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November 18, 2009
Faucet-Installing Mom Update
My coop's not-so-competent handyman is knocking on my door as I asked him to install kitchen faucet. But I am hiding from him... I mentioned the faucet to our super yesterday & he said I was crazy to have him do it. Super said I should say I wasn't going to be home & he would find someone to do on handyman's day off. Apparently everyone thinks he is incompetent but he has been there for 35 years & is in the union. Supers says only way he is going out is for his funeral. Also said he wouldn't fit under my sink. Oye...
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Typical union story.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at November 18, 2009 1:47 PM
Seems like you need to review more than the financials when you buy into a "full service" co-op.
"Yes, before we continue with this purchase, I'd like to, of course, review the last few years of the building's expenses -- oh, and I'd like to have the handyman complete these three tasks."
Posted by: tybur6 at November 18, 2009 2:08 PM
we used to have an unhandy handyman -that is so old brooklyn. If he has worked that long he should be ready to retire with a handsome pension. Maybe the board should give hin a cash incentive to retire this year and promise to throw a big potluck party in his honor. Really, try it.
Posted by: Minard Lafever at November 18, 2009 2:12 PM
Sounds more like the super ain't getting paid off by the handyman.
I'd forget about both of them frankly and get someone who hangs out on this site and dispenses valuable information free of charge.
Posted by: denton at November 18, 2009 2:20 PM
supers and handymen rarely if ever get along. Supers are supposed to supervise handymen and of course prefer to do odd jobs themselves for the extra tips. If you have a good super, you don't need a handyman. Better to put in an extra doorman shift or some such. But first you have to get him to agree to retire. $6,000 should do it.
Posted by: Minard Lafever at November 18, 2009 2:30 PM
At least he's not like that creepy guy in One Day at a Time who was always hanging around. I think he gave McKenzie her first crack rock.
Posted by: Brokedeveloper at November 18, 2009 2:52 PM
I would be more than happy to take a look and install the faucet at no labor cost, but just the cost for gas and tolls ($30). My name is Anthony and my email is aodrafting@gmail.com. Good luck
Posted by: Aodrafting at November 18, 2009 6:00 PM
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