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March 12, 2009
Plaster cracks around staircase
We had all our walls skim-coated when we renovated 10 years ago. They are still fine EXCEPT for the staircase soffits and adjacent walls where I'm guessing the movement of the stairs creates stress that re-opens old cracks. Has anyone else had this problem and how have they fixed it? Also, I've seen Junior Prates recommended here as a plasterer (most recently in the last day or two). Would he be a good guy to call for this? Thanks in advance.
February 13, 2009
In-House Carpet Cleaning?
We need the wall-to-wall carpet on our 2nd floor cleaned. It's a high quality 100% wool carpet so we're looking for someone reliable and expert. Has anybody out there used Kalfaian or do you have other recommendations? Cheers.
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Nice house but not thrilling. Agree with some of the posts above that the sheetrock everywhere but the parlor gives me pause. You really gotta see and touch the finishes in a reno like this. Is it quality? Does it all come together seamlessly? Pics on the Corco website just ain't enough. Personally I'd prefer more original detail for that kinda price.
Also I hate rentals with huge kitchens and then a studio-cum-sitting room. Most tenants want a proper bedroom. And I don't find the master bedroom suite appealing. Would prefer a luxurious steam shower but keep the bathroom to its standard footprint and use the other room as a TV/media/library space. I guess I'm being picky but, hey, at $2.3m. every buyer is gonna be picky.
Posted by: 1929 at April 9, 2009 7:09 PM in response to House of the Day: 316 Cumberland Street
Ledbury, I have no particular loyalty to % off. It's just one of many ways to look at the sale price. Another possibly more interesting way is to ask how many brownstones have ever sold in Prospect Heights for over $2 million -- even at the peak. Just anecdotally (I live in the nabe and follow comps closely but not scientifically), I would say only about 3-4. By that metric, $2.2m is pretty impressive.
Posted by: 1929 at April 7, 2009 9:56 PM in response to Last Week's Biggest Sales
So Miss Muffett -- and any of you -- how do you respond to the sale of 132 St Marks Ave? I'm generally very pessimistic about the market but this does seem to indicate that houses in excellent condition can sell at close to the ask.
Posted by: 1929 at April 7, 2009 6:59 PM in response to Last Week's Biggest Sales
Sam, Agree about the blanket "brick = federal" being annoying and inaccurate. But this house is probably a little older than 1880. Why? This part of Park Slope (the NW quadrant close to Flatbush and 5th Ave) was developed in the 1850s-70s before the center slope which constitutes the former Litchfield estate. Also by 1880 some of the interior details had changed including the design of the marble fireplace shown above. The scalloped cornice you point out is also an earlier feature. By 1880, the prevailing NeoGrec and Queen Anne styles would have dictated a more rectilinear design.
Posted by: 1929 at April 7, 2009 2:21 PM in response to House of the Day: 45 Park Place
132 St Marks Ave looks like an important bellwether. It had a very high end renovation just a couple of years back and is in incredible condition throughout (I've been inside). Reconfigured floor plan with great flow, amazing original details on the parlor floor, built-ins everywhere, huge L-shaped backyard (1.5 times the size of the normally big Prospect Heights' lots), venetian plaster walls, etc etc. There are rarely more than a handful of brownstones on the market that reach true shelter magazine levels. This is one of them. And it sold at only 12% off the ask. There's a moral there.
Posted by: 1929 at April 7, 2009 2:05 PM in response to Last Week's Biggest Sales
Nice but a little standard. No impressive woodwork; french doors off front parlor to hall are not original; depth -- at 38 ft. -- is a little less than most brownstones; garden floor would need $$ spent to convert to a rental. Aluminum not wood windows (+ ugly bars on front parlor windows) detract. Pretty furniture makes a good impression but you don't get to keep it. If this sounds picky, I'm just saying there's no real "wow" factor here. But certainly a good location. I'm also wondering if the overall lack of listings will help this move sooner than general market conditions would indicate. For those few serious buyers out there, there's not much to choose from in this area at this price point. So I'll go for $1.95-2.1m.
Posted by: 1929 at April 7, 2009 1:50 PM in response to House of the Day: 45 Park Place
Das on Cortelyou. MUCH cheaper than Theuns.
