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khfoster
in Renovation 2 days ago
RFP: Construction Manager / General Contractor – Passive House Brownstone Redevelopment
Project: Brooklyn NY 4-story brownstone with rear and cellar extensions. ________________________________________ Scope Overview Seeking a Construction Manager / GC to provide pre-construction estimating, value-engineering, and…
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kitchenreno
in Renovation 4 weeks ago
Kitchen Relocation?
My partner and I have an offer out on an Edwardian left right in Park Slope with a poor layout. The apartment is beautiful, but…
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khfoster
in Renovation 1 month ago
Videoagrapher for Brownstone Construction
Hello Brownstoner Community, I am undertaking a full gut renovation and rear extension of a landmarked brownstone in Clinton Hill, Brooklyn, and I’m looking for…
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sphil305
in Renovation 1 month ago
Brooklyn cost to replace existing window (not landmark)
What is the ballpark cost per window to replace an existing one in Brooklyn? Do contractors charge just for labor if I order the window…
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rachelchancey
in Renovation 1 month ago
steam radiator refinishing
can anyone recommend a company that picks up, sandblasts, powder coats and then delivers steam radiators? I have found at least one place that will…
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smileyface
in Renovation 2 months ago
Local Contractor Recommendations
Hi — I have a few challenges and looking for some local contractors that are familiar with working with brownstones and details. Challenge(s): 1 -…
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dudeonocean
in Renovation 2 months ago
Wood Stripping
Hi. I am looking for recommendations for a someone skilled in stripping paint and refinishing wood railings and moldings. There are so many articles about…
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aapitz
in Renovation 4 months ago
Adding moulding around door frame
I am looking to extend the existing moulding around an indoor doorframe in our brownstone. Where could I find something like this, or get it…
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stuycat
in Renovation 3 months ago
Dip n strip?
Looking to get about 40 shutters of various sizes (for all front windows of 4 story home), stripped and refinished. I found Dip n Strip,…
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RABD
in Renovation 4 months ago
Z. Abedin - brownstone repair references
HI – has anyone worked with Z. Abedin for brownstone repair – and can you share your experiences? Thank you.! R.
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housepoor
in Renovation 5 months ago
Kitchen Island outlets
I am thinking about a large kitchen island – 3′ x 10′ – and wondered about the rules for electrical outlets. I read that the…
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irene11217
in Renovation 5 months ago
Roof coatings
I keep getting bombarded with ads for what looks like some sort of epoxy coating to pour onto flat roofs. Of course the ads look…
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facelessdoug
in Renovation 7 months ago
We need to replicate brownstone doors with a arch and can only find one company
hi all, we are looking for help to replicate some brownstone doors with arch, we can only find one company to get quotes from Are…
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allisoncon
in Renovation 9 months ago
Floor contractors?
Planning to get floors refinished and inlaid woodwork repaired before moving into a brownstone co-op. Looking for flooring contractors. TIA!
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humboldt
in Renovation 9 months ago
Exterior Painters
I’d like to get an estimate for painting the woodwork on my small brick house in the LES. Does anyone have any recs on good…
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countrymouse
in Renovation 8 months ago
Carpenter to make trash bin shed?
Looking for someone to build a simple, modern shed for the trash bins out of cedar. Any recommendations?
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felurian
in Renovation 9 months ago
Removal of small part of wall?
We would like to open up the small room that sits above the vestibule. We’ve seen this is very common in a lot of original…
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cmtribull
in Renovation 10 months ago
Check on trim carpentry pricing
Hi! I’m renovating a 1 floor house in queens that’s about 1200 square feet. I’m doing a craftsman style with thick door and window mouldings,…
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