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February 5, 2009
After a freeze: rusty water
Wondering if I have a small problem, or a soon to be looming large problem.
A few weeks ago when we had those nasty freezing temps, a water pipe froze up overnight: it was the cold water pipe to my kitchen sink. Luckily it didn't burst, we must have just caught it in time and warmed up the house. Once the water was running again, it was kicking out some rusty water. Now, weeks later it will still occasionally squirt out some lovely rust water.
And some history as it seems relevant: when we first bought the house and were doing some minor fixups, contractor noticed a very slow drip in the same pipe and fixed it. We had some spotty rust water at the time but it cleared up after that fix.
So did the freeze, while not bursting a pipe, perhaps open up that leak again and that's why we have some rust? I can't access this pipe visually but I have listened for any sounds of drip and have not heard anything.
So, little problem or potential big problem?
Author's Comments
They better have Coney Island Lager on tap!
Posted by: MAT at November 17, 2009 11:12 AM in response to New Bar Opening in Prospect Heights
I'm in the same search mode. Thanks NSR :)
We are keeping eyes out for private sellers who match what we are looking for but I was about to go down that long frustrating path of used car dealerships. Just not worth the risk, eh?
Bob M., if you don't mind me asking, about how much did you pay for the '03 CRV through Bay Ridge Honda? That's one of the models we are looking at. Any year around there.
Posted by: MAT at November 10, 2009 7:33 PM in response to used car dealers
has any money exchanged hands yet?
If not, you can win this battle. Just refuse to pay a dime over their original, already outtrageous quote. Once the entire job is done of course :p
Posted by: MAT at November 4, 2009 4:26 PM in response to Cost of Plumbing for Washer?
on this same subject...anyone have luck taping up/blocking the skylight vents from the inside? I have a hell of a time getting on my roof.
Posted by: MAT at October 28, 2009 10:16 AM in response to Skylight Question
FYI, Top floor: roof rights. This floor, small private deck. Bottom floor, private yard.
Posted by: MAT at October 27, 2009 5:27 PM in response to Co-op of the Day: 100 Underhill Avenue, #2
Man. Taking you at face value, your tenant wins the award for dooshbaggery.
And asshattery. People suck.
Posted by: MAT at October 23, 2009 5:17 PM in response to Tenant Leaving Water On
This aughta be good.
Dooshy move, of course. But those are usually the reaction to a previous dooshy move.
So, what was your doosh move, mister Landlord?
Posted by: MAT at October 23, 2009 3:17 PM in response to Tenant Leaving Water On
sounds like a real money making scheme. He should franchise. Phhhhttthht.
Posted by: MAT at October 23, 2009 10:40 AM in response to Puff, Puff! Cigar Bar for Fort Greene
sounds like a real money making scheme. He should franchise. Phhhhttthht.
Posted by: MAT at October 23, 2009 10:40 AM in response to Puff, Puff! Cigar Bar for Fort Greene
why are you asking us, Plumber guy? Sounds like spam to me.
Posted by: MAT at October 21, 2009 10:20 AM in response to Water in Tub
* - represents current apartment configuration, which may not conform to official legal documentation. Purchasers should consult with professionals to determine legal use parameters.
Dooooooooshy.
Posted by: MAT at October 20, 2009 2:49 PM in response to Condo of the Day: 55 Berry Street, #5D
Hit send before I was able to say -from the homeowner who keeps his own heat at around 64. lol!)
Posted by: MAT at October 16, 2009 2:35 PM in response to Temperature in Apt.
Just turn it up a degree or two, you stingy ass landlord. I'm sure it's not as warm as you think it is.
Posted by: MAT at October 16, 2009 2:31 PM in response to Temperature in Apt.
Oh, and I think having random puny clumps of corn is a realllllly lame idea.
If it's not in massive fields, you never get that amazing optical effect from the rows when you drive by at 75mph!
Posted by: MAT at October 8, 2009 11:11 AM in response to Corn Porn in BoCoCa
From an Iowa boy, living here nearly 20 years, FUCK YOU Butterfly.
Posted by: MAT at October 8, 2009 11:07 AM in response to Corn Porn in BoCoCa
Pigeon Poop Fest 2009.
