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Best stair design to maximize headroom under the stairs

We are putting in a new steel stair case and need to find the design option that gives the most headroom under the staircase. (There…

Looking for Wooden Mantle

Happy new year folks. I’m looking for a wooden Mantle for our Brooklyn brownstone. Ideal dimensions would be approximately: Overall height – 46 in Overall…

Sprinklers

Hello. We’re looking at buying a house in Park Slope that currently is set up as a multi family. As such, it was required to…

Enlarging two rear windows in a townhouse

I’m closing on a townhouse in Boerum Hill in mid February. My family and I are excited to start living in Brooklyn. Before we move…

Concrete in front of our house is chafing and chipping

The concrete (not on sidewalk, only within gate of property) has been chafing and chipping since the last snow about three weeks ago. The damage…

Full length shower doors?

Does anyone here have a walk in shower where the door is full height? My wife has been looking on Houzz etc and is wanting…

Lease question

I have resided in the same house for 2.5 years. Ken, roommate has lived here for over four and my other roommate, Sarah has lived…

backyard/contractor recommendations

Looking for a reliable contractor for a backyard design makeover for Bed-Stuy brownstone backyard complete makeover. Suggestions anyone?

Construction Superintendent DOB Requirement

Hi All. I need some insight and advice please. My wife and I were moments away from pulling our permit this week on a renovation…

Construction Superintendent DOB Requirement

Hi All. I need some insight and advice please. My wife and I were moments away from pulling our permit this week on a renovation…

Brick under fireplace

My friend is renovating their house and their contractor told them they need to fix the brick arch below the parlor floor fireplace. He said…

what building is this?

I really like the look of the building with the w logo with purple background? [Screen Shot 2017-01-19 at 16](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s2/:brownstoner:ZwnQ:screenshot20170119at16.45.10.jpg.jpg)

Roof inspection recommendations?

Hi all – just wondering if anyone has recommendations for an inspector or roofer willing to inspect roof work we’ve had done on our house…

Rough process & time converting Residential to Office.

what building is this?

I really like the look of the building with the w logo with purple background? [Screen Shot 2017-01-19 at 16](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s2/:brownstoner:ZwnQ:screenshot20170119at16.45.10.jpg.jpg)

What are the benefits of becoming a Landmarked District?

In what ways does it benefit homeowners, if any?

Bulkhead + Windows Recommendations?

Hi, I’m looking for two sets of recommendations if anyone has people they’d worked with. One is for a bulkhead in my back yard, I…

Places that buy appliances in Brooklyn?

A quick question — anyone know any businesses that buy appliances in Brooklyn? New appliances, not old ones. Thanks.

Cap rate in north Park Slope

I’m starting to think about selling my rental brownstone. The location is excellent – right near the Park and Grand Army Plaza. Any opinions on…

Blown-in insulation toxicity/safety

I am looking at a two-fold insulation project – one part is insulating my cockloft (heh heh) and one part is for sound reduction in…