Sorry, I got! I just searched, yet was unable to locate it.

Posted by: Giovanna at November 17, 2009 7:07 AM in response to Phil from Schnall's Office

I have it...just got to look for it!

Posted by: Giovanna at November 15, 2009 8:50 AM in response to Phil from Schnall's Office

Greenwood Cemetery is very historical and gives weekend & holiday tours.

Posted by: Giovanna at November 15, 2009 8:49 AM in response to Need recs for Park Slope tour

I agree with Donatella...He is very expensive. I guess he needs the money to gas up the cars he has.

Posted by: Giovanna at November 13, 2009 6:12 PM in response to Vinny's Ironworkers-Need Tel #

I went through almost the same disaster. Contact DCA they have there own court and judges. It is very informal hearing and you can represent yourself.

Posted by: Giovanna at October 25, 2009 7:58 AM in response to ISO Construction Lawyer

Don't trust him! I know its difficult, but rid yourself of him now. He actually had his license revolted from The Department of Consumer Affairs and is not supposed to be working. His fines are accumulating daily. His establishment will soon be padlocked. If you wish to speak with me further leave your number and I will reach you.

Posted by: Giovanna at October 21, 2009 3:38 PM in response to Need Advice with Nayci Const

I believe that Heights Woodworking will provide you with one.

Posted by: Giovanna at October 19, 2009 5:15 PM in response to Staircase Thingy

Thanks, I'll try it!

Posted by: Giovanna at October 18, 2009 3:04 PM in response to Radiator Smell?

Yes, it must be a steam system.

Posted by: Giovanna at October 17, 2009 8:41 PM in response to Radiator Smell?

How can one tell if it a steam system?

Posted by: Giovanna at October 17, 2009 9:15 AM in response to Radiator Smell?

I second Nayci Contracting has being a very deceiving company.I just won a $85,000 judgment against them in Consumer Affairs Court. Sucker1 I would be interested in knowing if you filed any charges against them.

Posted by: Giovanna at October 17, 2009 9:13 AM in response to Nayci the Terrible Contractor

Yes that it, however the smell seems to last the entire season.

Posted by: Giovanna at October 16, 2009 4:22 PM in response to Radiator Smell?

I have an 1875 house that had that problem. When I had my original parquet floors redone the workers just built it up and leveled it, than installed the parquet flooring. What a difference!

Posted by: Giovanna at October 14, 2009 9:21 PM in response to Sloped Floors?

I am very happy with Protection One.

Posted by: Giovanna at September 21, 2009 7:03 AM in response to ADT or Other System?

Hiring an aupair is very inexpensive.

Posted by: Giovanna at September 19, 2009 9:44 AM in response to Cost of a live in nanny?

Heights Woodworking repaired my stairs and put in 2 new ones for me. They have a large walk-in factory, call first. I'm pretty sure they would just sell one.

Posted by: Giovanna at September 17, 2009 7:03 AM in response to Stair Part Needed

I've used Rocco's Roofing who replaced my entire roof ata a very reasonable price. I was very pleased with them and their quality of work, however after a previous recommendation.....someone from this site stated they never received a call back from them.

Posted by: Giovanna at September 4, 2009 3:07 PM in response to Roof Repair

It's true Italian families are still big on having fig trees. I used to have one years ago and each winter it had to be wrapped up.

Posted by: Giovanna at September 4, 2009 3:03 PM in response to A Fig Grows in Brooklyn

Apparently Crownlfc, You must have a connection with the hacker if you don't think that fellow Brownstoners can benefit from my posting!!!

Posted by: Giovanna at September 2, 2009 11:09 AM in response to Computer Hacker

I see these kind of scams daily in my junk e-mail, but having it come from an e-mail address that I know is what threw me!

Posted by: Giovanna at September 1, 2009 7:34 PM in response to Computer Hacker

That is very surprising! I have dealt with them during my 3 bathroom, kitchen renovation and they were more than accommodating. I constantly brought samples home. I know that they just got a new gentlemen working at their place and I believe that he manly deals with kitchen cabinets, perhaps he's a private contractor renting space. Ask for Jennifer. She can give you wonderful ideas!

Posted by: Giovanna at August 9, 2009 7:38 PM in response to A&K Tile?

I second Joe Salem!

Posted by: Giovanna at August 5, 2009 7:01 AM in response to Stripping Entryway Doors

I also used Manny for several tiles jobs and was very pleased with his work.

Posted by: Giovanna at August 4, 2009 7:42 AM in response to Contractor Recs at End of Reno

This happened to my neighbor several years ago. Someone suggested that thy go to the local scrap metal place and there it was.

Posted by: Giovanna at July 24, 2009 7:46 AM in response to Front Gate Stolen

For door stripping,repair and stain I would recommend Joe Salem who has done done a lot of work for me.

