Vin Roy Baronette


I’ve seen recommendations here for him and also for a local realtor who has several properties in the Slope. He did some brick work repair and was to return to do a much bigger stone repair . He’s now MIA and over the past week has not returned 7 calls and 2 txts on 646-554-4513. Anyone know anything?

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Painting Outdoor Bay Window


We have a 1st floor outside metal bay with wooden windows that’s down to the bare metal and wood in places . 2/3rd of the bay can reached from the extension roof but a 1/3 overhangs, and might need a rig to reach it . I’m looking for someone who is also used to using Fine Paints of Europe.

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Ignoring Coop rules


We’re a small 6 unit Coop. One of our members is a single mother, is at a loss and has lost control of her 17-18 year old unemployed son who frequently gathers his friends and parties in front of our home, sometimes until 4 am in the morning. As neighbors we have complained to her .We suspect that there are drugs involved and that she’s totally intimidated by her son and friends who have access to the house and our whole Coop. She blatantly went against some coop ruling in the name of helping her son .We have offered our help in the past, but quite frankly we’re all at a loss what to do and feel we need to protect our property.What is our in house recourse before the block association or we have to call the police. Can they seize her apartment if there are drugs involved? She is responsible for a minor. Can we force her to move/ sell? We welcome any advice or resource

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Limestone Facade


The front facade of our landmark limestone has moved forward leaving about an inch gap above a 3rd floor window. The engineers said it’s all structurally sound and that the facade can be re-connected to the building with angle brackets and a stainless steel rod and the gap be filled with epoxy mortar. My question is since this is a repair, does this need 1. Landmarks permission or 2. Work permit or both? Secondly can anyone recommend a stonemason to do this repair.

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Mario Gollin Contractor


Has anyone here used him for any reno work.?

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Gold house number sign


We need to cleanup/replace the gold painted house number calligraphy on the glass above our brownstone front door . Does anyone have any recommendations ? Thanks

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