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Roof Deck

I’m looking to build a new roof deck on a brownstone in BK. Any recommendations for a company that would do the deign and building…

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…

Gas installations

It’s against the law in NYC for anyone to install a gas appliance who isn’t licensed. Home Depot & Lowe’s offer the service but when…

who can install a gas range?

I’m replacing the gas range in the apartment I just bought (Brooklyn).  Who in the world do I hire to do the installation?  A…. what?   I…

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…

In Search of Marble Fireplace Mantel

I am looking for an original marble fireplace mantel. Please contact me if you have one for sale. Thanks

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…

Water in finished basement during heavy rain

We have a finished basement with a door that leads to stairs that lead into the backyard. The house is an attached wood frame (both…

Building per ZOLA & DOF is 50k sqft but, reports state 76k sqft. How??

Surge Protection

Is it possible to get a whole house surge protector in NYC, installed at the main electrical panel?

What are the ways to verify a buildings gross square footage? I.e. Zola, DOB, CS

What are the ways to verify a buildings gross square footage? I.e. Zola, DOB, CS

Contractor for attic renovation

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

Selling Custom Maple Cabinet

Selling a maple pantry cabinet. Custom built from solid maple, it was a a standalone piece in our kitchen that no longer fits after some…

Building per ZOLA & DOF is 50k sqft but, reports state 76k sqft. How??

Reversing upper and lower apartments requiring no work at all: legal to rent?

I own a 3-story, legal 2-family brownstone on a non-landmark block, always used as a legal 2-family, and I intend to always use it as…

Local Law 58/57 rules and what qualifies for accessibility waiver

We our renovating a coop apt, combining our current 1 bdr to the studio unit next door. Our original plans were to leave the bathroom…

Cleaning Concrete Dust in Backyard

Does anyone have any suggestions for how best to remove a layer on concrete dust from a backyard and metal patio furniture? There is a…

Tenant using 2 months security deposit for rent - messy situation

In-wall coax doesn't work. Who do I call?

I just moved into a new place that has in-wall coax with wall plates throughout the house. Optimum was just here and was unable to…