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30 year jumbo?

I noticed Wells Fargo have put their 30 year jumbo back up to 4.25% We are currently looking to refinance 900k and take $50k out…

GC recommendations?

I am looking to do some work on my house in Park Slope and would love to get recommendations from anyone who has had good…

Bathroom Renovations - What do you wish you knew before you started?

We are thinking about renovating one of the bathrooms in my condo in Cobble Hill. The building was built in 1988, so it’s looking a…

German Kitchen Center

Hi all, I am looking for some feedback on the German Kitchen Center in Red Hook. Has anyone used them for a remodel? If yes,…

German Kitchen Center

Hi all, I am looking for some feedback on the German Kitchen Center in Red Hook. Has anyone used them for a remodel? If yes,…

1 to 2 family conversion

For you code experts out there, I have a 2 story and basement class III (non-fireproof) single family, in an R6\. I need to convert…

Where to buy cast iron radiators?

Hi We are converting from steam to hot water and are told we will need to replace radiators. Looking for traditional radiators. Has any researched…

Wood vs metal studs/framing

Which are allowed in Brooklyn brick townhouse renovation and under what circumstances? Surprisingly getting conflicting info from various people invovled in our project. Thanks

Replacing or Repairing a Roof : Recommendation

I have an extension on the ground floor which has a Parapet-type roof. It’s been a pain in the rear since day one and often…

damage from party wall construction

My neighbor is renovating, and the plans indicate installation of structural columns in the shared party wall. During this installation, visible damage appeared in the…

Froozen Pipes

1 to 2 family conversion

For you code experts out there, I have a 2 story and basement class III (non-fireproof) single family, in an R6\. I need to convert…

Renovation cost estimates - per square foot vs per project

Hi – I have seen several previous threads discuss costs for townhouse renovations.   These have typically been expressed in per square foot terms, with…

Water-based finish over dark stained floors?

Hi all, Folks are about to start flooring work on my apartment, and I’m deciding on the stain color and finish for my red oak…

Another Rec for Chris Lombardi

Chris just completed a bathroom renovation for us which included turning a tub/shower into a walk-in shower, completely re-tiling the room, and building a custom…

Stairs from a 2nd floor to garden?

I am buying a 2-family, where the owner apartment is 2nd and 3rd floor, rental apartment is on the 1st floor, and access to the…

Recommendation for locksmith / door hardware professional?

Hi, I am looking for someone to replace / put in hardware on a large front door of a rowhouse. Bottom and top shootbolts that…

Under-stoop gate won't close - which trade to fix?

Annoying minor house problem: the “gate” under my stoop (really, bigger than a gate – it’s a full size swinging metal door made of iron…

Architect Specializing in Landmark work

I am looking for an architect who specializes in dealing with the LPC on a regular basis and knows all the rules and regualations. Thank…

Repainting/Refurbishing a claw foot tub

Attached are photos of the tub we purchased. Half of it was recently painted black for a movie (it was rented out before we purchased…