There are some pictures on Brownstoners reno blog.

Posted by: Freckles at September 4, 2007 12:14 PM in response to Diguising Mr. Slim - pics anyone?

Have you tried this site?

http://www.nyc.gov/html/dof/html/property/property_val_sales.shtml

Posted by: Freckles at September 10, 2007 11:03 AM in response to Most Recent Sale Price Information?

Is John Roggenkamp a licensed roofer? Or does he do gutters and downspouts only?

Posted by: Freckles at September 14, 2007 12:38 PM in response to Gutters and downspouts

Have you tried this?
http://www.nyc.gov/html/dof/html/property/property_val_sales.shtml

Posted by: Freckles at October 1, 2007 10:08 AM in response to How to find out what was previously paid on a place?

I purchased Elfa systems for 2 large closets. The hardest part was getting the main rails into the walls because there were at least 3 different materials residing behind the walls, requiring different types of fasteners. After that, the rest was relatively easy. You might try going back to the Container store for an install demo. They were very helpful in showing me how to put together the various pieces and allowing me to try it myself in the store before attempting at home. My closets came out great.

I totally agree about the annoyance of the packing materials and bar code stickers.

Posted by: Freckles at February 5, 2008 12:19 PM in response to Unfinished projects whine

I do have the drawers. I just followed the directions (after practicing at the Container Store first). I haven't had any problems with them--I definitely didn't need additional screws.

Posted by: Freckles at February 6, 2008 11:00 AM in response to Unfinished projects whine

I bought appliances from Appliancesbuyphone
888-828-3302
No delivery fee, no sales tax outside of NJ, great prices.

Call with model number in hand.

Posted by: Freckles at June 24, 2008 9:39 AM in response to aj mandison, pc richards or sears

He's not insured--if that matters to you.

Posted by: Freckles at July 15, 2008 12:52 PM in response to anyone used Fred Becker painter?

I used this product to re-apply loose tiles in my shower. It was easy to use.
http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=productDetail&productId=10913-1168-9850&lpage=none

Posted by: Freckles at August 8, 2008 9:59 AM in response to Premixed Thinset

What is the number for Harry's?

Posted by: Freckles at August 11, 2008 12:50 PM in response to Harry's Appliances

I have bought flat screens, washer/dryer, ACs from PC Richards on 4th Ave. Mickey is older guy (former Wall Streeter) who is very helpful, knowledgeable and does his best to find or look ahead for best prices.

He is stationed in TV area but can sell anything in the store, and of course they will beat any competitor's prices.

He also hooked me up with a man with a van to delivery stuff for nearly nothing.

Posted by: bmfesq at June 24, 2008 1:36 PM in response to aj mandison, pc richards or sears

I recently purchased fridge and dishwasher from AJ Madison, We wandered into the showroom, looking for a stove brand they carry but did not have on display, got pretty decent help, and was able to walk out without any promises, etc.

I called some weeks later, they checked stock, gave me prices, 'did a little better', qualified for free delivery, got a commitment, actually opened a 'billme later' account and was done.

I received the items when promised, the fridge works (fisher paykel ~1.5) the dishwasher will not be tested for a while, but it was moderate (bosch ~600) so hopefully that will be ok.

No pressure, no extended warranty, no upsell, no haggles, no hidden charges.

as someone said - unless you are going high end, all these guys are pretty much the same, your tolerance for spiel and spin will be the critical element.

my wife and i also went in with requirements and some knowledge: fridge MUST fit in 'this' space, dishwasher does NOT need 8 cycles, etc.

good luck!

ps - you will find plenty of complaints about everyone. PCRichards is where my parents and my friends parents bought appliances...so you know how that goes...

Posted by: guest at June 24, 2008 4:31 PM in response to aj mandison, pc richards or sears

i just bought range dishwasher and laundry center.

i looked online until i found the make/models i wanted.

then i compared prices online (including delivery + tax) using google, dealtime, and pricegrabber.

then i ordered from the cheapest place.

For the laundry center Sears and Pc Richard both had the exact same price (after delivery) and Sears gave a delivery estimate of over a week while Pc Richard refused to give any kind of delivery estimate until after i payed and had an order #. I found that a website called Rainbowappliance had a lower price for this particular laundry center and took a chance with them, what the hell Sears and Pc Richards hadn't impressed me. I clicked submit order online and in less than 24 hours i had a call that the guy was 5 minutes from my house with it! I was surprised and scrambled to find a place to put it.

For the dishwasher i found the lowest advertised price on ajmadison (which also had probably the best website because easy to sort all the models in many different ways)I clicked submitorder online and the dishwasher arrived in less than 48 hours to my house, this time i wasn't as cuaght off guard by the delivery.

i ordered the range from a small outfit callled ffemax, it hasn't shipped and when i called about it, they were defensive and had no info. Too bad because i need to make tea on it more than i need the dishwasher (i like doing it by hand) or the laundry (laundry place 1 block away)

Posted by: reno911 at June 25, 2008 10:44 AM in response to aj mandison, pc richards or sears

update: ffemax stove they just called me its coming so it took about 48 hours to get here, all worked out very fast, pretty surprising since i just went online and clicked buy at all these websites and didn't leave the house or speak to any humans and all the shipments came super fast, think it helped that the places i ordered from happened to be in NY (as far as i know)

Posted by: reno911 at June 25, 2008 2:46 PM in response to aj mandison, pc richards or sears

Thanks for the input so far. Yes, food4us, I'm very curious about your favorites. We're only doing 3 rooms at this point (including the nursery!) and have an obvious limited time frame. As long as he's not awful we'll probably go with him anyway and reconsider when we get around to the rest of the apartment.

Posted by: brookelen at July 15, 2008 2:51 PM in response to anyone used Fred Becker painter?

Having him do one or two rooms is a good way to decide if he's right for you. Unfortunately one of my favorite painters was someone who lost their job and was painting until he found another job(which he did). I've also had good work done from a contractor of mine, but they won't just do painting. It's hard to find someone goof, but it's also hard to look at your walls everyday and wish they had been done better.

Posted by: food4u at July 15, 2008 4:29 PM in response to anyone used Fred Becker painter?

did some one get it yet?
jennie233@gmail.com.
I am in Prospect Heights and can get it soon

Posted by: brooklynjennie at August 12, 2008 4:19 PM in response to FREE butcher block cutting board

Nah, don't need one. Might be really nice though. Is it spattered?

Posted by: James Patience at August 13, 2008 1:15 PM in response to FREE butcher block cutting board