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Lead testing and abatement

Hi. Does anyone have a recommendation for a lead testing or abatement firm? We own a brownstone with two rental apartments. Thank you.

Deck depth off Brooklyn multi-family

I’m renovating a brooklyn 3-family. I’d like to add a deck off the rear of the 1st floor. It’s a 30 ft backyard. What’s a…

Wide, pine door outside 40 garfield place right now

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can anyone recommend a post-construction cleaner?

Hello, our apartment had some drywall work done and it’s very dusty so I’m looking to hire a post-construction cleaner. Can anyone recommend someone or…

Evaluation of maintenance needs for small condo building

Our small 3 unit condo would like to retain an advisor/consultant to assess near and medium term maintenance needs (roof, etc.) so we can determine…

Property Management Firms for Small 3-Unit Condo in PH

Can any one recommend a property management firm suitable for a 3-unit owner occupied condo condo building in prospect heights? We are looking for basic…

Extend an existing extension?

Has anyone ever built an extension to an existing extension? I’m curious if it’s possible/advisable to add width to an existing 3 floor extension on…

Recommendation for steam radiator pro

Our steam heat system seemed to have been working fine, but now (last three weeks) it feels like several radiators don’t work, or only work…

I've long used the verb "remuddle", from Old House Journal, to describe badly

remodeling an old house. This morning I learned a MUCH better verb on the NPR comedy show “Wait Wait, Don’t Tell Me”. It’s “to grimthorpe”,…

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I have a high end condo in Manhattan. The tenants are leaving in 2 months. How long prior to lease expiration do these type of…

Contractor license has expired

All, Whats the best way to handle this? Contractor license has expired, and he’s unable to renew due to financial issues.

what are these kitchen countertops called?

are they good to put in a rental apartment? https://imgur.com/a/Drna9yn

Clearing snow from rooftop deck

We had a few inches of snow last night. I have a rooftop deck with a wooden flooring. Do I need to clear the snow…

Can anyone recommend a consultant/advisor that can help close out older permits?

Can anyone recommend a consultant/advisor that can help close out older permits?

Needed: Rubber Mat for Sidewalk Cellar Door

Hi all Where is the best place to buy one of these?? I am looking to better protect from rain seeping through my flat cellar…

Needed: Rubber Mat for Sidewalk Cellar Door

Hi all Where is the best place to buy one of these?? I am looking to better protect from rain seeping through my flat cellar…

Garden floor bathroom smell

We have garden floor with a full bathroom. Lately it seems like there is a constant smell in there. The cellar is right below that…

Tile work

Anyone recommend someone for tile work in the Brooklyn area? Looking to have the old backsplash removed and replaced.

Tile work

Anyone recommend someone for tile work in the Brooklyn area? Looking to have the old backsplash removed and replaced.