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sokny
in Carpenters and Woodworkers 13 years and 6 months ago
Can anyone recommend a woodworker to build a custom storage bed? We can't seem to find one we love at a store and are interested in seeing what's out there.
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elm_bk
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 6 months ago
"Construction Manager" v. General Contractor?
Hi, Someone recommended to me that I use a Constructino Manager rather than a general contractor to save money on a near-gut renovation. Has anyone…
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shirleys
in Flooring 13 years and 6 months ago
Flooring
Has anyone ever used an internet company named Build Direct?
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mysteriousbrunette
in Electricians 13 years and 10 months ago
Electrician
Please recommend an electrician. I would like to increase the power to the apartment. Thank you.
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realestate
in Doors & Windows 13 years and 6 months ago
Child window safety - L-stops or window guards?
For child window safety, has anyone just used L-stops for windows instead of window guards on kids’ windows in brownstone? We’re about to move into…
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realestate
in Doors 13 years and 6 months ago
Where to sell old doors from brownstone?
Where can I sell old doors from interior of a brownstone? We are at last about to move into our gut-renovated house and have these…
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elm_bk
in Real Estate - Rentals 13 years and 6 months ago
experience with short-term rentals eg air b&b?
Hi, We are considering renting out space for short-term stays through word of mouth or a web site such as Air B&B. Does anyone have…
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cjs
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 6 months ago
ISO structural engineer
Looking for structural engineer to review architect plans, give measurements for stair risers, and size of steel for new stairs. No drawing neccessary. Thanks…
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honeycut
in Real Estate - General 13 years and 6 months ago
What's happening at 1860 Bedford Avenue?
Hello, I know there’s been a few discussions on B’Stoner about this property (http://brownstoner.staging.wpengine.com/blog/2010/01/price-cut-at-18/) and while it’s our dream house and we’d love to buy…
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gprotos
in General Contractors 13 years and 10 months ago
Who do I need - An architect, a GC or an engineer?
I’m looking at a house that needs a lot of work (electrical, plumbing, new kitchen/baths) but not a gut renovation. It’s a 4 story house.…
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grumpygirl
in Construction 13 years and 6 months ago
work done by previous owner
our coop had work done in the 80s by a previous owner. we have a difficult tenant who keeps reporting these renovations as work done…
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shannon11201
in Architecture 13 years and 6 months ago
Looking for architect / contractor to help with bathroom improvements
Hello, I’m a long-time reader of the forums and have found several great referrals so thought I’d dive in and post. We’re looking to make…
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cjs
in Dept. of Buildings (DOB) 13 years and 6 months ago
Formal Complaint against DOB examiner
We have been waiting 8 weeks to see our plan examiner for the first time. Our meeting has been canceled twice. Obviously this is a…
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angiefish
in Flooring 13 years and 6 months ago
Floor question
white rift & quartered vs. plain sawed – is it worth $3000 difference? Thanks!
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empathie00
in Metalwork 13 years and 6 months ago
recommendation for metal worker?
Hello — we have a LOT of metal work to be done on our reno, but our GC has just told us “he doesn’t really…
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57spring
in Electricians 13 years and 6 months ago
Why upgrade electrical service to 208 volts?
I’m upgrading some of the decades old wiring in a two-family house and am wondering if anyone can tell me, other than the possibility of…
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grumpygirl
in Construction 13 years and 6 months ago
work done by previous owner
our coop had work done in the 80s by a previous owner. we have a difficult tenant who keeps reporting these renovations as work done…
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jeremykaplan520
in Carpenters and Woodworkers 13 years and 6 months ago
Who is a good contractor to build and install a wood garage door?
We have a small garage and want a well-made garage door built and installed to weather-proof the garage.
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rockyslope
in Building Code 13 years and 6 months ago
Buying co-op with extensive renovation w/o permit?
We are interested in purchasing an apartment in an 8-unit co-op in Center Slope. The apartment was extensively renovated about 5 years ago — interior…
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nikkibart
in Doors & Windows 13 years and 6 months ago
Replacing windows in Bed Stuy brownstone to a different color
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4f0c97fc39b88-.png I currently own a brownstone in Bed Stuy that is undergoing a renovation. The house currently has white windows. Since the windows need to…
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