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chemosphere
in Brownstoner Renovation 11 years and 8 months ago
2 family layout
I’m in contract on a 2 family brick row house in Flatbush. It’s 2 floor through apartments and a mostly below grade cellar. Both apartments…
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susannahmeadows
in General Discussion 11 years and 7 months ago
mold
hello, can anyone recommend a good mold inspector? thanks
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gatesandbedford
in Conversion 11 years and 7 months ago
Bare minimum required to turn 3 fam brownstone into 2 condos
Hey all, There’ve been a few threads about converting brownstones to a condo and the number that seems to come up is 60-75K in legal…
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brooklyntoqueens
in Doors & Windows 11 years and 8 months ago
New Windows for a landmark building
Is it true that landmarks will only consider all wood windows for the front? Would they consider wood windows with a vinyl frame? What about…
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drumlover
in Skylight 11 years and 7 months ago
insulating a skylight that goes up through attic
I just bought a place with a huge skylight that goes through about 12 feet of attic, and itself is at least 12 feet off…
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prop351
in Foundation 11 years and 7 months ago
Waterproofing stone foundation without excavating?
Hello! I am starting my research into waterproofing the exterior wall of my stone foundation. I am looking for recommendations for people/ contractors who can…
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murphy84
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 7 months ago
Countertops for rental unit
I purchased a two family property recently and am renting out the bottom duplex and renovating the outdated kitchen upstairs to live in for a…
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JMT
in Landlord 14 years and 4 months ago
Tenant Screening
We’re about to rent out the 1BR apartment in our 2-family house. Can anyone recommend a good online tenant screening service? There are so many…
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jlggomez
in Brownstoner Renovation 11 years and 7 months ago
Sealing brownstone facade?
I just had my Brooklyn brownstone’s facade and stoop entirely resurfaced; it looks fantastic! In researching concrete sealers and strengtheners as part of the restoration…
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elanag1
in Flooring 11 years and 8 months ago
Asbestos tile : Cover or remove?
We bought a new house, and after removing carpet found 9″ asbestos tile in the den. (Yes, we tested it). What we found was in…
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zhideng
in Brownstoner Renovation 11 years and 7 months ago
missing door hinge finials
So we are renovating our townhouse which has most of its original doors and hinges which are quite decorative. We hired a paint stripper who…
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hobobstone
in Appliances 11 years and 7 months ago
FS: Brand New Thermador Dishwasher - in Hoboken
Hi – Thinking this may appeal to someone in the community undertaking a kitchen reno? This is brand new/in original packaging….retails for $1300, asking $900…
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oceanabaity
in Bath & Kitchen 11 years and 7 months ago
Viking Dish Washer Available Immediately
Brand new, gorgeous Viking DW available in Park Slope for pick up this weekend. We received a free DW with our purchase of our Viking…
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oceanabaity
in Bath & Kitchen 11 years and 7 months ago
Viking Dish Washer Available Immediately
Brand new, gorgeous Viking DW available in Park Slope for pick up this weekend. We received a free DW with our purchase of our Viking…
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storm
in Zoning 11 years and 7 months ago
Extension Width
Hi, I recently closed on a small, narrow, two-story frame house in South Slope and am working with an architect to design plans. There is…
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rsc3441
in Flooring 11 years and 8 months ago
Porcelain tile on concrete -- some general advice needed
Our finished basement flooded and the the hardwood floor and plywood subfloor were ripped out. We are left with an exposed concrete pad that is…
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stuyheights
in Roofers 11 years and 7 months ago
Plaster moldings
We are restoring our brownstone and would like to re-create plaster moldings on the ceiling of our parlor floor. I have been referred to a…
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gatesandbedford
in Conversion 11 years and 7 months ago
Bare minimum required to turn 3 fam brownstone into 2 condos
Hey all, There’ve been a few threads about converting brownstones to a condo and the number that seems to come up is 60-75K in legal…
0
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