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medallion- safely removed, but how to put back on the ceiling?
our electrician was able to remove the medallion in our living room, but the GC said it’s impossible to put it back on the ceiling.…
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shesabrickhouse
in Renovation 7 years and 6 months ago
Looking for an MEP engineer and an expediter (for DOB and Landmarks)
Any recommendations would be much appreciated. Many thanks.
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citytime79
in Renovation 7 years and 7 months ago
Hard Flooring Discoloration Mystery -- help!
Hi All, I had my old maple floors sanded, Minwax whitewash pickle stained, and Bona Matte finished. It looked fine 4 days after it was…
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deanbh
in Renovation 7 years and 7 months ago
Recommendation for Video and Audio intercom system
Hey all, I posted here a few months ago asking for recommendations on replacing our audio only intercom system for our 6 apt coop. Just…
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theklahy
in Renovation 7 years and 8 months ago
Amazing and reasonable mason/brick worker who helped repair our stoop and front
A few years ago I wrote on this forum asking for recs for a good Mason and after several years (and not good Masons) I…
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helengrand
in Renovation 7 years and 9 months ago
Recommendations for pinning plaster ceiling?
Looking for a plasterer/contractor who can pin and restore a cracked, sagging plaster ceiling. I’ve found a lot of contractors who want to rip out…
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shesabrickhouse
in Renovation 7 years and 9 months ago
Steel Beams / Load Bearing Walls
Hi all – We are thinking of replacing a couple of load bearing walls with steel beams on our parlor and garden levels, to open…
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Northie
in Renovation 7 years and 9 months ago
High Hats?
Hi. Any recommendations on high hats for a house reno? Or things to consider when picking these lights? Just starting the search and educating myself…
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ceylxxnsm
in Renovation 7 years and 9 months ago
Subcontractor Concessions?
We are examining a proposal from a contractor for extensive renovations on our Crown Heights brownstone. The contractor intends to use several subcontractors to complete…
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fmb78
in Renovation 7 years and 9 months ago
I highly recommend contractor Chris Lombardi
I just wanted to post here on the forum to sing my praises of Chris Lombardi. My wife and I had been planning our kitchen…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Permits to complete reno after demolition...
I have a tenant I’m trying to evict that bought a house and demolished it. The case is in housing court and I’m afraid he…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Table Saw Rental
i have 2 designer/carpenters working on a project for me constructing a bar in clinton hill. they are here from berlin so without their full…
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ottoparts
in Renovation 7 years and 10 months ago
Architect Recommendation? Landmarked 1852 Wood Frame Porch Renovation
My wife and I are looking to restore a previously removed front porch to our 1852 wood frame house in Fort Greene. The front facade…
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stickerhappy
in Renovation 7 years and 10 months ago
Using two different general contractors for different portions of a renovation
We are renovating an apartment which requires some significant steel structural work. All work with be permitted. After getting some bids from general contractors for…
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Springs
in Renovation 7 years and 10 months ago
Best paint for interior stair treads, kicks, spindles...all sheens have to match
I know the Ben Moore Porch and Patio paint is a latex, expoxy reinforced paint that can be used, however there are only 2 sheens,…
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susiernathan
in Renovation 7 years and 10 months ago
Marble Countertop With Sink and Taps
We are removing this thick marble slab with sink and would like to see it go to a good home. It is a very light…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
problem with neighbor due to party wall
one story masonry/brick attached house we are going to add 2 floor back only, neighbor is complaining for use of party wall … what should…
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zinsu
in Renovation 11 years and 11 months ago
Queens Kitchen Renovation Cost
Hey, Brownstowners: we are buying a 1920s brick attached house in Queens. It’s all great except for the tiny, awful kitchen. A local architect has…
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