April 27, 2009

Exterior under-stoop help

the storage space under our house's exterior front steps/stoop rains down fine red dust on everything in there. I think we need to have the ceiling resealed or something...has anyone had anything like this done and can they recommend someone who could do it?

April 21, 2009

Stairs to Roof and Bulkhead...

I'm looking to convert hatch-and-ladder roof access to a staircase with a bulkhead (not a spiral staircase, a standard one). I'm in a brownstone, on a non-landmarked block. We own the building, so no co-op or condo permission issues.

One contractor said this would cost close to $50,000 because they'd have to cut some joists and because it affected the structural integrity of the building (we talked over the phone, not in person). This seemed really high.

Anyone done this? Any insight into what's needed here and what the price range should be?

Thanks in advance for your help--this is one seriously impressive forum. They must be very jealous of us in other cities.

April 13, 2009

Stair rail, newel and spindles

Second post on this offer. Had a buyer. Then not. 60 spindles, hand rail with right return, newel. Mahogany or walnut. Spindles sold as a lot. $225 for everything. Spindles $100. Rail $100. Newel $75. Removed from 1880 row house in Brooklyn. Thanks. More pictures available. Good condition (dusty in picture) Painted.