Local Law 11, officially the Facade Inspection Safety Program (FISP), requires owners of NYC buildings taller than six stories to have their exterior walls and appurtenances inspected by a licensed engineer or architect every five years. If your Brooklyn building falls into this category, you’re legally required to file a report with the Department of […]

A roof leak that seems to come from “the roof” is very often actually coming from the flashing around a chimney, vent, or wall — not the roofing membrane itself. Flashing is the metal or sealed material that bridges the gap between the roof surface and any object that penetrates it, and it’s one of

If your Brooklyn basement leaks after heavy rain, the most common causes are water collecting against the foundation, poor grading or drainage, clogged or poorly directed downspouts, foundation cracks, or failed exterior waterproofing. The right solution depends on where the water is entering, so fixing the visible leak without addressing the source may only provide

A roof leak is frustrating enough the first time. But when you’ve already paid for a repair and water starts coming through your ceiling again after the next heavy rain, it becomes a much bigger problem. If your roof leak keeps coming back after repair, the issue may not be as simple as a small

Is Reroofing Over an Old Membrane Ever a Good Idea? Reroofing over an old membrane can be a good idea only in specific cases — when the existing roof is dry, structurally sound, and has just one layer. Done on a wet, damaged, or multi-layered roof, it traps moisture between layers and leads to rot,

The most common signs of a poorly installed flat roof are visible bubbling or blistering in the membrane, water that pools and doesn’t drain within 48 hours, and gaps or unsealed seams around flashing and edges. These issues usually point to installation errors trapped air or moisture, incorrect slope, or rushed sealing rather than normal

After a Brooklyn winter, brownstone owners should inspect their facade, stoop, mortar joints, cornices, and parapet walls for freeze-thaw damage. The most common spring issues are cracked or spalling brick, crumbling mortar joints, loose stoop steps, and water staining near windows or rooflines. A quick visual inspection each spring — followed by a professional masonry

If your basement floods or seeps water every time it rains, you’re not alone. Brooklyn’s older housing stock, clay-heavy soil, and aging municipal drainage systems make basement leaks one of the most common calls we get at Bobby Contracts Inc. Below, we break down why this happens and what actually fixes it for the long

If you own or manage a building in New York City, chances are you’ve asked yourself this exact question after spotting a crack in the brick, a stain near a window, or a Local Law 11 notice in the mail: how much does facade restoration cost in NYC? The honest answer is: it depends. Facade

If you’re planning to redo your kitchen, one of the first questions you probably have is: how long is this going to take? A kitchen remodel timeline depends on the size of your kitchen, how much you’re changing, and whether you live in a house or a co-op building. But most homeowners want a simple