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

Please log in, in order to post topics and replies!

Latest Discussions

bedstuytownhouse

in Bath & Kitchen 13 years and 6 months ago

Planning our dream kitchen - what is your best purchase, what would you do differently?

Hi all, We are going to move our kitchen up to the rear of the parlor floor and before we sit down with an architect,…

10

Updated 13 years and 6 months ago

whaaaaaaaat

in DIY 13 years and 6 months ago

Empty Lot + Cheap Pre-fab Home

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4f2da05d7bbb8-.jpg I often fantasize about approaching first time home ownership by buying an empty lot and placing a tiny, cheap pre-fabricated home on it until I can afford…

10

Updated 13 years and 6 months ago

dz9001

in Conversion 13 years and 6 months ago

how long does it take to get a permit for change of use from warehouse to restaurant in brooklyn?

What is a good time frame after the architect submitted all drawings and paper works at DOB?

3

Updated 13 years and 6 months ago

yves

in Real Estate - General 13 years and 11 months ago

Whats going on in the South Slope / Greenwood market

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4e763959351c7-.jpg I will be in the market for a 1 or 2 family under $950k. Anyone in the area buy or sell in the last…

2

Updated 13 years and 6 months ago

harlem121

in Other 13 years and 6 months ago

Someone chained a bike to our gate blocking access for our tenants. What are our options? Thanks in advance.

Bikes

0

OneOneTwoZeroOne

in Accounting 13 years and 9 months ago

NYS & NYC Transfer TAX

I’m in contract to purchase a condo.  Are the State and City transfer taxes something I can negotiate the seller into covering on the closing…

8

Updated 13 years and 6 months ago

landlord

in Property Management 13 years and 6 months ago

Looking for fellow landlords in CH or Bedstuy to form some sort of short term partnership.

I have been a small time (2 and 3 family buildings) landlord in Brooklyn for about 10 years and so far it has been a…

0

alexanderposell

in Plumbers and Plumbing 13 years and 6 months ago

Leak Detection?

Howdy folks. I had American Leak Detection come investigate a leak in my apartment recently, patched up what they told me to patch up, but…

4

Updated 13 years and 6 months ago

SewardWasRight

in Architectural Salvage 13 years and 6 months ago

Source for Original Parquet Flooring

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4f38002491f17-.jpg Hey all,   I have a space of a room (these rooms had been separate, but the wall was removed and so they are…

0

sweetser

in Tile 13 years and 6 months ago

Restoring Old Tiles

 I’m renovating a very old bathroom in my house.  Under a few layers of linoleum I found some old white mosaic tiles that I like,…

2

Updated 13 years and 6 months ago

FishieFishie

in Flooring 13 years and 6 months ago

Repair for wood flooring?

Any recommendations for someone to repair a hardwood floor?  I don’t need an artist, just hoping for someone competent, affordable, and totally fluent in English.…

10

Updated 13 years and 6 months ago

jason83

in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 6 months ago

HAS ANYONE USE BK START2FINISH HOME RENOVATION SERVICES BEFOR?

HAS ANYONE USE BK START 2 FINISH HOME RENOVATION SERVICES? IM LOOKING TO DO A APT RENOVATION AND I SEEN JOHN DAIDONE FROM BK START2FINISH HOME…

0

seconder

in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 6 months ago

How long should a stoop scratchcoat be left to cure?

I’ve taken advantage of the warm winter to get my stoop renovated. The scratchcoat has been completed and I want to know how long it…

0

dz9001

in Conversion 13 years and 6 months ago

how long does it take to get a permit for change of use from warehouse to restaurant in brooklyn?

What is a good time frame after the architect submitted all drawings and paper works at DOB?

0

mystiky

in Tile 13 years and 6 months ago

Using glass tiles for kitchen backsplash - will it hold up?

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4f2c01d429e99-.jpg We are in the process of deciding on the backsplash for our new kitchen. Shown in the photo are: Top:  3″ strip that goes…

10

Updated 13 years and 6 months ago

smokey1974

in Plumbers and Plumbing 13 years and 6 months ago

Plumber Needed - Radiant Heat Flooring - Hot Water / PEX tubing system

I am looking for someone who has this installed in their home, and **who can recommend a plumber to service this type of system**. We…

2

Updated 13 years and 6 months ago

abbeykira

in Moving and Storage 14 years and 2 months ago

Moving/Storage recommendation

Because of renovations I am going to need to move out of my co-op and store everything for a couple of months. Can anyone recommend…

10

Updated 13 years and 6 months ago

litachiqita

in Taxes 13 years and 6 months ago

Capital Improvement - sales tax on countertops?

So, I’ve seen the previous threads on sales tax on capital improvements (http://brownstoner.staging.wpengine.com/forum-archive/2007/08/capital-improve-1/) – and that contractors should NOT be charging sales tax in New…

8

Updated 13 years and 6 months ago

hbranty

in Electricians 13 years and 6 months ago

Need Thermostat Recommendation

Anyone have a thermostat they LOVE? looking for new one and an electrician to install it.  Any suggestions much appreciated.

8

Updated 13 years and 6 months ago

andersonwindow

in Doors & Windows 13 years and 6 months ago

Window Well Escape Ladders

Basement window well escape ladders are required on new homes with basement window wells. In addition, they provide peace of mind for concerned parents that…

2

Updated 13 years and 6 months ago

Can’t find the topic you’re looking for?

Find answers, ask questions, and connect with our Brownstoner community.