I've used a great plaster guy from a recommendation on this site. His name is Tom 347 224 8695 his prices are very fair and the work is 1st rate but he is usually busy (even these days). I had what sounds to be a similar ceiling to you which needed the corner plaster molding repaired, cracks fixed, etc.. He did a beautiful job on it.

Posted by: MrHancock at November 5, 2009 5:34 PM in response to Old World Plasterer Needed

Your on a month to month lease. No you don't have a "right" to stay. The LL can give 30 days notice for you to move out just the same way you can give 30 days notice to move out.

If the landlord DIDN'T want you to move out, does he have a right to make you stay?

Posted by: MrHancock at October 29, 2009 10:51 AM in response to Shifty Landlord or Poor Planning

Filco carting

Posted by: MrHancock at October 28, 2009 3:23 PM in response to Dumpster Details?

I just replaced a clawfoot tub and have all the plumbing from it available. email me if interested. a44455a at yahoo.com

Posted by: MrHancock at October 26, 2009 7:22 AM in response to Claw Foot Tub Overflow

John from Gateway plvmbing !

Posted by: MrHancock at October 19, 2009 12:23 PM in response to Gas Boiler Inspection

John form Gateway plvmbing !

Posted by: MrHancock at October 19, 2009 12:23 PM in response to Gas Boiler Inspection

I don't think he prices on a sqft basis. Mostly per job depending on the condition of the existing plaster. In my apt some places requires a adhesive net to be put on the wall then plastered over to prevent cracks. I'd give him a call and get a quote. He does very nice work and the prices are very reasonable compared to quotes I got from contractors.

Posted by: MrHancock at October 9, 2009 7:17 PM in response to Great Plaster, Finish Contractor

347 224 8695 -Tom

Great quality work at a very fair price. 1st class guy too.

Posted by: MrHancock at July 20, 2009 1:39 PM in response to Sheetrock Rec Needed

Asbestos was first used in plaster in the late 1940's and its use increased until the late 1960's at which point its use went to zero. Sounds like your ok. If you find horse hair in the plaster (which was a popular additive 100 years ago, added strength) then you will surely not have asbestos.

Posted by: MrHancock at May 31, 2009 9:01 PM in response to Exposing Brick....

"I'd rather have the mansion in the so-so neighborhood, that in 5-7 years down the road will be the nice neighborhood...does that make any sense???"

I remember people saying this in the 1970's. Crown Heights will always be 5-7 years from being a nice neighborhood.

Posted by: MrHancock at May 31, 2009 9:19 AM in response to Crown Heights Safe?

Yes! Its called a hammer.

Posted by: MrHancock at May 19, 2009 3:05 PM in response to Recycle/Crush old bricks

deathproof!

Posted by: MrHancock at April 15, 2009 8:38 AM in response to interior brickwork / mason ?

Quality engineer and $200 just doesn't sounds right.

Posted by: MrHancock at April 14, 2009 11:32 AM in response to recommendation: engineer?

i know a great handyman who works for a fair price. you can email me at beegeee1188 (at) yahoo . com for his number.

Posted by: MrHancock at April 9, 2009 2:28 PM in response to Bathroom caulking and more

wow thats ugly. do us all a favor and throw in in a dumpster.

Posted by: MrHancock at April 8, 2009 5:08 PM in response to Glass Vanity Sink Top For Sale

Id call Tom. 347 224 8695 He is great and always fair with his pricing

Posted by: MrHancock at April 2, 2009 1:24 PM in response to Finally tackling the basement

Yes thats my house and it is a pool.

Posted by: MrHancock at March 27, 2009 12:26 PM in response to pool?

To anyone renovating their home, this is a good deal. I spent over $500 on rental fees for this EXACT machine last year when we renod out house. Wish I had just bought one.

Posted by: MrHancock at March 10, 2009 5:21 PM in response to Hardwood floor sander edger

Good deal. I paid $1500 for a used ex rental machine a few years ago. Paid for itself 10x over.

Posted by: MrHancock at February 26, 2009 8:51 AM in response to Hardwood floor sander for sale

quickazoid,

how about posting a link to the listing? $199k sounds cheap for shore rd area. Is the maint. very high?

Posted by: MrHancock at February 26, 2009 8:49 AM in response to Co-op appreciation

quickazoid,

how about posting a link to the listing? $199k sounds cheap of shore rd area. Is the maint. very high?

Posted by: MrHancock at February 26, 2009 8:49 AM in response to Co-op appreciation

I may be interested. Email me roger5roger5@yahoo.com

Posted by: MrHancock at February 17, 2009 9:50 AM in response to 2 Family Shell In Crown Heights

It has major termite damage which was discovered only when the (new) owner started demo work. floors are sagging and the place is basically a tear down.

Posted by: MrHancock at January 30, 2009 5:40 PM in response to 257 Hoyt Street - 600k+?

Wow. looks amazing.

How many units / sqft is the building? Whats the ballpark price on a system like this?

Posted by: MrHancock at January 25, 2009 5:40 PM in response to High Efficiency Boilers

Master Plvmber-

How would you judge the efficiency of this boiler vs. a new Burnham boiler in terms of dollars, all other things being equal.

