try Mylen stairs, a semi-custom outfit, reasonably priced...I've used them before for a design with a mono-stringer stair,similar to the one you show.

http://www.mylenstairs.com

Posted by: thinkaboutit at August 2, 2008 10:30 AM in response to Open Stairs/ Floating Stairs?

Curious

I'm in a similar environment. Where specifically in B-burg are you speaking of? I've had similar thoughts but have never had any real concern. Can't say it makes for the most spectacular streetscape but I wondered what sort of projects you are dealing with.

Posted by: thinkaboutit at July 16, 2008 7:33 PM in response to williamsburg low rent projects

Take a look at your manual. I had this problem, and for some reason the actual BRAND of battery made a difference. In my case the manual specs Duracell or Energizer ONLY. It stopped the chirping once I replaced it. Go figure....

Posted by: thinkaboutit at June 13, 2008 4:35 PM in response to Smoke alarm

Check out Nick Miscione of Fort Greene.

nick@miscionedesign.com

Good luck.

Very best,
Elisa

Posted by: ellibella007 at June 12, 2008 2:28 PM in response to architect recommendation for coop renov

Thanks, I will both of these a try. (post #2-come to think off it, there was an energizer battery in it before I replaced it with a Duracell).

Posted by: di at June 13, 2008 5:07 PM in response to Smoke alarm

The smoke alarm in my place has been doing the same thing. It has been doing it for 2 solid weeks. (sigh)

Posted by: johnjay1234 at June 14, 2008 12:58 PM in response to Smoke alarm

Check out GeorgeArchitect.com
good luck

Posted by: silverstar at June 18, 2008 12:35 PM in response to architect recommendation for coop renov

I would be happy to look at your project. My office's work ranges from full renovations of townhouses, to apartment and loft renovations on a variety of scales. If interested, please contact me:

mhm@studiolabdesign.com

Thanks,
Matt

Posted by: guest at June 20, 2008 11:02 PM in response to architect recommendation for coop renov

Projects are a scourge on the poor and a drag on the city. The system is so broken it is beyond repair. They are urban prisons disguised as housing that guarantee an ever growing and ever more dependendant class of perpetually poor people.

Posted by: newsouthsloper at July 16, 2008 8:09 PM in response to williamsburg low rent projects

Actually, the project buildings will be lifted by derigibles which will gently float them to Manhattan (incredibly green, that), specifically the East Village, and other formerly hip places, now totally over. They will be set down in Thompkins Park, Washington Sq Park, and other empty spaces, once the playgrounds of the hip and happening. Since everyone who is anyone has moved to B'burg, no one will even notice or object.

The projects folks can go about their business, as per usual. This will give them time to ruminate on the irony of being like the Native Americans: you're out there trying to survive, and white folks come in, build right in front of you, and then expect you to leave.

Posted by: Montrose Morris at July 17, 2008 1:10 AM in response to williamsburg low rent projects

BullSh!t! Nobody is telling anyone from the projects to move anywhere! It’s just people do not enjoy being harassed by people from the projects or apt bldgs as they walk by. It’s just causing more resentment towards the residents from the projects & apts. Bldgs.

Posted by: 911NewYorker at July 17, 2008 9:53 AM in response to williamsburg low rent projects

I'd much rather be harassed by people from the condo's or houses as they walk by. Would explain why, but I've got to go. There is a condo walking by right now!

Posted by: Chaka at July 17, 2008 11:34 AM in response to williamsburg low rent projects

does "low rent project" mean public housing? if so, they will not necessarily remain forever, policy reform can get them demolished (as in chicago and st. louis). but nyc public housing is an anomaly, within the high-rise variety (i.e. it is better managed, maintained and safer than the ones that have been demolished).

however, as with everything, when there is money involved, new policies can get pushed through.

it sounds like the problem is kids being kids. doing stupid things because they don't yet realize the effect.

unfortunately, the design of high-rise projects makes it hard to determine where a kid with a bb gun is shooting from.

kids need leisure activities that are less destructive and harmful; and they need to understand the consequences of their actions.

Posted by: dtrain at July 17, 2008 12:34 PM in response to williamsburg low rent projects