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smileyface
in Renovation 1 weeks ago
Finding/Matching Historic Casing/Details
I am trying to add some historic casing and details that would be specific to my type of home. Everyone home I see has different…
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brooklynbird
in Renovation 1 week ago
Where to find antique tile
We are trying to find some tile pieces to patch up our 100 year old tile in the vestibule. We need 3/4″ square and penny…
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chloereed
in Renovation 1 weeks ago
Help – basement gaming room renovation (Brooklyn brownstone)
Hey everyone, Turning my dry but ugly basement into a gaming/media room. Roughly 12×22 ft, 7ft ceiling, concrete floor, cinderblock walls, one egress window. Main…
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smileyface
in Renovation 3 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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blacktulip
in Renovation 3 weeks ago
Roof Sealing - Best Method?
I have a leaky flat roof with an asphalt layer that is about ten years old. The leaks are possibly from the sky lights or…
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clintonhillcat
in Renovation 4 weeks ago
New windows for brownstone in landmarked building and block
Hi there, I am looking for a trusted window supplier to replace our windows of our brownstone. We need LPC approval for the front but…
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kitchenreno
in Renovation 2 months 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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ryand.harbage
in Renovation 1 month ago
Electrician
Wanted to flag a bad experience I had with an electrician named Aramis Rosa who runs a company called Electric Work of NYC in South…
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sphil305
in Renovation 1 month ago
Do Kitchen Cabinet Stores in Brooklyn Offer Installation?
I’m looking to remodel my kitchen in Brooklyn and want to know if kitchen cabinet stores here only sell cabinets or if some also handle…
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khfoster
in Renovation 1 month 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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khfoster
in Renovation 2 months 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 3 months 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 3 months 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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dudeonocean
in Renovation 3 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 5 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 5 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 6 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 6 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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