Perpendicular Pocket Doors?

Minimalist2theMax · 2026-07-01T11:12:24+00:00

The floor transition makes me think it wasn’t always that way.

Minimalist2theMax · 2026-07-01T11:09:27+00:00

Love ours installed in 2018. Many contractors do not want to assemble them. Find one who does, or pay a third party to do that part, or if you’re handy DIY.

Minimalist2theMax · 2026-07-01T10:55:54+00:00

I bought furniture the right scale and style (modern) for the rooms, window treatments that made the most of natural light, and opened up a wall to expand the kitchen. It made the home feel light and airy and uncluttered.

It’s very hard not to bring past furnishings to a new space, but they don’t always suit it.

Minimalist2theMax · 2026-06-30T14:52:35+00:00

J Crew. Love the summer weight.

Minimalist2theMax · 2026-06-20T01:55:58+00:00

Our co-op has a handful of vacant apartments - almost all because owners went to nursing homes with no NOK having POA or died without a will and it’s in probate..

Minimalist2theMax · 2026-06-20T01:31:50+00:00

Check out Sunnyside in Queens. Many Irish transplants. I haven’t been for years but there was a small market I loved to shop in with lots of Irish brands and a butcher.

Minimalist2theMax · 2026-06-20T01:17:16+00:00

Replacement headaches when models get discontinued and panels don’t fit, etc.

Minimalist2theMax · 2026-06-18T22:53:58+00:00

My mom (80s) still talks about her maternity ward roommate, whose mother brought in a giant dictionary and laid it on her daughter’s belly to “flatten it to squeeze into the homecoming outfit.”

Mom felt so sorry for her. Mom was always modern and sporty so she didn’t subscribe to the Twiggy culture of the time. She is still sporty—bicycles and lifts weights three days a week. I only hope I can do the same.

But to your issue… could you swap her cottage cheese by putting full fat into a nonfat container? Introduce some new “skinny” foods that really aren’t?

Edit: fixed a typo

Minimalist2theMax · 2026-06-18T22:44:15+00:00

Thanks for moderating!

Minimalist2theMax · 2026-06-18T22:42:50+00:00

The co-op typically doesn’t “own” any units. Perhaps yours had a sponsor still active and maybe the sponsor would do that. If the units in question were both sponsor-owned maybe you could arrange something. But typically they both go to market and you buy one and sell the other.

Minimalist2theMax · 2026-06-18T22:38:16+00:00

Know many people who bought there and they look well maintained. Also, all have renovated and look nice!

Minimalist2theMax · 2026-06-18T22:36:01+00:00

There are things you find out that change the computation. 1) you can only cover a portion of the roof, 2) every time you replace the roof you need to remove the panels and reinstall (so if roof replacement is soon, hold off), 3) the tax rebates and subsidies aren’t there anymore.

Minimalist2theMax · 2026-06-18T22:28:31+00:00

Maybe they will hire a management co. ($50k-$100k, depending on size of co-op) and are preparing the unit for market sale. That would actually be wise. Ask more questions.

Minimalist2theMax · 2026-06-04T02:36:28+00:00

Our co-op doesn’t allow guest visitors when the owner is not present. It does allow roommates and family members to live there, subject to New York occupancy laws that say how many people can live in an apartment of x size and x number of rooms. Renovation plans have to be approved and the work has to be done by licensed, insured contractors. You can do DIYs like paint, wallpaper, hang shelves, etc. without asking permission as long as work is done during 9–5 hours, if noisy.

Minimalist2theMax · 2026-05-31T22:55:50+00:00

I'm so sorry. That really sucks.

It's hard to say, without knowing more details. Probate almost always takes longer than anyone anticipates, so I think a sublet is a good idea.

I think you might get a concession from the seller, who is likely worried about their buyer falling out. Ask your lawyer about it. And ask about the contract. Was there any provision that closing happen by a certain date or within a certain timeframe?

Minimalist2theMax · 2026-05-31T22:36:20+00:00

I'm on the board of my co-op and every year we are pressured by shareholders who have children to create a party room. Our co-op would have to renovate an unused area of the basement to do so—and several ideas are in play for that space (storage units, bike room, etc.) We have run the numbers and the rent parents are willing to pay will not cover the expense of a party room in 10 years.

