Guides
Before we drill
Sourced answers. Every fact links to where it came from.
7 min read
Working in Long Island City buildings: COIs, alteration agreements and freight elevators
What Long Island City condo, co-op and rental buildings often ask for before a handyman visit, and the four steps that get a visit approved without a wasted trip.
6 min read
Mounting a TV on NYC walls: drywall, metal studs, concrete and plaster
Your wall decides the mount. How to tell what you have in a Long Island City tower or a pre-war apartment, and what each wall needs to hold a TV properly.
5 min read · Market data
Handyman cost in NYC: what drives the price
Published NYC handyman rates for 2026 with sources and dates (hourly rates, minimums and visit blocks), plus what changes the price of a job in Long Island City.
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