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redwanhuq
in General Contractors 10 years and 6 months ago
Anyone Ever Use A "Project Manager" on a Renovation?
My husband and I have had lots of experience over the years renovating the rental income apartments we’ve owned in Detroit and Asbury Park, NJ,…
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PSGirl
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 7 months ago
Rear additions & Landmarks
We are looking into adding a 4-story extension onto a 4-story townhouse in a Landmarked area in Brooklyn Heights. Our architect has cautioned that Landmarks…
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VAtoBK
in For Sale 10 years and 6 months ago
Gold Anthropologie Mirror for sale. New In Box.
Gold Anthropologie Primrose mirror for sale (see link below). 29.25 W x 39 H. (listed as extra small, but substantial in size) Never used –…
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VAtoBK
in For Sale 10 years and 6 months ago
Gold Anthropologie Mirror for sale. New In Box.
Gold Anthropologie Primrose mirror for sale (see link below). 29.25 W x 39 H. (listed as extra small, but substantial in size) Never used –…
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VAtoBK
in For Sale 10 years and 6 months ago
Gold Anthropologie Mirror for sale. New In Box.
Gold Anthropologie Primrose mirror for sale (see link below). 29.25 W x 39 H. (listed as extra small, but substantial in size) Never used –…
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rh
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 7 months ago
Where do you flea outside the city?
Bummed that I missed Brimfield this year. Looking to do a flea market or antique show outside of the boroughs. I’d like to get one…
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bklynazucar
in Roofers 10 years and 6 months ago
Search for Bluestone sellers in Brooklyn
I am sure they exist but just wanted to get recommendations from those who have done the search already. We are repaving the front of…
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thecolorpurple728
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 6 months ago
Security/locks
How can we attain the greatest amount of security? Should we use an old style mortis lock without an additional deadbolt or should we just…
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wesed1
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 6 months ago
Parlor Floor Balcony? permitted? - 23-44 - Balconies in R6 through R10 Districts
I’m converting a brownstone to a 3 family. I’m in R6 The building examiner is telling me that a balcony is not permitted off the…
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jennijones
in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years and 6 months ago
Recommendation for structural engineers
My wife and I just bought a 16-foot brownstone in Carroll Gardens. A prior owner removed the wall on the parlor floor between the staircase…
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jennijones
in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years and 6 months ago
Recommendation for structural engineers
My wife and I just bought a 16-foot brownstone in Carroll Gardens. A prior owner removed the wall on the parlor floor between the staircase…
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jennijones
in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years and 6 months ago
Recommendation for structural engineers
My wife and I just bought a 16-foot brownstone in Carroll Gardens. A prior owner removed the wall on the parlor floor between the staircase…
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mf129
in Bath & Kitchen 10 years and 6 months ago
carpenter recommendation before and after remodel pics
Chris Kehoe did a remodel on a studio apartment for me. After a string of nightmare contractor experiences. It was a great relief to work…
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brooklyn72
in Plumbing 10 years and 6 months ago
Water/sewage Main
Hi, we don’t a problem yet but we are looking for someone to check and possible replace our water/sewage main lines. Does anyone recommend a…
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yesbrooklyn
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 6 months ago
Recommendation for Leak Detection Expert
Hi all – Major leak in a townhouse and don’t know where it’s coming from. Several things have already been tried. There’s no obvious place…
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chioggiabeetroot
in Bath & Kitchen 10 years and 6 months ago
Installation pricing for kitchen/bath plumbing
As a part of a much larger renovation project to be done by one contractor, we are replacing several fixtures. The following items will be…
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bradeichmann
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 6 months ago
Turning a 1-Family Dwelling into a Commercial Property in Gowanus
I live on a mixed zoned street in Gowanus. On one side there are homes and on the other a mix of homes and commercial…
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jakesprague
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 7 months ago
SMALL LOT CONVERSION
HEY EVERYONE, WAS WONDERING IF ANY ONE CAN PROVIDE GUIDANCE ON ADDING UNITS TO A SMALL LOT-UNDER 1700 SQ FEET . MY UNDERSTANDING IS THAT…
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