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Seeking FIOS Install Tips and Timing

We’re planning on getting FIOS in our house that is currently being renovated (it’s available, we’ve confirmed). We have wired some of the rooms for…

Architect Recco - Narrowish townhome

Hi there! We are in the process of closing on a wood frame townhouse that will measure 16.67 x 40. We will live in the…

Fallen tree branch on sidewalk disposal

After last night rainstorm, there is a decent size tree branch that fell right in front of my house, on the sidewalk. Its about 5-6…

VC 20 nonsense / Sprinkler pressure Help needed

Hello, To satisfy VC20 inspection for FDNY, the pressure at the highest point of the sprinkler system should be at 15psi. As of today my…

Roof Flashing

We had a new roof layer put on about six years ago. We loved our roofer but they retired. Now we are getting leaks around…

Vestibule removal

Hi, I’m sure this topic has been discussed time and again. Any advice on pros and cons of removing the second set of doors (vestibule)…

Looking for bluestone!

Took up concrete in my backyard and found a few pieces of bluestone underneath. Looking for more If anyone has ideas. Thank you!!

Electric Dryer Venting

We failed the gas inspection and have to redo a ton of gas pipes in the house (another thread for another time but it was…

rental unit on ground floor of two family row house--how to share backyard?

We’re planning to live in the top two floors of our three-story row house and rent out the first floor. We will have a back…

Carpet cleaning. Help!!!

Help!! The child dropped paint on our white carpet. How to clean the carpet?

VC20

Hello I am looking for a reliable plumber to perform a sprinkler flow test. My previous plumber installed a 200 psi Gauge that was not…

Handyman Needed (Masonry + wood door under stoop falling apart)

Hello, Does anyone know of someone that can re-frame and replace the door under the stoop, clean up the masonry around that and pour some…

Neighbors from Adjacent Bldg Using Our Roof Deck

Hi, our condo building (10 units) has a roof deck for all tenants to use. We are having problems with neighbors in the buildings that…

Recommending a contractor with integrity, craftsmanship, and reliability.

I’d like to recommend a contractor that I worked with in winter of 2019: Chris Lombardi. Chris was recommended to me by a friend and…

Advice for replacing interior arched double doors

We have arched double doors separating two apartments in our brownstone that are not used for egress, mostly inactive except for occasional visits from neighbors.…

any lenders that do not require appraisals for HELOC/cash out refinance?

Clogged Tub Drain

I am owner of Invicta Agency, I would suggest by using baking soda and vinegar solution, drain snake, plunger may can help you unclogging the…

Tree/evergreen for privacy in the backyard?

Can anyone suggest fast-growing trees that can add privacy in the back of a backyard? The building behind us is being turned into a monster…

First time brownstone buyer, things to look out for?

Hi everyone, We’re in the process of looking to buy a brownstone / townhouse in Park Slope. There’s been a lot of horror stories regarding…

Alteration Type 2-self certification by architect/engineer

I am hearing mixed information regarding this? My understanding is that you can do the self certification which will allow you to quickly begin a…