Staging apt – need carpets


I need to purchase a few carpets for staging our apartment for showing. Rather than buying something cheap (Ikea), I’m willing to spend a little for ones that we’ll continue to use. Something along the lines of Persian, 5′ by 8′ rugs. Any recommendations on where to look? ABC outlet? Housing Works?

Thanks!

Categories: Decorative
By bklyn1977 | 02/02/2010 12:18 PM | Comment

Big vs. Small Brokers


We’ve heard the upside of big brokers is exposure and larger network, including Manhattan brokers. Any advantages to working with a smaller brokerage besides a possibly lower commission rate?

Thanks.

Categories: Brokers
By bklyn1977 | 01/25/2010 1:42 PM | Comment

Warren Lewis vs BHS?


We are considering using a broker on the sale of our apartment in Park Slope. Can anyone share their experiences working with Warren Lewis and/or Brown Harris Stevens? Recommendations for one over the other?

Many thanks in advance.

Categories: Brokers
By bklyn1977 | 01/24/2010 1:05 PM | Comment

Valuing Outdoor Space?


Hi,

My wife and I are going to be placing our half brownstone on the market, but we are not sure how our backyard should be valued. Is there a basic formula we should use in valuation?

Thanks!

Categories: Real Estate
By bklyn1977 | 12/31/2009 11:20 AM | Comment

Need Termite Exterminator Rec


We have just discovered a termite swarm in our house in the floorboards and are in search of a recommendation for a good exterminator based in Brooklyn.

Has anyone had a good experience with a company? Thanks.

Categories: Exterminator
By bklyn1977 | 04/28/2009 9:39 PM | Comment

ISO Flooring Contractor for Parquet Floor Repair


We returned from vacation to find that a rather large leak had damaged a significant portion of the parquet floor in our living room.

Does anyone have recommendations for flooring contractors who repair parquet?

Thanks

Categories: Floors
By bklyn1977 | 10/17/2008 10:41 AM | Comment

Brownstone smells


Our family lives in a garden and parlor level duplex. I am pregnant and much more sensitive to smells than before. I’ve started noticing musty/moldy/mildew-y smells on the garden level. I experience so strongly that it sends me running to the bathroom and now I can’t sleep in our bedroom. Of course, my husband doesn’t notice anything and thinks I’m insane. Has anyone else experienced this and have any suggestions for addressing the problem? It’s going to drive me to my wit’s end that I can’t track down what’s causing the smell. It’s seems to be coming from inside the walls (and it’s not a dead rodent). Help!

Categories: Environmental
By bklyn1977 | 11/14/2007 10:42 AM | Comment

Scott Schnall


Have you worked with this expediter and would you recommend him?

Categories: Expediters
By bklyn1977 | 10/25/2007 10:16 AM | Comment