Has anyone tried “Direct Buy”?


I’ve heard some people rave about it but I hear the membership fee is through the roof. Anyone have experience with this service/store? Are the discounts worth the upfront fee?

Categories: Retail
By bootsey78 | 02/09/2009 10:07 AM | Comment

Landmark Window DRAMA!


I just had windows replaced in my landmarked brownstone and (due to a neighbor’s tip) rec’d a DOB violation for not having Landmark approval. Has this happened to anyone else? My new windows are vinyl and I hear this isn’t a favorite of the LPC. Any chance of them allowing me to keep them? Can their decisions be challenged? Are there any cheap alternatives to having the new windows completely taken out and replaced (again!!)?

Thanks to anyone with advice.

Categories: Windows
By bootsey78 | 02/02/2009 10:17 AM | Comment

Real Estate Tax Statement?


Hi everyone,

Should I be receiving something like a 1099 from the city stating how much I paid in taxes last year? I’ve tried looking on nyc.gov but the only thing they mentioned was the Quarterly Statement of Account. My tax preparer said that this wasn’t sufficient.
Does anyone know if I should be expecting something different and, if so, when are these forms normally received?

Thanks to anyone with advice.

Categories: Taxes
By bootsey78 | 02/02/2009 9:59 AM | Comment