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LBoogie
in Renovation 8 years and 6 months 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 6 months 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 7 months 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 7 months 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 8 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 8 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 9 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 9 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 9 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 10 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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uobvvigiea
in Renovation 8 years and 9 months ago
Brick under fireplace
My friend is renovating their house and their contractor told them they need to fix the brick arch below the parlor floor fireplace. He said…
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koekgozyzq
in Renovation 9 years ago
Original Detail For Sale - DOORS and Fireplace Mantle/Summer Cover
Hello Everyone, I hope all is well. This is my first post. My name is Aaron Handelman and I own AMH Construction Management Corp., based…
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pig-three
in Renovation 9 years ago
Brownstone doors available at $100 to $150. Different sizes and styles, some
painted, some not.
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anthonyjohnson
in Renovation 9 years ago
Holding back part of contractor payment standard or not?
We are working up a contract for a gut reno and I have a question about how contractors are paid. Is holding back a part…
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bowl-of-dicks
in Renovation 9 years and 1 month ago
Adding roof deck and stair to brownstone
Hi brownstoners I’m considering making an offer on a top floor apartment of a brownstone that comes with roof rights. the previous owner got approval…
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tess
in Renovation 9 years ago
For Sale: Vintage 1931 Claw Foot Tub
5 1/2 foot claw foot tub with 4 claw and ball feet. Has small roll around the edge. Tub is in good condition and has…
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agdipierro
in Renovation 9 years and 1 month ago
Interior Shutters
What is best look for interior shutters? Previous architect tried to steer me towards solid panels but I insisted that they needed louvers or would…
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lssxxhfwiuqyy
in Renovation 9 years and 1 month ago
Lead abatement person/ company for crumbling plaster walls
One small room of our house has severely cracked plaster walls, which our usual plasterer/painter doesn’t want to touch. Can anyone recommend a painter who…
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