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
lkpe
in Bath & Kitchen 12 years and 3 months ago
Kitchen renovation: Hiding outlets on islands
Wanted to ask the community for some creative ideas to hide electrical outlets on the side of kitchen islands, as required by NYC code. I…
10
slopette
in Bath & Kitchen 12 years and 3 months ago
Resources for period-appropriate renovation of Art Deco coop
I’m embarking on a renovation of a small coop in a 1931 building, and am looking for resources to help inform the design. We’re lucky…
3
jeanmarine2
in Bath & Kitchen 12 years and 3 months ago
In a brownstone kitchen reno, any suggestions on blocking the kitchen window with a sink or countertop?
I’m interested in feedback from homeowners or professionals who have renovated an old brownstone kitchen with one of those 31″ wide, almost floor to ceiling…
2
lopolito
in Bath & Kitchen 12 years and 3 months ago
add a kitchen
I have a 3 story 2 family brownstone… 3 yrs ago I added a kitchenette to the 2nd floor for my son… not a rental, strictly for…
2
TracyT
in Bath & Kitchen 12 years and 6 months ago
cost of bathroom renovation?
We’d like to renovate our old bathroom–really just a half bath–with new flooring, new sink, new toilet. Need to remove wood wainscotting in terrible shape…
5
bethesda
in Bath & Kitchen 12 years and 4 months ago
Maintaining Small Coop/Condo
We are wondering what other small (3-4) unit condos or coops do regarding maintaining the building. Do you share the jobs among you? What…
8
Augustiner
in Bath & Kitchen 12 years and 4 months ago
Electric cooktop a dealbreaker?
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/50ec2f8bbdea5-.jpg I am planning have no gas in my house. People keep telling me how good of an investment it is to have gas in…
8
hatshepsut
in Bath & Kitchen 12 years and 4 months ago
Clawfoot tub repairs... worth it?
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/50e983ffe75fb-.jpg We are planning a gut renovation of our (only) bathroom in the next few months. We have an old (no idea how old) clawfoot…
4
mamalove
in Bath & Kitchen 12 years and 4 months ago
Radiant flooring in bathrooms or not?
I’m amazed I haven’t asked more questions to this forum as we’ve been renovating our brownstone. It has pumping steam heat throughout, although we’re building…
0
msaige
in Bath & Kitchen 13 years ago
Painter for kitchen cabinets?
We are currently closing on a home with brand new cabinetry that is not attractive. We would like to paint all of the cabinets. Does…
4
xchx
in Bath & Kitchen 12 years and 6 months ago
Changing store to apartment
I’m thinking about buying a mixed use building on an avenue where the first floor right now is a vacant store. The zoning is r6a…
3
owner12
in Bath & Kitchen 12 years and 6 months ago
Searching for Freestanding "egg" shaped bathtub
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/50a3e0c7d6a01-.jpg Hello all, we’ve all heard stories of people buying new construction and gutting the existing brand new bathrooms and kitchens. We are hoping to…
0
elmo
in Bath & Kitchen 12 years and 6 months ago
Who to call about issue with bathroom ventilation?
I am hoping someone here can point me in the right direction. We live in a row house where the bathroom was moved from the…
9
kellyj
in Bath & Kitchen 12 years and 6 months ago
Bathroom expansion
We are looking at a brownstone to buy right now that has the classic teeny tiny bathroom (with some updates). Lord knows how they fit…
0
bk_bstoner1
in Bath & Kitchen 12 years and 9 months ago
Kitchen Reno rec
Howdy Stoners, just wanted to recommend Shifra Construction for doing a very good job with my kitchen reno project (demo of old kitchen, tiles, sheetrock,…
2
bamfc
in Bath & Kitchen 12 years and 6 months ago
FS: Slipper Tub, all fixtures, pedestal sink
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/5089d8caeab43-.jpg New and never used slipper tub with all faucets, overflow, etc. Also matching pedestal sink with faucets. $2000 or Best Offer text…
0
orrsuz
in Bath & Kitchen 12 years and 7 months ago
FS: Vanity top + sinks+ faucets $300 obo
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/50844345305a4-.jpg We decided on something different but the vanity came as a complete unit. Top is 59.75″ x 19.75″ wide with satin nickel faucets [drain hardware…
0
kc1313
in Bath & Kitchen 12 years and 9 months ago
Has anyone ever used MecTec NYC for any renovations?
I did a quick search on the forum & did not turn anything up. Has anyone ever used MecTec NYC for anything? They are offering…
2
cherylandmichelle
in Bath & Kitchen 12 years and 7 months ago
where to purchase bathroom fixtures
We are renovating our bathroom and need to purchase a pedestal sink, toilet, and new faucets. We want something attractive, but basic and affordable. We’d…
5
bedstuy06
in Bath & Kitchen 12 years and 7 months ago
FOR SALE! Kohler Fluence 59-5/8"W x 58-5/16"H Frameless Bypass Bath Tub Door
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/50781f5cb9b2a-.jpg We bought this bath door online for our bathroom renovation did not use it in the end. NIce clean modern design. Details below… Brand…
0
Can’t find the topic you’re looking for?
Find answers, ask questions, and connect with our Brownstoner community.