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After Hours Additional Fees

As homeowners, do you expect to pay Additional Fees (be it by hour or by one charge) for After Hours work in regards to Home…

Sidewalk violation - incorrect owner

I’ve received the 2nd notice for a sidewalk violation on a property that is not mine. When I got the first notice, I did as…

Sidewalk violation - incorrect owner

I’ve received the 2nd notice for a sidewalk violation on a property that is not mine. When I got the first notice, I did as…

Construction Cost Estimation Services

Hi! We’re working with an architect on some light-medium renovations (not a full gut), and recently heard from them that our estimated construction costs will…

Construction Helper

I am undertaking a small bathroom renovation on my own and am looking for some help. It is a grab bag of things- tiling, minor…

Need Paint Contractor/Painter Recommendations

I would like painter recommendations, especially for painters familiar with using Farrow and Ball paints. Thank you!

How many meters do we need?

We own a legal 2 family (yes, with a C of O) in NYC, ConEd territory. We currently have two electric meters, each with a…

Construction Cost Estimation Services

Hi! We’re working with an architect on some light-medium renovations (not a full gut), and recently heard from them that our estimated construction costs will…

Moisture Control when Adding Insulation Above Existing Roof Deck

[RoofDetail](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s1/:brownstoner:UkXa:roofdetail.png.jpg) Hi All, My partner and I are looking to add insulation to an existing, uninsulated, low-slope brownstone roof at the same time as we…

Plaster skim coating recommendations

Does anyone have any recommendations for a plaster expert they have worked with who does skim coating? We would like to skim coat the walls…

Where Do I Start / Help Needed

Hello everyone! First time poster here and I’m seeking guidance. I am thinking about purchasing a brownstone in clinton hill and do not even know…

Clogged Sewer Line

We have a 2-family, and last year in January, we had a clogged main sewer line. The plumber snaked it outward and found some wipes,…

Floor sanding

Need Permit for changing a staircase?

Hi all! Do I need a permit to remove and replace a very old staircase in a brownstone? (not landmark) Thank you

water main plumber recommendations

Gotta replace 3″ main into the house from the water main. Any one have any good reccomendations?

Where Do I Start / Help Needed

Hello everyone! First time poster here and I’m seeking guidance. I am thinking about purchasing a brownstone in clinton hill and do not even know…

Lead paint removal and painting

Does anyone have any recommendations for lead paint removal companies or painting companies they have worked with? Are there companies who do both? Most of…

Rent Destabilization

Hello all, my parents did a gut renovation of their townhouse in the 1980s and have been operating under the assumption that the apartments they…

Curtain rod for bay window

I have an awkward bay window and need a custom curtain rod. My two windows on the side are not standard and too narrow for…

Floor sanding