Forum: Construction
Tumbled Irregular Bluestone
Does someone have a good place to get a pallet of tumbled irregular bluestone delivered to Brooklyn?
Metal Joists?
Does anyone know of an affordable place to buy metal joists to replace some rotten ones in a brownstone?
I understand that I need a permit and all that. What I want to know is if there is a cheap place in NYC where you can buy these and if so, what the approximate costs are?
Thanks!
Approval Process for Single Family Home
We are int eh process of designing a single family home to be built on an undeveloped lot. Our home will contain radically sustainable features - water collection for drinking/shower, solar for electricity and heating etc. We have initial plans drawn. Wondering now what is the approval process? We submit plans to Dept of Buildings? Who else?
Should we wait till plans are complete or is there a way to show DOB plans ahead of time to see if they have any objections?
Solar Contractors?
We are starting to investigate whether to install Solar PV or thermal systems on our roof (four story brownstone in CG).
Any recommendations on who we should reach out to for consultations and to get estimates on cost and savings, etc?
Would like to primarily hear from homeowners who have actually gone through this rather than folks actually peddling their services (unless they can give me a referral to someone with a brownstone or building here in Brooklyn where they did the work).
Cost to Build a Deck
Hi brownstoners. any ideas how much it may cost to build a metal deck off third floor of frame house? Condo unit has permission to do so. We would have to open a window into a door for access.
Understand it would be a very loose estimate. Realtor says 10K and that seems very low to me. would only be maybe 8x8
thanks!
Deck Installation and Natural Light
Hello brownstoners,
We've got our DOB permit for a large metal deck off the palor level but the DOB architect insists that the decking surface cannot be made out of wood Ipe included. He wants natural light below the deck area since the garden floor bedroom window is located beneath said deck. This leaves us with only subway grating as a viable surface. Has anyone ran into a similar problem? Our concern is the grating can get really hot in the summer and prelude use plus aesthetically grating seems abrasive. Suggestions greatly appreciated....we've been thinking about glass floors but that maybe prohibitively expensive!!!!!!!
Recs for Finishing Basement ?
We are interested in creating a rec room in our basement for our own use, which would entail putting up walls, a new set of stairs from ground floor to basement, heating (radiator ideal) , we already have electrical in the ceiling and finished cement floors (dry). We need to seal and waterproof the chute (which is now a simple trap door. We need new lights in the ceiling (simple spots) and new ceiling . Anyone have recommendations of who could do it and not be insanely expensive ? Thanks
Dividing Wall
I must install a wall to divide my living room into both a bedroom and living room. I'd like a cheap option and pressurized wall that does not alter the integrity of the current walls. Does anybody know of a quality, but affordable option for this type of construction? I've lost my job so I must find a renter to make my mortgage... Craigslist has nothing...Thanks so much for any advice
Thalal Beer
We received an attractive quote from Mr. Beer who we contacted based on a couple of posts here but I'd like to talk in person with someone who worked with him, if you wouldn't mind. My email is trudylou at gmail. Thx
Roof Construction
We are looking at various single family townhouses in Brooklyn, mostly 2 story. We are interested in possibility of building a studio on roof with interior spiral staircase to the studio. What are restrictions?
I need to Build a Closet and do Some Small Installations
I am looking for a reliable company to do a small job in prospect heights. I need to even out a wall. Build a closet and install shelving. I also need two light fixtures put in. Please contact me at zyoungbizman@yahoo.com
I am really looking to get this done ASAP. Its a small job that hoepfully can be done in a weekend. Let me know. Thanks
COntractor Recommendations
We live in a brownstone and we are looking to build an internal partition to create an additional bedroom. We also want to add a large built in bookshelf with a ladder. Does anyone know of any good (licensed) contractor's that we could call for quotes for either, or both, of these jobs? Thanks!
Need a Contractor for Closet
I am looking to build a fairly large closet in my garden level finished basement ... floor to ceiling. I want it to look like it's original to the house which means plasterboard sides that can be painted to match existing walls ... no laminate oand I want all the shelves to be adjustable.
My contractor came in with a very expensive proposal and I would like to get a few more estimates. Can anyone suggest a contractor? The job is big but not huge. The closet will be approximately 8' wide by 2' deep by 8' high. Thanks.
ISO Bluestone
I'm looking for anyone that would be willing to get rid of or SELL any leftover bluestone they have. I can pick up immediately. Thanks
Contractor for Small Job
Hi,
I'm a long-time renter in Cobble Hill, and I'm looking for someone to replace the walls in our dining room (to start). The plaster walls are probably a century old, and water damage has caused 50 years of paint and skimcoat to separate from the wall (revealing black mold underneath). Can someone recommend a reputable person to repair or replace this?
Any idea how much it typically costs to sheetrock a room (maybe 12 x 18?)
Thanks so much.
TSBklyn
ISO Bluestone
Looking for anyone willing to get get rid of or SELL any leftover Bluestone. I'm willing to pay fair value...
4/5 Floor Duplexes Without Elevator
r6a 4 story 8 units. I want to duplex the 4th floor and have roofdeck/small room set back on the "5th" story.
I see so many buildings that are way bigger than mine (same zoning). I see lots of duplexes. I called... DOB they said "NO ELEVATOR, NOTHING ON 5TH FLOOR ALLOWED."
I know you can have Mezz with 33% limitation. But i really don't want all that voluminous ceiling and open balcony.
any thoughts. please be nice seems like everyone hates boogie man builders.
Pre-Fab Put on Roof?
I'm wondering if it's been done in NYC, and if not, would it be legal to put a pre-fab home (like a Rocio Romero LV) on top of a roof and duplex into the top floor apartment. This of course assumes that the air rights exist and the roof can support the weight etc.
Cost to Move Interior Door
Anyone know the cost to move an exterior door? Need to close off the current door and move the door a few feet over.
Thanks.