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
clairebear246
in Construction 11 years and 11 months ago
renovations + deck + security system + insanity?
i never thought i would be This Person, but we are in the process— the long, slow, frustrating, exciting, nail-biting process — of buying an…
0
ge53
in Garden 12 years and 1 month ago
Blue Stone for sale
I have large pieces of blue stone for sale. $200\. If interested send a reply.
4
guikazoid
in Construction 11 years and 11 months ago
Whats happening on Prospect Ave and 4th?
I noticed a crane doing some digging this morning on the empty lot on Prospect and 4th. Anyone know what they’re doing?
0
misconformist
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 11 months ago
Adding a large skylight: do I need to file/ do I need an architect
Hello: I want to add a large skylight to the top of my third floor space (not stairwell). Is this something that a contractor can…
5
nintzk86
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 11 months ago
Architect Recommendation
I am looking for an architect for two projects, one small and one large. The first, and the more immediate project is that I would…
2
misconformist
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 11 months ago
poured cement or epoxy flooring experience or contractor
I am thinking of replacing wooden parlor floor with a poured cement or epoxy (house is in flood zone). Anyone do a similar job or…
2
hawaiismurf
in Brownstoner Renovation 11 years and 11 months ago
Structural engineer recommendation for townhouse renovation
I am looking for recommendations for a structural engineer for DOB plans and for special inspections, etc. Looking for someone who is cost effective, the…
3
mario71
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 11 months ago
cost and difficulty of cutting a hole for a new window in circa 1900 rowhouse
Hi Forum, This may seem academic in most Brooklyn neighborhoods (unless your name is Norah Jones and you want to pick a fight) but Bay…
1
mario71
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 11 months ago
cost and difficulty of cutting a hole for a new window in circa 1900 rowhouse
Hi Forum, This may seem academic in most Brooklyn neighborhoods (unless your name is Norah Jones and you want to pick a fight) but Bay…
0
Augustiner
in Taxes 11 years and 11 months ago
Assessed value (taxes after renovation)
How did your Assessed Value change after finishing the renovation? Did they just add the budget that was filed with the DOB permits and claim…
4
kb4f
in Architectural Salvage 11 years and 11 months ago
Concrete slabs/kitchen counters/table tops.
Selling some extra concrete slabs we had poured for kitchen counters and didn’t end up using in our renovation. Here’s a link to craigslist post…
3
deanbh
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 11 months ago
Schluter strips
Just a quick shoutout for Tiles By Kia Tel: 1-718-406-9815 3553 Steinway St Long Island City, NY, 11101 Was hunting around for Schluter strips for…
0
boerumhillgal
in For Sale 11 years and 11 months ago
carrara marble top vanity 48" NEW - $800 OBO
Purchased this creamy white marble top vanity (single sink) but it was too large for our bathroom. Pickup only. Photo is the stock photo with…
0
cmu
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 11 months ago
Open Neutral Issue
I have an open neutral issue on a shared circuit and am not expert enough to determine where it is (most sockets show no connection…
0
jus10
in Heating 11 years and 11 months ago
Radiator Not Heating After Insulating Pipes
I recently insulated the pipes to my steam boiler to become more energy efficient and since then, the radiator in one of our rooms has…
4
Guest User | 0 secs ago
Interior brownstone mantel restoration
We have a number of wood mantelpieces/nonworking fireplaces as well as wood doorways, large-scale mirrors with wood moldings, etc., in our home (typical of late…
0
nalusurf
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 11 months ago
Mortar Type Suggestions for Re-pointing Brick
Hello All, Wanted to tap into the knowledge of those who have re-pointed brick themselves. So, I have an interior brick area on a party…
0
crownheights2013
in Building Code 11 years and 11 months ago
Convert former garage to residential use - is it possible?
Is it possible to convert a former garage (I believe that is what it is – behind a brownstone – or maybe former stables?) to…
2
crownheights2013
in Conversion 11 years and 11 months ago
English basement - add above grade addition in back to legally rent - viable?
We are considering purchasing a house with an Eng basement. In the front of the house the basement is more than 50% bellow grade and…
3
Can’t find the topic you’re looking for?
Find answers, ask questions, and connect with our Brownstoner community.