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Looking for A/C Repair
I need someone to service my in wall a/c units. They are no longer under warranty. Looking for someone reliable and reasonably priced. Any recommendations?
07/12/2010 4:06 PM
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Rec for a Clean-Up Company?
Had an unfortunate flood last night due to the building’s sewage line backing up into our apartment. Looking for a good, reasonably priced clean-up company to come and sanitize all areas affected. Any recommendations? Thanks.
06/10/2010 12:10 PM
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Bed Bug Update
I posted last week about a possible bed bug problem. I had found one bed bug but no other signs and wasn’t sure whether to treat, or wait. I got very conflicting responses as to whether it was one long bug, or whether I should definitely treat.
Anyway, I had “Killer Queen” (recommended by another poster) come to inspect. And I can proudly say that (much to his surprise) he declared us bed bug free! So it was actually just one lone bug crawling on my couch. It cost $300 for the inspection, but for the peace of mind, it was definitely worth it! Thanks for all the advice.
11/21/2009 11:15 AM
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Bed Bug Question
I have an important question related to bedbugs. First, I’ve never had bedbugs in my life. Never seen one, never had a bite. The other day I found a very small bug crawling on my couch and caught it. Took it to an exterminator because it looked suspicious and it turns out that it is indeed a bedbug. I’ve thoroughly searched the couch and surrounding area and not seen anymore bugs, or any of the other signs of them (blood stains, shedded skins, etc.). Also no one that lives in my apartment has any bites, or has ever had any bites. We found the bug last week and have been on alert for any new signs, but nothing.
So my question is this. Should I go ahead and do the treatment anyway, or risk it and not do anything? The treatment is very thorough and time consuming (not to mention expensive) and involves basically ripping apart my whole apartment, spending hours and hours cleaning, doing laundry, etc. If I don’t have anymore bugs, it seems crazy to do all that. But then, I also definitely do not want to end up with an infestation.
I searched alot online, but can’t seem to find any information about what to do if you find a bug, but no bites. Usually it’s the other way around. The exterminator had no opinion either way, he said it’s up to us. Thoughts?
11/16/2009 11:42 AM
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Question about Contractor
I’m having some work done in my apartment. I got several bids and ended up going with the guy who was the nicest (and most expensive) after he agreed to match the price of the other two. The job has now gone on for triple the amount of time he originally estimated and he had to fire the first guy who was working on it because he was too slow. He offered to do many additional things for us in the beginning and consistently overpromised. He has thrown in a few things for us without charging, but now he’s complaining that it’s taken too long and he’s had to spend too much money on materials and wants more money. He keeps complaining about how little he’s making on the job. I had other offers which as good and much less expensive and would have gone with them if I had known this was going to happen. The job has cost double what we budgeted, taken way too long, and I’m not inclined to give him anymore money. He has done a good job so far though. Is this par for the course? Can I legitimately refuse to give him more money at this point?
04/15/2009 4:12 PM
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New Conforming Loan Limits?
Does anyone have any information on when banks will start processing loans with the new conforming limits? The limit in most of Brooklyn has been raised to $729 as part of the recent stimulus package, but everytime I call my bank to try to refi or modify I’m told they don’t know anything about it yet. Is anyone able to get these loans yet? And where are you getting them from?
04/06/2009 4:00 PM
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Question About Handicapped Parking Space
I’m about to sign a contract on a newish condo in Brooklyn. Since it’s the last unit to be sold in the building, the developer has offered us the handicapped parking space to be deeded to us as part of the sale. The offering plan states that anyone who buys the handicapped space must make the space available to any disabled persons who move into the building (at market rent). The spot is much larger than the other spots in the building but of course the risk of losing it is a concern. Has anyone come across thie requirement before, and do you know if it’s a requirement by law? Do you think this would significantly affect resale?
07/11/2008 12:38 PM
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cara
May 21, 2012 | 02:16 PM