Posted by: MAT at October 2, 2009 10:55 AM in response to The Venetian Unveiled
wow. You could have saved a lot of posters from huffing and puffing if you had been more clear about your situation. Long and short: People suck, seems you are screwed, and sadly it's the risk you take being Mister Landlord.
Posted by: MAT at October 1, 2009 2:22 PM in response to Non-Payment of Rent
what 'local infrastructure' is there to stress? Go for it.
Posted by: MAT at September 29, 2009 10:26 AM in response to Beer City in Bushwick
TWSS and fire guy, you are just being dicks. Or you didn't actually read and comprehend the complaint. Or both.
"...yet another rousing Sunday night party in their back garden last night, complete with DJ's and speakers placed outside." Or is that just 'standard' restaurant noise now and we should all move t te burbs or back to Ohio?
Posted by: MAT at September 28, 2009 1:52 PM in response to Noise Recourse?
"Jeez, who would spend that kind of money on those Bushwick and Sunset Park houses?!?"
Sorry Park Sloper. We can't ALL be condescending Park Slopers.
Is the price nutty? Sure. But so are brownstones in YOUR more desired and better-than-thou hood. That being said, I'm glad prices are holding in the "fringe". (Well, at least in this one-off example)
Posted by: MAT at August 13, 2009 3:42 PM in response to Brooklyn Sales: Under a Million
"Im sorry if you hate me for being able to buy something at my age but I will be a great landlord...'
No, people here that hate you couldn't give a sh*t about your financials. They hate you because you are a clueless dooooshbag. And obviously an immature idiot if you say something like "Im sorry if you hate me for being able to buy something at my age..."
Posted by: MAT at August 12, 2009 5:43 PM in response to Taking Over Rent-Stab Unit
get a super, you cheap ass landlord. :p
Posted by: MAT at August 12, 2009 10:16 AM in response to Ticket for Trash - Who Pays?
Wow, OP. You'll get just what you deserve. Which ain't jack sh*t if you bought a RS building without a clue.
Posted by: MAT at August 11, 2009 1:05 PM in response to Taking Over Rent-Stab Unit
depends on the yard. Is it a big patch of weeds or is it grass? Is it already beautified and you continue to you maintain it or are you looking for a tenant to jazz it up for you on their own dime? Hard to consider a figure without knowing more.
Posted by: MAT at August 3, 2009 12:18 PM in response to Value of a Yard?
My default position is usually set to the 'screw you, landlord' position. But yeah, they are being whiny babies. Sounds like they have a sweet deal too, so they can live with this minorly invasive, necessary situation.
Posted by: MAT at August 3, 2009 12:13 PM in response to Tenant demanding compensation
That bizarre and horribly fugly teeny windowed wall can be salvaged by only one thing...
a Tetris themed graffiti mural.
Posted by: MAT at July 31, 2009 2:26 PM in response to 614 7th Avenue: Five Weeks Later
Same deal in Bushwick.
guikazoid's comment is on point. As is BriansR's below :p
Sadly related.
Posted by: MAT at July 29, 2009 4:09 PM in response to Sunset Park Alt Side Parking
I know this area well. You are stretching the glory of it a bit too thin. Hrd not to when you live there. Gotta 'represent', eh?
Yes, some nice restaurants on Franklin. And on Greenpoint Ave. But you are still in bumf**k Greenpoint with crap transportation and a generally scuzzy vibe overall. And Hey, i know scuzzy. I now live in Bushwick.
Posted by: MAT at July 14, 2009 4:17 PM in response to Viridian Rentals Hit the Market
That will make one awesome youth hostel. complete idiots. There is no reason whatsoever to live over in the middle of nowhere for that much dough. Good job, developers.
Oh, and when I first saw the picture I thought this was that other wtf development on Spencer in Bed Stuy. Just drove by the other day and my reaction was: pure wtf. Why?
Posted by: MAT at July 14, 2009 11:12 AM in response to Viridian Rentals Hit the Market
MAT wrote a review about MonkeyTown on July 9, 2009 5:24 PM
omg this place still exists? Very awesome idea when it started. And tasty. Where was it, somewhere off the graham/grand stop? I went to this location once far back in the day. Literally forgot about it, though. Didn't they almost close a few years ago?
holy crap a reasonable statement from the what. To which I agree. Head explodededed.
