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short term solution for water getting into basement?

guessing i am going to need a mason since my water problems have advanced from some slight seepage to getting some pooling water after rain…

DOB Filing question for Registered Architect

Hello, I have a simple question for a registered architect who has experience with filing with the NYC DOB and working with Violation Services. If…

Adding a fence/gate around property in Ditmas Park Historic District

Are properties that are tagged as Ditmas Park Historic District, R1-2 allowed to put a fences in front of the property? Currently there is just…

Package theft

Someone literally came to our door, opened our package, took the items and left the empty box in front of our stoop. Is this the…

Electric strike for double doors?

Adding a fence/gate around property in Ditmas Park Historic District

Are properties that are tagged as Ditmas Park Historic District, R1-2 allowed to put a fences in front of the property? Currently there is just…

Clear to close tomorrow but sellers attorney office is closed :(

We are clear to close tomorrow but sellers attorney office (where closing would be) is closed due to the virus. Any suggestions I can make…

Structural Damage Guarantee - Termite Extermination

We have just discovered termites in our home after the swarmers made themselves known this April. My parents have lived in multiple states and said…

Is a Trellis allowed on top of an existing fence?

The house next door was purchased by a developer who added a 3 floor extension protruding out into almost the entire footprint of what was…

DOB

My neighbors and I have been filing numerous complaints through 311 about illegal construction on a one family brownstone next to me (we’ve tried talking…

Counter top and backsplash

Anyone know/used a place that can replace a kitchen backsplash and countertop?

how to hang a pully

We have an old clothesline pole in the yard that id like to hang a pully on. Any ideas besides a very tall extension ladder?

First-time Landlord

Hi! The people on this forum have been very helpful in the past and I’m really hoping you can help me again. We are buying…

construction project

What kind of noise can the public expect when a construction project is ongoing? What tips do you have to offer to help minimize noise…

Lease rider for Pet s

Does anyone have a template for a damage rider for pets? Specific to NYC would be great. Thanks.

Is a Trellis allowed on top of an existing fence?

The house next door was purchased by a developer who added a 3 floor extension protruding out into almost the entire footprint of what was…

Kohl ads and COVID...

I still get the plastic bags with KOHL ads on the stoop. It does not feel very safe given that the package and the delivery…

Counter top and backsplash

Anyone know/used a place that can replace a kitchen backsplash and countertop?

construction project

What kind of noise can the public expect when a construction project is ongoing? What tips do you have to offer to help minimize noise…

LPC and DOB during COVID-19

Hello, I submitted plans to LPC for a gut renovation of my brownstone right before COVID-19 hit. We had already had a meeting with them…