Posted by: 1929 at April 5, 2009 11:18 PM in response to upholsterer recommendation
Look, I'm the biggest Prospect Heights booster out there, but sad to say this block has for many years had a bad reputation. Drugs, gun-play, muggings, aggressive pitbulls -- frankly, I've heard it all. Maybe I'm out of date but check very carefully. Go to the block late at night, especially when the weather if warm. Ask the local store owners. There used to be a lot of Section 8 housing on that block. Hey, it's a good system for needy people. But when it's too concentrated on one block it can create problems.
Posted by: 1929 at April 5, 2009 11:17 PM in response to St. John's Place Condos
CGfan: I'm not saying it can't be done. Simply that the reason it's tough to do is that even quite progressive people turn Darwinian when their own kids are involved. I don't deny that it's the sweat equity of middle class parents (and indeed committed parents from all socio-ecomomic classes) that makes the difference, but I am suggesting that things would improve even faster if many parents didn't think about their offspring first and the rest of the neighborhoods second.
Posted by: 1929 at April 5, 2009 11:08 PM in response to The public school effect
We have bought all our appliances for a 4-story, 2-family brownstone from J&R, both during our renovation and in subsequent years. Their store is crowded and messy but don't let that put you off -- so long as you know what you want. They've usually had what I wanted and delivered it within 7-10 days.
Posted by: 1929 at April 4, 2009 7:49 PM in response to Appliances
Stop by the offices of Prospect Heights Realty on Vanderbilt btw Prospect and St Marks (west side of street). They manage several apt bldgs in the area and when there are vacancies I believe they have the exclusive listings.
Posted by: 1929 at April 4, 2009 7:29 PM in response to prospect heights rentals?
The only negatives I've heard from friends living in the area is that once you get out of the single-family PLG area, some of the more heavily-populated blocks can be really noisy late at night -- especially on weekends and in the summer.
Posted by: 1929 at April 4, 2009 7:21 PM in response to What do you think
Washington Ave can be a bit dodgy late at night. Also the corner of Underhill and St John's has been a problem spot for years. But overall Prospect Heights and western Crown Heights are pretty safe and no more than the usual commonsense precautions should be needed. Bear in mind too that there's a big police station only two blocks away from your new place (@ Grand and Prospect?) so you could always ask the cops if they have any specific advice. Your best bet is to get to know your neighbors and the local shopkeepers. In my experience, folks will sooner look out for someone who they are on "hi, how are you?" terms with than someone who they may not have registered lives on the block. And most blocks have a lot of "eyes on the street" -- often older retired people who are keen to keep troublemakers away.
Posted by: 1929 at April 4, 2009 7:14 PM in response to Safety in Prospect Heights
In an ideal world everyone would send their kids to public schools. No one wants to pay for private school. In reality, even in neighborhoods with sizable high income populations, if the public schools are bad no parent wants to sacrifice their kids to the long process of improving them. And really why should they, if they can afford a better alternative? It takes about 5 years to turn a school around -- too long for anyone's kids to reap the benefit. This is the same problem that educational issues face in the political system. Most terms of office are shorter than the time it takes for things to improve, ergo most politicians give education short shrift.
Posted by: 1929 at April 4, 2009 7:01 PM in response to The public school effect
If you really need further evidence of PropJoe's childish, confused attitudes, look no further than the very next Forum post ("Obama chicken") and his jew-baiting comments. Although I have to say it always make me laugh when guys try to out-tough each other on a lousy bulletin board. "Yeh, I would've not only ID-ed that perp, I would've wrestled him to the ground and shot him with his own gun..." Yadda, yadda, yadda ya. All just variants on the "mine's bigger than yours" complex. Too bad bummer has to not only experience something as freaky as a mugging but then gets "mugged" by anonymous so-called tough guys on brownstoner when he offers an honest thoughtful account of the incident.
Posted by: 1929 at April 1, 2009 5:37 PM in response to Getting Mugged in Park Slope
rejuvenationlighting.com. Great quality.
Posted by: 1929 at April 1, 2009 5:08 PM in response to does anyone know
Prime house in a prime location so yes, this could be a major test of the market. Hard to tell much about the kitchen from the pics. Could be better or worse than it looks. If money were no object, I'd reconfigure the rental with a much smaller central kitchen and add a bedroom in the old kitchen space to create a 2-bed. I'd also move the kitchen into the dining room for a kitchen-cum-family room arrangement ("heart of the house" and all) and make the old kitchen an efficient dining room with a banquette.
