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Pex allowed in Brooklyn

I had a plumber tell me recently that Pex is now legal in Brooklyn. I can’t find any evidence to support this so would very…

Cleaning Concrete Dust in Backyard

Does anyone have any suggestions for how best to remove a layer on concrete dust from a backyard and metal patio furniture? There is a…

How much of a home owners insurance policy is needed?

I’m looking for a new insurance policy on 4 story home in Bed Stuy. One company is telling us we’ll need between 1.5-1.7M in coverage,…

Liability insuracne docs from contractor

What docs should I ask from the contractor? This is for outside work, windows, waterprofing, cement/brick wall, deck. Work under 40k. Thank you.

Pulling up /replacing concrete yard

Does anyone have an estimate of what the cost would be for converting a concrete backyard—roughly 20 x 35—to plain dirt? I can do the…

Handyman recommendation

I wanted to recommend my handymen, Roberto and Javier. In my years of working with different contractors, these guys are the best combination of reliable,…

Water / Sewer Protection Program?

I keep getting offers for coverage from the NYC Environmental Protection Program. I wanted to see if any of you have this coverage or any…

Repair cracked plaster ceiling or just drywall over of it?

Whats the general consensus for fixing old plaster ceilings; drywall over it?, or skimcoat it (ie; scrape it, plasterweld, fiber mesh, setting compound, then joint…

Liability insuracne docs from contractor

What docs should I ask from the contractor? This is for outside work, windows, waterprofing, cement/brick wall, deck. Work under 40k. Thank you.

Recommendation for a construction superintendent?

We need to hire a “construction superintendent” related to upcoming foundational work that is part of our gut renovation in Brooklyn. Does anyone have a…

Awning Company in New York

Awning Company in New York

Reversing upper and lower apartments requiring no work at all: legal to rent?

I own a 3-story, legal 2-family brownstone on a non-landmark block, always used as a legal 2-family, and I intend to always use it as…

Roof replacement costs

Wondering if anyone can speak to the costs of a replacement roof for a multifamily apartment building. For about 10,000 square foot roof – do…

Boiler Inspections

I recently was notified by the DOB that for 2014 I had no boiler inspection filed and that I needed to send a copy of…

Brown powder in one place my basement. Do I need and exterminator?

Parapet cap

The inside of the parapet wall to our building has small areas of concrete and roofing membrane peeling away, revealing the brick underneath. There is…

An old murder bad for resale value?

Hello, I recently made a bid on a house on Hancock Street. In googling the house, I discovered that it is the location of a…

Handyman recommendation

I wanted to recommend my handymen, Roberto and Javier. In my years of working with different contractors, these guys are the best combination of reliable,…

Roof replacement costs

Wondering if anyone can speak to the costs of a replacement roof for a multifamily apartment building. For about 10,000 square foot roof – do…