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Original doors, moldings, staircases for sale from Old brownstone. Great stuff.
Original Brooklyn brownstone pocket doors, walnut staircases, many interior doors, knobs. We are selling everything before we start demolition. Please send an email ASAP to…
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annep
in Renovation 9 years and 5 months ago
Looking for contractor recommendations for bathroom
I’m gearing up for a full bathroom remodel in my brownstone condo & would love any great contractor recommendations. Thanks in advance for any leads!
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yanks21
in Renovation 9 years and 5 months ago
Good source for wide plank (farmhouse-style?) solid wood flooring?
Anyone have any recommendations for places to buy this type of wood flooring? We want maybe 5-10″wide, solid wood, not engineered/veneered and like the worn/farm…
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betsyespada
in Renovation 9 years and 6 months ago
Acid etched vs sandblasted glass panels
I am replacing some old crappy bifold doors to a dining room. I have made a custom design that reiterates an original glass paneI set…
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bonald
in Renovation 9 years and 6 months ago
Kitchen Cabinet & Countertop Removal/Disposal
Hi there, I’m wondering if anyone can recommend someone or a team of two or three people who can deinstall our kitchen cabinets and granite…
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larrygile
in Renovation 9 years and 6 months ago
Small electrical jobs
We are seeking a reliable electrician to tackle a few small jobs in our townhouse. Suggestions appreciated.
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ggrkfppsn
in Renovation 9 years and 6 months ago
Financing Remodel
Hi everyone! I am buying a fixer-upper in Boerum Hill, and trying to figure out how to finance the remodel. We got a quote from…
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condo13
in Renovation 9 years and 7 months ago
Refinishing floors
I’ve recently met with a few contractors regarding a 900 sq ft apt renovation that would include refinishing the floors, renovating a small kitchen using…
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ggrkfppsn
in Renovation 9 years and 6 months ago
Cost to Replace Joists and Main Beam
We just completed inspection on the house we’re buying, and there is a fair amount of water and termite damage to about a quarter of…
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mrbg19
in Renovation 9 years and 7 months ago
Permits Needed?
I am planning a project that involves removing about 21 linear feet of non-load bearing walls. There should not be any electrical or plumbing in…
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kcc414
in Renovation 9 years and 8 months ago
Renovation on a BUDGET!!!
Are we the only ones trying to fix up a house a tight budget? I keep reading about all of these exciting big projects that…
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tmiller823
in Renovation 9 years and 7 months ago
Kitchen reno uncovered serious masonry problems
We’ve been in the process of gut renovating the kitchen on our mid-19th c. rowhouse in Bed-Stuy. The kitchen was a later addition to the…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Replacement molding
I’m looking for match the door profile below. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks! [Image](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s3/:brownstoner:qGmq:image.jpg.jpg)
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stickerhappy
in Renovation 9 years and 7 months ago
Alt 1 vs Alt 2?
Which one would be required for building a two-story extension to a woodframe rowhouse, Alt 1 or Alt 2? No change would be done to…
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kcc414
in Renovation 9 years and 7 months ago
What AM I allowed to do without an architect, permit, and/or LPC approval???
Is there some sort of list that explains what we are allowed to do on OUR house without hiring an architect, filling for permits and/or…
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mzmisdacutljvesg
in Renovation 9 years and 7 months ago
Help! What's the deal with interior "convenience" stairs for a duplex.
I just purchased a duplex condo in Manhattan and the stairs to the upper level are in a poor position. (There is awkward 20″ ledge…
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kcc414
in Renovation 9 years and 8 months ago
Remove walls on parlor level - cost?
I am sure this is at least an often desired, if not often done renovation. What is the approximate cost to remove the two walls…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Local Law 58/57 Waiver - Has anyone ever applied for accessibility waiver
We purchased a pre-war coop. It was originally a 2 bed and 2 bath (if you include maids room and bath). The original maid’s bath…
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