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
gwenchb
in Planning-Feasibility, Land Use, Zoning 12 years and 10 months ago
NYC HISTORIC LANDMARKS PRESERVATION TRUST
Has anybody had any dealings with them? Im in Crown Hts which is not yet a landmarked area but it might be and thus evidently…
5
RG
in For Sale 12 years and 10 months ago
Structural/civil engineer
The free standing building next door is being sold, and since it is on a tripple lot on a non-landmarked street I fear that a…
3
sanguine
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 10 months ago
Airshaft conversion
I bought a 2 family townhouse and planning on remodeling the kitchen and bathroom. Each floor through apartment has a window in the bathroom looking…
4
whaaaaaaaat
in Doors 12 years and 10 months ago
I'm looking for a company to handle simple window (metal frame) and door (wooden frame) repairs. Any recommendations?
Enter Your Question
0
xistent
in Garden Design and Maintenance 12 years and 10 months ago
Cypress Leyland Tree Not Good For Small Garden?
In the very small garden area in front of our brownstone, last year I planted a Cypress Leyland next to 2 blue Junipers to form…
0
brooklynny
in Garden 12 years and 10 months ago
Planting Tree in Front Yard
I’m going to pick up a tree from the city’s free tree giveaway to plant in my front yard, which is currently all cemented over. …
5
pacificist
in Mortgage 12 years and 10 months ago
mortgage broker vs. bank loan officer
My husband and I are taking steps toward purchasing our first home with an FHA loan, possibly with a 203k component depending on the property.…
0
bound4brooklyn
in Restaurants and Cafes 12 years and 10 months ago
Brooklyn location of the (underground) lobster roll guy?
On a recent episode of Chopped they featured a chef that operates “underground” out of his home that is well known for having the best…
2
jmjen47
in Architecture 12 years and 10 months ago
Mulling over gut renovation...
There’s such good advice on this site that I thought I’d throw out my scenario. My husband and I are looking for a townhome that…
0
sd
in Architectural Salvage 12 years and 10 months ago
3x10 beams in good condition available
Free to whoever harvests them, six 3 x 10 beams. See link for photos: http://newyork.craigslist.org/brk/mat/3314472627.html
0
sd
in Architectural Salvage 12 years and 10 months ago
3x10 beams in good condition available
Free to whoever harvests them, six 3 x 10 beams. See link for photos: http://newyork.craigslist.org/brk/mat/3314472627.html
0
elbow
in Planning-Feasibility, Land Use, Zoning 12 years and 10 months ago
Maps for Historic Springs and Creeks
I found and used Manhattan maps of old springs, creeks, reservoirs, etc., but haven’t found a good one for my neighborhood Brooklyn. I’m in Park Slope…
0
elbow
in Planning-Feasibility, Land Use, Zoning 12 years and 10 months ago
Maps for Historic Springs and Creeks
I found and used Manhattan maps of old springs, creeks, reservoirs, etc., but haven’t found a good one for my neighborhood Brooklyn. I’m in Park Slope…
0
gwenchb
in Planning-Feasibility, Land Use, Zoning 12 years and 10 months ago
NYC HISTORIC LANDMARKS PRESERVATION TRUST
Has anybody had any dealings with them? Im in Crown Hts which is not yet a landmarked area but it might be and thus evidently…
0
brownieinhk
in Other 12 years and 10 months ago
For Free: Balusters
Hello, We are giving away balusters – there are 2 different shapes, probably 20+ in total. Pick up in Carroll Gardens.
5
brooklynny
in Garden 12 years and 10 months ago
Planting Tree in Front Yard
I’m going to pick up a tree from the city’s free tree giveaway to plant in my front yard, which is currently all cemented over. …
0
radhika
in Garden 12 years and 10 months ago
Have you seen an orange tabby? (Bed-Stuy)
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/506c58bed8896-.jpg Mello disappeared from the backyards on Halsey, btw Bedford and Nostrand Aves. He is a 7-year old ginger tabby with a bruised face and…
0
monkey1
in Expeditors 12 years and 10 months ago
How hard is it to convert a 6 family to a 4 family?
Hello, I’m considering purchasing a 6 family property (brownstone) that will be delivered vacant. My plan is convert it to a 4 family and take…
3
Can’t find the topic you’re looking for?
Find answers, ask questions, and connect with our Brownstoner community.