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ladysakki61
in Renovation 2 years and 9 months ago
kitchen and bath reno ballpark costs
Does anyone have a ballpark cost in $/sqft for a high end renovation of kitchen and bathrooms? Not counting significant structural work except some possible…
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john m
in Renovation 2 years and 10 months ago
Full reno on a brownstone
Wanted input on what grade cabinets and finishes you would expect in a brownstone rental , currently in the process of renovating a brownstone I…
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jimyjames.robert96
in Renovation 2 years and 10 months ago
Renovation Costs
Hi, does anyone know what the cost per square foot range is for gut renovations in New York City given recent inflation and supply chain…
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sphil305
in Renovation 3 years ago
Free: 2 antique pedestal sinks
I have two antique pedestal sinks that were removed from a 100+-year-old house in New Jersey. One is porcelain/ceramic and has a round basin, the…
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anotherposter
in Renovation 3 years and 1 month ago
Rubbish removal question
A house on our block was recently sold and the new owners are gutting it-everything has been coming out, down to framing and pipes. The…
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bqiwroovy
in Renovation 3 years and 2 months ago
FREE Parlor Window Shutters & Surrounds @ a cpl of metal fire surrounds.
Must be picked up TODAY, Thursday June 9th from Harlem (sale closing tomorrow and new owners now want the woodwork GONE!) Call Pat on +1…
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marinecorps32
in Renovation 3 years and 2 months ago
For sale: 1870’s Original Platform Rocker Chair - First Lay-Z-Boy
1870’s Original Platform Rocker Chair – First Lay-Z-Boy
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sabrinadykes89
in Renovation 3 years and 4 months ago
Garden renovation contractor recommendations!
Hello ! we are having a tough time getting someone reasonable to price up a yard redo— removing existing stones/ jacuzzi, install a fence and…
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krumpertsolarsolutions2021
in Renovation 3 years and 3 months ago
Sell or renovate? How to decide? Where to begin?
Hi everybody. My girlfriend and I are trying to decide whether to renovate our 1870 wood-frame Bed-Stuy rowhouse or sell it as is. I figured…
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decoart
in Renovation 3 years and 4 months ago
Demolition crew recommendations
I’m looking for a reasonably priced demo crew in Brooklyn. Anyone have recommendations? Thanks
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decoart
in Renovation 3 years and 4 months ago
Apartment entry door for 3-family building
I have a 3-family building in Brooklyn. I’m renovating one of the apartments and need to select an entry door for the apartment. What type…
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DazednConfused
in Renovation 3 years and 5 months ago
Wood paint stripping business recommendations
Hi, does anyone have any wood stripping company recommendations? Specifically for paint stripping. I tried calling a few businesses posted on here before but seems…
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vodgyadskw
in Renovation 3 years and 5 months ago
How many meters do we need?
We own a legal 2 family (yes, with a C of O) in NYC, ConEd territory. We currently have two electric meters, each with a…
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angelmtompkins
in Renovation 3 years and 5 months ago
ISO Carpenter/handyman to convert chain fence to wood
Hi all, I was hoping you all might be able to recommend someone to help us convert our 4’ chain link fence to a 6’…
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DazednConfused
in Renovation 3 years and 6 months ago
Expeditor fees for an alt-1 and ADA bathroom requirements for a 2-family
Hi everyone, we just bought our first home recently: a 4-story in Bed-Stuy. I _thought_ I was being smart in getting a place with an…
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nyc0411
in Renovation 3 years and 6 months ago
How much to re-frame a townhouse that's only a shell? Who does this work?
I’m eyeing a brick townhouse that is essentially a brick shell. The brickwork is great, but inside of that it will all need to be…
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tpeckosh
in Renovation 3 years and 7 months ago
Asbestos Encapsulation
We are new owners of a 1925 townhouse, with a basement that is basically unfinished, but filled with a number of confusing plywood “walls” that…
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wueyaacmrrqwyfh
in Renovation 3 years and 6 months ago
Help: Is this legal for a co-op to do (regarding holding up renovations)?
Hello – would love to get your thoughts on these two issues: (1) I am renovating and my co-op will not let me install an…
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