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Basement Flooding

Hello. Last summer we had a water main break 4 blocks away. No biggie, I thought, my water service was not disrupted. Well, DEP came…

Seeking Successful Property Tax Challenge

I challenge my property tax every year and lose, so this year I plan to take it to the courts. Anyone have experience with this.…

mason recommendation?

didnt see anything recent in my cursory search, but i need to repoint (?) a rubble foundation in my cellar. as an aside, will this…

Looking for someone to build a window seat.

neighbor solar install - anything i need to do to protect myself?

also worth exploring getting mine done at the same time to save on costs? do have ability to build up and have considered it in…

Removing unpermitted extension alt-1, alt-2, neither for a 2-family home

Will removing an unpermitted extension in the yard require alt-1, alt-2, etc. permit if we plan on keeping it as a 2-family and leaving the…

Looking for someone to build a window seat.

Has anyone ever installed an air-to-water heat pump?

Is anyone familiar with a zoned hydronic heating and cooling with an air source heat pump? It has been recommended to me as a solution…

Similar apartments, different gas bills?

Hi all — we just renovated a brownstone that’s divided into 2 duplexes and are living in the bottom one while renting out the top.…

Salvage Mantel and Newel Posts

Cleaning out the basement and have some items leftover from my reno. Reasonable prices for Brownstoners. [Newel 1]

Patching a Roof - Cost?

I noticed some brown drywall in my tenant’s top floor apartment. I called a roofer for an estimate. He came and pointed to a couple…

Salvage Mantel and Newel Posts

Cleaning out the basement and have some items leftover from my reno. Reasonable prices for Brownstoners. [Newel 1]

Should I replace a crumbling plaster ceiling with drywall?

Peeked behind a dropped ceiling on our top floor and found a crumbling plaster ceiling. I’m currently putting together plans and budgeting for a larger…

Digging backyard - pouring/creating below-ground cellar/bunker

I was wondering if anyone has dug (or know if it’s legal to dig) their backyard and basically build a finished cellar /bunker. Below grade,…

Patching a Roof - Cost?

I noticed some brown drywall in my tenant’s top floor apartment. I called a roofer for an estimate. He came and pointed to a couple…

More bread

I doubt anyone will see this since this forum is ridiculously out of date but I came across a post by “boofer” about bread being…

Gas vs Electric Stove - Should I Give Up My Gas Supply for My Co-op?

I have been approached by my co-op board about giving up my gas to help resolve an issue in the building. I don’t doubt this…

More bread

I doubt anyone will see this since this forum is ridiculously out of date but I came across a post by “boofer” about bread being…

Financial tracking tool for small coop?

I’m on the board of a small (14-unit) self-managed coop. We use an accounting firm to prepare our taxes, but day-to-day tracking of expenses and…

Gas inspections (residential 2-family)

Hello – my understanding is that inspections can be scheduled online through DOB NOW. Is there any reason a contractor would use an expeditor for…