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
likemike
in Garden 14 years and 1 month ago
Free soil giveaway
I have a bunch of dirt I’m trying to part with, dug from my brooklyn backyard after doing a patio. It seems to be a…
0
likemike
in Garden 14 years and 1 month ago
Free soil giveaway
I have a bunch of dirt I’m trying to part with, dug from my brooklyn backyard after doing a patio. It seems to be a…
0
anon552
in Bath & Kitchen 14 years and 1 month ago
Kitchen Design and Build Experiences: Please recommend a company based upon your experience
About to do a gut kitchen renovation predicted to be in the $50-60k range. Would like one company to handle job from design to demo…
0
StuyMom
in Garden 14 years and 1 month ago
Getting rid of backyard dirt
After a recent patio installation I have mounds of extra garden soil that I need to get rid of. Putting it in black plastic contractor…
1
africangirl
in Landlord 14 years and 1 month ago
Is it true that you do not need a reason to evict a tenant if you own a 2-family house?
Is this a true statement? If you own a 2-family house, you do not need a reason to evict a tenant. I have the most…
10
empathie00
in Expeditors 14 years and 1 month ago
Reasonable cost for expediter?
Hi all, Just wondering if the estimate our architect has given us for an expediter is reasonable. We’re renovating a 4-story SRO and turning it…
8
JGP
in Real Estate - Sales 14 years and 1 month ago
96 Rockwell
Does anyone have any experience negotiating with the sponsor at 96 Rockwell Place? Considering an apartment there but like to get a sense of what…
1
kiki
in Garden Design and Maintenance 14 years and 1 month ago
Has anyone used Green Leaf Tree Removal?
I got a flyer on my door for a coupon from Green Tree Removal and wondering if anyone has used them. Thanks.
0
jbanks
in Inspection 14 years and 1 month ago
Ditmas park houses.
we are lifetime apartment dwellers and are looking into a house in ditmas park, is there a short list of questions/observations anyone can recommend when…
3
JeremyL
in Landscaping 14 years and 1 month ago
Seeking source of salvage/scrap bluestone/slate/Belgian blocks/pavers
Hi, I’m looking for a source for extra bluestone/slate/Belgian blocks/cobblestones/pavers or any other stone odds and ends. I have a walkway adjacent to my driveway that’s…
0
dittoburg
in Chimney and Fireplace 14 years and 1 month ago
hearthstone
What are people’s opinions on the best material to use as a hearthstone?
7
kim4
in Decks and Porches 14 years and 1 month ago
"Floating" Deck - A Furniture or Need a Permit?
I am looking into building a deck in my yard but I am not sure if I need a permit for this or not. I…
0
jaytee
in Plumbers and Plumbing 14 years and 1 month ago
plumbing violation
I need to resolve a violation I got for some work I had done on my house without getting a permit. The plumber who did…
1
brooklynexpediter
in Dept. of Buildings (DOB) 14 years and 1 month ago
DOB Update 06-22-2011
DOB Brooklyn has extended same day review to 5 examiners instead of the usual 2\. Upside: More staff less wait. Downside: Some of the examiners…
2
Attention2detail
in Doors 14 years and 1 month ago
Rec's for install of Wood entry door needed?
Have a custom order wood entry door that I ordered and need it installed. Anyone deal with a company/person that did great work? If so…
1
spaceaddict
in Quality of Life 14 years and 1 month ago
How Safe is the Area of Kingston Subway Stop?
I am planning to purchase a property on the south side of Kingston around 5 blocks. Newcomer to the area. Is it safe to walk…
0
chriswilson23
in Brownstoner Renovation 14 years and 1 month ago
Budget Cost for a 3rd Floor Addition
Hi Guys,What might the budget range be to add a 3rd floor addition on 14′ x 30′ building?The wife and I are considering purchasing a…
9
renovatingdrama
in Real Estate - Rentals 14 years and 1 month ago
Washer/Dryer for tenants
We just added a top loading washer and electric dryer for common use in the basement. How much should we charge our tenants (family of…
6
Can’t find the topic you’re looking for?
Find answers, ask questions, and connect with our Brownstoner community.