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samsam
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 10 months ago
Roughly how much can I expect to spend, on a per sq ft basis, to build a brownstone on vacant land in Boerum Hill?
I know this is a very general question, but I am looking to gain a ROUGH extimate on how much it may cost me to…
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maxw
in Other 12 years and 10 months ago
Taking a Tree Down
I have a tree that is in bad shape and probably needs to be taken down. Any recomendations for someone who does this type of…
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ea3421
in Building Code 12 years and 10 months ago
Combustible material only allowed on 20% of roof surface?
I was thinking to cover my roof (~600 sq ft) in teak wood tiles (the one’s that snap together). I was told that only 20%…
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nalusurf
in Real Estate - General 12 years and 11 months ago
Looking to Move Family to Bed-Stuy
We are considering purchasing a Brownstone in the Bed-Stuy area of MacDonough (btwn Ralph and Patchen). Would appreciate any input regarding this area and feelings…
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esther
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 10 months ago
Renovation Blog
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/50378ad40928e-.jpg Hi Brownstoners! I am very interested in blogging about my 5th floor addition and 4th floor renovation project. I love all of the reno…
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maxw
in Other 12 years and 10 months ago
Taking a Tree Down
I have a tree that is in bad shape and probably needs to be taken down. Any recomendations for someone who does this type of…
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jnav
in Antiques 12 years and 10 months ago
Italian marble available. I have old Italian marble end tables and a coffee table that I would like to sell does anyone know where I could sell them?
The marble slabs are all round white and grey marble. The end tables slabs are 22″ in diameter The night stand is 18″ in diameter…
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luckyanchor
in General Contractors 12 years and 10 months ago
Does anyone know who can fix cement around a hatch that is causing a leak?
I recently had about 3 inches of water collect from a leak coming from my back hatch. I realized that the cement had been loose…
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cate
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 10 months ago
Photo Pool Challenge: Wallpaper
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/50364cc2342b8-.jpg Have you used wallpaper in your home, or are there any wallpapers you are considering using? We would love to see any photos you…
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Hammer
in Facade and Brownstone Repair 12 years and 10 months ago
Balcony repair
Hi, I am on the board of a 22 unit building in Brooklyn and we need to repair the underside of our balconies: there is,…
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checklistnyc
in Doors & Windows 12 years and 10 months ago
Curb Alert: Brownstone Windows and Doors
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/50364d744e529-.jpg A client in Park Slope is parting with 4 of the home’s original windows and a double front door found in the basement. Great…
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renophyte
in For Sale 13 years and 8 months ago
Selling Hot Water Radiators
I just removed our hot water radiators and and am looking to sell them before we renovate. Most will fit under a window comfortably. Listed…
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ea3421
in Building Code 12 years and 10 months ago
Combustible material only allowed on 20% of roof surface?
I was thinking to cover my roof (~600 sq ft) in teak wood tiles (the one’s that snap together). I was told that only 20%…
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AsherBenjamin
in Conversion 12 years and 11 months ago
4 Family to 1 Family C O O Advice
We’ve owned our legal 4 Family house since the 90’s but have never had tenants and have always used it as a Single Family. Over…
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moodkill
in General Contractors 12 years and 11 months ago
Experience with Spinn Construction or Mario's General Contracting?
Hi all – I have a significant amount of renovation work to do (including gut reno of kitchen, moving walls, etc.) and have met with…
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ferney1c
in Agents and Brokers 12 years and 10 months ago
How to do a marketing survey on the rental market?
I would like to do a marketing survey on the rental market in Crown Heights. Is it really as simple as looking in the newspaper,…
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ferney1c
in Agents and Brokers 12 years and 10 months ago
How to do a marketing survey on the rental market?
I would like to do a marketing survey on the rental market in Crown Heights. Is it really as simple as looking in the newspaper,…
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notny
in Doors & Windows 12 years and 10 months ago
New Sun Glass Window Wholesalers
I’m considering ordering windows from this place. Can’t find much feedback online about them. Anyone know anything about them?
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