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psreno
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 7 months ago
Skim-Coating in garden level?
We are getting ready to renovate the garden floor of our brownstone with a budget. One of the expensive costs is the skim-coating…
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calle3441
in Mortgage 13 years and 7 months ago
Condo Board Seeking Loan for Capital Improvements
Our condo board (35 unit building) is considering obtaining a 3-4 year loan in order to do some capital improvements. The purpose of the loan…
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misterpierre
in General Contractors 13 years and 7 months ago
Anyone have a sauna installed in their Brooklyn home?
Hi there. When we bought our house it came with an old sauna. I probably wouldn’t install a sauna from scratch but since there is…
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bk_homeslice
in General Contractors 13 years and 7 months ago
Renovation of 2 family house
Hey Everyone, I posted a similiar post a while back, but we have an updated scope of the work we are looking to be done…
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AJAS
in Sidewalks 13 years and 7 months ago
Bluestone for Sale (one large slab)
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4f6fc038a2aef-.jpg We have an extra piece of very nice bluestone from a sidewalk job we did recently and I would be happy to sell it…
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nintzk
in Facade and Brownstone Repair 13 years and 7 months ago
Facade cleaning restoration rough cost
What is a rough estimate for having a brick townhouse cleaned (approx 25 x 50), the cornice painted, and some brownstone restored (removing concrete painted…
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CK120
in Brownstoner Renovation 14 years and 1 month ago
Stoop repair
We have a brownstone stoop, many times painted over. There are a couple of steps with serious spalling and/or chunks missing. We need to patch…
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ms_gowanus
in Brownstoner 13 years and 7 months ago
Tenant access to roof?
I’m a young landlord (late 20’s) living in my 2 family for about 6 months now. I have a great relationship with my tenants and…
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elmopagus
in Decks and Porches 13 years and 10 months ago
Decks not to code, need advice
We are currently deciding whether or not to proceed with some renovations that may need DOB permitting and have hit a hurdle. The decks on…
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Bar
in Roofers 13 years and 7 months ago
Need Roofer Recommendation
Hi Brownstoners Can anyone recommend a roofer? Had a rubber roof installed in 09/1997, and I think it is time to have the roof re-evaluated. …
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calle3441
in Mortgage 13 years and 7 months ago
Condo Board Seeking Loan for Capital Improvements
Our condo board (35 unit building) is considering obtaining a 3-4 year loan in order to do some capital improvements. The purpose of the loan…
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gowanusflamingo
in Real Estate - Rentals 13 years and 7 months ago
Short term rental?
Hey. My husband and I are about to renovate our townhouse in Carroll Gardens. I’ve been searching for a happy 2 bedroom, preferably empty if…
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deviatar
in Facade and Brownstone Repair 13 years and 7 months ago
Patch & paint or re-surface the entire brownstone facade?
Anyone have advice on when to just patch peeling areas and paint a brownstone’s facade, versus when you need to re-surface the entire building? Patching…
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daveincrownheights
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 7 months ago
Doing renovation work yourself
We are hoping to buy a brownstone in CH that needs a lot of work, and I’m wondering how much of it we can legally…
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dz9001
in Building Code 13 years and 7 months ago
Daycare community facility in residential neighborhood
I wanted to convert the first floor of an existing 2 family house to daycare facility and leave the 2nd floor as dwelling. An architect told me I might…
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deviatar
in Facade and Brownstone Repair 13 years and 7 months ago
Patch & paint or re-surface the entire brownstone facade?
Anyone have advice on when to just patch peeling areas and paint a brownstone’s facade, versus when you need to re-surface the entire building? Patching…
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theoperadiva
in Agents and Brokers 13 years and 7 months ago
Any advice on buying an FSBO (for sale by owner for those searching)?
We’re considering a for sale by owner property and are wondering if anyone has advice in terms of the timeline, things to avoid, things to…
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jane1234
in Carpet and Upholstery 13 years and 7 months ago
where to buy home carpet tile in Brooklyn (not FLOR)
I’m looking for a contemporary runner for my 19′ long hallway. I love the look of Flor but when I saw them in person, they…
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