Posted by: 1929 at April 1, 2009 4:40 PM in response to House of the Day: 213 Berkeley Place
Thanks, Montrose. Great stuff and keep it up. IU agree you should be able to write at greater length. Brownstoner needs more of this for the many of us who get off more on the architecture, history and neighborhood vibe than the endless -- and increasingly empty -- discussions of the price of local RE.
Posted by: 1929 at March 31, 2009 10:17 PM in response to Walkabout with Montrose: Terra Cotta Delights
Well now, it certainly makes sense that the Clinton Ave mansion would be bought by someone like Sean Wilsey. A young pup with enormously deep pockets who'll never hold a regular job in his life, he comes from one of the wealthiest families in San Francisco. That said (yes, of course I'm jealous), a trustfund baby is probably the best possible owner for a place like this. A Clinton Hill pal o' mine said the place needs a HUGE amount of work -- collapsing ceilings, rotted beams, destroyed flooring. Maybe the next cotillion ball at The Mark Hopkins will have a whip-round for Sean and Daphne?
Posted by: 1929 at March 31, 2009 10:11 PM in response to Last Week's Biggest Sales
You could try Andre from A & A Chimneys (he advertises on this site). Very knowledgeable about chimneys and a good mason. But frankly to be completely safe, it wouldn't hurt to call in a structural engineer.
Posted by: 1929 at March 29, 2009 5:53 PM in response to Unfinished Brick Work
A good dose of West Nile Disease may be what's necessary to get people to act responsibly and clean up the standing water in their backyards. But even that is unlikely to move the most recalcitrant. As Newsouthsloper points out, there are simply too many people to be able to rely on everyone doing the right thing. Lest you think I'm being a scaremonger, btw, the city's infectious disease experts are expecting West Nile to soon reach a tipping point.
Posted by: 1929 at March 28, 2009 10:31 PM in response to Mosquitoes
Given the atrocities that typify new construction in our blessed borough, this development is more than decent. The prices are of course absurd and a total miscalculation -- had the developer started lower this would have been fully sold months ago. But its the friggin sidewalk that beggars belief. It's like leaving an egg stain on your tie or spinach in your teeth.
Posted by: 1929 at March 28, 2009 10:22 PM in response to Checking In On The Vermeil
I've always liked Gary's store but the signage at the new location is an abomination. Nothing ruins the streetscape more than unsympathetic signage and this takes the biscuit. The folks next door at Farm must be fuming.
Posted by: 1929 at March 28, 2009 10:01 PM in response to Streetlevel: Garry's Moves Up the Block
Get real, folks, this isn't a genuine post. Collin, if you need to sell, check the local comps. if you're worried you made a crap investment, take some valium or xanax, go to bed and try not to worry (even though the sky is falling).
Posted by: 1929 at March 24, 2009 11:58 PM in response to Good Buy? (Prospect Heights)
Dear Team Bear and Team Bull,
You can pontificate all you like. The nuances you are debating are meaningless. Real estate prices are in the toilet, the economy is in the toilet. Get ready to grow potatoes in your backyard. 35% loss in RE values btw '88 and '93, and no one even remembers that teeny blip on the economic radar. This is so much worse. We ain't seen nothing yet. The What was right all along.
Yours truly,
The spirit of 1929
Posted by: 1929 at March 24, 2009 11:44 PM in response to Last Week's Biggest Sales
There are several good books available on furniture refinishing. One of the clearest and best I found at Lowe's -- it's in the Black and Decker Series (yes, the appliances/tools maufacturers). It offers basic guidelines about which solvents to use to remove which common finishes. Good to have a reference to refer to. I have had very good results with Howard's Restor-A-Finish for furniture finished with wax, shellac or oil. Just rub it on with wire wool. Some elbow grease required but mostly pretty easy to use.
Posted by: 1929 at March 23, 2009 10:03 PM in response to Furniture refinishing question
Ach, Jimmy me wee lad, do ya no remember the days when half of Camden Town, Islington, Dalston, Notting Hill, Brixton et al were in the hands of squatters? They saved many a fine house from decline and collapse. By the same token there are buildings in SoHo and the LES that only survived thanks to the intervention of the same crazy anarchists.
Posted by: 1929 at March 23, 2009 9:29 PM in response to Overheard in Twitterland
Yeh, let's hear it from Prospect Heights. Not as hip as Williamsburg but an easy commute, much greener streets and near Prospect Park.
