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Apartment #3 - Chapter 3

pairing: steve rogers x undercover!reader

warnings: 18+ SMUT*, Neighbors to Friends to Lovers, lots of angst, heavy mutual pining, hurt/comfort, eventual smut/romance/fluff

summary: as an undercover agent at SHIELD, her newest assignment involves moving in across the hall from her target. she's strictly ordered to keep her distance—no personal contact besides the absolutely necessary. the only issue? her new target neighbor turns out to be Captain America.

excerpt:

Jessica Grace Parker December 4th, 1989 569 Leaman Place Apt. #3, Brooklyn, NY 11201 Registered Nurse NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital

It’s the undercover alias she’s been assigned as a member of SHIELD’s Special Operations unit. The mission objective was rather simple—monitor the target and report updates as necessary.

She’s gone undercover more than a dozen times, so it’s not the details of the assignment or the temporary relocation she’s concerned about.

It’s just that her target was well… more unusual than most.

author's note: an idea that's been living in my head ever since steve asked sharon for that cup of coffee in their apartment hallway. as a SHIELD agent, the reader's real name has been [REDACTED] to preserve anonymity.

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“So. You all moved in?”

She lets out a drawn-out sigh, leaning back in her office chair. 

“Yep. And the new apartment’s somehow smaller than the one I have now.”

“Smaller than a studio in Manhattan?” Thomas crinkles his nose, gaze fixed on his screen as he types off the rest of his latest mission report—a 0-8-4 mission to investigate some unregistered Asgardian technology that was detected on the Portuguese coast.

“Yeah, the whole building looks like it’s been there for at least a century. Wouldn’t be surprised if the plumbing’s gone to shit.”

“Damn.” Thomas tsks, muttering absentmindedly as he gathers the files on his desk, closing up the folder.  “…well, if it’s good enough for Cap…” He sighs, before his head raises slowly with a newfound interest.  

“speaking of whom…” 

Folding his fingers over the desk, he wiggles in his seat in anticipation, like a lion ready to strike its prey.

“Did you see him? How was he? Everything you dreamed of and more?”

She rolls her eyes, snorting.

“First of all, I barely met him.” 

Thomas gasps, practically jumping up in his chair.

“So you did see him!”

She shoots him a wide-eyed glare, giving the office a hurried scan.

“Barely, Tom. I just said hi.”

She tries to brush off her coworker’s overt interest, pretending to shift her attention to her monitor as she hits ‘refresh’ on her inbox. 

Thomas, of course, doesn’t let up.

He groans, practically climbing on top of his spinning chair in excitement as he leans in closer. 

“C’mon, girl, spill! I know there’s more than that.”

She purses her lips, glaring at the unread mail piled up in her spam box before swirling around in her seat, sighing in defeat.

“Fine, he just… he helped me with a couple boxes, and he uhm… hesawmykeychain.”

“I’m sorry, what?”

She rolls her eyes, crossing her arms over her chest as she huffs out another breath.  

“That stupid keychain you got me, Thomas? He saw it.”

It takes what feels like a full hour for the realization to sink into Thomas’s face, and when it does, he’s a laughing mess over her desk, clutching onto his keyboard for support.

“H-holy shit, you’re kidding!” 

He gasps for air, banging on the table as she playfully shoves his hands away.

“Oh my god, girl, I’d say I’m sorry, but… I’m not.”

At the deadpanned expression on her face, he breaks into another bout of giggles. Just as she starts to seriously contemplate strangling her coworker, her phone buzzes on her desk:

Messages Grant Ward 1 Message ‘here.’

“Wait, so how did he rea… ugh, please don’t tell me that’s him again.” Thomas remarks with undisguised disgust, his mood making a remarkably quick 180.

“Yeah, we’re meeting for lunch today.” She mutters, slipping her phone and purse into her bag.

“What? What about our sushi date Friday?”

“Next week?” She stands up, shooting him an apologetic smile as she grabs her jacket from behind her chair.  

“Ugh, I hope he chokes on his food.” Thomas sings under his breath, swiveling back around in his chair as he rolls his eyes.

“Wait, so what are your thoughts on Grant again?” She smirks amusedly, hand on her hip, purse hanging from one arm.

“Oh, he’s just a sweetheart! So glad you guys are back together.” Thomas claps, blinking up at her with fake enthusiasm. 

She only rolls her eyes in response, no longer bothered about her friend’s open disapproval for her on-again off-again relationship with Grant. 

2 years she’s known Grant Ward, ever since they collaborated on a week-long asset extraction case in Marrakech. He was the confident, charming type from the get-go—a perfect foil to her more withdrawn attitude around new people—and for the first few months, it felt like a match made in heaven. Things started to get a little rocky around month 5, and though she understands the concerns her friends have voiced about the instability of their relationship, a part of her is determined to prove them wrong.

When she arrives at the first floor of their building, he’s waiting for her at the lobby cafe.

“Hey, sorry I’m late.” She huffs out a breath, sliding into the seat opposite of his.

“Hey, one sec” he mutters without glancing up, slumped backward in his seat. His gaze remains fixed on his phone, thumbs moving quickly across the screen as he types out a long message. 

She lets out a quiet breath, glancing around at the crowded space as agents and other SHIELD employees walked in for coffee and some quick grab-and-go options: turkey sandwiches, salads, fruit cups. 

“I didn’t know this place served lunch.” 

“Hmm?” Grant hums after a long pause, eyes flit rapidly across the screen, head nodding though she doubts he’s heard her. “… yeah, just—“ Another ding sounds from his device and his brows perk up, eyes quickly scanning whatever message is lighting up his phone. 

She frowns, sitting up in her chair as she leans forward.

“Is that about work? Everything ok?”

“Yeah, yeah, everything’s fine.” Grant licks his lips, sucking in a breath, and the divot between her brows deepens. 

“Listen, [REDACTED]….”

He slips his phone into his pocket, uncrossing his legs and leaning forward.

“…I need to talk to you about something.”

An invisible rope goes taut in the pit of her stomach.