Will this old boiler cost 50% more to operate each winter? 100%?

I'm talking heat only (using a seperate water heater). I only ask because I own a building with a very similar boiler (also in very good working/physical condition).

As always, thank you.

Posted by: MrHancock at December 26, 2008 7:59 PM in response to Free Working Boiler!

I saw a demo crew loading one like this into a dumpster today at 5th ave & 1st st in park slope. looked to be in nice shape. what a shame

Posted by: MrHancock at August 14, 2008 5:53 PM in response to Looking for 2-sided Tub

its warm out buddy

Posted by: MrHancock at August 2, 2008 8:03 AM in response to MYSTERY: hot water suddenly coming from cold water taps

I'm confused

Does your neighbor own your house or do you own your house?

Posted by: MrHancock at August 2, 2008 8:02 AM in response to HVAC

Hey David,

How big is Hudson? How many partners and employees total?

BTW, youve built some beautiful properties. Ive seen the houses in Rockaway myself and for a lower income area they look great.

Posted by: MrHancock at May 4, 2008 2:57 PM in response to Inside Third & Bond: Week 35

2 teens were shot in the head on lefferts on christmas eve 2007.

Good luck!

Posted by: MrHancock at May 1, 2008 3:35 PM in response to Clinton Hill:Lefferts Place okay to move to?

Why not put up a "after" picture.

Posted by: MrHancock at April 29, 2008 11:30 AM in response to CO-OP Reno

Yet again you list a transfer in ownership among the same organization as a sale. 910 Union didnt sell. It was transfered from Abe to Jacob Pinson (brothers who own companies jointly)

Posted by: MrHancock at April 25, 2008 12:25 PM in response to Commercial Sales in Brooklyn

A lot of your friends have been robbed at gunpoint in Park slope? come onn. A lot??

Posted by: MrHancock at February 25, 2008 8:30 AM in response to Crime on the rise in Brooklyn?

There's one born every day ...

Posted by: MrHancock at February 24, 2008 2:28 PM in response to Con Ed Fee?

$1200 limit?

Looks like bedstuy is for you...

Posted by: MrHancock at February 22, 2008 8:18 PM in response to in search of studio or 1 bedroom

Some of you morons really need to learn how to read property records before commenting on them.

Brownstoner seems to be on a roll with repeating false info from propertyshark which is far from a credible source.

Posted by: MrHancock at February 21, 2008 2:10 PM in response to House of the Day: 50 Downing Street

Anyone who DOESN'T negotiate the commission is a fool and throwing money away. Anyone who thinks the broker will work less hard for $40k vs. $60k (on a 1mil property) is just plain wrong. Don't throw money away from YOUR investment. Remember no matter how much a** kissing the broker does, they are not your friend but your sales agent.

Ive sold a few buildings in Brooklyn and Manhattan and whenever I interview an agent I make it known they are 1 of a few agents I'll be speaking to about an exclusive listing. Corcoran has been firm on their commissions in the past but may have softened with the market. If you need a recommendation leave your email. I know a agent who is 100% on the sellers side and knows how to sell.

Posted by: MrHancock at February 17, 2008 11:03 AM in response to Broker fees for selling house

I hope your planning on changing the wall tiles and bathtub, or at least rent to color blind tenants only. looks like a fun project

Posted by: MrHancock at February 13, 2008 6:39 PM in response to Top Floor Bath - New Beginning

RE: CMU

Its not a good way for plumbers to increase profit if they are being paid for installation only, and not as a middle man for purchasing the boilers.

When it comes to the cost of the boiler the models in the same series are all in the same ballpark (obviously larger costs more, but its within reason). My building is 22x64 with 12' ceilings on 4 floors. the 130k works great and get the place warm fast whish is what i wanted.

Posted by: MrHancock at February 12, 2008 6:07 PM in response to Individual Gas Heating Units

I finished doing the same in a 4 unit brownstone im renting. Its a smart move with energy costs these days and considering 90% of LL/tenant arguments are over heating. I used 4 burnham 130k BTU gas boilers. If you think your being fleeced on the costs of equipment find out what model boiler the plumbers are planning to use and call around plumbing supply stores to get a price or look online. What kind of quotes did you get for the job?

Posted by: MrHancock at February 12, 2008 2:43 PM in response to Individual Gas Heating Units

Gett'um out of there! Illegal living in a industrial building!

They broke THE LAW. No rewards, gett'um out!

Posted by: MrHancock at February 11, 2008 9:21 AM in response to Glimmers of Hope for 475 Kent Residents

You thought wrong. Quit your bitchin and start minding your own business and not the business of your neighbor.

Posted by: MrHancock at February 8, 2008 4:35 PM in response to How much can a lot be covered by buildings?

How is it constructed? Welded together or bolted? It would be a pain getting it out as one.

Posted by: MrHancock at February 6, 2008 6:01 PM in response to spiral staircase for sale

Im sure that 5th floor walkup will fly off the shelf.

Posted by: MrHancock at January 30, 2008 11:59 AM in response to Condo Conversion for 283 Washington Avenue

Call sarta iron works in brooklyn. your being ripped off

Posted by: MrHancock at January 25, 2008 8:27 PM in response to Wrought Iron Fence- $3900?