Posted by: MAT at July 9, 2009 10:05 AM in response to As Predicted, Whole Foods Bailing on Gowanus Site
Tandem is thank god not faux speakeasy. That shit be tired. A very nice place in the middle of a historically badnews block. gooood drinks. Tasty lil snacks.
Oh, and yeah. On topic. Go anthom! Sounds cool. I'll have to drag my self to that side of Broadway. I never seem to be over there.
Posted by: MAT at July 8, 2009 6:27 PM in response to Streetlevel: Athom Cafe in Bushwick
boofer. THanks for that. hah!
Good luck to that mini mall. It's just far enough away from me that I'll have no interest unless some cool shizzle goes in there. Not sure about actual foot traffic there. We shall see.
Posted by: MAT at July 2, 2009 1:38 PM in response to A Mini-Mall for Bushwick?
If you're gunna make them lug it to their apartment, then STFU when you have nicks and bumps in your stairway hallways. You can't have it both ways.
Posted by: MAT at June 24, 2009 2:00 PM in response to Allowing Tenant's Bikes?
gimme a break. Proof of obedience training. Dont be a dick, just say no if you're that kind of anal landlord.
Posted by: MAT at June 19, 2009 4:38 PM in response to Tenants Want a Dog
Sidebar: Judge St, is it in fact the shortest street in all of NYC?
A friend lived on this block and i always thought it weird that it was just a block long.
Oh and this building has been under construction for how many years?! 3 maybe?
Posted by: MAT at June 19, 2009 1:56 PM in response to Nondescript East W'burg Condos Defying the Market
YES
Posted by: MAT at June 16, 2009 2:06 PM in response to Burg Condo Unwelcoming to Children
They don't give a crap. They are having fun. Probably no jobs to go find, anyway.
Any other tenants in the house, or the building for that matter, don't seem to give a crap.
Their neighbors probably don't give a crap. THey probably haven't even noticed. Almost a guarantee that no one is making use of the yards on either side of them.
So why do all of you that give a crap...give a crap? Mwwahhhh. Whaaaaaagh. Disgusting. Illegal. Asshats. Lazy. Whhwwwwagh. Mahhh. see?
Seriously. Why. Do. You. Care. s.t.f.u.
Posted by: MAT at June 15, 2009 3:59 PM in response to It's Hard to Beat the Tent Rent
omgzors, it's 'illegal'!!! Who freaking cares? There's already 6 of them living in a 2br duplex.
And for $2250 a month, I can see why. WTF, Bushwick? Musta been one of those 'lux' developments. hah!
Posted by: MAT at June 15, 2009 12:11 PM in response to It's Hard to Beat the Tent Rent
you are totally fine. Tile it. grout it. Seal the bottom edge on counters.
You will NOT be replacing it in '5-8 years'. Unless you like to have water fights in your kitchen.
Posted by: MAT at June 12, 2009 2:00 PM in response to Can you tile over dry wall
and you still let the what post here? Why?
Posted by: MAT at June 10, 2009 1:15 PM in response to No Love for Manhattan from Bushwick Artists
Annnnnd sh*t stirring commences. "Go back to Ohio", 'its the new yorker why bother', 'omg I've sen this before artists are laaaame'. Good job.
Posted by: MAT at June 10, 2009 11:04 AM in response to No Love for Manhattan from Bushwick Artists
what is the point of your pullquote other that to stir up sh*t? The article has nothing to do with that.
Posted by: MAT at June 10, 2009 10:59 AM in response to No Love for Manhattan from Bushwick Artists
MAT wrote a review about Kellogg's Diner on June 3, 2009 2:42 PM
Why you are even posting this is a mystery to me. No rating needed, this place was barely 'fine' when you were desperate for eggs and pancakes in 1995. I can't even imagine having any reason to walk in here circa 2000 and beyond.
This from a lurker and infrequent poster so my asshat opinion is for naught...but it's time for the what to take a permanent vacation. what a complete worthless POS.
Posted by: MAT at June 1, 2009 1:35 PM in response to Teen-on-Teen Shooting on Downing Street
Most all of our gorgeous irises toppled over when we were out of town last the weekend. Bummer! Yours are looking straight :)
Posted by: MAT at May 27, 2009 8:38 PM in response to full sun garden
Dropping in on Ravello, I hope? We honeymooned there, on a terraced farm below the town. Amazing, Amalfi.
