Sanitation Finks Admit to Intentional Slowdown


The Post is running an article this morning about several sanitation workers and supervisors that have come forward to confess there was indeed an effort to slowdown work and cripple the city in protest of budget cuts.

http://www.nypost.com/p/news/local/sanit_filthy_snow_slow_mo_qH57MZwC53QKOJlekSSDJK

Categories: Quality of Life
By newsouthsloper | 12/30/2010 8:33 AM | Comment

Sewer Line Clean out


Looking for some recommendations for a company to snake/clean out the main sewer line and house trap for a 4 story townhouse.

Also anyone know the range I can expect to pay for this type of service.

Thanks!

Categories: Plumbers
By newsouthsloper | 12/01/2010 1:02 PM | Comment

Attorney for Refi


Hey guys, I am in the bgining stages of shopping for a Refi and was curious if I need an attorney. Standard Refi on a condo with no issues I can think of.

Thanks!

Categories: Lawyers
By newsouthsloper | 08/27/2010 12:13 PM | Comment

R Train Horror


Anyone else notice the R train in Brooklyn Really Really sucks since they took the M out of service? Last 3 days I had to wait at least 10-15 Min at Atlantic just to force my way onto a crowded train, and then force my way back out with 10,000 other people when they decide to run it express since it is so overcrowded and delayed.

The wait in the morning seems to also have increased significantly.

Just venting I guess…

By newsouthsloper | 06/30/2010 11:47 AM | Comment

Carpet Tile Recommendations


I am seriously considering putting residentail carpet tile in our basement and was wondering if anyone that has done something similar can offer comments or recommendations.

Thanks!

Categories: Floors
By newsouthsloper | 01/20/2010 10:50 AM | Comment

Installing Carpet Over Tile


I am interested in putting carpet in my basement which consists completely of large 1′X 1′ ceramic tile. I have read some things that carpet cannot be installed over tile and it would need to ripped up and installed on wood.

Before wasting the time of various carpet installers to come over for a quote, I was wondering if this is something that could be done? Is this something maybe carpet tiles would be useful for?

Thanks!

Categories: Floors
By newsouthsloper | 12/28/2009 2:21 PM | Comment

Confirming New Building Rumors


I was speaking to some neighbors who insist they have been hearing the new project at 574 Fourth Avenue, featured several times on Brownstoner per link below, is actaully slated to become housing for recovering drug addicts with a drug clinic on the first floor.

http://www.brownstoner.com/brownstoner/archives/2009/07/development_wat_457.php

It seems like a ridiculous rumor given the community board and others would likely make news of this, but I was wondering if there is any public records or sources that could be used to confirm on deny the rumors?

Thanks!

Categories: Construction
By newsouthsloper | 10/20/2009 9:02 AM | Comment

Forced Air Humidifier


Looking to install a whole house humidifier on our central air unit. Anyone know who I should be calling to perform the installation? HVAC company, plumber? Also any idea of the cost to install? I have seen some of the units go for $150-$250.

Thanks!

Categories: Heating
By newsouthsloper | 09/30/2009 8:35 AM | Comment

Yellow Water


So yesterday I noticed that the water coming from our taps, toilet, etc. had a yellow tint. This is true for both hot and cold even after running it for several minutes. This has happened before and usually resolves itself within a few hours. Everything is back to normal, but I was wondering if this is as common for other people and if their is a known cause or danger.

Categories: Plumbing
By newsouthsloper | 07/07/2009 9:43 AM | Comment

Intercom Wiring


Trying to get some ballpark figures to compare to a quote to re-wire an intercom system for a 4 story townhouse.

Basically entails running a wire to replace an existing wire that is faulty. The quote we got seemed a little excessive to run a wire for an existing 4 intercom system. Anyone that has any experience with this or something similiar and would care to share what it should cost would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks!

Categories: Electricians
By newsouthsloper | 05/21/2009 9:31 AM | Comment