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

drhuxtable

in Architectural Salvage 11 years and 11 months ago

Bluestone Pavers Wanted

Anyone have any leftover irregular bluestone pavers they need to unload? The bigger the better. I can pay cash and pick up anywhere in brooklyn.…

0

doodles

in About Brooklyn 11 years and 11 months ago

Looking for a wallpaper hanger

Hi, does anyone know of a good wallpaper hanger, who isn’t terribly expensive?

0

microfiche

in Construction 11 years and 11 months ago

How To Stop or Minimize Impact of Neighboring House Being Demolished?

We have heard that the owner of the house next door to ours is interested in demolishing it (a detached Victorian, legal 2 family, zoned…

5

Updated 11 years and 11 months ago

gardenerbk

in About Brooklyn 11 years and 11 months ago

clarity on single family house short term rental laws in Brooklyn?

As follow up to “short term rental laws for owner-occupied houses in Brooklyn?” post, I’m wondering if anyone knows where to find clear and reliable…

0

mykonos

in Roofers 11 years and 11 months ago

Heating....gas furnace advice...need your help please

I’m gut renovating a 3600 sq ft brownstone….everything brand new…windows, electric, plumbing etc. 1)approx 900 sq ft per floor. 2)Garden floor…1 bedroom apt 3)Floors..2,3,4…my triplex…

9

Updated 11 years and 11 months ago

laurelsmom

in Roofers 11 years and 11 months ago

dead pigeons in yard

My daughter is considering buying a house in Bushwick. There were many dead pigeons in the back yard, some on the ground and some up…

4

Updated 11 years and 11 months ago

anonCH

in About Brooklyn 11 years and 11 months ago

We need a boiler and new hot water heater - limited budget. Ideas appreciated!

We recently purchased a 3.5 story house with ancient water heater and boiler. The house heats on oil but we will convert. Do you have…

3

Updated 11 years and 11 months ago

plgbound

in Demolition 14 years and 8 months ago

Leinster Contracting - Asbestos Abatement Recommendation

I would like to highly recommend the asbestos abatement contractor, Leinster Contracting.  Patrick is a very straight up individual and gave us a very reasonable…

4

Updated 11 years and 11 months ago

hawaiismurf

in General Discussion 12 years and 8 months ago

Asbestos remediation contractor?

Any recommendations for a cost effective asbestos remediation contractor? Relatively extensive job in 4 storey townhouse – roof, steam pipes, old bathroom tile, and Drywall…

4

Updated 11 years and 11 months ago

parkslopemom

in About Brooklyn 11 years and 11 months ago

Window Washer recommendation

Anyone recommend their window washer? We need someone willing to climb out on ledges, as none of our double hung 100+ year old windows tilt…

5

Updated 11 years and 11 months ago

borderline

in Driveways, Patios, Sidewalks and Steps 11 years and 11 months ago

Recommendation for Bluestone Installation – Stones R Us

I would like to highly recommend Stones R Us if you have any bluestone paving to be repaired or installed. Carlos and his guys did…

0

borderline

in Driveways, Patios, Sidewalks and Steps 11 years and 11 months ago

Recommendation for Bluestone Installation – Stones R Us

I would like to highly recommend Stones R Us if you have any bluestone paving to be repaired or installed. Carlos and his guys did…

0

anonCH

in About Brooklyn 11 years and 11 months ago

We need a boiler and new hot water heater - limited budget. Ideas appreciated!

We recently purchased a 3.5 story house with ancient water heater and boiler. The house heats on oil but we will convert. Do you have…

0

UnRed

in Landlord 11 years and 11 months ago

What scam is my landlord pulling?

My landlord is a huge liar. He’s never repaired anything without years worth of excuses (apparently his building is the only one that has such…

5

Updated 11 years and 11 months ago

collferri

in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years ago

Architect needed for existing extension renovation

We have been living in our 2 family Brownstone w/small extension since 1969\. The extension is wood framed with a stucco facade on a concrete…

7

Updated 11 years and 11 months ago

batfish123

in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years ago

Looking for a professional painting company (no solo contractors)

Hello, Can anyone recommend a professional painting company? We need patching, re-plastering (skim coat), sanding, paint stripping (wood window and door trim) and painting an…

3

Updated 11 years and 11 months ago

fmb78

in For Sale 11 years and 11 months ago

9.5' x 12.5' wool area rug for sale

Hello. I have a large, colorful, hand-tufted (not hand-knotted) wool area rug for sale. Asking $100\. Please see my craigslist ad below. If interested, please…

0

bbhues

in Pest Control 11 years and 11 months ago

Exterminator for rat/mouse

Need some advice/exterminator recommendations. we live on the ground floor of a brownstone. for the past few weeks we’ve noticed some squeaking/rustling noises under our…

0

bpeikes

in Doors & Windows 12 years and 10 months ago

Window installers and window brands

I have 5 french casement windows, 2 small french balcony doors, and one large set of french doors to our backyard which need to be…

5

Updated 11 years and 11 months ago

stickerhappy

in Roofers 11 years and 11 months ago

Separating a single zoning lot into two separate tax lots - who to consult?

We have a property that was once two separate zoning lots, one with a building and one vacant lot, but are now joined as one…

1

Updated 11 years and 11 months ago

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

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