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Stoop

My 72nd Street Bay Ridge stoop is ‘settling’, has horizontal crack, leaks. What’s the best way to find the right contractor?

Slide bolts for rear window guards

Would someone who has traditional rear window guards be willing to share a picture of their slide bolts? My GC took mine down when installing…

Cost per square foot for gut reno?

Can anyone tell me about gut renovation costs in Manhattan? We are in a bad spot financially due to covid–went into contract right before quarantine…

Need Recommendation for brick facade cleaning and repointing

7/10 Heavy rain - Velux skylight leak

I have a leak in my Velux skylight (installed in 2003 or 2002). It is in a tenants unit on the top floor. Do I…

How do I tell my tenant I'm taking money from their security deposit?

Hi all! Our tenants here in New York City complained the other day about a water leak in the basement apartment. When the plumber came…

recommendation for a real estate attorney specializing in brownstone coops?

Recommendation for GC

One outdoor surface requires waterproofing, and we have some indoor projects as well. Any recommendations to a GC that has a crew and is actually…

Fire place mental

White Carrera fire place for sale . It’s stored and ready to be reinstalled. [883466BD-E1E5-4866-8561-AC1353C2DCF4](883466bde1e548668561ac1353c2dcf4.jpeg) [9E48DD46-A817-4F8E-827A-065C0E174BE0](9e48dd46a8174f8e827a065c0e174be0.jpeg) [9D9BA2F0-1BDB-46D0-AB3D-5CD21B538FE5](9d9ba2f01bdb46d0ab3d5cd21b538fe5.jpeg)

Elevator Repair/Maintenance Company Needed for Small Building

Six months ago I posted a similar thread and got a recommendation that didn’t pan out. So here I am in hopes of getting another…

Recommendations for a plumber to extend water connection from cellar

Hi Looking for plumber recommendations to create a water connection from the cellar to the front of house. Primarily for attaching a hose to water…

Batch of Victorian reproduction lights for sale - sconces, pendants, chandeliers

Buy individually or take them all! Many of these were originally from Rejuvenation Hardware Sconces -50 a pair Pendants – 50 each Chandeliers – 150/100…

Sub Pump *pipe* replacement

Hi All – We had a sub pump installed in 2013 or early 2014 by a plumber. He is retired now. The 12 inch pipe…

Sod recommendations

Looking to put about 15X40 worth of sod in the center section of my backyard and would greatly appreciate any recommendations. I’ve bought OK sod…

General Contactor Recommendation?

Hello Brownstoner, Can anybody with personal experience recommend a general contractor? I have a 2 bedroom apartment that could use improvements. Already had a bad…

Can you hear your next door neighbors in a brick house?

I live in a 3 floor brick house which is 110+ years old. I can hear the footsteps of neighbors to my left and the…

Real Estate Listings

What does everyone think about this? https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-8464897/Texas-realtors-refer-master-bedrooms-primary-home-sale-listings.html?ito=social-facebook&fbclid=IwAR1aoEZ7CyfsWjvOkHVtAMxFJks9BMMkU_7vKso7WJdupFYdqw0FSmmxGyo

Replace Sunroom Roof

I have a sunroom on the roof of my brownstone and the sunroom roof has leaks at where the screws are. I want to replace…

Old Metal gate - missing parts & repair

Hi All – I have few decorative pieces missing on a metal gate. I don’t know what they are called. Attached are photos. Any recommendation…

Where to list an apt?

I have a furnished unit in my bldg and wondering peoples experience re listing? I’ve been listing on The Listing Project – Craigslist feels a…