Notes from NYC job sites
Straight answers on sidewalk violations, brickwork, flat roofs and renovating in a New York building, from a licensed New York City contractor.
FeaturedGot a NYC Sidewalk Violation? Here Is What It Actually Means
The city sent a notice about the sidewalk in front of your building. Here is who is responsible, what the inspector looked at, and what a compliant repair involves.
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Why Your Interior Wall Is Damp, and Why the Fix Is Outside
Damp patches on an inside wall are almost never an inside problem. Here is how water actually gets through New York brickwork, and what repointing does about it.
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Flat Roof Replacement in NYC: Repair or Replace, and What It Involves
How to tell whether your flat roof needs a repair or a full replacement, what the permit side looks like, and why the parapet matters as much as the membrane.
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Renovating in a NYC Co-op or Condo: What Slows Jobs Down
In a New York apartment renovation, the building is a bigger variable than the bathroom. Here is what the alteration agreement, the insurance requirements and the working hours actually mean for your schedule.
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