NYC Wants to Take my Bluestone


I live on a corner on a non-landmarked block. A good amount of my sidewalk is bluestone. Recently I saw someone spray painting my bluestone and I have been told that the City is installing 2 sidewalk ramps for the disabled in front of my house and they have to remove a good section of bluestone. I understand that they have to install the ramps but I can’t understand why they need to remove the blue stone about 10 feet from the corner. Any suggestions on who I can appeal to besides the dot.

By carroll2stones | 07/09/2010 10:37 AM | Comment

Cellar Hatch Door Repair


The have the typical metal hatch doors from the exterior of my brownstone to the cellar. The doors are fine but the frame is rusting out. An iron worker came and said that they could not just fix the frame but would replace the entire thing for $800. The price is fine but it seems like a waste to get new doors. Any advice.

Categories: Iron
By carroll2stones | 01/12/2010 2:53 PM | Comment

how to sublet 5 bedroom brownstone


We live in a 5 bedroom triplex in Carroll Gardens. We are going away for the summer 2009 and need some advice on renting our house for 2 months. The house is newly renovated and in great condition; new kitchen, 2&1/2 new baths, 3 zone central air, garage space, etc. Although it would be great to get the income, we only want to rent if we feel like our house will not be destroyed. we would like a family and don’t want 11 college kids sharing. Any advice on where to advertise, (aside from craigslist)and how much to charge.

Categories: Renters
By carroll2stones | 11/30/2008 12:44 PM | Comment

Central Air repair


My GC used a hvac company named Air Con. They made mistakes in the installation and the owner is a nasty guy. I had All HVAC look at the system and to perform some minor repairs and the estimate was very high. Any other recommendations for service?

By carroll2stones | 07/09/2008 11:59 AM | Comment