
Do you need a permit to use a lift on a sidewalk? Facade / Cornice work
What is the policy from the Dept of transportation regarding the use of a lift on a sidewalk. We need to rent on to paint…
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faithful
in Facade and Brownstone Repair 12 years and 3 months ago
Getting estimates for facade work
I’ve had three contractors come out in the past week to get estimates on facade repair. First, **Rahmann Contracting**–he seemed uninterested. He took no notes…
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desperatelyseekingbrownstone
in Facade and Brownstone Repair 12 years and 4 months ago
Anyone work with Preserv Inc for facade renovation?
Preserv Inc came recommended by the folks at Historical Windows for brownstone and facade work. Has anyone had any expereince with them, good or bad?…
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stonerbrown77
in Facade and Brownstone Repair 12 years and 4 months ago
rooftop deck manhattan
I’m getting conflicting info from contractors regarding roof deck DOB permits. Some mention that i won’t need one since it will be considered a temporary…
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desperatelyseekingbrownstone
in Facade and Brownstone Repair 12 years and 4 months ago
Anyone work with Preserv Inc for facade renovation?
Preserv Inc came recommended by the folks at Historical Windows for brownstone and facade work. Has anyone had any expereince with them, good or bad?…
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lgsb
in Facade and Brownstone Repair 12 years and 4 months ago
What to do with this ugly stoop?
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/51703ac5ebbc1-.png The previous owners of our house painted the stoop, and now the paint is peeling, revealing several layers of colors as well as lots…
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fractalogical
in Facade and Brownstone Repair 12 years and 4 months ago
staining exterior brick a different color
Anyone have any experience with this? I see a number of companies online that offer this service, but wonder if this is a Bad-Idea-jeans kind…
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stonerbrown77
in Facade and Brownstone Repair 12 years and 4 months ago
rooftop deck manhattan
I’m getting conflicting info from contractors regarding roof deck DOB permits. Some mention that i won’t need one since it will be considered a temporary…
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fractalogical
in Facade and Brownstone Repair 12 years and 4 months ago
staining exterior brick a different color
Anyone have any experience with this? I see a number of companies online that offer this service, but wonder if this is a Bad-Idea-jeans kind…
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flipcorp
in Facade and Brownstone Repair 12 years and 4 months ago
Property tax reassessment after altering a tax lot.
I have recently separated a double tax lot into two, single, lots and am anxious to get DOF to reassess the taxes and send a separate…
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lgsb
in Facade and Brownstone Repair 12 years and 4 months ago
What to do with this ugly stoop?
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/51703ac5ebbc1-.png The previous owners of our house painted the stoop, and now the paint is peeling, revealing several layers of colors as well as lots…
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flipcorp
in Facade and Brownstone Repair 12 years and 4 months ago
Property tax reassessment after altering a tax lot.
I have recently separated a double tax lot into two, single, lots and am anxious to get DOF to reassess the taxes and send a separate…
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bkbrownstone
in Facade and Brownstone Repair 12 years and 5 months ago
Chimney repair
I’ve had a few people stop by to look at my chimney and it looks like it needs to be relined. Does anyone have any…
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desperatelyseekingbrownstone
in Facade and Brownstone Repair 12 years and 5 months ago
Brownstone facade replacement -- any receommended companies?
I’d like to renovate my brownstone facade and replace the windows. Any recommended contractors, particularly on the facade renovation? Thanks!
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bkbrownstone
in Facade and Brownstone Repair 12 years and 5 months ago
Chimney repair
I’ve had a few people stop by to look at my chimney and it looks like it needs to be relined. Does anyone have any…
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arewedoneyet
in Facade and Brownstone Repair 14 years and 1 month ago
Cornice repair/replacement
We have a landmarked brownstone with a cornice that is decaying. I’m looking for advice on repair and/or replacement. I believe that it is wood…
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susant
in Facade and Brownstone Repair 12 years and 7 months ago
Can anyone recommend a company for pointing brick?
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