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jessyjessyjessy
in Renovation 7 years and 11 months ago
Modular Pre-fab room
Hi there- We have a very drafty mudroom on our ground floor, making it pretty much unusable. I see many beautiful pre-fab rooms on the…
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hendelmicha
in Renovation 7 years and 11 months ago
Building an extension in landmark district
My parents own a 2-family, 4-story brownstone in a Brooklyn landmark district. They are looking to build an 8-foot extension on each of the 4…
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orrsuz
in Renovation 7 years and 11 months ago
FF: Cast Iron Radiators
We have three cast iron radiators we no longer need, would be great if someone could re-use them. Pickup only Clinton Hill [Radiator](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s3/:brownstoner:4Qsn:radiator.jpg.jpg) [Radiator2](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s3/:brownstoner:BnTZ:radiator2.jpg.jpg)
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ariannalewis
in Renovation 8 years ago
Seeking to install recessed lighting in pre-war condo unit
Hi all! Looking for any leads, suggestions, information as to whether it’s feasible and (rough) cost of installing recessed lighting in a 2br/2ba condo (not…
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iokaqznyn
in Renovation 8 years and 2 months ago
Is it worth it to raise the ceiling"
I just purchased the parlor level of a 120-year-old brick rowhouse that’s been converted into 4 condos. It’s lovely, but something about the height of…
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stephen.coppin
in Renovation 8 years ago
Local Law 58/57 rules and what qualifies for accessibility waiver
We our renovating a coop apt, combining our current 1 bdr to the studio unit next door. Our original plans were to leave the bathroom…
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smwenk
in Renovation 8 years ago
Brass chandeliers
I’m renovating a house (circa 1903) in Kingston and we’re removing a number of original brass chandeliers, along with the original glass shades. They’re quite…
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cityrat
in Renovation 8 years and 1 month ago
Homeowner construction insurance & NYS labor laws, anyone familiar?!
Hi. We’re about to start a significant renovation in Clinton Hill and are close to signing a contract with a GC. We’ve run into the…
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LBoogie
in Renovation 8 years and 1 month ago
Estimate for installing a washing machine and dryer
Hi, I want to have a full bath turned into a bathroom/laundry room in a townhouse. Ideally, I would have the current tub demolished and…
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xchx
in Renovation 8 years and 1 month ago
Wanted: Pavers
Anyone looking to get rid of some extra pavers? I am looking for approx 150 square feet for an area of my yard. I could…
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brooklynmaterials
in Renovation 8 years and 1 month ago
Anyone know a good dump site for construction debris?
I need to dispose of a large quantity of bagged plaster and drywall garbage and have a truck. Does anyone know of a site anywhere…
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kcc414
in Renovation 8 years and 1 month ago
Used Balusters, Newel Post Finial - Stair Rehab
Does anyone have used balusters and/or newel post finial to sell? Need 38-40 balusters (similar to photo – exact match not needed) 1 Finial [IMG_5572](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s3/:brownstoner:lSYF:img_5572.jpg.jpg)
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ogvrbbjd
in Renovation 8 years and 2 months ago
Single family home in manufacturing zone. Can I build an extension?
Good afternoon, I am planning to buy a small 1350sqf single family house on a 2500 sqf lot in an M1-1 zone in Greenpoint. I…
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badefrancis
in Renovation 8 years and 3 months ago
Duration of Floor Jacking Process
I got such great help on my last question that I wanted to throw another dilemma out for advice 🙂 In my townhouse the main…
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brooklynmaterials
in Renovation 8 years and 3 months ago
Recommendations for a shoring engineer?
We are removing a 12′ load-bearing masonry wall to open up the ground floor apartment. We have a structural engineer who drew up plans but…
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nobikesonfance
in Renovation 8 years and 3 months ago
Another Tax Question on Home Addition
I know there have been a few questions with some great information regarding tax implications of a renovation or home alteration. We’re adding a small…
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puoyjwak
in Renovation 8 years and 3 months ago
Recommendations for Steel Contractor to Build Deck & Install Stairs
Hi. We are adding an exterior galvanized steel balcony and circular stairs from the 2nd floor of our brick Brooklyn home, down to the garden.…
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dianeg
in Renovation 8 years and 4 months ago
Extending thje back wall of a brownstone
I live in a 20-ft wide brownstone with a 9’x10′ single story extension in the back. The garden floor is an apartment in need of…
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