After nearly exhausting the list of contractors found on various industry association pages, it’s time to try a different approach.
ReliableRemodeler.com is an online referral/search site that pairs the right contractor with the job a …

NYC photographic history of property – for sale 
Between 1939 and 1941, the city photographed every house and building in the five Boroughs. Copies of these unique images are now available for purchase.
www.nyc.gov/html/records/html/taxphoto
Update:
Turns out that the …

Normally I would’ve left the last post alone and added the my final contractor search choice at the bottom. However, the results I’m seeing in my seach for a general contractor warrant another posting on …

One of the problems that has been present both before and after closing is the presence of an ECB and DoB violation (PDF) that was issued to the previous owner’s work crew. The violation itself …

As with any of the “hiring a contractor” steps documented on this blog, the advice is bound to sound the same and can be summed up in three words:
Do Your Homework
The idea of scanning …

From some of the articles that I’ve read on franchising opportunities, two fields have stuck out as very low cost (as such, popular) to start up – cleaning services and chimney sweeps. Much like hiring …

Housing Maintenance Education Now Just A Click Away
HPD’s Website Introduces Online Reservations for Housing Classes
The New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) has launched a new website feature …

..Just wish the gas service to my building had been restored already.
 
New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) Commissioner Shaun Donovan reminded residential building owners of their legal obligation to provide tenants …

I love NYC.gov
Heaps of information about programs, grants and other goodies — all hidden beneith a maze of navigation options. My familiarity with the site(s) began a few years ago after being canned right …

It’s been more than a month since the closing and I don’t have any heat or hot water. I’ve given the previous owner enough of my patience and time, so now, I’m calling english speaking …

It took a complaint to the Arizona BBB, but I now have my $5 back =)

No gas, yet.
So it’s been almost a month since closing and the place still hasn’t been hooked up to ConEds gas service. The previous owner’s plumber says everything is all set, but the architect …

Time Warner cable installers do not like finding out first thing in the morning that the installation they just arrived to needs everything installed.. starting from the pole & drilling through the house.

First of all, funk uHaul.
Called at noon on Friday for either a 10 foot MiniMover or a 14 foot truck, the rep I spoke to said they had the MiniMover I wanted and …