Watch how a local family business began its 70 years in consecutive business, which coincided with many historical events. Seventy years allows for a lot of perspective historically, as a society, and through all the phases that the Balkan family business...
If you are a NYC property owner you may assume that your contractor meets insurance requirements. Apparently, even a NYC Agency incorrectly assumes the same, and has refused to investigate the issue as of yet. Unfortunately that assumption can leave you and the...
As a little bit of a background regarding Intro 1481, the City of New York updates each agency's codes, rules, and regulations periodically. These updates take the form of legislation being introduced to the City Council, known as an "Intro". NYC Council Intro 1481...
Sewers are vital to civilization. They also have a deep mystique. The New York City sewer system is 6,600 miles of mains and pipes (the distance between Times Square and Fairbanks, Alaska, and back). Some of the pipes still in use were laid as far back as 1853....
When you turn on a faucet, shower head, or even a hose within your home, you want to make sure that there is good water flow. Periodically, there may be a mineral blockage. A clogged water main line will prevent the water from flowing through effectively. There are...
Water mains are located under the streets and sidewalks of every city. Water mains and service lines supply water to homes and businesses every minute of every day. They're generally out of sight, and out of mind. That is, unless there's a leak or a broken water main....
Major rainstorms can, unfortunately, cause plenty of damage to your property. Damage can include long power outages, and even some flash flooding in various areas. When severe weather hits in NYC, the main priority of New Yorkers is to ensure their families and loved...
Underground pipe repair of any type is specialized work, and requires a unique skill set. Underground sewer and water pipe repair is no different. It is a niche type of work within the plumbing industry industry. Besides the required bonding, and specialty insurance,...
Outdoor pipe insulation is generally used to prevent your underground water lines from freezing. However outdoor pipe insulation can be used to address other issues besides frozen water pipes. As all underground installations get buried, it is possible for water...
Most people will agree that wet wipes are a great idea when it comes to hands, children's faces, even work surfaces. But toilet tissue? That seems to be another matter altogether. Many people may prefer the soft, cool feel, and the very clean results compared to...
That offensive smell arising from a sewer is more than just nasty; it can also be explosive. That is what one man discovered when he tossed a lit cigarette down an open sewer hole. As this sewer gas smell explosion video demonstrates, that simple act triggered a...
Used cooking oil blockages and New York pipes simply do not mix. According to a recent feature in Crain's New York Business, discarded cooking oil is responsible for between 60 and 80 percent of the city's daily sewer line blockages. Speaking with reporter Aaron...