Potential homeowners have an offer in on a two-family home but are concerned that the basement apartment may not be legal living space.
From the Forum: Is That a Legal Garden Apartment Rental?
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From the Forum: New Homeowners Wonder How to Deal With Problems in Their Gut Renovated House
Homeowners have uncovered a number of issues in their renovated wood frame and are looking for advice.
From the Forum: Putting Up a Construction Fence on a Neighboring Property
Homeowners have noticed that a neighbor has applied for a permit that would include installing a construction fence in the backyard.
From the Forum: Should a Buyer Let Their Lawyer Also Represent the Lender?
New to the buying process, a first-time homeowner is looking for advice on a request from their lawyer.
From the Forum: Fighting a DEP Violation
A roofing project has led to fines from the DEP and a homeowner is looking for advice on how to battle the charges.
From the Forum: The Cost of Bringing Back a Staircase
The staircase between the parlor and garden levels was removed in an earlier renovation and new owners are contemplating bringing it back.
From the Forum: Warming Up a Chilly Room
The bedroom in a ground floor extension is perpetually cold and a homeowner is trying to figure out the source and the appropriate fix.
From the Forum: Planning Ahead for Backyard Weather
Currently a lead-filled dirt pile, the backyard of a brownstone has potential but the homeowners aren't sure what to do.
From the Forum: What to Do When Testing Shows Newly Installed Gas Pipes Have a Slow Leak
The multi-family building has new gas pipes but two meters are showing that there is a slow leak.
From the Forum: Adding Historic Detail to a Brownstone Interior
There's a bit of original detail in their brownstone but homeowners are considering adding other details that may, or may not, have originally been in the house.
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