“Okay.” She murmurs slowly, eyes flitting between the hard set line of his jaw and the serious lines under his eyes. 

“I’ve been thinking about us lately, and…”

The rope in her stomach stretches farther and farther, the pressure building up in her lungs.

“I think it’s best if we call this off.”

The rope snaps loose, and the blade of the guillotine swings down. 

She opens her mouth, but all the air’s been sucked out of her lungs and she’s left gaping like a fish out of water. 

“I… what?” She manages to choke out. 

From across the table, Grant heaves out a sigh, running a hand through his hair.

“Yeah, I mean, it’s just with this relocation gig you’ve got going, I never see you anymore, and I just…. I think we drifted apart, that’s all.”

Her entire body immediately goes rigid at the mention of her new assignment—it was something that Grant had been opposed from the very start:

‘Brooklyn? Really? What the hell does Fury want you to do in that shithole?’ 

He had complained.

She had tried to convince herself that he was being protective, simply worried because she wasn’t allowed to let him in on any of the assignment details. But deep down, she always knew it was the green-eyed monster—at the onset of recruitment, he was disappointed to learn he wasn’t included in the short list of agents whom Fury considered for the assignment. 

She should have known better. About him. About all of it.

“Sorry, are you… are you dumping me right now?”

“No, listen, baby, I think you’re great—“

And the condescension in his voice as he croons ‘baby’ is the last straw that blows the whole fuse.

“—okay, you know what? First off, I am not your fucking baby.”

“…and second, don’t pretend like you haven’t been texting someone else these past few weeks.”

From the small glimpses of ‘miss you <3’ and ‘when are you getting back?’ on his phone, to the way he’d regularly blame overtime for last-minute date cancellations—everything was so obvious in retrospect.

He scoffs at her accusatory glare, as if the idea was unimaginable.

“I haven’t been texting anyon—”

She lets out a sharp laugh, head tilting back as her nose pricks, tears clouding the corner of her vision. 

Why had she given him the benefit of the doubt? Deep down, she had known all along. 

“—you know what, Grant? That’s great.” She stands up abruptly, chair dragging loudly against the floor as she snatches up her belongings off the table. “…but if you’re gonna cheat on me, at least have the fucking balls to admit that you’re the reason we’re not together. Not me or my fucking job.”

The rest of her work day is fueled with nothing but rage—she nearly breaks her keyboard trying to draft a simple email, accidentally stomping over an office plant on her way to the fax machine. Matters are only made worse when she’s called in to deal with a tense hostage situation that drags on for hours on end. 

By the time she gets back to her place in Brooklyn, it’s 8:21pm.

It’s 8:21 pm on a Friday night and her feet are aching, back tense from an afternoon of slumping over the mission control monitor.

It’s 8:21 pm on a Friday night and she’s just managed to climb up the last few stairs to her floor when her phone’s suddenly blowing up with text notifications from Thomas, Kristen from statistics, and a few other close friends from work:

‘OPEN THIS RIGHT NOW.'

‘What in the actual fuck? Did you know about this??’

‘Hey, I thought you should see this.’

Attached is a link to an Instagram story, uploaded by an account she recognizes as one of Grant’s buddies from work.

“What the fuck?” She mutters to herself, brows furrowing as she clicks on the video, squinting at the dimly lit but unmistakeable scene inside of a nightclub—Grant with another woman on his lap, drunk off his ass and laughing as if he hasn’t got a care in the world. The brunette in his lap reaches around, landing a deep kiss on Grant’s lips as his hands slide down her waist. The timestamp reads 10 minutes ago, confirming her biggest fear—not even 8 hours after they had broken up, and he’s parading around with a girl he’s probably been sleeping with for god knows how long.

It’s the third time the video’s playing back on loop when she realizes that angry, hot tears are dripping from her eyes, slowly making its way down to her jaw. She leans against the nearest wall, just outside her door, fingertips turning white at how harshly she was gripping her phone.

How could he do this, after two years of endless work and dedication?

Her knees can barely hold up her weight, stomach bubbling over with betrayal. Her eyes dart desperately across the screen, following their movements over and over and over—she doesn’t even hear the echo of the footsteps coming up the stairs behind her.

“Hey, you alright?” Her eyes snap up from her phone, but she doesn’t have to turn around to know who it is.

Great. Just fucking peachy.

She hastily turns off her phone and swipes at her cheeks, batting at the wet corners of her eyes before facing Steve. It doesn’t take a genius to notice she’d been crying, and his eyes immediately flit across her damp cheeks, the blurred mascara staining her lower lash line.

She fidgets with the rumpled edges of her blouse, tucking a loose strand of hair behind her ear.

“Hey.” She mutters, glancing back down at her phone though the screen is blank.

“Hi.” He tries to give her a friendly smile, though the corners of his mouth are noticeably stiff, a small divot forming between his brows.

“Are you… locked out of your place?” He frowns worriedly, eyes darting between her and the door behind her as he steps forward, raising his arm to gesture toward her apartment door. The keys in his hand jingle with his movements, while the other hand is balancing a flat cardboard box, patterned with red and black checkerboards on top. As he shuffles forward, she gets a sudden whiff of… oh, jesus. 

Yeasty, cheesy, and the unmistakable aroma of fresh tomato sauce—all of which can only mean one thing. 

She licks her lips, eyes flickering to the box in his hand before she clears her throat. She glances back toward her door, shaking her head.

“Oh, no, I just…”

Nope, just crying in the hallway cause I got dumped on by a guy who’s been cheating on me for weeks. How’s your night, Cap?

“… no, I’m not locked out.” She ends up muttering, though her feet stay rooted to her spot on the carpet, barely a few feet away from her door.

“Oh.” Steve nods slowly, pursing his lips. 

“…right. Well, I’ll, I’ll see you around.”

Hesitantly, he continues forward, moving down the hallway. Now with her back turned to him, she only hears the soft jingle of his keys and his door creak open. And, yet, she doesn’t hear him step inside. 

“Hey, Jess?” 

