Locksmith: Iron Welding & Gate Lockin Bklyn


Hi All,
We need to replace the lock in our front garden level door gate. The current lock is installed into a single plate of iron and the barrel protrudes out of the front of the gate. In order for the a new lock to be installed securely and flush with the front of the gate, an iron box needs to be made and welded into the gate. Has anyone had this type of work done by a Brooklyn locksmith? If so, will you please post a recommendation and ballpark price? thank you very much!

Categories: Locksmith
By jenmit | 03/20/2011 10:57 AM | Comment

Plaster Arch Repair


Is anyone familiar with the typical construction of these types of Victorian arches? We are in the middle of a renovation and a crack has developed along the length of the arch between the crown molding and the arch (between the two cracks which you can probably see in the picture). We drilled into the arch a little and it seemed to be mostly plaster. Maybe there is a wood beam in there somewhere? If you have any experience, please share it. We would like to secure it in a effective way. Thanks for your help!

Categories: Plaster
By jenmit | 01/06/2010 11:40 AM | Comment

Contesting an Appraisal?


We are trying refinance our Bed Stuy brownstone and our appraisal came back with an absurdly low number (37% less than 2006 purchase price). Property values in our section of Bed Stuy have held up well with recent sales on our block 7% less than our 2006 purchase price. Our neighbor across the street has their house appraised 3 months ago and it came in a 6% below our 2006 purchase price. Not bad considering the economic situation. We have given the broker/bank a list of recent comparable property sales to support a higher value, but have not heard back. Has anyone been in a similar situation and had the bank make the loan eventually? We are trying to decide whether we should give up with this application and reapply with another broker or keep waiting. It seems getting an accurate appraisal is a game of chance. Thank you for sharing any of your experience.

Categories: Appraisals
By jenmit | 08/20/2009 3:41 PM | Comment