bedstuyhoya's Profile

Name:
bedstuyhoya
In Brooklyn Since:
2002
On Brownstoner Since:
2005
Location:
Brooklyn
Neighborhood:
Bedford Stuyvesant
Abode:
House
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Author's Posts

June 17, 2008

Gas Line

I am looking for a recommendation for a plumber to connect my dryer to an existing gas line. I think I need about 10 feet of pipe to make the connection (plus all the applicable plumbing joints). Since this is gas, I need a reliable, certified plumber to complete this job.

Any suggestions? Nothing exists in the archives on this subject.

May 8, 2008

Landscaper Recs

Following on Mr. B's recent garden posts. Can folks recommend landscapers to redo my townhouse backyard. The space is about 25’ X 40’. Currently half is concrete, the other half is a raised dirt bed.
I would like to get some plants and such in quickly in order to enjoy it during the summer.

Any and all recs would be helpful. I have already called DIGs and they are coming to give me an estimate, but other recs would be helpful as well.

Thanks All!
I would like to get some plants and such in quickly in order to enjoy it during the summer.

Any and all recs would be helpful. I have already called DIGs and they are coming to give me an estimate, but other recs would be helpful as well.

Thanks All!

May 2, 2008

Furiture reupholster

We are in the process of decorating our new purchased townhouse with period antiques. We found this great sofa from the early 20th century that we desperately need reupholstered.

Can anyone recommend a well priced furniture reupholster in Brooklyn. I need to emphasize WELL PRICED after our recent purchase we don't have a whole lot of deposable income! :)

April 16, 2008

Insurance Recs

I would just like to see who people have used to insure their Brooklyn brownstones / townhomes. I have contacted AIG, Chubb, Fireman and State Farm. State Farm, a reputable company as far as I can tell, has by far the lowest premium.

Is there really significant added value with the other more premium insurers?

Author's Comments

Congrats on your successful first day!! We didn't make it over until after 5, but we will check it out next week!

Posted by: bedstuyhoya at April 7, 2008 9:04 AM in response to Brooklyn Flea: Time Lapse

Dave - not the same guy, but thanks for the rec.

I will let the Hoya comment slide...just this one time. HA!

Posted by: bedstuyhoya at May 8, 2008 6:51 PM in response to Landscaper Recs

Very nice house on a nice block. there is a buyer out there somewhere...

However, (and pls don't admonish me for voicing my opinion) I don't know...maybe I have to see it in person, but I am just not "feeling" it. It seems a little to sterile to me...almost as it tries to hard to accomplish that modern/traditional look. Kind of like a grown up “hipster”

Posted by: bedstuyhoya at May 20, 2008 4:12 PM in response to House of the Day: 207 Washington Avenue

Ha. I figured that "grown up hipster" would strike a nerve somewhere...all in good fun

Posted by: bedstuyhoya at May 20, 2008 4:52 PM in response to House of the Day: 207 Washington Avenue

I have some...just finishing up a backyard reno. post your email and i will contact you

Posted by: bedstuyhoya at June 10, 2008 12:30 PM in response to Looking for soil

the What, dude shut up already. You are from Bed Stuy and all you want to do is tear it down. Didn't someone call you a crab they other day? You are just that - a crab in a barrel.

I just recently got a jumbo loan with 10% down with a 5.5% interest rate. You have no clue what you are talking about. None!

Any monkey can cut and paste. It is the ability to analyze information and make intelligent assessments that separates us from the beasts. Clearly you have not made that leap as yet.

Dave - you are a bit long winded, but generally I agree with you. When is the new Smoke Joint restaurant opening? I read about some good pizza place in NY Magazine that recently opened up somewhere in the hood link here (http://nymag.com/daily/food/2008/06/naplesstyle_pizzeria_coming_to.html ) You been?

Posted by: bedstuyhoya at June 16, 2008 6:51 PM in response to House of the Day: 483 Putnam Avenue

Not to scare you, but we managed to get our house for significantly less than the contract price, because the bank appraisal came in lower than everyone thought (except me :). However, you have multiple back up bids, so this may be less of a concern. If the selected buyer doesn't get a mortgage, you could go to the next guy/gal and see if they have more money to put down in the form of a down payment. That way they buyer has to borrow less.

The banks will only lend based on the appraised amount, however, if you have a buyer with lots of cash, they can agree to make of the difference in cash.

I hope it all works out and good luck!

The banks will only lend based on the appraised amount, however, if you have a buyer with lots of cash, they can agree to make of the difference in cash.

I hope it all works out and good luck!

Posted by: bedstuyhoya at June 17, 2008 3:33 PM in response to appraisals?

long story dave, if i see you on the block i will share.

Posted by: bedstuyhoya at June 17, 2008 4:23 PM in response to appraisals?

Check out the Brooklyn Terminal Marekt (Lepide's). Someone on this site recommended them. Good selection and 25% off of retail prices for shrubs and trees

Posted by: bedstuyhoya at June 19, 2008 11:22 AM in response to Looking to buy a tree

Thanks for all the praise!!! I was a bit worried that people would rip the garden apart.

I have asked Jeff, my landscaper, to post on this thread with his contact information. Really great guy with some fantastic ideas.

Someone asked about chairs and table. Well we envisioned placing an out door sofa there so that we could kind of just lounge. The area not pictured is where the table and chairs will be placed. However, I suppose the patio is big enough to fit a standard size outdoor table and chair set.

Posted by: bedstuyhoya at June 20, 2008 1:04 PM in response to Garden of the Day: Brooklyn Japanese?