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C of O for reconfiguration of 2 family

We are new to this, so forgive me if the answer to my question is obvious. We are looking at buying a legal two family…

Proper mortar/restoration of a pre 1920 brick facade

Does another have experience with the proper mortar and technique for the pointing /restoration of a brick facade of this era? I have read that…

How to tell if old vents are still in use?

Hi all – we’re getting our roof replaced and as part of the process I’d love to get rid of (at least chop down and…

Tax Assessment

We just received notice that our one family townhouse in Clinton Hill is now valued at $1.9, up from $1.4 last year. We paid under…

Proper mortar/restoration of a pre 1920 brick facade

Does another have experience with the proper mortar and technique for the pointing /restoration of a brick facade of this era? I have read that…

My building has been sold and my landlord isn't offering a new lease...

Currently living in a walk up building in downtown Hoboken. My landlord called saying my building has been bought and they will not be offering…

Anyone ever move a power pole?

I am guessing it would cost 20k. This is on a small sidestreet in the Bronx with no transformer or many lines going out. It…

My building has been sold and my landlord isn't offering a new lease...

Currently living in a walk up building in downtown Hoboken. My landlord called saying my building has been bought and they will not be offering…

F.A.R.

for a small apt bldg, can I deduct corridors, stairs, mech space from the FAR calc?

Apartment Shopping Etiquette

Last Friday we viewed an apartment that “already had three offers” because it was a converted three bed, two bath in a more or less…

Advise: Tile or Concrete Floor in Cellar

Our cellar was mostly dirt when we moved in, but we recently had a new concrete floor repoured and waterproofed (highly recommend Amin Home Improvement…

Best bathtub reglazing Chicago

Need a bathroom remodeled. Original bathroom in Chicago in a highrise co-op building. Is there a best way to find such folks such as Angieslist…

Anyone ever move a power pole?

I am guessing it would cost 20k. This is on a small sidestreet in the Bronx with no transformer or many lines going out. It…

Advise: Tile or Concrete Floor in Cellar

Our cellar was mostly dirt when we moved in, but we recently had a new concrete floor repoured and waterproofed (highly recommend Amin Home Improvement…

Recommendations for Steel Contractor to Build Deck & Install Stairs

Hi. We are adding an exterior galvanized steel balcony and circular stairs from the 2nd floor of our brick Brooklyn home, down to the garden.…

Neighbor Beginning Renovation

We live in an attached 2 family townhouse in South Slope. The house next door to us (we share a wall) recently sold and is…

Anyone know how to look up insurance & common maintenance charges on a condo?

Rough process & time converting Residential to Office.

What improvements is a landlord responsible for when giving tenant possession?

Typically, what improvements is a landlord responsible for when giving possession of an existing restaurant to another restaurant tenant? i.e. interior demolition, water line, sewer…

Chandelier replacement

Hi all, We have two chandeliers to replace in our (old) house in Brooklyn. – 1st chandelier is ceiling flush, but there is an old…