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Automatic Sprinkler System in a B1-2 family building w CoO R-3, Test monthly?

Hello everybody! Some very good neighbor had called 311 in February reporting that we had an illegal hotel operation in our house through airbnb. We…

Finishing Specialist Recommendations?

Hi, the contractor for our near-gut brownstone renovation has botched a number of finish details and is unwilling to fix them: wall-mount toilets that are…

Painting Limestone or not?

Hello, I have a 1905 brownstone in Brooklyn and recently had the limestone power-washed but now I’m wondering if I should also paint the limestone,…

moldings

Hi: I am looking for wood stripping specialist and wood molding repairer. I want to strip pain off the window moldings, fix wood and repaint.…

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…

boiler and water heater replacement

I have a leaking 35 year old Weil McLain (steam that was converted to hydronic apparently) gas boiler and a gas 50 gallon AO smith…

Sounds like Ginia Bellafante is a little jealous......

Destroying an 11-Apartment Structure to Build a Mansion By GINIA BELLAFANTE NOV. 4, 2016 For the past two years or so, my daily comings and…

ECB Violations

Hello All, A home owner received 28,000 in fines for an illegal bathroom. Her final appeal ended in 2015 with the violations being upheld. Is…

The Contractor of the Architect -- good idea?

How comfortable would you be using contractors from your architect’s rolodex? Is there any conflict-of-interest concerns that you would have? Or are such fears overblown?

Structural Engineer Quote Advice

Hi all, Have done some searching around and can’t find clear guidance on what a reasonable fee is for a good structural engineer. Embarking on…

Any chance anyone can tell me the sqft of an UNO Pizza -Job#100480757? Please??

Vintage door hardware

Looking for a lock smith or vintage hardware specialist to put knobs and locks on my doors.

Neighborly behavior/back yard

Was wondering what the neighborly etiquette is when installing a back yard fence. Currently I have a chain link fence shared with my neighbors on…

Marble table for sale

Round Marble Table in good condition Outdoor or Indoor use grey metal base 52″ diameter of marble slab (1″ thick) 30″ tall seats 6 Comes…

Contractor/handyman to install dryer venting?

Hi. I have an old flexible dryer vent that is probably a fire hazard. Looking for an experienced person to replace it with the rigid…

Handyman/outdoor work

Hello! Does anyone have a handyman who can do outside work – clean and level a backyard? it’s been used as a dumpsite for some…

new roof

What is the approximate price to install a new asphalt roof (flat roof)? That would include repair/removal of damaged areas of existing roof and installing…

Electrical inspection

Can an electrical inspector issue violations for items other than re- wiring. For example, use of a 3 family as a 2. Wiring for legal…

does anyone have experience with getting an 'expert witness' ...

unfortunately my problems with the general contractor for my stoop repairs are still unresolved and i am in the process of filing a civil court…

Risk Associated with Purchasing Brownstone Renovated Illegally

We are considering purchasing a Brooklyn brownstone that has been renovated (kitchens moved, bathrooms installed, etc) but no permits for this work have been filed.…