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August 20, 2008
Jamie Grubb- Painter
I always think its good to review you people you find on Brownstoner. I would like to thank the people who put forward Jamie Grubb. I found him professional, reasonable and very easy to work with. No complaints here.
Jamie-.917-446-5175
March 24, 2008
Deck permits
Do you need a permit to build a wooden deck in your backyard if it is freestanding and not connected to your home? I am not in a historic district if that makes a difference. Thanks!
March 11, 2008
Window Bars and Locks
Hi there. Hoping to find some advice. Our rear windows do not have bars on them and we would like have them installed. Any recommendations on who to go with? Costs etc?
Also would love some advice on the most hardcore door locks out there. Something like a Fox Police lock maybe?
Thanks!
January 28, 2008
Permit?
Do you need a permit to move a bathroom to an area that was previously a second kitchen? We plan on doing most of the work ourselves.
January 7, 2008
Fuel Oil
I am having problems with my current provider (Boro Fuel) and I wanted to know who else everyone uses and has had good experiences with. Also if anyone else has had issues with Boro? Thanks
October 26, 2007
Winter Windows
Am I crazy to change all my windows out in January? They really need it and waiting until Spring seems like a long time. If you've had your windows done please chime in a let me know how long there were holes in your house! :)
Thanks
October 18, 2007
Window help
Hi there.. We are in the middle of replacing the windows in our Bushwick woodframe. We had Bay Ridge out and they quoted us a decent price ($450 per window) but we cant seem to get much out of them about the brand/quality of windows Or our other choices. They are "KC White Aluminum Double Hung Replacement Windows,
Clear Insulated Glass, Sash Lock & Half Screens". Any experience with these? I am obviously getting other quotes from other vendors but this being the first I would love your feedback! Thanks!!
Author's Comments
seconded!
Posted by: buckygirl23 at September 10, 2008 3:19 PM in response to Painter Recommendation
that seems like a lot to me. have you gotten a quote from Soxco? thats who i used and i a happy with the work and it was much less than that.. although i only had to replace 4 spindles.. the rest were stripped and refinished.
Posted by: buckygirl23 at September 5, 2008 10:56 AM in response to Cost of New Staircase
we live just one block over into Bushwick. we use
haven't been using them long.. but are pleased so far!
Posted by: buckygirl23 at August 28, 2008 1:13 PM in response to Dog care in the Stuy
i just used Rob Mara and he was great.. found him here..
Rob
Posted by: buckygirl23 at August 19, 2008 1:23 PM in response to Help! need tile installed
we used:
Wolfson Brokerage Inc.
9 East 37th Street
New York, NY 10016
Office: 212-683-2622
Direct: 646-839-3042
Fax: 212-779-7731
E-mail:brusso@globalcoverage.net
and loved them!
Posted by: buckygirl23 at August 5, 2008 5:39 PM in response to Can anyone recommend good insurance agent?
The south end of Bushwick is around the Halsey JMZ, where both myself and Jimmy Legs live.. welcome to the neighborhood!
Posted by: buckygirl23 at July 9, 2008 1:29 PM in response to How to install a Window Air Conditioner in a Brownstone with Security Bars?
soxco replaced my stairs. excellent,clean, easy to deal with. very happy.
Posted by: buckygirl23 at June 17, 2008 12:41 PM in response to Fixing a Brownstone Staircase
i had a good experience with Lucky Window Products. I bought 16 windows from them earlier this year.
Posted by: buckygirl23 at June 6, 2008 10:40 AM in response to Windows
Soxco just did mine and I am very happy. He replaced the risers and the treads. so if you do that route i would give Antoon a call
Posted by: buckygirl23 at May 6, 2008 2:09 PM in response to Replacing Stair Treads
Agreed!
Posted by: buckygirl23 at April 28, 2008 3:07 PM in response to New Windows
i might be interested.. are they still attached ? thanks!
