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Engineer for persistent and mysterious leak

Have had a leak in a townhouse in Crown Heights for about a year now. We’ve been in the space just over a year and…

I Need good HVAC tape for OUTSIDE that withstand hot/cold weather

I have two compressors with 6 airheads total. They were installed on my flat roof aboI have two compressors with 6 airheads. They were installed…

marble mantel

We are looking for a marble mantel in good condition for a decorative fireplace we want to add back to the living room. If you…

Reglaze recs for clawfoot tub

I had posted several years ago with questions about replacing or refinishing our old clawfoot tub. Well, that bathroom reno never took place (long story),…

What are construction costs going for per foot in your part of the city?

I.e. Soho, Manhattan

Issues of Coop Board Alternation Agreement (Renovation)

I am a shareholder of a coop building. It is my first property. During the renovation process, the coop board made couple decisions which are…

Staining Flooring to Match

Patched a small (10 sq ft) area of flooring, which, after sanding & finishing professionally, looks quite different. Floor guy (not the installer) said it’s…

Kohler Tub Repair

Our new Kohler tub was chipped during some repairs made on the ceiling above it. Several small shallow chips were made near the drain. Any…

Kohler Tub Repair

Our new Kohler tub was chipped during some repairs made on the ceiling above it. Several small shallow chips were made near the drain. Any…

How do you know if a property is grandfathered?

Our tenant has asked us to purchase radiator covers for her apartment. Is this

the landlord’s responsibility? Should we offer to pay 50-50?

How long does a condo declaration take?

i.e. condo-ing the retail portion of a building or condo-ing residential

Is it Legal to convert wood burning fireplace to function as wood stove insert?

I have several fireplaces in my brownstone. We are planning to make one of them function again as a gas fireplace with a coal basket,…

Marble/Stone repair for bathroom?

Looking for someone to repair a marble surround in our bathroom. Any recommendations for a reliable person? Thanks!!

Dining Table + 6 Chairs

Downsized our dining room, need to sell Deco Style (40’s) bleached-oak table and 6 chairs, very good condition. Table is 63×36, seats 6, with 2…

Over the lifetime of a lease, how many times can a Temporary CofO be renewed?

First time landlord

So we are finally renting the 2 unit in our house. We hired a real estate agent for 2 months and she showed the place…

Rental Agent

Moving far away possibly for a few years. Does anyone have agent recommendations to help rent my place? Ideally looking for someone trustworthy and consistent…

Removing paint from exterior brick

Our 3-story back wall is peeling paint (see photo) in some places and has well-adhered paint in other places. What’s the best way to remove…

Backyard Weed Problem!... need HELP

Hello- We are looking for a recommendation for a REAL expert in yard clean-up and weed removal. We have paid several people now to come…