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Contractor left uneven asphalt on sidewalk in front of my building - legal?

A contractor recently repaired the sewer main going from my home (a brownstone in Harlem) out to the street, and had to dig up the…

Tenant using 2 months security deposit for rent - messy situation

Indoor "waterfall" in basement

In case someone out there has dealt with this before…last week with the heavy rains I saw that our (unfinished) basement had a sheet of…

Looking for Brooklyn based architect to help draw plans for full gut renovation

Contractor already attached. Gowanus area. Thanks for recommendations.

HVAC repair

Hello all! Turns out, the guy who installed my split system did a really bad job (surprise, surprise) and didn’t test it properly (it was…

Where to buy used / reclaimed high end ranges?

Looking for affordable 36″ Viking/Wolf/Cornue range – used / floor model / etc.

Water main for sprinkler?

Any leads on good companies to install a new water main to meet sprinkler requirements for change of C of O?

Affordable Cedar Fence?

Any recommendations for good fencing company and/or source for materials for an affordable backyard cedar fence? Any advice on reasonable cost/SF?

feasibility of turning an extension that wasn't filed into a legal extension

We are in contract to buy a townhouse that has an extension that doesn’t seem to be filed with the DOB. It is a 7X20…

Is it worth it to raise the ceiling"

I just purchased the parlor level of a 120-year-old brick rowhouse that’s been converted into 4 condos. It’s lovely, but something about the height of…

Adding a floor on roof

Its a landmark area but i know its been approved on the block if it was set back from the front of building. Im not…

tenants in common VS condo/ co-op

Id kind of like to liquidate some of my home equity before the SHTF, I could just sell but I was wondering if there is…

Parking in Backyard

I share a common driveway with about 10 other homeowners. The driveway provides Backyard and garage access for the homeowners. My backyard is concrete and…

Brown bin organics collection

Anyone in a multifam doing the brown bin organics collection? DSNY just dropped off the bin in this neighborhood. Are tenants complying? Do they want…

flash flood in basement

when theres a flash flood I get a surge of sewer runoff in basement which then recedes anyone resolve a problem like this yesterday I…

Grading the yard

I’m grading my yard. Conventional wisdom seems to be to grade it away from the house so water doesn’t seep into the foundation. But wouldn’t…

Under stoop organization

Our under-the-stoop area is a jumbled mess of bikes, sports equipment and household equipment like brooms, bag of meltaway etc. I’m looking for some good…

Under stoop organization

Our under-the-stoop area is a jumbled mess of bikes, sports equipment and household equipment like brooms, bag of meltaway etc. I’m looking for some good…

Contractor for attic renovation

Any contractor recommendations for a relatively straightforward project? Most of the work will be hanging insulation and drywall. Thanks!

HVAC company for regular maintenance

I’ve been using ALL for a few years and while I think they are fine, the cost has gone up and I’d like to compare…