Posted by: 1929 at March 21, 2009 8:35 PM in response to neighborhood advice needed
Let's face it, in the midst of this crisis there's a witchhunt going on. It's understandable, distasteful, and ultimately a distraction from more important issues. AIG is a complex mess that still hasn't been sorted out and a couple hundred mil in bonuses is irrelevant in the grand scheme of things. But what this clumsy legislation is trying to do is speak to the need for a rejection of the warped values that got us here in the first place. Frankly, in the current climate, financial sector professionals should be happy just to retain their jobs. Thousands and thousands have been already been laid off on Wall Street and most will be happy to land a full-time job with standard benefits -- nevermind the bonus. As for going overseas, look around. This is an international collapse and many other countries are far more protectionist than they admit. If in the midst of this difficult time we can recalibrate our society so incomes are more level across diverse professions, it will encourage smart young people to go into careers like science, the enviroment, the arts, teaching, manufacturing industry and the like and be a huge win for the country in the long term. Personally, I'm prepared to accept lower home prices (and yes I own a brownstone) to live in a world with a more stable middle class and a smaller income gap between rich and poor. Socialism? Bring it on.
Posted by: 1929 at March 21, 2009 8:30 PM in response to New Bonus Taxes will Slam us!
I have to agree with PC. Parking in Brooklyn varies from neighborhood to neighborhood with Brooklyn Heights probably the toughest area of all. Narrow streets (yards on either side of corners are off limits to allow fire engines access) + many goverment employees (cops, judges, bureaucrats) who exploit their parking privileges at the expense of local residents combine to make it a real bitch. Find a garage or give up your car and buy bicyles.
Posted by: 1929 at March 21, 2009 7:30 PM in response to BH Parking/Garage question
I should add it is machine made and, from the photo, appears to be in poor-to-average condition (are the feet as discolored as they look?). Can't tell what shape the upholstery is in. Not a fashionable look currently. You'll be lucky to get $100 for you, probably closer to $40-60.
Posted by: 1929 at March 21, 2009 7:23 PM in response to what style of chair is this?
It's in the Elizabethan/Jacobean style which had a revival in the Victorian era and early 20th century.
Posted by: 1929 at March 21, 2009 7:19 PM in response to what style of chair is this?
Good grief. The DIBS-Lechacal dialogue is final proof -- should anyone need it -- that brownstoner has devolved into the private chat/frat room of 20 +or- rather dull chums with too much spare time on their hands.
Posted by: 1929 at March 21, 2009 7:17 PM in response to Open House Picks: Six Months Later
If you look at the floor plan, there are no windows in the front room on the fifth floor -- but there is what looks like a pretty big skylight. This must be a "cheater" wherein the ceiling of that room dramatically slopes down to the floor giving the building the appearance of being a floor smaller than it really is. The rooms behind the front room all have regular height ceilings. Our house in PH is like this (but 4 floors, not 5). I read -- maybe in Charles Lockwood's Bricks and Brownstones -- it was a dodge to enable the homeowner to pay less property tax. The property tax assessor would walk the streets noting down the number of floors and windows of each house and taxes were apportioned accordingly. Sometimes these cheater floors have eyebrow windows which can be seen in the cornice if you look carefully. In other situations -- like this house -- the extra floor is truly invisible from the street.
I'm curious to know if anyone on this site has a hidden extra floor and, if so, what they do with it.
Posted by: 1929 at March 19, 2009 2:47 PM in response to House of the Day: 601 6th Street
It's beyond me why the developer hasn't fixed the cruddy sidewalk yet. Creates such a negative impression of the building. Penny wise and pound foolish.
Posted by: 1929 at March 17, 2009 1:57 PM in response to The Vermeil/133 Sterling Place
Albert Stained Glass, 253 St Marks Ave btw Vanderbilt and Underhill does repairs or can create something new. He fixed a simple panel that fits under the stairwell skylight for us for very little (plain glass, different colors, basic rectangles). But I know he does high end too -- have seen original Tiffany pieces in his workshop. Albert is a little gruff but he knows his stuff. 718-783-8800.
Posted by: 1929 at March 17, 2009 1:54 PM in response to Repair/Replace StainGlass Window
Thanks, Bob. Good tip.
Aida: I hope to be in touch once I get the appropriate spousal approval.
Posted by: 1929 at March 12, 2009 7:19 PM in response to Plaster cracks around staircase
Yes, it's true oil paint is a little harder to work with but for trim there's simply no contest. It will give you a wonderfully smooth, glass-like finish that looks better than latex and is much easier to clean. I might be more circumspect about the VOCs in oil paint if I had small kids in the house but I've lost so many grey cells already, I've stopped worrying. And as far as I'm aware, it's quite safe once it's completely dry.
