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bk123
in Renovation 11 months ago
Building Materials
I made a list of building product manufacturers. Hope this is helpful. If anyone has a product they like, please let me know. https://westchesterarchitects.com/resources
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stevenchurch
in Renovation 11 months ago
Bringing Garden level to above grade in Brooklyn Brownstone
We just bought a 4 level brownstone in Brooklyn. The “garden level” 60% or so below grade in the rear of the building and there…
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cupotea
in Renovation 1 year ago
Glass for Brownstone Doors
Hi, Can anyone recommend a glass company for a double Brownstone door?
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oliver_nyc
in Renovation 1 year and 1 month ago
drywall work recommendation
hi – does anyone have a recommendation for someone reasonably affordable to do some simple drywall work (removal of some pieces to inspect area underneath…
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citizenjane
in Renovation 1 year and 1 month ago
ISO help to replace a basement door
Dear neighbors, Due to moisture and bugs coming in through the door in our basement which leads to the old coal chute to our front…
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claudiasaunders11
in Renovation 1 year and 7 months ago
handyman
handyman recommendations
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brooklynbemused
in Renovation 12 years and 4 months ago
Yet another ductless split AC question
Hi all I keep trying to live without AC on the parlor floor, but this year is tougher than usual! I got a quote for…
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sphil305
in Renovation 1 year and 3 months ago
separate meter for water
I plan to gut renovate an entire multi-family property. Is it possible to get a separate water meter and boiler for each legal apartment in…
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sphil305
in Renovation 1 year and 3 months ago
installing Tesla Universal Wall Connector Level 2 Hardwired Electric
Does anyone have a good experience with someone that can install a Tesla Wall Connector? I am looking for recommendations for professionals or companies that…
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neilw
in Renovation 1 year and 4 months ago
Interior Stairs Restoration
I’d like to recommend Plinio Santos for the excellent work he and his crew did rebuilding our parlor floor stairs. He completely rebuilt them and…
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imgrant2020
in Renovation 1 year and 4 months ago
2M home Reno and Sell
A beautifully well done renovation and am sure they’re very proud of it. I love it! It gives hard work, compassion, time, energy, skills, details,…
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colonialrevival
in Renovation 1 year and 4 months ago
Ben Moore Satin Impervo in the 5 boroughs
Does anyone have it? Looks like I’ll have to go to Aboffs on Long Island to get the stuff…
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CHM
in Renovation 1 year and 4 months ago
ISO Window Installer
If I already have the windows, can Ifind a contractor who specializes in installing windows into the back brick wall of an old brownstone -…
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greenstuy
in Renovation 1 year and 4 months ago
Roof inspections
I would like to recommend Steve Cymbalsky of Brownstone Home Inspection. https://brownstonehomeinspection.com/about I am intending to get solar panels and I wanted to know if…
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Sherita
in Renovation 1 year and 7 months ago
Basement stone wall ideas
Our basement/cellar has a cement floor and old stone wall that is not in the greatest shape. We want the area to be clean and…
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nkqfjwhjdtx
in Renovation 1 year and 9 months ago
Is my renovation quote reasonable?
I’m planning my first major renovation on a co-op apartment in Brooklyn. Just got my first contractor quote and I don’t have a ton of…
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mac007u2
in Renovation 2 years ago
Adjacent construction
Neighbors will be doing a brownstone gut reno and extension. Should I hire someone to do a condition survey in advance in case they damage…
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wkawalko
in Renovation 2 years ago
Stoop cast iron balusters
Cast iron balusters for sale
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