Wincing, she turns around reluctantly, annoyance creeping up at Steve’s friendly gaze. He’s standing at his doorway, keys perched on top of the pizza box, his other hand resting on the doorframe. 

Raising his brows, he quirks his head to one side and poses a question that throws her off guard. 

“Have you had dinner yet?”

She blinks, and manages to shake her head.

He purses his lips, stepping forward, away from his dim apartment and back under the hallway lights. 

“Well, if you…” He huffs out a breath, eyes flitting downwards then back up.

“… if you haven’t eaten yet, would you want to share this with me? Don’t think I can finish it on my own.”

He smiles, brows raised invitingly. Her eyes dart between the pizza box and the unassuming expression on his face, and she sucks in a quiet breath.

“I…” She’s dumbfounded, the second time she’s at a loss for words that night, feeling the whiplash of being dumped a minute ago and now being offered pizza by Captain America.

“…are you inviting me inside your apartment?”

It takes a moment for the implication behind her question to sink in, and when it does, Steve’s face is as red as the squares on the box he’s holding.

He perks up, noticeably stiffening. The tips of his ears are the first to turn scarlet, and soon he’s blushing a deep crimson all the way from his cheeks down to his neck. 

He sighs, ducking his head, brows pinched together in distress.

“No, that’s… I’m sorry, that’s not what I me—”

And, despite everything that’s happened, she finds herself trying to bite back a smile.

“—hey, I’m kidding.”

His eyes snap up, eyes scanning her expression before he lets out a breath, letting out a sheepish smile. 

“I’m sorry, I… I didn’t mean for that to come off as creepy.”

And after a while of trying to refrain from smiling, her mouth finally breaks open, and she lets out a quiet laugh.

“It didn’t. You’re okay.”

He seems a little reassured by her laugh, and remains standing in his doorway, door opened only a fraction of the way, and starts to bounce on the balls of his feet.

“Right, so…”

Despite the temporary escape she found in making Steve’s blush, she’s never seriously considered taking Steve’s suggestion. It would be insane, to break Fury’s direct order to maintain ‘no more contact than absolutely necessary’ in the first week she’d been assigned to the mission.

It was still a nice gesture, though. Nice to see that there’s more to Captain America than a friendly smile and a firm handshake. 

“Uhm, t-that’s a really nice offer, but… I’m not really hung—”

And what she had planned on saying was: I’m not really hungry, enjoy your pizza. 

What comes out, though, is a loud rumbling much further down south, just above her belly button.

She turns rigid, head snapping down to the traitor in her belly. And now, it’s her own face that’s as red as a slice of pepperoni. 

It’s only then she realizes that she hasn’t had anything to eat since breakfast, on account of what happened at lunch with Grant.

From the way Steve’s brows perk up in newfound interest, she’s sure he’s heard the noise, and braces herself for whatever embarrassment would follow getting caught in the world’s most pathetic lie by Captain America.

Instead, America’s hero wordlessly steps back out into the hallway, letting his door close behind him with a soft ‘click.’ Finding a spot in the hallway, opposite her door, he plops straight down, laying the pizza down in his lap and stretching his legs across the expanse of the hallway. 

She watches, wide-eyed and dumbfounded—it’s almost comical, how he has to cram his long legs into the narrow space between his side of the wall and hers. Bent at the knees, yet the soles of his feet still press against the other side. 

She glances down at his sneakers, perched up against the wall—a pair of old-fashioned trainers, navy blue and white, with soles tattered and grey from what seems like years of use.

Her eyes trail up a pair of worn 501 Levis, and a navy blue henley that displays an ungodly amount of muscle even under the dull lighting of the hallway. 

“You’re welcome to join me.” Steve grins nonchalantly as he pops open the top of the box, peering up at her under a set of friendly brows, almost as if challenging her to resist. 

A tentative whiff as the smell of pizza drifts right up under her nose, and she lets out a loud sigh, dropping her shoulders.

The next moment, she’s turning on her heels. She heads straight for her apartment door and walks through, the door slamming shut behind her.

Not even a minute later, she’s back outside, holding up two ice cold beers by the neck. Hair thrown up in a loosely tied knot above her head, the top two button of her blouse undone.

Steve’s worried head snaps up at the sound of her door, the lines between his brows dissipating in relief. He smirks, sinking back into his seat on the carpet.

She plops down against the wall facing him, handing him a bottle before taking a swig from her own.

“Thanks.”

With a curious gaze, he slowly takes the bottle from her fingers, eyes following her as she tips her head back for a large swig. From across the hall, Steve rotates the box in his lap, offering her the first slice. 

As her eyes flit over his order, she can’t help the smile that immediately tugs on her lips  

“Good choice.” She murmurs amusedly, reaching for a slice to find it still warm. 

“Yeah, figured it’s a classic.” He picks up a slice himself, the one next to the one she’s chosen, and sets the box down on the scraggly carpet. 

She nods in agreement, practically drooling at the slice of heaven in her hand.

“Clean. No bullshit.” 

A large cheese pizza, classic NY style.

Thin crust, decent char on the bottom though not too burnt. A generous layer of melty cheese and tangy red sauce. 

“… wish life was more like that. No bullshit.” She mutters nonchalantly, more to herself than anything. He chuckles in response, the sound echoing down the hallway as he lifts his slice in the air.

“I’ll cheers to that.”

She laughs alongside him, surprised by how much easier it feels to smile all of a sudden. 

“Cheers.”

One bite of the crispy, chewy, cheesy goodness, and all her troubles start to melt away. 

“Mmm.” She lets out a low moan, eyes fluttering shut as her head bumps against the wall with a soft ‘thunk.’ 

“…fuck, that’s good.”

“Glad you like it.” Steve responds amusedly, smirking at her from over the rim of his beer. He’s got one arm resting over his knee, leg propped up against his chest while the other remains on the floor. The muscles in his forearms flex as he raises his bottle up to his lips, tipping the drink back. 

Before her eyes can wander further, she clears her throat, glancing back down to the pizza in her hand. A second bite shoved hastily into her mouth before she can even swallow the first and good lord, did pizza always taste this good?