Posted by: 1929 at March 12, 2009 1:51 PM in response to oil based paint
Will be interesting to pick this story up again 3-5 years from now. Time Equities has risen like a phoenix from the ashes more than once. Back in the 80s they were the sponsor of the 5-story West Village walk-up where I bought my first coop. They also owned, and I believe went bankrupt over, converting Tudor City. The fire sale there in the early 90s was unbelievable: 1-bedrooms for $50k if memory serves. More recently one of their principals was behind the new luxury townhouses on State St in Brooklyn Heights/Boerum Hill.
Posted by: 1929 at February 26, 2009 4:57 PM in response to Time Equities Bails on Bush Terminal Plans
The owner should make the necessary changes to get this storefront into LPC compliance. Nothing spoils a streetscape more than this kind of ugly signage. This is a particularly attractive stretch of 19th century storefronts -- some of the windows with recessed doorways(see to the immediate left) are especially handsome. I hope local civic societies and preservation-minded residents bring pressure to bear.
Posted by: 1929 at February 25, 2009 4:01 PM in response to Streetlevel: New LPC-Flouting Pharmacy for Fort Greene
The interior of the building is landmarked so give it up already with the retail wisecracks.
I have fond memories of G&T: old-world ambiance, gracious service and good food. Sadly I never ate there at its peak when the legendary Edna Lewis was still in the kitchen. Her cookbook The Taste of Country Cooking is one of the best American cookbooks published in the last 40 years and anticipated the regional/seasonal trend by decades. It draws heavily on the culinary traditions she learned growing up in a small rural Virginia African-American community.
Posted by: 1929 at February 25, 2009 1:26 PM in response to Rumor Mill: Gage & Tollner Space Leased?
A Clinton Hill friend was inside the building a few months ago and says it's a complete wreck: collapsed ceilings; ruined floors; leaks everywhere. The new owners will need very very deep pockets. Agree with Dark Star that the reno will be probably cost as much as the purchase price (if it is indeed in the $1.8m range). Still there's another former wreck -- big freestanding mansion -- just that's being beautifully renovated so I guess there are still people out there who can take on these projects. Would certainly be a public service.
Posted by: 1929 at February 24, 2009 6:10 PM in response to Clinton Avenue 'Haunted House' in Contract
Renters can be angry with homeowners if they like. But then should the childless be angry at those with kids because of property tax revenues spent on schools? Should the healthy resent the sick because of medicare and medicaid. Should those who would never consider serving their country resent the veterans of an all-volunteer army for coming home wounded from Iraq and Afghanistan? Taxes aren't fair, bailouts aren't fair, life isn't fair. Oh wait a minute, there's a thought -- maybe it's time for some people to go get a life.
Posted by: 1929 at February 23, 2009 6:58 PM in response to Angry Renters!
Although landmarking Prospect Heights (coming soon!) won't stop these ghastly interior renovations -- and when will developers learn that it's so penny-wise and pound-foolish to do shoddy work -- at least this kind of exterior mess will be prevented. There isn't a photo showing it (surprise) but the vertical extension on this house sticks out like a sore thumb.
Posted by: 1929 at February 23, 2009 6:48 PM in response to Condos of the Day: 417 Park Place
It's Lepelstat. Large storefront office on the corner of Union St and 7th Ave. Irv is a broker but has been doing house and apt insurance for many years.
Posted by: 1929 at February 20, 2009 1:58 PM in response to Homeowner's Insurance - Slope
Clinton Hill-based photographer David Sokosh did an amazing series of tintypes of the Navy Yard Hospital a year or so ago. Check them out at underbridgepictures.com. I believe David's also a regular at the Dumbo flea.
It's a crime that the building hasn't been restored. Maybe Steiner Studios could turn it into an authentic 19th century back lot. Don't y'all scream at the heresy -- at least this might turn the place into a going concern.
Posted by: 1929 at February 20, 2009 1:48 PM in response to Inside the Naval Hospital
It's kinda on the cold side. But sometimes that happens after a gut reno. Needs more personal touches to warm it up. And frankly, it's impossible to really judge without seeing the house. Quality finishes, room flow, etc aren't visible in website photos.
Posted by: 1929 at February 19, 2009 4:30 PM in response to House of the Day: 897 Union Street
Thanks to all for their suggestions.
