How to Start a Basement Renovation?


We are at the very early stages of planning a basement renovation including excavation and don’t know where to start to do everything legally. Do we need an architect, an engineer, both?

And does anyone have recommendations?

Categories: Renovation
By Dilla43 | 02/22/2011 1:50 PM | Comment

Limestone facade repair


The side of my limestone stoop has deteriorated. Does anyone have a suggestion for masons particularly good with limestone?

Categories: Facade
By Dilla43 | 02/21/2011 6:04 PM | Comment

How to rent an apartment in Bed Stuy


We’re new home owners hoping to be landlords soon. Finding tenants is taking longer than we had hoped and I have a few questions:

1)Is it worth using a broker and can anyone receommend someone great for properties in Bed Stuy.

2)We have our 3.5 bedroom–huge, gorgeous duplex listed at $2,500 (It really is amazing, way nicer than anywhere we’ve ever rented) does that price seem reasonable?

3)Other than through Craigslist and friends does anyone have recommendations for how to find tennants without a broker?

Thanks!

Categories: Renters
By Dilla43 | 05/13/2010 1:01 PM | Comment

Roofer Recommendations


Trying to get estimates to replace a roof. Any recommendations would be appreciated.

Categories: Roofers
By Dilla43 | 10/13/2009 10:19 AM | Comment