“Where’s this from?” She chews, lifting the top of the box off of the carpet to peer at the logo.

Before she can get the top more than an inch off the floor, however, Steve stops her with a quick hand, the width of his palm almost covering half of the box. Her eyes snap up to meet his smirk, brows raised and uncharacteristically mischievous. 

“I’m afraid that’s top secret.” He tsks, and she gasps in response, feigning shock with a hand over her chest.

“Wow. Gatekeeping your pizza place? After I offered you my beer? That’s cold, neighbor.”

As soon as the last word escapes her lips, she perks up with a start, biting her tongue at the realization that she’d just used a goddamn nickname to refer to Captain America.

Her gaze snaps up at Steve, fear brewing in her chest to find that he was… laughing.

A good, hearty chuckle, head tipped back and all. Leaning back against the wall, holding his pizza in one hand, clutching his stomach with the other.

From this close a distance, she can spot every detail—like the tiny scar that hides between the small wrinkles on his forehead when he raises his brows. Or the small crows feet tugging at the corners of his eyes. The ridiculously long eyelashes that flutter every time he blinks, casting shadows over the tops of his cheeks. The small ridge in the bridge of his nose that’s slightly off-center. His plump bottom lip, stretching around a set of pearly-whites as he smiles, proposing a question:

“So how long have you been living in the city?”

“Hm?”

She freezes, eyes snapping up to meet his curious smile.

“You mentioned you moved here from Manhattan. How long have you been living there?”

And the sudden segue into this new inquiry intrigues her, more than anything. Because whatever the variation of the question—‘how long have you been coming here?’ or ‘how long have you known so-and-so?’ or, of course, the age-old ‘you come here often?’—they all usually come across as unwarranted and creepy, a half-assed attempt at a pick-up line at best. 

Yet, from Steve, it only reads as part of a friendly, neighborly conversation. Open and honest, no ulterior motives. No bullshit. 

It’s refreshing, to say the least. 

“Not… not too long. Moved here for work.”

She mutters quickly, taking another swig of her beer, and licks her lips as a raw memory edges into her mind at the thought of work, more bitter than the beer that hits her tongue. 

“…what about you?” She murmurs, watching a moment of conflict cross his face. 

He recovers quickly, smoothing over it with a smile:

“Moved around a couple times, but… Brooklyn’s always been home.”

The bitter bite in her mouth softens a little at the nostalgic note in Steve’s gaze, her eyes tracing the soft creases in his shirt as she recalls his backstory:

Born and raised in Brooklyn, with a WW1 veteran dad who passed early and a mom who worked as a nurse. Not enough money to pursue art school, got caught a handful times getting into alleyway fights. Then tried to enlist on five different occasions, got rejected the first four times. Aside from the basics, though, there was little official documentation on Steve Rogers’ earlier days in Brooklyn. 

Her thoughts are suddenly broken by her phone buzzing loudly in her pocket—just by the ringtone, she knows whose calling her.

She freezes, momentarily paralyzed as her phone continues to go off loudly. Steve’s eyes flit over to the source of the sound but remains quiet. After a few more rings, the phone goes silent, before starting up again with another call.

At that, she lets out an exasperated sigh, digging into her pocket before aggressively sliding the mute button on her phone. She tosses the phone on the carpet with a harsh ‘thud,’ hand reaching up to rub at her temple.

“Those are some persistent spam calls.”

Steve murmurs quietly.

She snorts, her rage temporarily dissolving into a dumfounded laugh that leaves her chest aching.

“That would be an insult to scammers everywhere.”

“You avoiding someone?” It’s obvious from his careful gaze that he doesn’t want to pry.

“You could say that.” She murmurs, eyes still lowered to the ground. Then, after a small pause:

“…it’s my boyfriend. Ex, actually.” She quickly corrects herself, scrunching her nose as the word leaves a sour note on her tongue.   

Out of the corner of her eye, Steve opens then closes his mouth, giving her a small nod in understanding.

“I’m sorry.” 

And, all of a sudden, she feels tears cloud her vision at the first words of consolation, his deep and warm timbre unlocking something fastened inside her.

Fuck, fuck.

“No, don’t be.” She chokes out a laugh as she blinks rapidly, feeling her nose prick with tears. Before she can stop herself, the next words are already tumbling out of her mouth:

“He broke up with me at lunch today. Turns out he’d been fucking this other girl for over a month.”

And it had to be the fatigue, the beer, or some combination of both that was loosening up her lips right now, because there was no way her lucid self could be consulting Captain America about her goddamnlove life.  

“…and he had the audacity to break up with me. Can you believe that?”

Steve stays silent for a while, and she doesn’t have the courage to look up. Then, out of the blue:

“He sounds like a real asshole.”

Her eyes snap up as she lets out an incredulous breath, smiling.

“You’re damn right.”

Two more slices of pizza and a couple beers later, the weight on her chest feels noticeably lighter. 

“Thanks for the pizza, my treat next time.”

An empty promise, she knows. 

There can’t be a next time.

Steve nods, smiling.

“Anytime.”

He takes a small pause, pursing his lips as he casts a quick glance down at the carpet near her feet.

“…shame you got rid of it.” He murmurs.

“Hmm?”

“Your keychain.”

He points at the the set of keys resting on the floor between them, which had fallen out of her pocket sometime during the night. Upon realizing that he was referring to the absence of the red, white, and blue shield—she had made sure to remove it after the embarrassing encounter earlier that week—her confusion quickly turns into red hot embarrassment.

So he had noticed.

“Uhm, yeah, it was uh…” She clears her throat, bending down to snatch it off the floor.

“…getting a little bulky.”

“Bulky, huh?” He quirks his head, raising his brows, and the tip of his nose catches the lighting in the hallway. 

“….so you’re not a fan?”

Eyebrows raised incredulously, she turns to him, eyes carefully surveying the unreadable expression on his face.

“I’m sorry?”

“Of Captain America? I noticed your keychain was his shield.”

