free 0 square foot laminate kitchen countertop


Maybe someone can use this?
We replaced our kitchen counter today and the old counter is available for anyone who would like it. Its in perfect shape and is about 2 years old. We replaced it with stone. You would just need to pick it up today or tomorrow. if you want it–its yours–email drhjones@gmail.com.

We are also getting rid of the refrigerator, dishwasher and stove once our new ones are delivered later this month.

Categories: Construction
By drbedstuy2 | 12/04/2010 4:35 PM | Comment

More on Mold….


I posted a few days ago (Urgent Buyer Advice needed from June 8th).Here’s a bit of an update. I went back to the house and the contractor had put up more Sheetrock on the ceiling. In fact he had cut down the mold and placed new sheetrock over the ceiling. What could they be trying to hide? I had a mold tester come in at the advice of my attorney to identify if there was more mold in the basement..what kind and where it was.
They found mold in the ceiling of the basement and the new Sheetrock the contractor has just put up was soaked and wet. The issue here is that I have an infant and don’t want her to develop anykind of health problems from bad mold. The heat is forced heat which originates from the basement to the rest of the house (its a 2 -family).
The mold report just came back from the lab (they took actual samples from the mold and the air. According to EPA and CDC, certain kinds can make people very sick once its airborne and needs to be professionally cleaned. The report revealed abundant Penicillium and Aspergillus and a small of Stachybotrys (all toxic).
Not sure what to do now..should i just walk away??

Categories: Real Estate
By drbedstuy2 | 06/12/2009 11:37 AM | Comment

Urgent Buyer Advice Needed


Hi All,
I’m about to go into K on a brownstone that I love. The inspection went fairly well. There were some fairly small issues that needed to be addressed and the seller agreed to them all.
The inspector’s main concern was with the roof and he warned me that he thought it was a bit unusual that the seller had placed sheetrock in the basement. He said they either did it for cosmetic reasons or to hide something. The bank did an appraisal this am. I decided to show up to see what kind of issues the house has after a heavy rain. I found several leaks in the basement:
1. The first one was in the front of the basement and after some investigation I found there was an unsealed trap door in the front year.
2. the 2nd leak I identified was in the back of the basement and it seemed to be seeping in from an uncapped pipe in the backyard. In addition there was noticeable mold on the wall and a part of the ceiling were this leak was. I’m very concerned. I last looked at the property last Friday and there was no sign of dampness or mold..so it has appeared over the last 3 days.
I immediately contacted my attorney. She advised me that she had just sent the contract to the seller’s attorney and she would contact them to tell them to hold off. She also advised me to get a mold expert in their right away for further inspection. in the meantime the sellers have called me 3 times today asking about the contract and telling my they have another deal in the works.
I love this house but I don’t want to inherit any problems with mold or water damage..especially since i feel they tried to cover it up. ANY advice on how i should proceed.
Its a 2-family house in bedstuy going for $520k….

By drbedstuy2 | 06/09/2009 2:09 PM | Comment

595 Halsey Street: Any thoughts


the seller is offering this place which has been renovated for $499,999. Seems like a good deal. Any thoughts about the price and location?

Categories: Real Estate
By drbedstuy2 | 05/27/2009 4:08 PM | Comment