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Showroom to look at deck tile options?

We need to make some decisions about deck tiles for a terrace over an extension. Is there anywhere in Brooklyn to actually see some of…

Project manager for windows replacement

Hi – we just received LPC permits to replace the windows on the facade of our brownstone. Now we need a project manager! Look for…

Pocket Door Repair Recommendations?

Hi Everyone, I have a pair of pocket doors that separate my parlor floor front and back parlors that will not open currently. There isn’t…

Ever sold your NYC home yourself, without a broker?

Obviously, people do this all the time, but I was wondering how it works, especially with a co-op. Where do you advertise? Is it possible…

Looking for architect recommendations for a roof deck build in Williamsburg

Hi, we’re looking for an architect (hopefully with associated engineer and expediter) for a roof deck and balconies on our two family frame house in…

Sprinkler required

Hi all – apologies if I already posted this. I am not sure I did it correctly (my first time using the forum!) We are…

Air conditioning in rental units following brownstone restoration

Hi. We did a complete brownstone facade restoration last year and are thrilled with the results. However, we have a dilemma regarding air conditioners in…

Fallen Tree

There is a tree limb that looks like it’s about to fall. Does anyone know how to get the department of parks and forestry to…

Do I need a permit?

I guess we have no Beatles fans ( fixing a hole when the rain gets in……) no one responding to my question from yesterday. Jim…

Wood siding - restore not replace?

I would like to have the vinyl siding and asphalt shingles removed from my house. I know there is wood siding somewhere underneath and I’d…

Renovations

Hi, we Need. advice as it is our first time renovating. We are purchasing a 2 story plus basement home. We plan to gut renovate…

Cooperative Abatement

Greetings, All. I have a question about the Coop Abatement: As I look at the abatement for this year and for last year, I noticed…

Narrow water heater

We are thinking about replacing our hot water heater (it is old and we don’t want to get to the point of having to replace…

I need a company to remove R600A refrigerant from a frig the city rejected!

Electrical Inspections

Just out of curiosity, hoping for input from actual electricians if you’re out there, along with anyone else who has been through this, when the…

Bees on roof

We are interested in putting two beehives on the roof of our brownstone. It’s a flat roof, with many layers of old roofing under a…

Fixing a hole.....

I have a fully attached building on a 25X100 . The rear 30 feet are an excavated foundation from a previous rear unit that was…

Sounds in the ceiling.

We recently moved into a renovation. A few days after closing we here scratching and scurrying in the ceiling. What could it be? And is…

Garden maintenance contracts (now that it feels like spring)

Can anyone recommend a landscaping company to do planting and routine garden maintenance for a typical brownstone backyard? This would include weeding, pruning, clean-up, fertilizing,…

Screens for brownstone

Does anyone know a company that can come and fit all the windows of a brownstone with proper screens that fit? Thanks!