She knew this man was good, but surely he couldn’t be that good? 

It had been less than a week since the start of her mission. If he had already caught onto her identity, she would surely be saying goodbye to her steady 7-year-career at SHIELD. Upon a second glance, however, she realizes that the teasing glint in his eyes is a little less strategic and a little more… demure.

Could Steve Rogers poking fun at her keychain because of some other reason?

Her cheeks grow pink at the thought, but she pushes the thought elsewhere. 

And because he thinks that she’s the clueless one in this conversation, she decides to play along, lips curling up in a coy smile.

“I don’t know… I always thought he was kinda overrated.” She pouts, fighting to suppress a smile.“

“…Captain America. Even the name sounds kinda douchey, don’t ya think?”

Contrary to her expectation, he lets out a loud laugh, head almost knocking against the drywall behind him. He glances down at her, hands on his hips, giving her a curious smile. 

In this light, she thinks, he almost looks like the Captain America from the WW2 recruitment posters in the 30s—the fresh-faced, doe-eyed version of him untouched by decades of war. 

“You know, I’ve always wondered who came up with that name.”

That night, as she waves goodbye to Steve and retreats into apartment #3, Fury’s voice bounces around in her head: ‘…primary directive is to maintain minimal contact with him. Nothing over what’s absolutely necessary.’ 

Yet, in the solitude of her bed, all she can think about is Steve—the soft peaks of his hair under the dim lighting of the hallway, the concerned divot between his brows when she had teased him. How he had leaned into their conversation so that he could hear her better, as if Captain American didn’t have better things to do than to listen to her tragic little love tales. That boyishly charming smile he had on his face when he offered her pizza, and again when he asked coyly about her keychain—so much of that innocent warmth she thought he’d lost.

Reminiscing the nostalgic light in Steve's eyes when he'd told her that Brookyln’s always been home, she begins to wonder just how deep the blue runs.

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C.I.D. Plumbing

9 White St, Brooklyn, NY 11206, United States (646) 992-9030

CID Plumbing is a trusted and reliable plumbing service provider serving Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island, and Manhattan. We specialize in a wide range of residential and commercial plumbing services, including emergency plumbing services, water heater repairs & replacements, general plumbing, drain cleaning, and sewer jetting. Our professional team is committed to providing top-quality service, swiftly responding to your needs, and ensuring customer satisfaction. Whether it's fixing leaks, unclogging drains, or comprehensive sewer jetting, we've got you covered. Choose CID Plumbing for effective and efficient solutions to all your plumbing needs. Contact us today, and let's make your plumbing worries a thing of the past.

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Backwater Prevention Installation in Brooklyn, NY

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CID Plumbing is a trusted and reliable plumbing service provider serving Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island, and Manhattan. We specialize in a wide range of residential and commercial plumbing services, including emergency plumbing services, water heater repairs & replacements, general plumbing, drain cleaning, and sewer jetting. Our professional team is committed to providing top-quality service, swiftly responding to your needs, and ensuring customer satisfaction. Whether it's fixing leaks, unclogging drains, or comprehensive sewer jetting, we've got you covered. Choose CID Plumbing for effective and efficient solutions to all your plumbing needs. Contact us today, and let's make your plumbing worries a thing of the past.

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Top 10 Plumbing Companies in New York, NY

When it comes to maintaining the infrastructure of a bustling metropolis like New York, reliable plumbing services are essential. Join us as we explore the top 10 plumbing companies in New York, each renowned for their expertise, reliability, and commitment to ensuring that the city's plumbing systems run smoothly day and night.

1. Help Point: Your Trusted Partner for Plumbing Solutions

Help Point leads the pack as your trusted partner for all plumbing solutions in New York. With a team of skilled technicians and a commitment to customer satisfaction, Help Point delivers prompt and professional plumbing services to residential and commercial clients alike.

2. 24/7 Manhattan Plumbing NYC: Round-the-Clock Plumbing Assistance

24/7 Manhattan Plumbing NYC lives up to its name by offering round-the-clock plumbing assistance to customers across New York City. Whether it's a burst pipe in the middle of the night or a clogged drain on a weekend, 24/7 Manhattan Plumbing NYC is always available to provide timely and reliable plumbing solutions.

3. Rite Plumbing & Heating Inc: Setting the Standard for Plumbing Excellence

Rite Plumbing & Heating Inc sets the standard for plumbing excellence in New York with its commitment to quality workmanship and superior customer service. From routine maintenance to complex plumbing installations, Rite Plumbing & Heating Inc handles every job with precision and care.

4. Neo Plumbing & Heating Corp: Plumbing Solutions for Every Need

Neo Plumbing & Heating Corp offers comprehensive plumbing solutions for every need, from residential repairs to commercial installations. With a focus on efficiency and reliability, Neo Plumbing & Heating Corp ensures that every plumbing project is completed to the highest standards of craftsmanship.

5. Nexus New York Plumber & Drain: Your Go-To Plumbing Experts

Nexus New York Plumber & Drain is your go-to source for all plumbing needs in New York City. With a reputation for honesty, integrity, and expertise, Nexus New York Plumber & Drain delivers top-quality plumbing services at competitive prices.

6. LZ Manhattan Plumbing New York: Plumbing Excellence in the Heart of Manhattan

LZ Manhattan Plumbing New York is synonymous with plumbing excellence in the heart of Manhattan. With a focus on customer satisfaction and attention to detail, LZ Manhattan Plumbing New York tackles even the most challenging plumbing issues with ease and efficiency.

7. All NYC Drain Cleaning & Plumber Services: Keeping New York's Drains Clear

All NYC Drain Cleaning & Plumber Services specializes in keeping New York's drains clear and flowing smoothly. With state-of-the-art equipment and proven techniques, All NYC Drain Cleaning & Plumber Services resolves even the toughest drain clogs quickly and effectively.

8. Tucker & Sons Plumbing: Family-Owned Plumbing Excellence

Tucker & Sons Plumbing is a family-owned business committed to providing excellence in plumbing services to customers throughout New York City. With a legacy of reliability and professionalism, Tucker & Sons Plumbing treats every customer like family, ensuring their complete satisfaction with every job.

