Fixing Hole Around Window


One of the street-level windows in our basement has a gap around the window frame that at least one rat has used to get into our building. Any recommendations for someone who can fill the hole effectively without sacrificing aesthetics? The window frame also needs replacing but we’re concerned about an appropriate fix for the area around the window. Thanks!

Categories: Masonry
By nycfille | 03/22/2010 9:45 AM | Comment

Fire Escape Alternative


Our 4-story pre-war co-op has tiny little balconies, but no fire escapes, for the rear apartments. Incredibly, this isn’t a code violation, but we want to make the apartments safer. Any thoughts on the detachable ladders that are out there on the market as fire escape alternatives? Thanks!

Categories: Fire
By nycfille | 07/15/2009 3:02 PM | Comment

Gutter guards


Our co-op’s gutter guard clogs often, which causes the gutter to overflow down the building potentially causing water damage. Anyone have experience with gutter guards like these?: http://www.islandgutters.com/leafprotection.html

Categories: Exterior
By nycfille | 07/14/2009 6:58 PM | Comment

Interior stair repair


Our 4-story brownstone co-op’s interior stairs are getting wobbly underneath the carpet. Anyone you’d recommend to do the work?

Categories: Stairs
By nycfille | 07/14/2009 6:37 PM | Comment