Windsor Terrace Co-op


Hi Everyone!
My sister is looking to sell her one bedroom coop in Windsor Terrace.
Does anyone have any recommendations for realtors? Do you know what an average realtor commission is now?

Thanks!
Katie

By katiem633 | 02/10/2010 12:16 PM | Comment

Exterior House Painter needed


Hi –

My family has a tree story semi-detached 18 foot wide house, with the original clap board. The home needs to be repainted (only the front facade). I am looking for a reliable house painter and an idea about home much this will cost. It is approximately 18′wide x 40′ high area that needs to be striped and painted. Thanks for your comments! And Happy Easter/Passover!

By katiem633 | 04/10/2009 8:10 PM | Comment

DOB Complaint


I just recently purchased a 2 family house… we are doing minor renovations in the rental (ie. replacing a small portion of kitchen flooring, new lower cabinets, sink and appliances… replacing vaniety in bathroom, tiles in shower and bathroom floor). Is thinks a violation??? I was under the impression that if everything (sinks, gas lines etc) was remaining in the same place and you did not need a permit….
Am I wrong? How do I resolve this issue? Thanks for any advice.

Categories: Building Code
By katiem633 | 08/23/2008 6:39 PM | Comment

Harry’s Appliances


I am redoing my kitchen, and will need all new appliances for my kitchen and a new stove and refridgerator for a tenants apartment. Anyone use Harry’s Discount Appliances (I think they are on 18th Ave) I have heard good things about them but I am wondering if I would be better off at a bigger chain since I will be purchasing 2 fridges, 2 stoves, a dishwasher and microwave. Any input would be appreciated.

Categories: Appliances
By katiem633 | 08/10/2008 6:46 PM | Comment

I hate force hot air heat -


Anyone have – or better still solve a similar problem:

I live in a old farmhouse (built approximately 1880′s) the house has been insulated (probably not as well as it should be). As previously mentioned I have forced hot air heat and hate it. It is either too hot or too cold. And it is always very dry in the house. I know better insulation will help, I have also invested in a humidifier but other than that – anyone else battle forced hot air and won???

Categories: Heating
By katiem633 | 02/28/2008 7:29 PM | Comment

Resurfacing an old double sink


I am looking for a place that is able to re-enamel an old double sink one side is in good shape just dirty (the double depth side) and the other side needs some real help. Anyone know of some place that could do this and does the entire sink need to be re-enameled or can they do just one side? And lastly about how much would it cost? Thanks in advance.

Categories: Restoration
By katiem633 | 02/16/2008 11:04 PM | Comment

Fire Pit in Brooklyn?


Wondering if anyone knows if you are permitted to have a fire pit in a Brooklyn backyard?

Categories: Garden
By katiem633 | 02/10/2008 11:28 PM | Comment

Any one know anything about antique stoves?


Anyone know anything about Wincroft stoves? My guess is it is from the 40′s or 50′s. Any info would be much appreciated.

Categories: Appliances
By katiem633 | 01/30/2008 10:01 PM | Comment

Has anyone visisted Build it green in Astoria?


Wondering if anyone has been to this place? I have looked at the website a couple of time but it states that they do not post everything they have only big ticket items? Does anyone have first hand knowledge?
there website is

http://www.bignyc.org/

Categories: Retail
By katiem633 | 01/20/2008 3:26 PM | Comment

to buy or not?


I know this is a common question and a personal decision… but I am looking at a 2 family in windsor terrace near the fort hamilton f stop on the park side of the prospect expressway (about 2 blocks to the f and about the same distance to the park) with a 3 bed approximately 1300 sq foot apartment and a 2 bed which I would occupy. In addition there is a driveway and garage. The purchase price is around 850k. I plan to stay there long term (at least 5-7 years). My question is in order to afford the monthly mortgage cost I would be relying on the rental to bring in at least 2000/month. I know no one has a crystal ball but I am concerned with the mortgage crisis and the economy being in the crapper, is this a risky move? I know most people have to sacrifice to purchase in nyc but i dont want to be regretting this move in a few months. Any opinions are welcomed. Thanks

Categories: Real Estate
By katiem633 | 01/16/2008 5:48 PM | Comment