Forum
Looking for advice about a home improvement project? Want to talk about what’s going on in your neighborhood? Start here.
Find older conversations in our Forum Archive.
Latest Discussions
Post a Topic
dnk
in Flooring 14 years ago
Replacing ruined hardwood floor
Hi all, I have a friend whose 3/4 inch maple floor (quartersawn planks) was ruined when she went on vacation and a pipe began to…
0
NewGuy
in Carpet and Upholstery 14 years ago
Staircase carpet runners?
Does anyone have any thoughts about adding a carpet runner to a brownstone oak staircase? Any recommendations for places that will install for you? Thanks
3
brklynreno
in Plumbers and Plumbing 14 years ago
2 Families brownstone. Conventional Water Heater or Tankless Water Heater?
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4f72e29a7938c-.png I have seen and used bathrooms with tankless water heaters in my trips to Europe but right now I have to decide for a…
7
brickstone
in Handymen and Odd Jobs 14 years and 5 months ago
Painter for Exterior Ironwork
Looking for a reliable, neat and affordable painter/handyman to scrape and repaint exterior ironwork, metal staircase and wooden doors. Thanks.
3
fractalogical
in Taxes 14 years ago
Property tax increase following renovation
As is typical for my neighborhood, the NYC Finance “effective market value” for my property has lagged far behind the actual property value assessment. My…
2
nyflicka
in Moving and Storage 14 years ago
Recommending "Call Paul to Haul"
Hey Brownstoners, Someone on the forum recommended “Call Paul to Haul” to me for furniture moving. We used him today and he was absolutely fantastic.…
0
calle3441
in Architecture 14 years ago
Replacing Existing Roof Deck -- do I need a load analysis?
Any input on the following would be greatly appreciated: Background The building is a 35-unit condo. It is approximately 110 years old and was a…
3
TracyT
in Brownstoner Renovation 14 years ago
bathroom reno recommendation
Our two bathrooms need attention. We have the original sinks and tubs, floor tiles and marble wainscotting, which is charming–but after 115 years, they are…
0
anon200
in Co-Op Related 14 years ago
Adding skylights to top floor unit in coop
I’m considering the possibility of trying to add skylights to my top-floor unit in a coop building. What would be a standard process to seek…
0
steveyp
in Carpet and Upholstery 14 years ago
can anyon recommend wall to wall in house carpet cleaners
need good wall to wall carpet cleaners
1
jimbeam
in Electricians 14 years ago
Licensed electrician question
I live in an old brownstone apartment in BK. My bedroom does not have a ceiling light and I would like to add one. As…
0
alex75
in Construction 14 years ago
brick job
Hello, I had replaced my in-wall air conditioner with a ductless one, and need a good mason who would close off the wall opening with…
2
esther
in Agents and Brokers 14 years ago
Is It A Sin To be In Love With Your Mortgage Consultant???
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4f70ac4e89c30-.jpg Well if it is call me a sinner, because I LOVE Barry Koven from Wells Fargo who helped me close on my FHA refinance.…
1
calle3441
in Architecture 14 years ago
Replacing Existing Roof Deck -- do I need a load analysis?
Any input on the following would be greatly appreciated: Background The building is a 35-unit condo. It is approximately 110 years old and was a…
0
kachuri999
in Facade and Brownstone Repair 14 years ago
house number lab??
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4f720f82b07e0-.jpg
0
elm_bk
in Bath & Kitchen 14 years ago
Kitchen Cabinet sticker shock!
I braved the gale force winds last night and trudged over to the Lowe’s in Gowanus, the only pedestrian in all of Brooklyn as far…
10
jbkramer
in Agents and Brokers 14 years and 3 months ago
Buyer's Broker
We purchased our current condo 7 years ago, and we’re rapidly outgrowing it. We would like to move within Park Slope, hopefully to a smaller…
5
Augustiner
in Brownstoner Renovation 14 years ago
cornice options
My cornice is not in the best shape. What are the options if I want to replace it? I heard there are fiberglass cornices. Is…
4
Can’t find the topic you’re looking for?
Find answers, ask questions, and connect with our Brownstoner community.