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
elgato
in DIY 13 years and 2 months ago
Construction attorney recommendation.
I took out 203k rehab mortgage and my contractor walked off the job leaving me with multiple violations and open permits. I filed a DCA…
5
nodeliverypizza
in DIY 13 years and 2 months ago
Home renovation newbie lends a hand for free to learn the ropes, anyone interested (available full-time)?
Hi everyone, I’ll be starting a sabbatical from work next week (04/03) to try to learn all I can about home renovation (and maybe…
4
davidmarc36
in Flooring 13 years and 2 months ago
Flooring Restoration and Repair
I’m looking for a good, reasonable flooring expert for a “small-ish” job; consisting of cleaning and re-sealing a slate floor in my bathroom…particularly the stall…
2
bigmissfrenchie
in For Sale 13 years and 2 months ago
Magic Chef Range for Sale
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/5129a25742f50-.jpg Looking for a good home for my 1930s-40s Magic Chef Stove. Burners work well, oven works, but no temperature control. Working light. Oven door…
4
homebuyer
in Construction 13 years and 2 months ago
Need help with Renovation Estimates
Hi, we are getting estimates to renovate on our multifamily brownstone. We are only renovating the garden floor, 1st floor, and 2nd floor. the most…
10
ktm6
in Lighting 13 years and 2 months ago
replace riser with radiator?
I have a small bedroom on the top floor of a 3 story co-op building with a riser. Since we are on the top floor,…
3
apartmenttorentbyowner
in Real Estate - Rentals 13 years and 3 months ago
Apartment for rent-No fee. Where to ad?
I have this beautiful duplex for rent – I am the owner, and I am charging no fees besides the rent and deposit. I am…
10
nodeliverypizza
in DIY 13 years and 2 months ago
Home renovation newbie lends a hand for free to learn the ropes, anyone interested (available full-time)?
Hi everyone, I’ll be starting a sabbatical from work next week (04/03) to try to learn all I can about home renovation (and maybe…
0
elgato
in DIY 13 years and 2 months ago
Construction attorney recommendation.
I took out 203k rehab mortgage and my contractor walked off the job leaving me with multiple violations and open permits. I filed a DCA…
0
bullfrog
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 10 months ago
Stucco and Brick Pointing Costs?
I was wondering if someone could guide me as to what I should expect to pay for the following: New concrete stucco over an existing…
3
ajm
in Lighting 13 years and 2 months ago
Brownstone unit numbers?
We are finishing up a renovation of a 4 story brownstone in Park Slope and are tryign to figure out how to number the units.…
0
ktm6
in Lighting 13 years and 2 months ago
replace riser with radiator?
I have a small bedroom on the top floor of a 3 story co-op building with a riser. Since we are on the top floor,…
0
nobikesonfance
in Exteriors 13 years and 2 months ago
traditional window and door color schemes
This may sound silly. We have black 4×4 windows that look great on a brick townhouse. We’re thinking about painting our door red and the…
3
cityrat
in Real Estate - Sales 13 years and 2 months ago
"Consultant" helping buyers for a fee?
We’re fairly experienced at hunting for properties (we’re looking for a place in BK like everybody else on the planet) and the process in general,…
2
parkslopeneighbor
in Lighting 13 years and 2 months ago
If my neighbor wants to construct a rooftop addition, my chimneys will have to be raised to be within the building code. If I don't want them to be raised, can I be forced to accede to his wishes?
Enter Your Question
0
me4pres
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 2 months ago
Roof Access Ladder
Thanks in advance – I have a 3 family brownstone in Manhattan. The second means of eagress is a roof hatch located at the top…
4
jessydebuck
in Real Estate - Rentals 13 years and 2 months ago
Greenpoint Brownstone
I want to stay in Greenpoint and am looking for a bronwstone to rent for $2,000-2,200\. Is that realistic or am I dreaming? I want…
2
slopette
in Carpenters and Woodworkers 13 years and 2 months ago
Best option for built-in wardrobe?
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/512676459dd24-.jpg I’m purchasing/renovating a small coop with little closet space, and would like to create a wardrobe/built-in closet area in the bedroom (standard closet depth,…
10
kimplicated
in Environmental and Green Design 13 years and 2 months ago
General Contractor + Landmarks & Eco Consultant Combo?
Hi all, My reno project started out small. But it’s not looking so small anymore. …heard that story before? The plan’s not firm, but the project…
4
Can’t find the topic you’re looking for?
Find answers, ask questions, and connect with our Brownstoner community.