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sverkat
in Renovation 11 years and 9 months ago
Looking for a new architect
I’m having a real problem with an architect who posts here often, so his name shall not be named. I was wondering – is it…
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crackedstucco
in Renovation 12 years and 3 months ago
Architect / Engineer or GC to oversee facade specialist
We’ve already retained an excellent facade specialist to replace the facade on our brownstone. However, he doesn’t handle the scaffolding, permits, or the windows (which…
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tinlady
in Renovation 11 years and 9 months ago
Placement of Electric Outlet in Bathroom
We just removated a limestone in Prospect Lefferts. We tiled the wall in front of the sink from top to bottom with a beautiful penny…
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rcc147
in Renovation 11 years and 9 months ago
How to restore Black Slate Fireplace
I’m trying to restore a couple of 1880’s black slate fireplaces. It took about 2 weeks to remove the many layers of paint and now…
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coopnewbie
in Renovation 11 years and 10 months ago
Design-build firm?
Hello – We have a 3-br co-op that needs a decent amount of renovation – new bath, kitchen, pulling down a non-structural wall, etc. Could…
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brooklyn72
in Renovation 11 years and 10 months ago
Cable TV/Phone/Internet in Bed Stuy
Would be greatly appreciated if you could share your experience in dealing with cable companies servicing Bed Stuy. Time Warner does not service the area;…
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no-permits
in Renovation 11 years and 10 months ago
gold leaf letters recommendation for lawrence of ancientaryny.com
here’s a recommendation for lawrence from ancientartny.com. he did an address in gold leaf for me. he was professional and delivered what he promised. it…
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stuyhigh
in Renovation 12 years and 3 months ago
Outlet Placement?
Hi all, We have recently bought a new brownstone 4-story house (well, an old one that is new to us!) and are working with an…
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allyslope
in Renovation 12 years ago
Recommendation for electrical supply store
I would like to recommend N&W Electrical Supply Co. Ann was very helpful, nice and knowledgeable. She also got me in contact with a Halo…
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yu
in Renovation 12 years ago
Cost for Design Plan
I am moving to a new space that is a bit more challenging in the layout and would need a designer’s help in the renovation.…
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jumping
in Renovation 12 years ago
Wood molding shopping suggestions?
Any recommendations for where to shop for wooden baseboards and window casings? Trying to keep close to the style of what is existing in the…
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abungu
in Renovation 12 years ago
Renovation recommendation - CRJ Home Improvement
I bought a 4000 sqft multi-family brownstone/townhouse in BedStuy earlier this year. I have never owned a property in NY, or attempted to undertake renovations…
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lkat75
in Renovation 12 years and 1 month ago
Contractor Recomendation
I am looking for a contractor to do some moderate renovations in our pre-war apartment. The work includes 1) Sealing up a door that connects…
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pepvjnwizosknsq
in Renovation 12 years and 3 months ago
renovation reality check
okay, i’m new to this whole spending binge privilege also known as “renovating a brownstone.” we just had our first post nuptial sit-down with our…
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Guarachon
in Renovation 12 years ago
clawfoot tub installation?
OK so I found a clawfoot tub, now I am having my doubts about my contractor’s ability to install it properly. We are doing a…
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brooklyn72
in Renovation 12 years ago
Renovation - Upfront Deposit
We are negotiating the contract with our GC on a 400k renovation. Can anyone advise on the common deposit rate? We’ve heard 10%, 20% and…
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someonecalleddob
in Renovation 12 years and 1 month ago
Neighbor called the DOB on my current project
I randomly went to the NYC DOB website and searched my address. I noticed that there was an open complaint from last week. The caller…
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Gaslampguy
in Renovation 12 years and 1 month ago
Gas Lamp repairs
**Hi All, I am the guy who has been repairing gas lamps all over Brooklyn since 1984\. I have repaired and renovated hundreds of lamps…
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