Forum Archive: Posts by: brooklyny

Mutant asset bubble implosion or not, we need to have our concrete driveway repaired. Does anyone have a contact number for a guy named Tony Delija? He is amazing but I’ve lost his contact info. Barring that, need recs for someone who can repair the driveway which is, in fact, imploding. Thanks!

Any recommendations for someone to haul away old carpet and some minor renovation debris (built in shelves that were removed). Maybe a van load max. We used to use a guy named Rafael who was fantastic but I’ve lost his contact info.

We’re closing on our house today. (Which I spotted right here on Brownstoner and convinced my husband it would be the perfect house for us…!)We’ve just decided to replace the basement carpet but only have a week to get it done. Besides HomeDepot who I do not trust to get it done in time based on a recent experience, any ideas? Just want a neutral berber type, nothing too fancy but I need it done pronto.

ThankS!!

I received several recommendations for Liberty Mutual for homeowner’s insurance but when I called to inquire about rates, I was informed that they require a 5% hurricane deductible. Has this been anyone else’s experience? That’s a significant amount of money we would have to come up with and I’m not sure it’s worth it. Thoughts?

I have quotes from Travelers and Chubb. I’m wary of State Farm and I don’t want All State even if they would cover us. Brownstone Agency can’t help us since it’s a frame house. Any others you recommend and/or brokers? Has anyone worked with Summit Coverages?

Thanks!

We’re moving to a house in an historic district with pristine woodwork. Never been painted. Our aesthetic preference is to paint it all. Or most of it. And yet, we’re wondering if this is a crime against craftsmanship? So we’re willing to listen to what you all have to say. Sorry to be vague on the details!

We’re starting to think about moving back to Brooklyn and are trying to get our ducks in a row. We want to buy a house and we have a sizeable downpayment – in the neighborhood of $1m. But our verifiable income is only about $140k. Ideally we’d like to buy a 4 story brownstone and do double duplexes but will the bank take rental income into consideration in calculating what kind of mortgage we qualify for? I know that a year or two ago, this question probably wouldn’t have arisen and we would probaby have been a shoe in due to the large down payment. Any thoughts on what the max we should expect to spend is? Thanks!