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Moving stoop ironwork

We installed historical replica ironwork on our stoop as part of a general restoration of our brownstone facade and front yard. In order to avoid…

Free brass floor plate

24” x 8” outside, 21.75” x 5.25” inside. Free pickup from Fort Greene / Clinton Hill, corner of Vanderbilt & Greene Ave. [22761AF5-5655-4E48-9E62-55C3F3D1A64B](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s3/:brownstoner:TRlx:22761af556554e489e6255c3f3d1a64b.jpeg.jpg)

Can I paint around electric meter and breaker boxes?

Our electric meter and breaker boxes are affixed to a wood panel. Our contractor said the wood panel couldn’t be painted to pass Con Ed/DOB…

Basement ceiling and stairwell repair/reno

Hi, I live in the garden floor apartment of a brownstone. We have holes in the ceiling of our basement level for pipes, but some…

Contractor Issues

Hi All – I need to understand whether these things are “normal” and par for the course: My contractor refuses to give me the code…

Looking for someone to completely demo our backyard

Our new home has a neglected backyard that has been completely overrun with ivy and other weeds. We need someone to come in and basically…

Problemshooting for shower drain

Underneath existing shower a continuous leak was discovered, resulting in the shower being redone and redoing the waterproofing. Leak test was done before tiling began…

Can anyone recommend a place to buy recycled blue stone?

Previous owner illegal work

If we discover an interior wall that was put up without a permit, could we theoretically take it down without a permit?

Exterior painting for a 4 story condominium

Hi We are looking for the painting professional to repaint our facade of the building. We are a small condominium of 4 story. Does anyone…

Seeking some advice on basement renovation

We recently renovated a small 2 story, single family row house in Brooklyn. Next up is the basement, but from what I’ve learned thus far…

What do you wish you knew?

We’re closing soon on a brownstone that hasn’t been updated in decades. We’ve only lived in apartments and I expect it’s going to be a…

Rental unit/heating/A/C

I’m wondering if anyone knows what the average monthly heat and central A/C cost would be for a ground floor rental unit of a brownstone?…

Shades for arched windows?

Any design suggestions for blinds/shades for arched windows in a bedroom? The windows are one piece (not a rectangle and separate semi circle). Given they…

Has anyone used Panorama Windows for windows?

We were referred to them. They work with Landmarks which we need. Would appreciate anyones feedback. Thanks

roof insulation: "blown-in" vs. panels

Hi Brownstoners- We’re getting solar panels, and though Brooklyn Solar Works said the roof was good enough for them, it’s apparently 30 years old and…

Nuisance trees in back yard

Who’s responsibility is it to maintain trees in back yards. We have a neighbor who allowed a weed tree to grow over 40 feet high.…

Multifamily Intercom System Reccs?

Hi, I own a 4 family building in Prospect Heights with an outdated, often non-functioning intercom system which predates my purchase of the building 20…

Interior window above pony wall

In our gut renovation we removed the vestibule door. The entire front of the first floor is open – no hallway . We want to…

Gardeners for backyard

Hi I’m looking for recommendations for gardener to look at backyard plants/garden that haven’t been tended to in a couple of years. Ideally; they would…