Posted by: 1929 at February 17, 2009 6:23 PM in response to In-House Carpet Cleaning?
Charles Lockwood, author of BRICKS AND BROWNSTONES, will consult on historical restorations. Google him.
Posted by: 1929 at February 17, 2009 6:13 PM in response to Historical Restoration Specialis
Responses to Author's Forum Comments
Thanks for all the info.
I too am in the process of purchasing a new construction apt in this area, between Classon and Sterling. Do you think I can negotiate down from the asking price or possibly closing costs? The broker is only accepting asking price.
I don't necessarily feel "unsafe" here, but it is not as glamorous as Flatbush and Sterling.
Posted by: moonfics at April 8, 2009 12:27 AM in response to Safety in Prospect Heights
I just did my stoops last summer and I must say these prices I am here is quite high. I only paid $6,500. They reconstructed my whole stoops including underneath the stoops. They did a great job and I was very happy. The quality of work was impeccable and the service was efficient. I suggest you call Micheal at 1347-792-1266. He is an honest contractor. I wish you the best of luck!!!!!!
Posted by: Brad at April 9, 2009 8:41 PM in response to re-brownstone stair costs
I have been working with Patrick for many years. He is an honest contractor and is known to offer affordable quotes. You can reach him at 1646-945-7315. Tell him that Hillary recommeded you.
Posted by: Hillary at April 9, 2009 9:46 PM in response to re-brownstone stair costs
Definitely get a quote from Z. Abedin. Best rates I have seen for this work. Tell him Chris Montgomery from Decatur Street referred you. You can reach him at 917 903 0196.
All the best.
Posted by: cmontgom at April 13, 2009 2:12 PM in response to re-brownstone stair costs
did you find something yet?
if not respond back- I think I have an apt for you- no fee. It is mine
Posted by: brooklynjennie at April 20, 2009 12:52 PM in response to prospect heights rentals?
We just finished remodeing an apt in our brownstone. The doorway was so small we had to locate a refrigerator that would fit. Instead, my husband went to Drimmers; he had been going to them for decades.
They talked him into a larger (more expensive) one, ignoring my questions of the size and preference of the smaller, less expensive one... saying they would fit it in (guaranteed). They even sent a person to measure everything. As it turns out, we had to remove the door frame to fit it in, they dented and scratched it... and we ended up paying the movers $60.00 extra from the complaining.
After all that mess, the fridge is GIGANTIC, taking up way too much space- and had to be moved back out... starting all over again. I can't tell you what it did to the fresh, new paint and over one hundred year old wainscotting on the way out!
Drimmer's refused to take it back (40% restocking fee) and refused to address dents and chips (in box) in all the other appliances (stovetop, dishwasher, stackable washer/dryer) they sold us ("call the manufacturere and complain... get an enamel repair kit").
After suffering for weeks and scooting around a giant fridge in the hallyway, we re-sold the fridge (at a big loss) to a neighbour... and began the miserable search for a small, but useful fridge. This is NOT something you want to revisit when you are on a renovation schedule.
After three MORE weeks, my husband recalled J&R on 7th Ave. He went there, got a fridge, which was delivered two days later. They charged us less than any other place we checked... and cheerfully delivered- free.
From now on, J & R get my business, plain and simple.
Posted by: RDGPdL at May 2, 2009 10:24 AM in response to Appliances
Thanks for posting this interesting story. I'm glad that the police score such high marks. My own experience when my car was stolen was the opposite, but I'm happy to get a tale from the other experience.
And yes, screw the trolls. Propjoe just posts between exchanging DS games at GameStop.
Posted by: jland at June 8, 2009 10:56 AM in response to Getting Mugged in Park Slope
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Posted by: felixg at August 12, 2009 3:27 AM in response to In-House Carpet Cleaning?
So I wound up going with Z Abedin and commented on another posting referencing him - cheaper than all prices quoted above and the work was top notch.
Posted by: nycslane at August 12, 2009 2:39 PM in response to re-brownstone stair costs
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Posted by: rhoebe at October 30, 2009 11:41 AM in response to In-House Carpet Cleaning?

I paid $8k about 7 years ago for a total rebuild of our stoop including the entry area and storage space underneath. Some of these brownstone guys are way over-priced for the current economy. I suggest you bargain hard with them.
Posted by: 1929 at April 9, 2009 7:16 PM in response to re-brownstone stair costs