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How long to give contractors to submit bids for this project?

Hi all, This week I’m having several contractors check out my place and submit bids for the following project in a 1000 sq ft triplex:…

Oil Spill in Basement

Hi! I bought a brick townhouse last year in Bed Stuy and we have always noticed a faint kind of “boiler room” type smell in…

Replacing or Repairing a Roof : Recommendation

I have an extension on the ground floor which has a Parapet-type roof. It’s been a pain in the rear since day one and often…

damage from party wall construction

My neighbor is renovating, and the plans indicate installation of structural columns in the shared party wall. During this installation, visible damage appeared in the…

Froozen Pipes

Architect Specializing in Landmark work

I am looking for an architect who specializes in dealing with the LPC on a regular basis and knows all the rules and regualations. Thank…

Seeking office space.

So, the Manhattan building my office has been in for the last 4 years has been sold and is slated for demolition. UGH! If anyone…

RE Websites -- recent sales without paying a premium to join website

We are doing a refi and consolidating some debt and, of course, need a new appraisal. I always like to have my own list of…

Average Utility bills

Hi all: Trying to get a sense of a budget for a purchase. Can anyone give me what would be average cost for a small…

Mailbox recommendation

I am looking for a copper mailbox with a lock that will look nice wall mounted on the side of my stoop. Any recommendations, anyone…

Posting Permits on our front door

How long do we need to keep permits up? Construction is over and we moved in, we are just waiting for electrical and plumbing inspections…

Out swing Exterior Door

We need to replace out exterior door. Is there any cons to buying an out swing door in NYC? Is there any manufacture you would…

Forum getting spam-y again

Another day, another wall decal post.

Getting rid of raccoons

I work in a automobile garage and we have a small tool shed adjecent to our garage. The shed id not opened very often as…

ISO Engineer or Agency for Controlled/Special Inspections Recommendations

We are about to start a renovation in Prospect Heights and are searching for an competent affordable agency or engineer for controlled/special inspections. Has anyone…

Very wet spot on basement ceiling

We moved into a newly renovated duplex apartment in Brooklyn a few months ago. The downstairs, with a half basement with windows, has a very…

Garbage Cans

Last spring, I started taking a 7 mile daily walk, providing lots of time to absorb my popular Brooklyn neighborhoods and fuel a new part…

Water condensation in furnace flue vent

Hi, We recently purchased a Condo in a Brooklyn building with 6 units. The building was gutted and renovated in 2010\. After we moved in…

Heating problem

A heater is making a banging noise. I’ve had a plumber look at it. He changed the igniter & the condenser because it seemed as…

Gerber Bathtub Overflow Plate Trip issue

I have a Gerber Bathtub Overflow Plate Trip issue. The lever does not move up and down very easily. When I push the lever up…