Posted by: buckygirl23 at April 28, 2008 2:21 PM in response to Free - Pink 4x4 tile from 50's also have white 4x4 and black accent and surround tiles
we love Victor Angel.. have used him twice now, great guy
Victor Angel, Managing Director
The Manhattan Mortgage Company
100 Remsen Street, 1A
Brooklyn, NY 11201
P 718-596-6425 x 1080
vangel@manhattanmortgage.com
Posted by: buckygirl23 at April 14, 2008 10:16 AM in response to mortgage broker ?
we love Victor Angel.. have used him twice now, great guy
Victor Angel, Managing Director
The Manhattan Mortgage Company
100 Remsen Street, 1A
Brooklyn, NY 11201
P 718-596-6425 x 1080
vangel@manhattanmortgage.com
Posted by: buckygirl23 at April 14, 2008 10:15 AM in response to mortgage broker ?
I replaced all my windows with Lucky Window Products. They did a great job and were reasonable. I dealt with Marasol. She was the most helpful there on the phone.
Posted by: buckygirl23 at March 19, 2008 3:19 PM in response to New Window Suppliers
I am huge fan of Animal Kind. Its in Park Slope on 7th ave and 11th street. Open late , very very good service. Its a little further but worth the trek, esp if its something more serious.
Posted by: buckygirl23 at March 18, 2008 10:14 AM in response to Any neighborhood vets for new puppy?
ok so call me a sad sap, but it sounds to me like your neighbor needs help..if you choose to make this your problem, is of course your business, but its seems he/she is falling into a bad situation that effects lots of elderly people in the States. does he/she have children or friends that come to care for him/her? i'm not saying this should all fall on you just because of your proximity.. but i think john ife makes a good point. perhaps its not even a matter of money but rather of resources for your neighbor.. walk down there.. have an honest chat and do whatever you are comfortable with to help. and hope your neighbor karma comes back to you.. good luck.
Posted by: buckygirl23 at March 12, 2008 10:30 AM in response to Stinky Neighbor - Please help!
Thanks 2:23! that sounds reasonable. ours is a one family and we only have two doors, and a hatch to the roof. Did you not put any alarms on the upper floor windows? I am going to take a look at the archives on this. :)
Posted by: buckygirl23 at March 11, 2008 2:34 PM in response to Window Bars and Locks
guest @ 1:00. thanks for the input.. who do you use for your alarm? have you been happy? if you don't mind me asking what is your cost on that? our front has the original bars. if i went for bars in the back i would want something more secure. not sure how they would attach as the back is brick covered in stucco.
guest @ 1:39. it is. thats good to know.
Posted by: buckygirl23 at March 11, 2008 2:18 PM in response to Window Bars and Locks
no they don't make them anymore but they have similar type stuff on the internet.
Posted by: buckygirl23 at March 11, 2008 11:38 AM in response to Window Bars and Locks
i second the scooter and motorcycle comment! also why do dog owners (btw i have 3) allow dogs to pee on garbage bags waiting for pickup.. are somehow garbage men/women's hands deserving of a big handful of piss? wtf?
Posted by: buckygirl23 at January 31, 2008 3:52 PM in response to Curbing dogs
i just emailed you.. thank you!
Posted by: buckygirl23 at January 24, 2008 11:22 AM in response to Salvage materials to give away
Hey there.. Nice job guys! my house over in Bushwick is in a similar boat.. We are doing our own painting too and we've decided that our "splurge" for doing the work ourselves is that we are using FreshAir paint.. It is amazing.. you can paint with the windows closed in the dead of winter without the slightest hint of smell or headache. So far we've done a the living room and its trim. Very happy with it. Good luck with your projects and thanks for sharing.
Posted by: buckygirl23 at January 22, 2008 2:57 PM in response to People Get Ready: Painting Party
i have just found them to be a pain to deal with. I have been stood up for more than one service appointment.. you hear one thing from one person and something else from another. its hard to trust a company like that. i know a lot of people are happy with them but i havent been. the bad thing is i have a contract so i think i will have to finish the season with them.
Posted by: buckygirl23 at January 7, 2008 12:21 PM in response to Fuel Oil
i am also considering a replacement cornice for my wood frame house. who are you planning to use ? what about the front? are you going with wood?
Posted by: buckygirl23 at December 14, 2007 4:04 PM in response to Anyone know of an original cornice on a frame house?
looks great! who did you choose for windows? how was your experience?
Posted by: buckygirl23 at October 31, 2007 1:18 PM in response to Let there be light!
thank you, i feel much better about the idea now.
