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August 5, 2008
Looking for a baby sitter
I realize it's a real estate blog but my guess is that there is a lot of parents of this site, so it's worth asking. I live in Cobble Hill and I am looking for a baby sitter maybe one night/week (we already have a nanny during the day time). just looking for someone local. Thanks
June 29, 2008
Ripped off by a contractor ?
I just signed a contract with a contractor for a total amount of $13k. Just paid the 1/3 deposit and i just got quote from 4 other guys all around $3k. So clearly I am being ripped off by the guy I signed with (I know I should have not signed before getting additional quote - my mistake). But my question is: what is my recourse ? Can I take the contractor to small claim court for overcharging ?
Author's Comments
Terrible taste ! That's the problem. Poor guy, he would have use another architect or interior designer with some taste, it would have sold already !
Posted by: brownie77 at August 5, 2008 2:15 PM in response to House of the Day: 85 State Street
Best block on Henry, among some of the best blocks in Brooklyn so brownstone inventory is low so my guess is yes, it will catch close to asking.
Posted by: brownie77 at August 7, 2008 1:48 PM in response to House of the Day: 440 Henry Street
I couldn't agree more. I was myself a hard core Manhattanite for many years until I discovered Brooklyn. My reaction was the same. People are nicer, it is greener, it is prettier. It just feels civilized compared to Manhattan. I moved about a year ago in charming Cobble Hill and I love it. Now, each time my friends come over to visit from Manhattan, they have the same reaction. Since I moved, 3 of my friends have already followed. We are all very well paid professionals so it's not even a money issue but a real choice based on quality of life.
Posted by: brownie77 at October 6, 2008 3:37 PM in response to Quote of the Day
Clearly it will get ask or over ask considering the renovation. The neighborhood is clearly not the most wanted - not Brooklyn Heights or Cobble Hill - but fully renovated brownstones get double this price in these neighborhoods. I think considering the hood and the renovation and the square footage it will get at least asking price.
Posted by: brownie77 at July 25, 2008 7:51 PM in response to House of the Day: 210 Prospect Place