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tmiller823
in Renovation 9 years and 11 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 11 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 11 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 10 years 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 10 years 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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kcc414
in Renovation 10 years ago
Contractors with line of credit? Using Credit cards for materials, etc
We are needing to be be creative here, as we have little money for the work we need to do. Have any of you had…
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8104012
in Renovation 10 years ago
Paying for small renovations
I’m looking to spend around 15k-25k on various renovations including A/C installation and maybe some maintenance work in the kitchen, new appliances and what not.…
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jty2
in Renovation 10 years and 8 months ago
Excavation to fix basement flooding
My brownstone in Brooklyn has been having problems with flooding in the basement during heavy rains. I have a contractor that wants to dig out…
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maxjones011
in Renovation 10 years and 1 month ago
Gut Reno estimate - low end
I’m both new to brownstoner and renovations. I’m looking to buy a brownstone in the Crown Heights / Bed Stuy area as an investment. It…
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kslcb
in Renovation 10 years and 1 month ago
Replace existing stairs
Hi We would like to replace the stairs to our basement. We have adequate headroom but the existing opening isn’t 36″. We don’t plan to…
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katanov01
in Renovation 10 years and 2 months ago
Townhouse Gut Reno estimate
What do the experts think is the total cost of 4000 sq ft landmark townhouse gut reno at high-end end in Prospect heights (20 foot…
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jwerner
in Renovation 10 years and 2 months ago
Advice on budget renovation
I’m looking for advice about our upcoming project from homeowners (not service providers) who have been through a renovation. We’re buying a Bay Ridge row…
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noushigjan
in Renovation 10 years and 2 months ago
Asbestos testing necessary?
I’m about to start renovations on my Brooklyn coop and the asbestos issue has come up. My building was gut renovated in the late ’80s…
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chkvbk
in Renovation 10 years and 2 months ago
What insulation is this? Safe to remove?
I recently bought a house built in 1951 and the basement is partially finished. I plan on finishing it and making a mancave! I ran…
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jmebrkr
in Renovation 10 years and 3 months ago
architect for a smallish job
Hey Brownstoners. I recently purchased an old house in brooklyn and am looking for a thoughtful architect to work me on with on a 50k…
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gabrielfaucher.2016
in Renovation 10 years and 3 months ago
Permit question
This is yet another permits question. We completed a fairly typical Type2 2 BR renovation in a co-op. Our contractor filed building, electrical and plumbing…
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