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jrxhxneelbv
in Renovation 3 years and 6 months ago
Townhouse Items to go
The attached items are available almost immediately – house is in Harlem. Please contact me (clbachteler at gmail dot com) if you are interested. [EF2E5E78-6FB9-4504-A029-0631AA443DF9](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s3/:brownstoner:KVYy:ef2e5e786fb94504a0290631aa443df9.jpeg.jpg)…
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jrxhxneelbv
in Renovation 3 years and 7 months ago
Brownstone Gut Renovation
Hi – we’re just embarking on a gut renovation of a 20’ wide townhouse. It has a lot of original fixtures/ woodwork and we are…
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JeremyL
in Renovation 3 years and 7 months ago
Seeking Carpenter (or GC) to Rebuild Wooden Stoop and Porch
Looking for recommendations for a carpenter to rebuild a wooden stoop and wooden porch. Also would consider contractors interested in this project. (But so far,…
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huymmink
in Renovation 3 years and 9 months ago
Finish Carpenter
Hello! My husband and I are restoring a landmark home in the Bronx and would love to hear any first hand recommendations for a finish…
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markwalker
in Renovation 3 years and 10 months ago
Latest Reno Disaster
We had our floors leveled. One was in the basement and it turned out great.’The first floor has issues.!We had a new subfloor put in…
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bedstuy06
in Renovation 3 years and 9 months ago
Gut Renovation Dust
Hi, Are there rules concerning dust from construction? We’re next door to a building being gut renovated and clouds of dust have billowing from the…
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alexwithak
in Renovation 3 years and 9 months ago
Doing DIY Legally
What are people’s experiences doing small renos themselves in the city? I’m looking to buy and would likely want to do some reno myself. From…
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markwalker
in Renovation 3 years and 11 months ago
Replacing a Sub Floor
What would someone need to know about replacing an entire sub floor, as opposed to repairing it? What threat might this be to existing walls/staircase?…
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debbernst
in Renovation 4 years ago
Soundproofing multi family home
Hello! So glad there’s this resource. I’ve searched through the forums and whilst I’ve seen a lot of tips advice ref soundproofing, I’m looking for…
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Weighing Design-Build vs traditional architect...?
Long time lurker, first time poster so go easy on me 🙂 Purchased a really lovely neo-grec in Bed Stuy recently. It’s in pretty great…
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angelmtompkins
in Renovation 4 years and 1 month ago
Grout?
Hi all, I need to buy grey grout for my bathroom remodel. Looks like epoxy is the way to go. Can anyone recommend a good…
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cdix999
in Renovation 4 years and 1 month ago
Renovations That Do Not Fix Existing Code Violations
Hi all, First time homeowner who went straight for a landmarked rowhouse, built in the early 1900s. We’re about to gut renovate one of three…
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InBklyn76
in Renovation 4 years and 2 months ago
Any tips on selling used appliances before a gut?
I am imminently closing on a house and plan to gut renovate it. There are some relatively new kitchen appliances that seem like a waste…
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amilograno
in Renovation 4 years and 3 months ago
Help needed to improve curb appeal for my new house!
We just bought this house and appreciate your advise on top 3-5 things we need to improve curb appeal – exterior paint, roof, etc. [IMG_20210206_123446148](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s1/:brownstoner:nwZv:img_20210206_123446148.jpg.jpg)…
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InBklyn76
in Renovation 4 years and 3 months ago
Gas or Electric source for hydronic Radiant Heat?
Hi All, I am finalizing plans for a gut renovation for a fully detached three-story plus basement townhouse. My architect is recommending electricity as the…
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InBklyn76
in Renovation 4 years and 3 months ago
Builders Risk/Hazard Insurance Recommendations?
Hi there – I am in the process of (fingers crossed) closing on a townhouse property that will undergo a major gut rehab. I am…
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anne_shaner
in Renovation 4 years and 3 months ago
Need architect and contractor recommendations for BK brownstone renovation
We are planning on renovating our 4-story brownstone this year, moving up from the bottom duplex (garden/parlor) to live on the top three floors. We’d…
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angelmtompkins
in Renovation 4 years and 4 months ago
Design-minded contractor?
Hi there, I’m about to close on a single-family house that needs some renovations, but not a gut renovation. The project feels big for us,…
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