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

clea

in General Discussion 8 years and 5 months ago

Can I put an electric outdoor sauna in my Brooklyn backyard legally?

0

clea

in General Discussion 8 years and 5 months ago

Can I put an electric outdoor sauna in my Brooklyn backyard legally?

0

owest

in General Discussion 8 years and 5 months ago

Problem with Doors to Cellar in Backyard

An iron worker installed new cellar doors years ago. I can no longer easily open the doors, which are otherwise in good condition. Would it…

1

Updated 8 years and 5 months ago

Guest User | 0 secs ago

Custom kick plate for townhouse door?

Hi all. Does anyone have any recommendations on where to get custom brass kick plates? The doors on our Prospect Heights co-op are in need…

3

Updated 8 years and 5 months ago

Guest User | 0 secs ago

I need help shutting off my radiator!

I need help turning off my radiator. It puts off way too much heat for my room. My girlfriend and son have a hard time…

0

somuchwork

in General Discussion 8 years and 5 months ago

Pilot light on furnace won’t stay on

So I am sitting waiting for a call back from the heating company that just did a complete service and inspection on my steam boiler.…

5

Updated 8 years and 5 months ago

ejalbk

in Plumbing 8 years and 5 months ago

Is Boiler Piped Correctly?

Our building just had a new steam boiler installed. I’ve attached a photo that shows the pitch of some pipes (the header for instance). I…

0

sjq2102

in General Discussion 8 years and 5 months ago

Insulation for Brownstone

Hi everyone, Our home in Park Slope is very drafty in the colder months, and I am wondering if there is a full-service firm anyone…

16

Updated 8 years and 5 months ago

Guest User | 0 secs ago

Who should I call for help?

I think my neighbor is going to do major construction (new stoop, new bricks, new sidewalk)on his house. When that occurs, he will attempt to…

0

Guest User | 0 secs ago

Who should I call for help?

I think my neighbor is going to do major construction (new stoop, new bricks, new sidewalk)on his house. When that occurs, he will attempt to…

0

annep

in Doors & Windows 8 years and 5 months ago

For Sale: Beautiful antique wood exterior door w/ original glass

I bought this door at Brimfield years ago & had it stripped in anticipation of replacing a door in my place. Plans have changed -…

0

fgii

in General Discussion 8 years and 5 months ago

New Double Vanity for Sale

Brand new, unused Fairmont Designs 60″ double vanity, no sinks, for sale (still boxed). Came with small crack in wood just above the front right…

0

fgii

in General Discussion 8 years and 5 months ago

New Double Vanity for Sale

Brand new, unused Fairmont Designs 60″ double vanity, no sinks, for sale (still boxed). Came with small crack in wood just above the front right…

0

mile222

in General Discussion 8 years and 5 months ago

Signage / Notice Requirements in 4-Unit Coop

Hi everyone! What signage or notices are legally required to post in the common area of a 4-unit (basement + 3) brownstone coop (one unit…

0

somuchwork

in General Discussion 8 years and 5 months ago

Pilot light on furnace won’t stay on

So I am sitting waiting for a call back from the heating company that just did a complete service and inspection on my steam boiler.…

0

owest

in General Discussion 8 years and 5 months ago

Problem with Doors to Cellar in Backyard

An iron worker installed new cellar doors years ago. I can no longer easily open the doors, which are otherwise in good condition. Would it…

0

WRPListings

in General Discussion 8 years and 5 months ago

Suggestions for buying a custom size external door that won't break the bank

We need to buy a door for our rental unit that will lead out to the backyard. We need to get something that will be…

3

Updated 8 years and 5 months ago

namahs

in General Discussion 8 years and 5 months ago

ConEd meter location

I found out that I need to replace my main breaker panel because they are Federal Pacific. Also the main service pan box is all…

0

WRPListings

in General Discussion 8 years and 5 months ago

Electrical upgrades necessary when filing an Alt-1?

We are unfortunately applying for an Alt-1 to legalize an extension and build a deck. This has already been a nightmare and we haven’t even…

0

WRPListings

in General Discussion 8 years and 5 months ago

Suggestions for buying a custom size external door that won't break the bank

We need to buy a door for our rental unit that will lead out to the backyard. We need to get something that will be…

0

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

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