Posted by: Giovanna at July 22, 2009 10:42 PM in response to Door Rehab and Steps

A & K tile on 9th St. should have them, if not they should be able to order it for you.

Posted by: Giovanna at July 16, 2009 4:45 PM in response to Vestibule Tile Repair?

I was very pleased with Treasure Island located on Lorraine St. Under the Gowanes off of 9th St.

Posted by: Giovanna at July 10, 2009 8:38 PM in response to Storage Facility Recommendations

Juan has done an abundance of yard work, planting, stonework in many of the yards on 6th Ave including mine. If your interested I can get you his #.

Posted by: Giovanna at July 9, 2009 3:03 PM in response to Yardwork Recommendations

If your in the vicinity of 7th St. & 6th Ave. have a look at the corner house above the store. Possibly it may give you ideas?

Posted by: Giovanna at July 9, 2009 7:34 AM in response to Roof Deck Materials?

Quest are you a unsatisfied customer or someone who is in competition with Joe? He's personally done work for me several times and I've been very satisfied customer.

Posted by: Giovanna at July 8, 2009 3:12 PM in response to free brownstone doors

Yes, his number is 1 (718) 755-6527

Posted by: Giovanna at July 8, 2009 10:41 AM in response to Stripper for wood paneling?

I would recommend Joe Salem who has done a large amount stripping and staining at my house.

Posted by: Giovanna at July 7, 2009 8:40 PM in response to Stripper for wood paneling?

Both the casing and door was stained and polyurethaned.

Posted by: Giovanna at June 27, 2009 10:18 PM in response to Door Won't Close

Well I carried out my plan.....I took off the latch, hammered all around the casing and it still won't close.

Posted by: Giovanna at June 27, 2009 1:20 PM in response to Door Won't Close

I've left the fan on it now for approx. 5 days. How long would you think it would take?

Posted by: Giovanna at June 27, 2009 10:36 AM in response to Door Won't Close

Now a new problem..... When the water seeped down from the 2nd to the 1st floor I believe that it traveled between the sheet-rock and the 2 x 4's and I noticed alittle water dripping from the top of the door casing. NOW I just noticed that the door won't close. Could the wood have expanded? Is there anyway to rectify the problem?

Posted by: Giovanna at June 23, 2009 3:01 PM in response to Toilet Overflow - Valve Position?

This is a one year old Toto . Should I than just turn it clockwise all the way and than turn it mid point between off and on?

Posted by: Giovanna at June 23, 2009 2:40 PM in response to Toilet Overflow - Valve Position?

Patrick Mangan (speaks with a brog so have patience 1 (201) 566-2794

Joe Salem Can't find he's number off-hand, but do a search on the forum he has many write-ups.

Posted by: Giovanna at June 4, 2009 5:07 PM in response to Built-In Shelving?

If your looking for idea's to have shelving custom made than a can recommend Patrick. He has done an abundance of custom work for me. He's prices are not cheap though and he doesn't stain or varnish the wood. For that, I would recommend Joe Salem. If interested I will provide both numbers.

Posted by: Giovanna at June 4, 2009 1:39 PM in response to Built-In Shelving?

The Children School a/k/s PS 372 is excellent on Carroll (btwn 3rd & 4th). Admittance by lottery only. It was formally a catholic school, now converted. Extended amount of funding and has so much to offer. Provides busing.

Posted by: Giovanna at June 4, 2009 7:47 AM in response to Best Public Grade Schools in BK?

Thanks daveinbedstuy!

Posted by: Giovanna at May 30, 2009 11:48 AM in response to Shaky Interior door?

Treasure Island near the BQE one of the newest and cleanest facilities around.

Posted by: Giovanna at May 14, 2009 1:17 PM in response to Storage

Hi I still don't have access to the internet and it wasn't until today that I was able to go to the library to retrieve these messages. There does't seem to be a problem with the Time Warner modem, for all lights ae one.
thecomputerguy I really don't know much about computers, so when you mentioned that I should start by plugging in a network cable from one of the ports on the back of the netgear to network port on the Pc I'm lost. There are 2 things plugged in the netgear one clip-in in the yellow and another (roundo)?

Posted by: Giovanna at April 6, 2009 9:47 AM in response to No Wireless Internet Connection

Do you not think that it's a problem that the opening at the ceiling still exists, and 2 layers of bricks from the floor to the ceiling are missing and only the bricks of my neighbors house separate our homes?

Posted by: Giovanna at March 30, 2009 6:51 AM in response to Unfinished Brick Work

Actually after a huge Noreaster in April 2007 there was a flood through the chimney that came through the opening and down to the 2nd floor. The chimney was then removed.

Posted by: Giovanna at March 29, 2009 7:52 PM in response to Unfinished Brick Work

I'm thinking that it's more than just supporting the top bricks. I'm presuming that the bricks shown in the photo are actually the bricks from my neighbors house, and that I'm missing 2 rows of bricks belong to my house.

