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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…

Roof replacement costs

Wondering if anyone can speak to the costs of a replacement roof for a multifamily apartment building. For about 10,000 square foot roof – do…

Boiler Inspections

I recently was notified by the DOB that for 2014 I had no boiler inspection filed and that I needed to send a copy of…

Brown powder in one place my basement. Do I need and exterminator?

Parapet cap

The inside of the parapet wall to our building has small areas of concrete and roofing membrane peeling away, revealing the brick underneath. There is…

An old murder bad for resale value?

Hello, I recently made a bid on a house on Hancock Street. In googling the house, I discovered that it is the location of a…

Handyman recommendation

I wanted to recommend my handymen, Roberto and Javier. In my years of working with different contractors, these guys are the best combination of reliable,…

Cost to build a front yard cellar entrance

Our cellar has an opening so we can climb up to the front yard if needed. We have been considering to dig up the front…

Roof replacement costs

Wondering if anyone can speak to the costs of a replacement roof for a multifamily apartment building. For about 10,000 square foot roof – do…

Brass chandeliers

I’m renovating a house (circa 1903) in Kingston and we’re removing a number of original brass chandeliers, along with the original glass shades. They’re quite…

Metal deck installation

Building Management for a small building

I have come to the point where I think I would like a manager to help me with tenant issues and other things that I…

Building Management for a small building

I have come to the point where I think I would like a manager to help me with tenant issues and other things that I…

Boiler Inspections

I recently was notified by the DOB that for 2014 I had no boiler inspection filed and that I needed to send a copy of…

Water / Sewer Protection Program?

I keep getting offers for coverage from the NYC Environmental Protection Program. I wanted to see if any of you have this coverage or any…

Brown powder in one place my basement. Do I need and exterminator?

Ipe Wood deck stain options

I have a large Ipe deck that gets a baked in sunlight in the summer. I used 2 coats of Penofin Hardwood Formula during the…

Metal deck installation

Bluestone hearth stone free for the taking

Hi there, I’ve got a large bluestone hearth stone that I’ve been trying to donate or give away for over a year, and haven’t found…

Dealing with coop managing agent over missing abatement

Anyone have any experience with the co-op tax abatement? Short version is that I should have received the abatement for 2015-2016 and did not because…