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
basementbound
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 5 months ago
Curb Cut
I want to break down the costs of having a curb cut. What is the NYC Department of Buildings filing fee? What about Department of…
15
ProHeights66
in Roofers 10 years and 3 months ago
Tax credits for historic preservation
My 2-family house was just added to the National Register (already on the state and city landmark list) and I am interested in applying for…
0
Kateruba
in Bath & Kitchen 10 years and 3 months ago
Stone countertop search? looking for a partner to meet the large minimum with!
Do you have a small kitchen and are looking for stone counter-tops? I am too! I am having a lot of trouble finding any fabricator…
0
jwerner
in Renovation 10 years and 3 months ago
Advice on budget renovation
I’m looking for advice about our upcoming project from homeowners (not service providers) who have been through a renovation. We’re buying a Bay Ridge row…
0
katanov01
in Conversion 10 years and 4 months ago
Tax implication of conversion from 5 family (C0) to Two Family (B1)
1\. Is this a simple process to convert a brownstone from 5 family to Two Family as long as plans are filed? 2\. What are…
2
matthewhickey06
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 4 months ago
Hatch replacement
Hi- I am looking to replace my old metal roof hatch with an new, easier one. Can someone make a recommendation how to go about…
5
peaceout
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 4 months ago
Desperately Searching For A Licensed Electrician
Happy New Year Brownstoners, Searching for a licensed electrician for a total upgrade. Not a small job, old house, older wiring. Any leads/recs very much…
9
mykonos
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 4 months ago
Contractor specializing in brownstone renovations???
Can anyone recommend an honest and really good contractor who specializes in Brooklyn brownstone renovations? Greatly appreciate it. Thank you very much.
7
michellefk
in Flooring 10 years and 4 months ago
Cork floor installer
Can anyone recommend a decent cork floor installer? This is for glue down cork in a basement. Cork planks are bought, just need help with…
0
hotpinksharpie
in For Sale 10 years and 4 months ago
Set of Tiffany-style main hallway lights for sale
We recently renovated our brownstone hallway and changed out the lighting. Now selling the full matching set of lights – one large 3-fixture hanging pedant…
0
hotpinksharpie
in For Sale 10 years and 4 months ago
Set of Tiffany-style main hallway lights for sale
We recently renovated our brownstone hallway and changed out the lighting. Now selling the full matching set of lights – one large 3-fixture hanging pedant…
0
hotpinksharpie
in For Sale 10 years and 4 months ago
Set of Tiffany-style main hallway lights for sale
We recently renovated our brownstone hallway and changed out the lighting. Now selling the full matching set of lights – one large 3-fixture hanging pedant…
0
nalusurf
in Mortgage 10 years and 4 months ago
Recommendation for Adam Dahill of Mortgagemaster
Hey all, just wanted to give a HUGE recommendation for Adam Dahill at Mortgagemaster. Adam provides his professional insight here on Brownstoner regularly which is…
0
nalusurf
in Mortgage 10 years and 4 months ago
Recommendation for Adam Dahill of Mortgagemaster
Hey all, just wanted to give a HUGE recommendation for Adam Dahill at Mortgagemaster. Adam provides his professional insight here on Brownstoner regularly which is…
0
bk_homeslice
in Flooring 10 years and 4 months ago
Wood floor maintenance - contractor suggestions please.
Hi Everyone, I was wondering it anyone could off any advice on how to care and maintance for old pine wood floors? we renovated our…
13
wonderchimp5
in For Sale 10 years and 4 months ago
Room and Board sleeper sofa and chair for sale
We are selling our gently used Room and Board York sleeper sofa and chair. The sleeper sofa was about 1900 and the chair was 900…
1
steele71
in Bath & Kitchen 10 years and 4 months ago
Do I need a permit if renovating kitchen and not changing plumbing rough-ins?
I am planning a kitchen renovation, but it’s essentially a replacement of the existing kitchen with some minor changes in layout. If my calculations are…
0
noushigjan
in Renovation 10 years and 4 months ago
Asbestos testing necessary?
I’m about to start renovations on my Brooklyn coop and the asbestos issue has come up. My building was gut renovated in the late ’80s…
7
Can’t find the topic you’re looking for?
Find answers, ask questions, and connect with our Brownstoner community.