Hallway/building entrance tiles. where to find?


Hi

I would like to install those hallway tiles you see in old buildings around the city. Such as the ones I have posted. Anyone knows where I can buy them?

Categories: Tile
By Williams | 04/28/2011 10:43 AM | Comment

SRO – learning more about it


Hi

I am interested in learning more about SRO laws and options that are available with SRO’s. Anyone can refer me to some reliable and detailed information about it?

Categories: Landlord
By Williams | 03/19/2011 9:37 AM | Comment

hot tub in small yard – legallity


hi

I am thinking about buying those small cedar hot tubs that run on wood burning…. As written about in NYTimes-

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/10/21/garden/21hottub.html?_r=3&ref=garden&pagewanted=all

Anyhow, I wonder if I need any permits for it or if it is even legal to do in my yard.. anyone looked into it or can maybe refer me to a source about the subject?

THANKS!!!

Categories: Legal
By Williams | 01/15/2011 4:34 PM | Comment

looking for few dozen bricks


Hi

I exposed our chimney and I am missing some bricks. Anyone seen old bricks being tossed away? I’ll be happy to come by and pick them up. Thanks.

Categories: Masonry
By Williams | 12/22/2010 1:31 PM | Comment

Financing Another Multi-Family. Ideas?


Hi

I currently own a two family with an FHA loan. I want to but another house – 4 family. I was wondering what is my best financing strategy. My objective is the down payment – I’d like to put as little as possible. Any advise?

Categories: Mortgage
By Williams | 11/21/2010 10:09 AM | Comment

Front Drain-Permit?


Hi

Well, turns out that the former owner of my house cemented the front drain.

The drain is in my front “yard”- where we keep the trash cans.

Do I need a permit to run a new drain?

Categories: Plumbing
By Williams | 10/04/2010 10:45 AM | Comment

Climbing Plant on Aluminum Sidings-Dangerous?


I was looking at my ugly aluminum siding at the back of my house (3 story), and I was thinking that instead of painting/changing it, I should get a strong climbing plant and encourage it to grow on my house. will that be dangerous in terms of damage to the house?

Categories: Exterior
By Williams | 08/02/2010 9:45 AM | Comment

Will This Be Legal?


Hi,

I have a nice dry basement in a four family with access to the front (street), building hallway and back yard. I would like to build a small room in the basement for hosting purposes (when my parents or friends come to visit) It won’t take the entire basement but only about 35% of it. It will have two windows, a small fridge, and counter (no stove), small shower and toilet. that’s it. like an hotel room.
can this be legal/possible?

Categories: Legal
By Williams | 07/07/2010 9:45 AM | Comment

Looking for Eviction Lawyers Rec’s


Hi

I would like to get rec’s for eviction lawyers in brooklyn. preferably someone with experience.

Thanks

Categories: Lawyers
By Williams | 07/06/2010 2:57 PM | Comment

what is this in my basement?


Hi

It is located in my crawling space. Someone told me that it might be where the oil tank was situated- It was replaced with gas burner years ago. When I get heavy rains, there is water coming out of it. I punched a hole in it and it is filled with dirt.
That is all the info I have… Anyone ever saw such a thing or have any idea what it is?

Categories: Cellar
By Williams | 06/10/2010 8:42 PM | Comment