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Stray cats

My neighbor has been feeding stray cats in his backyard, next to me. It was ok for a year but now, it’s become a huge…

Concrete floor - polish and seal

The black concrete floor of my carriage house was polished and sealed 12 years ago. It is hard to clean. I think it wold benefit…

Exterminator need for mice issue

Can someone recommend an exterminator? Please give me details on what they did for you, why you recommend them vs other companies and cost. We…

Brick Molding Contractor Needed

Can anyone recommend a window carpenter/contractor?

Brownstone Apartment For Filming.

Hi Brownstoner Community, I am a Film Scout for a new TV Show “Strangers” I am looking for a sunny brownstone apartment for filming in…

Construction Lawyer Recommendation

Trying again. My neighbor is imminently starting demolition and the build out of a ten story building next to my brownstone. I need to protect…

Staircase wood balusters/spindles

Anyone have clever tips on cleaning carved balusters? Hoping for better solution than terry sock over hand and wiping each one up and down several…

For Sale: Panasonic Bathroom Exhaust Fan (New)

Hi: Also have a new in the box, Panasonic bathroom exhaust fan – $50. https://www.homedepot.com/p/Panasonic-WhisperCeiling-110-CFM-Ceiling-Exhaust-Bath-Fan-ENERGY-STAR-FV-11VQ5/203762022 Thanks

New Support Beam In Basement

Anyone have an idea of how much it would cost to replace the support beam that runs in the basement. Quotes for steel or wood…

Adding tubing for window A/C units

Who would I hire to add tubes to drain condensation from upper-story window A/C units? A handyperson or a company like Checklist Home Services? I’m…

Tenant wants a roommate...

My wife and I are new landlords after buying a two-family house last year. We have a great tenant who came with the house, and…

Selling Air Rights

Anyone ever deal with selling air rights? What are the issues and potential complications? Tax implications? I have contacted several lawyers, but because this is…

Last post in the chain on knocking down walls

@Murri67’s final suggestion in that chain is not just “sneaky.” It is criminal and dangerous. Calling 911 to falsely report a fire is illegal in…

How much does it cost to rip out a dropped ceiling and to expose beams?

Backyard Fence Installer

Hi, We are looking for someone to install a wooden fence in our backyard. If you have any recs, please provide. Thanks!

Property Lines

The landlord of the property I am attached to owns a construction company. For about 2 weeks there was extremely loud noise coming from his…

Lawyer to contest assessed property value

Just received on a property tax assessment, and my market value is up +130% from last year. Did a gut Reno – SRO to 3…

And again: bad contractor, facing DCA hearing, threatens civil suit--advice?

I received some excellent advice from the Brownstoner community a while back on opening a DCA case against our contractor, who we fired for incompetence,…

Structural Engineer that does testing and will provide a report.

My neighbor did a lot of drilling for a period of time so I’m not sure if he did damage to the integrity of my…

Brand New Wolf 30 inch recirculation kit for sale

We purchased a recirculation kit for a kitchen renovation by accident and dont need it. Will listen to all reasonable offers. Paid $630 for it.…