9. Plumbing NYC: Your Local Plumbing Experts

Plumbing NYC prides itself on being your local plumbing experts, offering personalized service and attention to detail on every job. Whether it's a minor repair or a major installation, Plumbing NYC delivers prompt and reliable plumbing solutions to customers across the five boroughs.

10. Pemati Plumbing Services LLC: Solutions You Can Trust

Pemati Plumbing Services LLC provides solutions you can trust for all your plumbing needs in New York. With a team of experienced technicians and a commitment to quality workmanship, Pemati Plumbing Services LLC ensures that every plumbing project is completed to the highest standards of excellence.

Conclusion: Plumbing Excellence in the Big Apple

In the bustling metropolis of New York City, these top 10 plumbing companies stand out for their dedication to excellence, reliability, and customer satisfaction. Whether it's a routine repair, a complex installation, or an emergency situation, these companies have the expertise and experience to handle any plumbing job with efficiency and professionalism. Trust in their knowledge and commitment to quality, and rest assured that your plumbing needs will be met with precision and care in the city that never sleeps.

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In Manhattan, safeguard your business investment with our commercial building inspections. We assess structures from apartment complexes to retail spaces, delving into foundational elements, roofing, electrical systems, plumbing, and HVAC. Gain invaluable insights into the integrity of your property.

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An undetected leak in the plumbing system is one of the most troublesome issues that homeowners encounter. And, it can be a costly affair as leak may lead to an abrupt rise in the water bill. In such a situation a professional plumbing company can help you in this case as it detects the actual cause of leakage and keeps a regular check on the plumbing system.

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Here are common plumbing issues that you may be experiencing that only an expert plumber can help you fix. If you have Leaky Pipes, Slow Drains, Clogged Drains, Frozen Pipes, and Back-Up Sewers problems give us a call (212-641-0256) or visit here:- https://www.4995nyc.com/

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5 Must-Know Tips to Fix a Broken Sewer Pipe Cap

If you're a Manhattan, NY resident dealing with a broken sewer pipe cap, you're not alone. Sewer and drain issues can be a common headache for homeowners in the city. However, with the right knowledge and a reliable partner, you can tackle these problems effectively. In this article, we, as seasoned experts in Manhattan Sewer Drain services, will provide you with the top 5 tips to fix a broken sewer pipe cap and ensure that your plumbing system functions seamlessly.

Tip 1: Understanding the Issue

Before diving into solutions, it's crucial to understand what a broken sewer pipe cap entails. The sewer pipe cap is a protective cover at the end of your sewer line. When it gets damaged or cracked, it can lead to sewage leaks, foul odors, and potential health hazards. Identifying the issue is the first step in resolving it.

Tip 2: Professional Inspection

For the residents of Manhattan, NY, facing sewer pipe cap problems, it's highly recommended to call in the experts. Our team at Manhattan Sewer Drain is equipped with state-of-the-art technology for a comprehensive inspection. We use video cameras to locate the exact position of the damage, allowing for precise repairs. This professional touch ensures that the issue is not just resolved but also prevented from recurring.

Tip 3: Swift Repairs

Once the problem is diagnosed, swift action is imperative. Delaying repairs for a broken sewer pipe cap can lead to further damage and increased repair costs. Our team specializes in quick and efficient solutions. We can fix the cap promptly, ensuring minimal disruption to your daily routine.

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Tip 4: Regular Maintenance

Prevention is always better than cure. Regular maintenance of your sewer and drain system can significantly reduce the chances of a broken pipe cap. We offer preventative maintenance services. By scheduling routine inspections and cleaning, you can protect your plumbing system from unexpected issues.

Tip 5: Quality Materials and Workmanship

When fixing a broken sewer pipe cap, using high-quality materials and experienced workmanship is essential. At Manhattan Sewer Drain, we prioritize the use of durable materials that can withstand the test of time. Our skilled technicians are trained to deliver impeccable work, ensuring a long-lasting solution to your sewer pipe cap problems.

In conclusion, if you find yourself in need of sewer and drain cleaning services in Manhattan NY, don't hesitate to reach out to Manhattan Sewer Drain at (212) 641-0256. We're here to provide professional assistance for all your sewer and drain issues, including fixing a broken sewer pipe cap.

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8th Avenue/W 46th Street, Manhattan (No. 2)

For over 100 years, water towers have been a seamless part of New York City’s skyline. So seamless, in fact, they often go unnoticed, usually overshadowed by their glassy supertall neighbors. While these wooden relics look like a thing of the past, the same type of water pumping structure continues to be built today, originating from just three family-run companies, two of which have been operating for nearly this entire century-long history. With up to 17,000 water tanks scattered throughout NYC, 6sqft decided to explore these icons, from their history and construction to modern projects that are bringing the structures into the mainstream.

When the Dutch settled New York City they found an island rich with waterways and natural streams. However, as the city’s industrial sector grew, so did its polluted waters. With no proper drainage system, standing pools of grime would form in the streets. The harm of these unsanitary conditions was not revealed until a group of wealthy New Yorkers formed the Citizens Association of New York to focus on public health reform. After the group’s survey revealed dangerously unhygienic conditions, a campaign was launched to improve the quality of water and people’s access to it.

The Department of Public Works was later founded in 1870 to improve the drainage system and access to water. During the 1880s, indoor plumbing began replacing well-drawn water, and roughly 50 years later, top-floor storage tanks started popping up all over the city. Tanks were placed on rooftops because the local water pressure was too weak to raise water to upper levels. When construction started to grow taller, the city required that buildings with six or more stories be equipped with a rooftop tank with a pump.

About 5,000 to 10,000 gallons of water can be stored in the tanks. The upper layer of water is used for everyday use, with water at the bottom reserved for emergencies. When the water drops below a certain level, an electric pump is triggered and the tank refills. Gravity sends water to pipes throughout the building from the roof. A water tank usually lasts roughly 30-35 years. It can be built within 24 hours and takes just two or three hours to fill with water.

