mlilla's Profile
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Author's Posts
April 13, 2008
Roof and deck inspection
Before putting a garden in on our roofdeck I'd like to get the deck looked over to make sure it's structurally sound. Who does that kind of work?
November 18, 2007
Insurance consultant
My co-op wants to reconsider its insurance policies, and we are wondering if there are insurance consultants out there. I.e, someone who will give objective advice (for a fee) but not try to sell us insurance. Ideas?
November 7, 2007
Insurance consultants?
My co-op wants to reconsider its insurance policies, and we are wondering if there are insurance consultants out there. I.e, someone who will give objective advice (for a fee) but not try to sell us insurance. Ideas?
October 12, 2007
scooter parking
There was a police sweep of scooters parked along 3rd Street this week, and the police said they were under orders fromt he Mayor's office to get them all off the sidewalks. Anyone know anything about this, or how long it will last? Heads up to all scooter owners...
August 22, 2007
Drawer repair
My new place has some built in drawers that need work before they can be used. Has anyone had experience with a local carpenter who did this kind of work? Thanks. (This is a re-post, since the earlier one got no responses>)
August 14, 2007
Drawer repair?
My new place has some built in drawers that need work before they can be used. Has anyone had experience with a local carpenter who did this kind of work? Thanks.
Author's Comments
Response to tcurran42: it is sitting on the roof on what appear to be wood supports.
Posted by: mlilla at April 14, 2008 5:37 PM in response to Roof and deck inspection
Responses to Author's Forum Comments
This deck sounds like it was improperly installed. In most cases it is against building code to have a wood deck sitting directly on the roof, which was not designed to carry the load of a deck, never mind a roof garden. If this is a roof on a older masonary row house you need to have everything supported on steel beams. You would also have to file drawing with the DOB and obtain permitts. If you would like to talk about further assistance you can email me.
tim@gosafehaven.com
Posted by: tcurran42 at April 15, 2008 12:06 PM in response to Roof and deck inspection
Thanks for those responses. We have no agent; it's a small place. And brokers are what we want to avoid. Thanks to guest2 for the Cooperator column, which helps. Other suggestions????
Posted by: mlilla at November 20, 2007 10:42 PM in response to Insurance consultant