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avrex
in Renovation 6 years and 4 months ago
Metalwork Restoration
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Nigel
in Renovation 6 years and 5 months ago
Fireplace surrounds and Mantels
I am renovating a brownstone and am removing fire surrounds and mantels that are in excellent condition – who might want to buy them? There…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
combining light switches
I think this a fairly simple concept, but I have not been able to find any references on how to do this. In short, I…
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jstancato
in Renovation 6 years and 8 months ago
New Front Door and Masonry Work
I’ve been waiting three months for a rear door I ordered from a local vendor, so I’m looking to find a different vendor to purchase…
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maccardo
in Renovation 9 years and 2 months ago
Fair price for selling original brownstone details (doors, moulding. etc)?
I am planning a gut renovation of a Park Slope brownstone and will be removing a lot of the original details, interior doors, ornate frames/moulding…
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yesbrooklyn
in Renovation 6 years and 8 months ago
layout tools
Curious about floor plan tools online for the lay person. Planning a renovation and I’d like to visualize the floor plan and adjust according to…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Renovation - HELP!!!!
Could someone please explain to me what is a DOB LS-3 notice is? Last week when I was at work, my apt Super called me…
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blaqhole
in Renovation 6 years and 9 months ago
Gut renovation/neighbor damage
Hi all. We are currently about half way through gut renovating a brownstone . Our neighbors have been pretty patient and we are striving to…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
How much $$$ does tiling a basement floor cost??
Approximately, how much does it cost have a decent contractor install basic ceramic floor tiling in a basement (e.g. 1500sqft) in Brooklyn including materials? I’ve…
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factoryfurniture.info
in Renovation 6 years and 10 months ago
Steam Radiators For Sale
I am doing a gut renovation of my Crown Heights brownstone and I have about 10 steam radiators for sale for $20 each. For pickup…
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guest4
in Renovation 6 years and 9 months ago
Fireplace mantel for sale $100
condition: good Gorgeous antique fireplace mantel. I believe it is beech. It is original to our brownstone (came from neighboring house) on the upper west…
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louisahml
in Renovation 6 years and 10 months ago
Layouts and floor plans
We are in the planning phase of construction on a three story (garden, parlor, top)-two family home. Our current need is to have a master…
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bklynbabe
in Renovation 6 years and 10 months ago
How thick is the wood on an old parquet floor please? Circa 1900.
Thanks in advance.
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Complete Plumbing and Electrical replacement
I know this has been asked before, but the answers were specific to different cases. I’m looking at a 2 family brownstone in Ridgewood that…
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pswannabe
in Renovation 6 years and 11 months ago
Can I renovate a house with an open permit?
Hi all, there is a townhouse in Brooklyn that I would like to buy, but I just discovered that it has an open job filing…
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smileyface
in Renovation 6 years and 11 months ago
Adding Historic Elements
I am renovating a recently purchased townhouse in bedstuy and wanted to add some elements that aren’t present. The parlor floor has a wooden fireplace…
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zaccheomary4@gmail.com
in Renovation 6 years and 11 months ago
Looking for Brownstone Double Doors
I am looking for a set of Double Doors. 24″ + 24″. Preferably tall, 90’+. Otherwise, shorter + transom is OK. Just show me what…
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vinniebarbarino
in Renovation 6 years and 11 months ago
Rules for Grandathered Shed
I have a fairly large dilapidated shed that we were told was grandfathered when purchased. It is 12 x 19 and has electricity. . When…
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