Its possible but not cheap or likely. Subdividing can only occur of the neighbors building is under its FAR. Should cost about $25k to subdivide plus whatever the owner wants for the lot.

Posted by: MrHancock at January 25, 2008 8:26 PM in response to Can you offer to buy a piece of neighboring house's yard?

I'm glad the hippie tenants got kicked out and good for the landlord if he was the power behind it.

These assh'oles tried to get the building rent controlled and undermine the owners business. I'm glad to see he's protecting his property rights and the right to negotiate contracts for lease without the government sticking its nose where its not needed.

Sorry loser hippies, back to mommy and daddys basement you go!

Posted by: MrHancock at January 25, 2008 8:20 PM in response to Closing Bell: Moving Out at 475 Kent Avenue

Nice building. Would make a nice condo conversion.

Posted by: MrHancock at January 24, 2008 10:26 AM in response to Thursday Events

Thank God some people still have an understanding of private property rights.

To the hippie tree f"ckers comparing SF to Brooklyn: please do all use brooklyn natives a favor and move back.

Posted by: MrHancock at January 23, 2008 5:31 PM in response to Closing Bell: There Goes the Front Yard

Thanks 4:48 Any recommendations on demo companies or did you do the work in house?

Posted by: MrHancock at January 21, 2008 8:29 AM in response to How much for Demo ?

Doesn't sound like the LL is being unreasonable. He has a right to ask her to leave and renovate your existing place. Requiring a co-signer is a reasonable request to limit his credit risk, but if your roommate has the proper financials, she could probably convince him that a co-signer is not necessary. The Nov 1 deadline is a nice try, but that's irrelevant to the overall situation.

Posted by: wyckoff at October 29, 2009 12:50 PM in response to Shifty Landlord or Poor Planning

Filco Carting is great. They are reasonable and prompt. You'll have to snag the parking yourself though. Its best to get a space at a corner or next to a fire hydrant. When they drop it off you'll need to make sure they put some scrap plywood under the wheels so they dont dig into the asphalt otherwise you will likely get a summons. Also cover the top immediately with one of those blue tarps with the grommet holes lashed down with some good rope to prevent neighbors from dumping. You can make arrangements for a pickup as soon as you know when you'll be finished filling. They always come within the two hour window they arranged.

Posted by: HDL at October 29, 2009 1:48 PM in response to Dumpster Details?

Market rate month to month rental arrangement, he can give you thirty days to quit or vice versa. Chalk it up to experience. If your roomie wants the 5th floor walk up, she should negotiate for a lower rent.

Posted by: bohuma at October 29, 2009 2:00 PM in response to Shifty Landlord or Poor Planning

He does have to send her a 30-day notice, however.

Posted by: mopar at October 29, 2009 4:11 PM in response to Shifty Landlord or Poor Planning

Ha ha ha Butterfly Carting! I hear they also do dog walking to the stars.

Posted by: mopar at October 29, 2009 5:53 PM in response to Dumpster Details?

Wow, this is great info, folks. Thanks.

Posted by: mopar at October 29, 2009 5:54 PM in response to Dumpster Details?

that might be a gray area as to whether the ll has to serve the roommate with a 30 day notice. it is possible that all the ll has to do is deal with the primary month to month tenant of record whose responsibility it might be to deliver the apartment vacant.

certainly the ll is within his/her rights to offer the other apartment to the roommate, and doesn't have an obligation to either the month to month tenant or the roommate regarding the current apartment other than to provide the apartment on a month to month basis.

imho, never have a month to month arrangement, either as a ll or a tenant. have a lease, make the terms clear and easy to follow.

Posted by: raphael9 at October 29, 2009 6:04 PM in response to Shifty Landlord or Poor Planning

It seems to me that if the leaseholder is vacating, the landlord is within rights to ask for a vacant apartment. If the roommate wants to negotiate with the landlord for the current apartment or the other one, that's her right. But she doesn't have a right to stay in the current apartment absent an agreement with the landlord. The tenant's notice is what is forcing the issue - essentially by giving one-month's notice, you are giving your roommate one-month's notice too.

The roommate is a known quantity for the landlord, and she should be in a good negotiating position. She should deal directly with the landlord, and ask for some time to secure a roommate (in whatever apartment they can agree to). The advantage for the roommate should be that she can negotiate a lease, and no longer be month to month.

Posted by: WBer at October 30, 2009 11:51 AM in response to Shifty Landlord or Poor Planning

Think landlord's approach is probably legal, but still douchey. A tenant that's no bother and pays rent on time deserves to be treated decently.

Posted by: Johnny at October 30, 2009 11:53 AM in response to Shifty Landlord or Poor Planning

If the second tenant has paid rent directly to the landlord, she is technically "on" the lease too.

But it's irrelevant. They have a month-to-month agreement. The landlord can ask them to move at any time, and they can also move at any time.

The landlord is being 100 percent a good guy.

Posted by: mopar at October 30, 2009 12:43 PM in response to Shifty Landlord or Poor Planning