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puffy areas of roof

I was checking out my roof recently and noticed 2 or 3 areas where the surface is “puffy”, like when you step on it, the…

Gutter facia board separating from wall

Hello, I’m looking for advice on whether I can fix this myself or should hire a pro. My initial thought is to hop on a…

Intercom camera’s

Any recommendations for intercom cameras for a two family brownstone. Im doing a small renovation and have a few walls open if wires need to…

Labor Law 240

Do any homeowners who have experience navigating this have time to chat? I saw a user named “CityRat” post about it years ago. Any help…

Exterior masonry repair

Solicited two wildly varying bids for repair of our rear facade and looking for recommendations for a third. Work includes: remove and replace five windowsills,…

Stoop repair or replacement

Our coop on the UWS is looking to repair (or replace if necessary) our stoop. We are not landmarked, but want it to be appropriate…

How to create best chance for non-crazy tax assessment?

We are in the last stage of converting an SRO to two family. It didn’t require a ton of work. I see assessments all over…

Roof access hatch: ladder requirements?

Hello all, We want to change the ladder of the roof access hatch from our single-family brownstone. Currently it’s a shabby fixed ladder with very…

Fire escape repair in Brooklyn

Hi – My fire escape needs scraping/painting and some weld repairs – some of the bolts and welds have rusted through. Has anyone had great…

Buying a flipped / gut renovated townhouse?

Hey everyone. I’ve been shopping for a townhouse for the past few months and have been looking at a lot of gut renovations in Bed…

Additional electrical meter

Hi – I’ve got three meters right now and space for a 4th – need to seperate out the boiler – I was living in…

Insulate basment?

I am thinking to insulate my basement ceiling which are open joists right now – w insulation and then drywall – one person has said…

Interesting Heat Pump Story on PBS NewsHour tonight

Replacing double entry doors

I’m aiming to restore the facade of my small frame house in the south Slope to something like its original look (replacing the vinyl siding…

My architect doesn't communicate

We hired an architect back in September to create plans to convert our art studio over a garage into a living space. Our architect is…

Obtaining Landmark Status

Hi, Wading into a complicated issue here, but our block is dealing with a developer who bought two brownstones and it appears he will he…

New bathroom

Can anyone recommend a contractor for a bathroom remodel along with other work that would work in Brooklyn?

Tenant wants lead testing.

She said pediatrician tested her toddler for lead and she has level above the treshhold. Now… we do not have anything that we did not…

Draining roof rainwater

Long time reader, about to renovate a detached house (not brownstone) in middle Brooklyn and wondering about roof rainwater. Can the roof leaders be connected…

Process for new HVAC in landmarks?

I searched old posts, but I’m still confused. If I want to install a new mini-split heat pump system, and I ensure that the roof…