Only three companies construct NYC’s wooden water tanks: Rosenwach Tank Company, Isseks Brothers and American Pipe and Tank. All three are family-run, operating for at least three generations. The Rosenwach Tank Company, the best known of the group, first began on the Lower East Side in 1866 by barrel maker William Dalton, who later hired Polish immigrant Harris Rosenwach. After Dalton died, Rosenwach bought the company for $55 and, along with his family, expanded services over the decades to include historic building preservation, outdoor site furnishings, and new water technologies. Rosenwach boasts that they’re the only company that mills its own quality wood tanks in New York City.

Isseks Brothers opened in 1890 and is now overseen by David Hochhauser, his brother, and sister. As Scott Hochhauser told the NY Times, there has been little changes to their water tank construction process over the past century. Despite this, a lot of people are curious about the tanks. “Some are interested in the history; a lot of artists like them, for the beauty; and there are people who are into the mechanics of them. But I don’t get too many people call up to say, ‘Hey, tell me about those steel tanks.’”

According to their website, American Pipe and Tank is all about “sons apprenticing with their fathers,” proudly claiming their business as being generational. While the company has since expanded from its original services, the American Pipe & Tank Lining Co. remains the group’s oldest. They prepare, install and repair hot water tanks and fuel oil tanks in the New York City area.

While the hand-made wooden barrels make us sentimental, they’re actually the most effective for the water tank’s job. Even the city’s most luxurious buildings, like 15 Central Park West for example, feature wooden tanks. Rosenwach uses Western cedar for their tanks, a cheap, light-weight material.

Plus, wood is much better at moderating temperature than steel tanks. Steel tanks, while sometimes used, are more expensive, require more maintenance and take more time to build. A wooden tank that can hold 10,000 gallons of water costs roughly $30,000. A steel tank of the same size can cost up to $120,000. And water stored in the wood will not freeze in the winter and stays cool during the hot summer months.

Eventually, the wood will rot and will need to be replaced after 30-35 years. Kenny Lewis, a Rosenwach foreman, explained the process of the tank infrastructure to amNY: “When you first set them up they leak, but when they fill [with water], the wood expands and becomes water tight. Then, it’s like a giant toilet. When people use the water, the level goes down. All ballcock lets more in, and that water is pumped from the basement.”

As part of a 2014 Water Tank Project, water tanks became an awareness campaign through art. To call attention to the global water crisis, the project enlisted support from artists and students from NYC public schools to create art on water towers.

In addition to the world of art and public advocacy, water tanks have been seen in the architecture and real estate world. A steel water tank was converted into a fully functional rooftop cottage in Greenwich Village. The tank-turned-cottage sits above a two-bedroom condominium and sold for roughly $3.5 million.

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C.I.D. Plumbing

9 White St, Brooklyn, NY 11206, United States (646) 992-9030

CID Plumbing is a trusted and reliable plumbing service provider serving Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island, and Manhattan. We specialize in a wide range of residential and commercial plumbing services, including emergency plumbing services, water heater repairs & replacements, general plumbing, drain cleaning, and sewer jetting. Our professional team is committed to providing top-quality service, swiftly responding to your needs, and ensuring customer satisfaction. Whether it's fixing leaks, unclogging drains, or comprehensive sewer jetting, we've got you covered. Choose CID Plumbing for effective and efficient solutions to all your plumbing needs. Contact us today, and let's make your plumbing worries a thing of the past.

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Economy

In The Bronx, New York has an unemployment rate of 5.6% compared to the US average of 3.9%. The city has seen the job market increase by 0.6% over the last year with predicted future job growth of 29.0% over the next ten years. This is lower than the US average of 33.5%. The sales tax rate for The Bronx is 8.9% compared to the US average of 7.3% while the income tax rate for the Bronx is 6.5% compared to the US average of 4.6%. The average income of a The Bronx resident is $18,269 a year compared to the US average of $28,555 a year while the median household income of a The Bronx resident is $34,284 a year compared to the US average of $53,482 a year.

People across Asia and Europe are used to using a bidet. Aside from the fact that it cleans better, you don't have to use much toilet paper to finish up. In the USA, the bidet is gaining popularity, thanks to the toilet paper shortage caused by the coronavirus. Bidets can come as permanent plumbing fixtures, built-in to the toilet, attached by a special toilet seat, and handheld sprayers. The attachable toilet seats and handheld sprayers are particularly popular, as they’re typically less expensive, easier to install, and doesn't require extra space. If you are looking to hire a plumber in Manhattan for your bidet needs, Taylor Group Plumbing will help you find the right one for you.

‘We’re broken. We’re all dying with him,’ says wife of murdered Bronx motorcycle gang leader

A Bronx motorcycle gang leader’s wife said her family is shattered after the biker was fatally shot by two assassins using silencers. In an exclusive interview with the Daily News, Jeannie Rosado said she prays police catch the men who shot her husband, 51-year-old Francisco Rosado, on Saturday in a parking lot near the Bronx building where he works as a super. “He had a short temper, but a heart of gold. He leaves two daughters and one son, all grown, and five grandchildren. He was a hardworking man who provided for many people,” she said. "Everybody’s broken inside. We’re broken.  Read more here.

Motorcyclists, especially their leaders, are always tough looking. 51-year-old Francisco Rosado is one such person. This tough but soft-hearted guy was unfortunately shot to death in a parking lot near the Bronx building where he works. His widow, Jeannie Rosado, is very hopeful that the gunmen would be caught soon. According to video footage, two assassins jumped out of their Jeep Cherokee on Holland Ave. near Boston Road in Allerton and used silencers to murder the victim, shooting him in the head and chest. Along with his wife, Francisco left two adult daughters, one son, and five grandchildren.

