Can I enlarge windows on a landmarked Victorian?


Can you enlarge windows on the front of a Victorian home in Ditmas Park on a landmarked block?

We would keep them in the same style as the existing ones.

What about the side of the house?

Any guidance would be great!

Categories: Landmarks
By davester | 12/07/2007 11:21 AM | Comment

Lis Pendens experience and “Realty Trac”?


On www.trulia.com, this service called “Realty Trac” claims to have 19 “Lis Pendens” properties in Ditmas Park. Lis Pendens is a pre-foreclosure status.

Of course Realty Trac wants you to sign up for their service to find out more….

Anyone know if these listings are real and/or if this is a scam?

http://www.trulia.com/foreclosure/2000014822–Marlborough-Rd-Brooklyn-NY-11226

Anyone have experience with Lis Pendens properties?

Categories: News/Commentary
By davester | 11/30/2007 12:06 AM | Comment

Anyone renovate a Ditmas Victorian?


A broad question, but has anyone done a full renovation of a Victorian home? What’s the ballpark figure for renovating?
electrical
plumbing
roof
kitchen
baths

Categories: Renovation
By davester | 11/27/2007 12:31 PM | Comment

Thernostat for “Ice Air” PTAC unit?


I’m looking into buying a condo that has PTAC units in each apartment. (PTAC= “Package Terminal Air Conditioner” – those AC/heating units often found in hotels)

There is no thermostat set up in the room for these units. They do have a low/med/high knob but no thermostat.

How difficult would it be to hook up a wireless thermostat that would shut the unit off when it reached a certain temp?

I called “Ice Air,” the company that makes the unit, and they said it would be about $500 per unit to add a thermostat — that’s totally CRAZY since a new unit is about that price!

Any advice/help would be great!

Categories: Heating
By davester | 11/19/2007 1:40 PM | Comment