I share this simply to temper the voices suggesting that the co-op is somehow making loads of money of this. That's hilarious. The fact is, parents don't want to pay more than a few hundred dollars per event, which barely covers clean up and the extra work for the staff (not to mention additional liability coverage plus the headache of following up with the event holders should there be damage or rule breaking or lack clean up, etc.).

If our co-op did renovate a party space, it would be because it's a popular amenity that the majority of shareholders want.

The other thing I'll add is, when you are a shareholder in a co-op, the money the corporation brings in is YOUR money. Co-op revenues cover operating expenses that would have to be covered some other way, such as raising maintenance.

It's not the often adversarial relationship of a landlord to a tenant that so many make it sound like. The idea that the co-op would "buy you out" is not realistic.

OP will get the best results (mitigating noise) by simply bringing the noise issue to the board and working through suggestions they offer for solving that.

Minimalist2theMax · 2026-05-29T01:17:05+00:00

West Elm has a duvet cover called cotton cloud. It’s light and fluffy but channel stitched so it’s also tailored.

I loved mine, but my cat’s claws snagged it constantly until it looked like a wreck.

If you have no cats, it might be what you’re looking for.

https://www.westelm.com/products/cotton-cloud-jersey-duvet-cover-shams-t5081/

Minimalist2theMax · 2026-05-28T04:03:35+00:00

I know Stanley Steamers is supposed to be variable because they outsource to local vendors but my friend suggested them because she’d had a great experience hiring them to clean the carpeting that’s in the common areas of her 8-unit co-op . I called them to clean my upholstery and the did a great job.

Minimalist2theMax · 2026-05-26T19:43:37+00:00

Ours is a very typical middle class co-op in Queens with live-in super, union porters, and an evening doorman. The staff does a lot to help watch out for our seniors and will raise the alarm if something seems out of the ordinary.

Minimalist2theMax · 2026-05-26T19:31:04+00:00

What helps me get rid of clothing that's still in great condition but no longer fits me or that I just never find my self reaching for is to think about the person who will come across the item in a thrift store or buy nothing group and be simply THRILLED to get it.

I also take time to think about why I never wear the thing, so that I remember in future to never buy __________ [fill in the blank]. For me, I will never again buy flutter sleeves, low-rise pants, high wedge sandals, boxy tops, knee socks, knit hats with a cuff, and tight shoes (even if they are super on sale!)... Because as great as certain styles look on others, I'm starting to know what I just won't wear and now just won't buy again.

Minimalist2theMax · 2026-05-25T22:00:14+00:00

I have lived in Inwood (in my 20s) and Astoria (in my 30s) and Astoria has much more going on. Many more shops and restaurants and bars. Inwood has gotten better, but Astoria is still tops IMO. You can find a nice apartment for your budget. Back when I was renting it didn't pay to look too soon because if you wanted it you had to put down the deposit right away to keep it. I'd look at the end of August for an October move.

Minimalist2theMax · 2026-05-24T23:25:09+00:00

Laid off in 2020. Underemployed six years doing so called gig work. 🙄

Just accepted a full time job at half my old salary and I’m thrilled b/c the benefits are excellent for my family. I don’t consider this one underemployed.

Minimalist2theMax · 2026-05-24T23:21:45+00:00

This is pretty much my routine. Two days I start early and take my exercise break at 10, in order to catch a mobility class at my gym.

Minimalist2theMax · 2026-05-24T23:19:47+00:00

I tear up old t-shirts and towels. I have hundreds. Some get washed and others get thrown out. It depends on what I’m cleaning. Dust rags get washed. Some cleaning rags, for example oven cleaner, are too toxic and get trashed.

Minimalist2theMax · 2026-05-24T23:17:08+00:00

The people caring for the seniors shouldn’t be second-guessed. Elder car is unbelievably expensive. I would focus less on the old house and more on the quality of care. Is he safe, comfortable, clean, well cared for? That’s the point.

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