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May 28, 2008
Frameless Glass Shower Repair
Would anyone possibly have a recommendation for a company that could fix my frameless glass shower?
The company that installed it didn't do a great job and I'm currently having some problems with the sealant, mildew, etc.
Any advice would be very much appreciated.
Thank you!
January 11, 2008
Any advice needed-neighbor won't take out their garbage
Can anybody please offer any advice (other than calling 311- will do Monday) for a sticky situation with my neighbor. He owns but does not live in a 4 family rental building. He's only taking out the garbage a minimum of one time per week. The garbage is always piling up and is disgusting. It amazes me that the tenants don't complain considering how much rent they all pay.
I tried to talk to him nicely neighbor to neighbor. He just gave me lip service and said he would take care of it. I got a bit more angry when a fellow neighbor found a rat in her celler.
Anyway, other than 311 which I don't think can do anything since the garbage is on private property, is there anything I can do. The guy is a real jerk.
Thanks a lot for any help. I really appreciate it.
Author's Comments
I hired Southslope Woodworks to build a new 11' door for my home a year ago or so. Nate, the owner, did a terrific job. It's mahogany with beautiful craftsmanship. People comment on it often. I jokingly refer to the doors as my third child. I love them that much! I'd highly recommend his shop.
Posted by: CBR at May 29, 2008 9:58 AM in response to Entry Double Doors
Thank you very much Rick. I appreciate the reference.
Posted by: CBR at May 29, 2008 9:59 AM in response to Frameless Glass Shower Repair
10:55 am: I used Levinson who was recommended by my GC. The owner was a very nice guy who tried to correct some problems that arose during the installation. I hate to say anything harsh about any company on this forum; however, they didn't seem as competent as I had hoped.
Good luck with your project. When done properly frameless glass showers are terrific.
Posted by: CBR at May 30, 2008 11:04 AM in response to Frameless Glass Shower Repair
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I realize that it isn't your responsibility. And everyone else's advice seems good about getting the city involved if he has violated a city ordinance. Two or three times a week I walk up and down my street cleaning up the trash. If, however, it turns out your neighbor is not violating any ordinance, but is just a slob/lazy, I was just suggesting an avenue which would allow you some sense of control over the situation. Of course maybe your neighbor would tell you to keep off his property. Makes you year for a shack deep in the woods, doesn't it!
Posted by: Putnamdenizen at January 12, 2008 10:20 AM in response to Any advice needed-neighbor won't take out their garbage
Contact the Sanitation Dept. They'll send out an inspector and a ticket will probably be issued.
Posted by: guest at January 14, 2008 3:42 PM in response to Any advice needed-neighbor won't take out their garbage
Why on earth wouldn't you call 311 about this? Because you think it's not nice? If there really is a lot of garbage piling up next door it's a health issue, and you might as well let the sanitation department decide whether it is or it isn't. Stop feeling guilty. You take out your garbage. Your neighbor charges rent to his tenants, let him take out his garbage. Next question...
Posted by: guest at January 15, 2008 7:22 PM in response to Any advice needed-neighbor won't take out their garbage
just curious as I am getting a glass shower installed... Who did you use that I should avoid?
Posted by: guest at May 29, 2008 10:55 AM in response to Frameless Glass Shower Repair
10:55 -- If you're doing a glass shower, we were very happy with Parthenon glass. They cut the glass, provide the hardware and to the installation. We wre very haoppy.
CPR -- Same recommendation if you are redoing yours with new glass. If you are just trying to get your existing shower right, don't bother with the glass people. Rick's reference sounds like it may be a good one.
Posted by: slopefarm at May 29, 2008 11:42 AM in response to Frameless Glass Shower Repair
I would love to know what the cost estimates you are getting. We are going to have to do this in a few months. Even a ballpark would be helpful. Thanks.
Posted by: Colonel at May 29, 2008 4:44 PM in response to Entry Double Doors
I used LWP for my frameless shower enclosure. I was very pleased with them and the enclosure looks great. They also were cheaper than Parthenon.
I believe they also do repairs.
Posted by: Giovanna at May 29, 2008 5:07 PM in response to Frameless Glass Shower Repair
Try Aiden from Excel, he re-created a great pair of doors for a corner brownstone in Clinton Hill.
http://picasaweb.google.com/allansuarez/BrownstoneDoor
His number is (718) 237-1619
I photographed the doors for him.
Posted by: guest at May 29, 2008 11:56 PM in response to Entry Double Doors
10:55 am: I used Levinson who was recommended by my GC. The owner was a very nice guy who tried to correct some problems that arose during the installation. I hate to say anything harsh about any company on this forum; however, they didn't seem as competent as I had hoped.
Good luck with your project. When done properly frameless glass showers are terrific.
Posted by: CBR at May 30, 2008 11:04 AM in response to Frameless Glass Shower Repair
I also would love to know what costs you are getting- I am doing new doors as well and I was quoted $6500-
Posted by: guest at May 31, 2008 11:10 PM in response to Entry Double Doors
Op here,
Thank you for your advice. I'll speak to the tenants and see if they can get something started. I mentioned the concept of knocking off some rent $$ to haul the garbage but the owner is too cheap for that. He just looked at me like I was crazy.
Putnamdenizen: I've got plenty of trash to haul myself for my building & tenant. I did take the trash out for the other building several times but then the owner never came around. It's not my responsibility although I am very happy to lend a hand to neighbors who need help. The difference here is that this owner is just lazy.
Anyway, thanks again.
Posted by: CBR at January 12, 2008 8:07 AM in response to Any advice needed-neighbor won't take out their garbage