Basement Upgrade


Looking to upgrade the basement of my brownstone. Nothing major – just need a gym, laundry room, and home office – mostly new floor, few walls and electrics. Any recommendation ?

Categories: General Contractors
By brownie77 | 02/02/2009 10:31 AM | Comment

Windows Replacement on a Brownst


I am planning on putting new windows. Landmark district. 4 stories brownstone. Total of 3 (top floor) + 3 (middle floor) + 2 (large size – parlor floor) + 2 (garden floor)=10 windows. Any recommendation on a good provider/contractor ? Any recommendation on brand: Marvin, Pella, Andersen , etc …

Categories: Windows
By brownie77 | 02/02/2009 10:28 AM | Comment

Boiler Water Gauge Glass


My gauge used to be 1/2 to 2/3 full. Last night, I noticed its completely full. Should I be worried? I regularly purge the water through the bottom knob so the water is clear not cloudy. It’s just full ! Let me know if you think this is a problem or maybe it’s just due to the fact that the boiler is getting extra work these days !

Categories: Heating
By brownie77 | 01/26/2009 7:57 AM | Comment

Oil to gas conversion


Would like to convert from oil to gas and change my old boiler for a new efficient at the same time. Steam heat. Need a new hot water tank as well. Any recommendations ? Called Keyspan but the plumber they sent was scary ;)
I need recommendations. Thanks

By brownie77 | 11/04/2008 4:24 PM | Comment

KCM Plumbing


Anyone’s worked with KCM Plumbing before ? I am considering them for an oil to gas conversion. Recommendations anyone? Thank you.

Categories: Heating
By brownie77 | 11/01/2008 10:55 AM | Comment

Looking for a baby sitter


I realize it’s a real estate blog but my guess is that there is a lot of parents of this site, so it’s worth asking. I live in Cobble Hill and I am looking for a baby sitter maybe one night/week (we already have a nanny during the day time). just looking for someone local. Thanks

Categories: Quality of Life
By brownie77 | 08/05/2008 2:17 PM | Comment

Ripped off by a contractor ?


I just signed a contract with a contractor for a total amount of $13k. Just paid the 1/3 deposit and i just got quote from 4 other guys all around $3k. So clearly I am being ripped off by the guy I signed with (I know I should have not signed before getting additional quote – my mistake). But my question is: what is my recourse ? Can I take the contractor to small claim court for overcharging ?

Categories: General Contractors
By brownie77 | 06/29/2008 9:46 AM | Comment