New York Botanical Garden in The Bronx, NY

The New York Botanical Garden was established in 1891 and is located at 2900 Southern Blvd., The Bronx, New York 10458. Founded by eminent botanists Nathaniel Lord Britton and his wife, Elizabeth, the New York Botanical Garden is the largest in any city in the United States and is a National Historic Landmark. The 250-acre garden encompasses 50 specialty gardens and collections comprising more than one million plants and is an iconic living museum, a major educational institution, and renowned plant research and conservation organization. It features the award-winning Peggy Rockefeller Rose Garden, the Native Plant Garden, the Nolen Greenhouses for Living Collections, and the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory.

Are you experiencing sewer blockage at home or your place of work? This can be caused by a build-up of grease, debris or foreign objects in the sewer lateral or District sewer main. It can also be caused by a partial or complete blockage caused by tree root intrusion into sewer pipes or a sewer line collapse caused by old and deteriorated sewer pipes. Taylor Group Plumbing is a plumbing company in the Bronx, New York that can help locate the source of your plumbing problem using video pipe technology and get the issue resolved safely and efficiently. They also service nearby areas including Manhattan, Queens, and Staten Island.

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What to Expect with Trusted Handyman Services?

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Most people in Brooklyn and New York are extremely busy and they find it hard to focus on some normal repair works or cleaning tasks. The number of tasks is getting bigger and bigger and managing them has become almost impossible. A lot of people don’t know how to do and where to start.  Every time they need to hire different service for performing different tasks. For example; people hire one service for floor refinishing NYC and another one for bathroom and kitchen remodeling. Handyman service addresses all these problems because they offer a wide array of services under one roof.

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Wolf Restaurant, Nordstrom NYC Flagship

Wolf Restaurant, Nordstrom NYC Flagship Store, Manhattan Commercial Interior, New York City, NYC Building Photos

Wolf Restaurant in Nordstrom Department Store NYC

Apr 13, 2022

Location: Manhattan, New York City, NY, USA

Design: Heliotrope Architects

Photos: Kevin Scott

Wolf Restaurant, Manhattan

Wolf is a 4,000-square-foot, 90-seat restaurant in the Flagship Nordstrom department store in mid-town Manhattan, New York, operated by the Seattle-based restaurant group, Ethan Stowell Restaurants. It’s located three floors above the street in the corner space of an old brick building that Nordstrom integrated into their new building next door (that new building being one of the tallest residential towers in the world). At over 300,000 square feet, the store is one of the first of its size to open in Manhattan since the 1920s.

Despite the massive size of the overall development, the existing space in the old building was cramped, with ceilings too low to easily accommodate the mechanical requirements of a modern restaurant. “It was crooked and crumbly, and out of plumb,” notes Mike Mora, “and we, frankly, weren’t sure we could make it fit. But the location is fantastic; a block south of Central Park and tucked away in a cozy corner of the department store, almost a secret.”

In this space Heliotrope was tasked with creating an informal, yet urbane, dining environment inspired by modern Nordic design, filtered through the spirit of the Pacific Northwest; an homage to the roots of the Nordstrom family. The design solution focused on craftsmanship, a simple palette of oak, leather, granite and tile, spare detailing, and ample natural light. Beauty in the service of simplicity and functionality was our guide.

The layout of the restaurant is straight-forward, with dining inhabiting the space between the full-height windows overlooking West 57th and Broadway, and an open kitchen functioning as hearth and stage. The restaurant is entered from the Designer Shoes and Handbags department on the second floor of the store via an oak portal, delivering the customer into an intimate lounge where shopping bags can be dropped, and a load can be taken off over cocktails and small plates.

The lounge doglegs into the main dining room and kitchen, hugging the glass window walls, and terminates at the opposite corner of the space at a large table for more private gatherings.

Wolf Restaurant in Nordstrom Department Store NYC – Building Information

Project Team Architecture and Interiors: Heliotrope Architects – http://heliotropearchitects.com/ Contractor: J.T. Magen & Company Lighting Design: Invisible Circus

Heliotrope Architects design team Mike Mora, Design Principal Tony Salas, Project Designer

Photography: Kevin Scott

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India Poly Vinyl Chloride (PVC) Market Size, Share, Growth, Analysis and Industry Forecast 2025

Strong growth in agriculture sector, coupled with rising infrastructure development and rapid industrialization is to drive India PVC market through 2025

According to the recently published TechSci Research report “India PVC Market Study, 2011 - 2025”, the PVC market in India is projected to exhibit a CAGR of over 14% during 2016 – 2025, on account of expanding agriculture sector, coupled with strong growth in infrastructure development, rapid industrialization and rising urbanization. Moreover, increasing favourable government policies and investments, growing population and rising construction activities in the country, are further expected to drive consumption of PVC in India during the forecast period.

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PVC is tailored for utilization as a common plastic material in the construction sector,and is used in window frames and shutters, pipe cabling and coating, etc. PVC is a preferable plastic material for broad array applications including flooring, wires & cables, films & sheets, etc.,on account ofit’s high rigidity and flexibility. Moreover, PVC also offers fire resistance owing to its high chlorine content, which is further boosting PVC’s consumption in the construction sector. As per 12th five-year plan (2012-2017), a total investment of USD1,000 billion is planned to be made in the infrastructure sector of the country, which is further expected to drive India PVC market during the forecast period. West region is the major demand generating region for PVC in India, owing to presence of large number of plastic manufacturing companies in states like Gujarat, Maharashtra, etc.

“Pipes & Fittings are extensively used inirrigation, water supply, sewerage, plumbing, chemical, oil & gas, which are further driving demand for PVC from this industry. Moreover, rising population is escalating demand for agricultural products, coupled with growing issues concerning water sanitary management are further expected to drive demand for PVC pipes and fittings in agriculture, infrastructure, real estate and construction sectors across the country during the forecast period. Under Union budget 2016-2017, government has announced a total investment of USD12.94 billion on irrigation projects over the coming five years, with an aim to uplift agricultural output of the country. Furthermore, growing adoption of PVC in pipes & fittings industry is projected to boost India PVC market during 2016-2025.” said Mr. Karan Chechi, Research Director, with TechSci Research, a research based global management consulting firm.

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