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ottoparts
in Renovation 8 years and 1 month 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 8 years and 2 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 8 years and 1 month 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 8 years and 2 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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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 12 years and 3 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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stickerhappy
in Renovation 8 years and 3 months ago
Window installation question
We are looking at putting in new windows, with a brick to brick installation- just deciding on window brand now. Actual window cost aside- With…
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stickerhappy
in Renovation 8 years and 3 months ago
Which wood for stairs?
We’re looking to rebuild our stairs in our common hallway shared with a few tenants. Anyone have suggestions for type of wood to use- I’ve…
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radgirl
in Renovation 8 years and 3 months ago
Garbage Trash Debris Junk & Concrete Removal Recommendation
Hi all, when we bought our house, the entire backyard was concrete covered. It took us many years, but we’ve gotten around to getting it…
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mile222
in Renovation 8 years and 3 months ago
New Stone for Fireplace Hearth?
We would like to put in a new stone hearth in front of our marble fireplaces. We can’t decide if we prefer a dark stone…
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zajkina
in Renovation 8 years and 4 months ago
Antique Pier Mirror For Sale
Antique mirror comes from a home built in 1901. It has been fully restored. Mirror itself has a few nicks but it’s not too noticeable…
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Lucy
in Renovation 8 years and 5 months ago
25' gut renovation recommendations
We are contemplating a complete gut renovation of a 25′ x 42′ townhouse — three floors + cellar — multi-family to one-family, possible extension, and…
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jessyjessyjessy
in Renovation 8 years and 5 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 8 years and 5 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 8 years and 5 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 and 6 months 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 7 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 and 6 months 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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