Legalization Service for work without permit


Hi, has anybody heard of “City Wide Violations Removed, Inc”? They promise to cure/legalize existing building violations using their own architect while you or anyone you hire/hired does/did the actual work.

Saw their flyers distributed in Kensigton.
Is this a legitimate type of service or a scam?

For example for the house we bought, the basement was dug down to create more space and finish it. But there is no papework. We’d like to have things as legal as possible for peace of mind and resale value.

Categories: Expediters
By sweethome | 09/28/2007 11:05 AM | Comment

Energy Efficient Light Bulb Stores


Anybody know of Brooklyn stores with good selection of Compact Fluorescent and other energy efficient light bulbs? I don’t want to order online and waste all my savings on shipping and handling. And my neighborhood hardware store has only the spiral bulbs – which do not fit in many fixtures.

Categories: Lighting
By sweethome | 09/05/2007 10:15 PM | Comment