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mikecnyc
in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years and 9 months ago
Federal and State Historic Preservation Tax Credits
Does anybody have experience with applying for and receiving Federal and State Historic Preservation Tax Credits? (http://nysparks.com/shpo/tax-credit-programs/documents/TaxCreditProgramsComparisonChart.pdf) I am about to start renovation a brownstone…
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mikecnyc
in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years and 9 months ago
Federal and State Historic Preservation Tax Credits
Does anybody have experience with applying for and receiving Federal and State Historic Preservation Tax Credits? (http://nysparks.com/shpo/tax-credit-programs/documents/TaxCreditProgramsComparisonChart.pdf) I am about to start renovation a brownstone…
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melissabraun
in Roofers 10 years and 9 months ago
Advice before offer
I purchased a home in Bed Stuy last year and a friend of mine and her husband have expressed interest in purchasing a home as…
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housepoor
in Plumbing 10 years and 9 months ago
Switching Plumbers after permit has been pulled
My plumber started a job (actually is 90% done) but seems incapable of finishing it. A disagreement with the engineer about what needs to be…
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sqhaexgkh
in Bath & Kitchen 10 years and 11 months ago
Kitchen Cabinets
Hi there– Can anyone recommend a brand of kitchen cabinets that are good quality but will allow me to price and explore layouts online?
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blauprint9
in Doors & Windows 10 years and 9 months ago
Proper steel window welds?
Hello Brownstoner! We had these steel windows made for an extension and spent a pretty penny. We then had insulated panes made and found they…
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slimc
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 9 months ago
Illegal Party Space
Since summer began, neighbors a few doors down have been hosting weekly public outdoor parties in their adjoining backyards. These are promoted, advertised affairs with…
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athstudios
in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years and 9 months ago
Wood type? Restoring panels / stairs / banisters
Hi everyone, I tried to post this question last night but it didn’t go through, so I’m trying again (sorry if it shows as a…
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ParkSlopeRenter
in General Discussion 10 years and 9 months ago
Bicycle Storage Rental near Center Park Slope?
Our craptastic landlord is making everyone move their bikes from the hallway but not providing any additional storage (there is tons available in the basement,…
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ParkSlopeRenter
in General Discussion 10 years and 9 months ago
Bicycle Storage Rental near Center Park Slope?
Our craptastic landlord is making everyone move their bikes from the hallway but not providing any additional storage (there is tons available in the basement,…
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ParkSlopeRenter
in General Discussion 10 years and 9 months ago
Bicycle Storage Rental near Center Park Slope?
Our craptastic landlord is making everyone move their bikes from the hallway but not providing any additional storage (there is tons available in the basement,…
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afrodytka8585
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 9 months ago
Electrical Upgrade Question
We are considering an electrical upgrade of our 3 family brownstone. Each unit has a separate electrical meter, and 2 of the 3 units are…
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dschrem
in Legal 10 years and 9 months ago
Help! Moved into Greenpoint Building - no hot water, gas to cook, and internet
National grid told me to reach out to landlord, because the building had not been set up. Landlord tells me it could take up to…
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randolph
in Demolition 10 years and 9 months ago
PERMIT NEEDED FOR INTERIOR DEMO?
Does one need a permit to demo non-structural interior walls, removing metal studs and sheetrock, remove doors, as well as kitchens and bathrooms?
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afrochic
in Bath & Kitchen 11 years and 1 month ago
Recommendations needed -- architect for kitchen renovation
Hi all, I’m looking for recommendations for an architect to design the plans for my kitchen gut renovation that I can bid out to general…
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citizenjane
in Soundproofing 10 years and 10 months ago
options 1-3: soundproofing new ceiling?
Dear Brownstoners, A decrepit ceiling in our 1880’s brownstone was torn out and replaced with drywall (not the thicker kind designed to reduce noise transmission).…
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aehgs
in General Discussion 10 years and 9 months ago
Buying a wood floor in NYC?
We’re replacing the floor in our LR and we need wood fast! We already have a great installer, but need a place to buy quality…
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aehgs
in General Discussion 10 years and 9 months ago
Buying a wood floor in NYC?
We’re replacing the floor in our LR and we need wood fast! We already have a great installer, but need a place to buy quality…
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