Posted by: Giovanna at March 29, 2009 4:17 PM in response to Unfinished Brick Work

I 2nd the recommendation for Joe Salem.

Posted by: Giovanna at March 28, 2009 5:09 PM in response to Demolition and stripping

By law 6' is correct, however as long as the neighbors don't complain there's not a problem having a higher fence. All my ajoining neighbors and I have 12'fences. You'll be surprised how many people will actually joy the privacy at your expense. Also if you want a higher fence another option may be to have 6'closed fence and than an extra 2' in open lattice.

Posted by: Giovanna at March 23, 2009 10:39 AM in response to Backyard fence height

What is CRA?
Now looking at the Good Faith Estimate of Settlement Charges...Yes, everything is either paid by the Lender or there's no charge.

Posted by: Giovanna at March 18, 2009 6:36 PM in response to Refinancing Question

Actually I originally called to inquire about the Obama's Stability Plan and was informed that I didn't qualify because I wasn't behind in payments. They said they will put my name on a list and notify me within a few weeks when they become more familiar with the plan and if I qualify for something else. As far as modification I don't remember hearing that mentioned. What's the difference? I continued with a 30 year fixed rate.

Posted by: Giovanna at March 18, 2009 6:04 PM in response to Refinancing Question

Dear Roman,

Please do not pay another cent and force them to work until the next installment. Once you have accepted the fact that you will loose money and Nayci will not complete the project, you will sleep better. After he abandoned my job, I have founded a wonderful and honest contractor to take over the project. I had interviewed over 15 contractors until I found my current contractor. I would say about 12 of them were crooks or unreliable.

I know what you are going through. You need to stay on top of him to complete as much work as possible from the money that you had paid that Ayan and his bastard son, Matt.

Sincerely,
A.

Posted by: Sucker1 at November 4, 2009 12:36 PM in response to Need Advice with Nayci Const

Giovanna please contact me via Email wealth368@yahoo.com and I will Email you my contact number. I will need to recover my loses from Nayci.

Thanks,
Sucker1

Posted by: Sucker1 at November 4, 2009 12:40 PM in response to Need Advice with Nayci Const

If anyone needs an Attorney to legally settle matters against Nayci Contracting, please see below.

FEINSTEIN & NISNEWITZ, P. C.

Location:

42-40 Bell Boulevard Suite 304
Bayside, New York 11361

Telephone (718) 631-0800

Craig and Neil at the firm has taken Nayci to Trial and recovered a decent settlement.

Posted by: Sucker1 at November 5, 2009 2:08 PM in response to Need Advice with Nayci Const

I've used Hanan Nichmani. Reasonable and very talented. 646 319 4144.

Posted by: jlo at November 14, 2009 3:24 PM in response to Vinny's Ironworkers-Need Tel #

I read somewhere (bricks and brownstones maybe) that 6th Ave until 4th St is one of the longest most original stretches of "brownstone" streetscapes in NYC. Personally, I think the side streets are more quaint.

Posted by: pmmtenement at November 15, 2009 9:29 AM in response to Need recs for Park Slope tour

I'd walk around the side streets in the North Slope near the park. President, Carroll, Montgomery, etc. Some of the grandest and most interesting architecture in the Slope. And then Third St., toward the park entrance with the mountain lions.

Posted by: ilovebrooklyn at November 15, 2009 9:41 AM in response to Need recs for Park Slope tour

Yeah, 3rd btw 8th and PPW is my favorite.

Posted by: denton at November 15, 2009 9:55 AM in response to Need recs for Park Slope tour

On a block for block basis, the North Slope is definitely a beautiful and compact area for a walking tour of Park Slope. The Brooklyn Historical Society's got this brochure (though parts, like the mention of Henington Press, are outdated): http://brooklynhistory.org/publications/download/BHSParkSlopeGuideTours.pdf
If your walk extends late enough in the day, you'll enjoy the advantage of early nightfall and be able to peak at interiors too. A really great site with photos and other information about Park Slope is: http://www.nyc-architecture.com/PS/PS.htm

Posted by: vinca at November 15, 2009 10:02 AM in response to Need recs for Park Slope tour

Square bounded by Carroll Street, seventh avenue, first street and prospect park. Polhemus/Fiske places. President between 8th and the park. Woodhull mansion and ethical culture society on ppw between 1st and 2nd. Agree with third street and montauk club as well. Maybe the Litchfield villa in the park too.

Posted by: SJ at November 15, 2009 11:23 AM in response to Need recs for Park Slope tour

Make sure she wears steel tipped boots on your walking tour. Those Bugaboos and Double Mountain Buggy Urban Strollers can take a toe just like that.

Posted by: IMBY at November 15, 2009 11:53 AM in response to Need recs for Park Slope tour