Nightmare in Park Slope: My ‘luxury’ basement apartment flooded three times in two months

… space and thought renting would be the way to get it since buying a larger two bedroom in our neighborhood was out of …

By Anonymous |March 30, 2023 - 12:30PM
How much homeowners insurance do you need when buying a NYC brownstone?

… If you are in the process of buying a New York City brownstone you are well advised to begin looking into getting … to do if flooding is a concern … Standard policies do not however cover flooding from rising rain river or ocean …

By Evelyn Battaglia |March 7, 2023 - 3:30PM
What is the difference between a muntin and a mullion and are they still used in windows?

… … Its easy to get these two elements confused because they both divide … pricing … Again the answer is 100 percent per White though how much depends on lots of variables  Both TDLs and SDLs … exterior pieces to the spacer in between Plus you can only buy doublepane units with divided lights from a select few …

By Evelyn Battaglia |March 2, 2023 - 1:30PM
A home inspection checklist if you are buying a NYC brownstone

Buying a brownstone comes with lots of perks but that coveted square … The reality is if something unsurmountable turns up the buyer will not move forward with the deal Generally it is … tips to get you started on your home inspection journey … How to find a qualified inspector … Always always always …

By Evelyn Battaglia |February 28, 2023 - 2:30PM
How to renovate a brownstone or apartment to get more natural light

… is even steeper because theres less window area to bring light to interior spaces Midblock prewar apartments can be equally problematicmaybe only one or two … humans need light and it is crucial to consider how to brighten an apartment or brownstone at the earliest stage of …

By Evelyn Battaglia |February 15, 2023 - 12:30PM
What would it cost to add a bulkhead to access the roof of our NYC brownstone?

… these components as well as pavers and a 44inch parapet wall to bring construction up to code will take the cost to … additional structural supportespecially if you share a wall with neighborsthe cost of hiring an engineer and other … what additional costs will a bulkhead add to the project … Improve … Renovation … architects … Ask an Expert … …

By Emily Myers |February 6, 2023 - 12:30PM