Posted by: MAT at May 27, 2009 8:37 PM in response to Postcard from Amalfi: Convent in the Hills
The title of your post is pretty sickening. Humanity FAIL. NIMBY win.
Posted by: MAT at May 12, 2009 3:23 PM in response to Need Help to Prevent Shelter....
We were also was dropped by Failstate. Two years back. F them.
What I really don't get about all of this...
You know 100% damn well that no matter who is insuring you, if and when a big one comes, they ain't paying you squat for your hurricane waterlogged home. So why bother dropping policies to begin with?
Posted by: MAT at May 12, 2009 1:59 PM in response to Can't Get Insured Near Water
Responses to Author's Forum Comments
How about a "public option" for plumbing? After all, it's like healthcare for your house
Posted by: the chicken at November 5, 2009 11:07 AM in response to Cost of Plumbing for Washer?
CMU, I searched and found only one service call since 2001 and that was done on 12/18/01 for a few leaking radiators and some air vent valve replacements. Our charge was $120.00 + Materials and Tax. I don't have anything after that, so the service must have been prior which is in our old systems. Sorry, I tried to find it to see what had happened.
Posted by: Brooklyn Plumber at November 5, 2009 11:09 AM in response to Cost of Plumbing for Washer?
Denton, very educated and well thought out answer.
Posted by: Brooklyn Plumber at November 5, 2009 11:12 AM in response to Cost of Plumbing for Washer?
edkopel, thank you for mentioning that we are good plumbers, we do try to pride ourselves on that. I remember the toilet call on a Saturday and I'm sorry we couldn't help. We do have to pay a premium to our workers for Weekends and Overtime and we have to quantify that additional salary. Also, our hourly rates are based on a certain amount of working hours and once we go over that, we have to cover our additional overhead. If we raised our hourly rate to cover that additional salary and overhead then we would have complaints from regular customers during regular business hours that our rates are too high. This way we can stay competitive and still perform service for emergencies, but at an added cost. I hope that is understood.
As I know you are familiar with our Company, you can also vouch for the countless number of hours that we will spend with someone discussing their projects and offering suggestions, proposals and pricing. This time comes at NO CHARGE and also no guarantee of getting the work.
Posted by: Brooklyn Plumber at November 5, 2009 11:18 AM in response to Cost of Plumbing for Washer?
Bp: thanks for the diligence. It's water under the bridge now; and, given that other bill, which I do remember and is quite OK, I will have to be a little more careful about crying "exorbitant"!
Posted by: cmu at November 5, 2009 1:35 PM in response to Cost of Plumbing for Washer?
CMU, very honorable and thank you for understanding!!! As a business Owner, I have a few other people that handle the day to day operations in the Company. If there's a problem, I like to be alerted to it so that I can handle it personally if I'm able. Unfortunatley, most people, if they have a problem, just stop using a Company and move on. I like to step in a try to resolve to keep the business, the good name and the faith of the customer. Hello to Liz!!
Posted by: Brooklyn Plumber at November 5, 2009 2:18 PM in response to Cost of Plumbing for Washer?
"Denton, very educated and well thought out answer."
Thanks bp, I didn't spend a lot of time thinking about it, but I do have my own biz and I know what it costs to hire quality staff, pay bennies, keep a truck on the road, and make a profit.
Posted by: denton at November 5, 2009 6:19 PM in response to Cost of Plumbing for Washer?
I second Lorenzutti - guy knows his stuff and he will NOT sell you a dud. Very reputable.
Posted by: bowl of dicks at November 10, 2009 9:26 PM in response to used car dealers
Who's this Lorenzutti guy?
Posted by: denton at November 11, 2009 7:49 AM in response to used car dealers
I usually go to Russian mechanics and ask them somebody who goes to the dealer auction. Basically dealer will buy you car from the auction and charge ~$200 for this.
This is way cheaper then looking around on the dealer lots.
Posted by: bobjohn at November 11, 2009 9:33 AM in response to used car dealers
Lorimer/Graham. East W'burg? I lived there, called it W'burg. Whatever. A great area. And you'll actually be able to get on the train in the morning.
Posted by: MAT at November 17, 2009 11:28 AM in response to Williamsburg or Clinton Hill