Posted by: buckygirl23 at October 26, 2007 5:12 PM in response to Winter Windows
even if its 50/50 you can still do a 1031 IF you have been reporting your rental income in a schedule E on your taxes for the past 2 years AND you buy a place that has rental income (ie a two famil) or you rent your new place out.. the weird thing about a 1031 is that there is no law that states how long you have to rent your new rental property.. as stated above speak to your accountant. you can save a lot of money with a 1031 for sure , good luck
Posted by: buckygirl23 at October 25, 2007 10:07 AM in response to selling brownstone + capital gain tax
what do you mean 1031 is not for rental to rental ? a 1031 exchange is when you take a property that has been listed as a rental on your taxes for 2 of the last 5 years...sell it.. and use the money that you make to reinvest in another rental property within 6 months (90 days to identify, 90 days to close) .. this allows you a tax shelter on the "profit" you made from the sale.
Posted by: buckygirl23 at October 24, 2007 10:01 PM in response to selling brownstone + capital gain tax
ROOMBA!
Posted by: buckygirl23 at October 24, 2007 5:30 PM in response to How do you keep your place clean?
do you live in this property or is it a rental? or both? 1031 is for rental to rental.
Posted by: buckygirl23 at October 24, 2007 5:27 PM in response to selling brownstone + capital gain tax
Responses to Author's Forum Comments
honeybun, get outta there and move to a decent building in the suburbs.
they are gonna eat your ass cupcake.
Posted by: guest at July 9, 2008 10:46 PM in response to How to install a Window Air Conditioner in a Brownstone with Security Bars?
Thank you everyone for all your advice and suggestions. I am moving in this weekend...so hopefully I can put your tips to good use when I go to search for an AC unit. Unfortunatly, it means I'll be moving in during this weekend heat wave and having to sleep with no AC. :*(
For all those who live in the area near the Halsey JMZ, we should get together and have a BBQ or something! :-)
Posted by: Aggiemare at July 17, 2008 10:40 AM in response to How to install a Window Air Conditioner in a Brownstone with Security Bars?
I highly recommend Ryan Fortier too. He's a good honest guy.
Posted by: nyflicka at August 5, 2008 5:39 PM in response to Can anyone recommend good insurance agent?
I must admit to also getting in contact with Ryan Fortier. He has my 4-story, 3-family brownstone insured through Liberty Mutual and the rate seems reasonable (I'm on my 2nd year and the rate hardly moved). I guess he must be the real deal. I also learned about him on this forum.
Posted by: MacD at August 5, 2008 10:44 PM in response to Can anyone recommend good insurance agent?
Libery Mutual is good. I just called the 800 number and got set up, did not bother going through a local agent. The woman who I dealt with gave me her direct number and I call her if I need anything. I think she is in Florida.
Posted by: premadas at August 5, 2008 11:40 PM in response to Can anyone recommend good insurance agent?
Have always had very reasonable rates and good service from All-Boro Brokerage. In the middle of Brooklyn, and far more inexpensive than anything else we've found. I forget their exact address, but they're in the phone book. Good luck with your search.
Posted by: riis10 at August 6, 2008 9:05 AM in response to Can anyone recommend good insurance agent?
Check out the Brownstone Agency.
http://www.brownstoneagency.com/default.aspx?nodeid=2
Good rates but you have to pay quarterly.
Posted by: pensnyc at August 6, 2008 4:13 PM in response to Can anyone recommend good insurance agent?
Cornetor,
I was dropped by Allstate as were many New York State residents who did not have multiple policies (i.e. auto &car.) A class action lawsuit was filed against Allstate on behalf New Yorkers. A settlement has been reached and basically these are the terms: You can call Allstate and they will reinstate your policy but you will then forfeit the right to a monetary settlement which would be miniscule anyway or opt out all together and await a monetary settlement.
If you decide to have the policy reinstated, you will not be required to pay for the first year up front.
The number to call is 1-800-255-7828. Tell them that you want your policy reinstated under the terms of the class action suit.
Posted by: Chaka at August 6, 2008 7:59 PM in response to Can anyone recommend good insurance agent?
We use a State Farm agent in Queens, (Jennifer O'Kane, 718-429-7781). You can probably find one in Brooklyn if you want someone close-by. State Farm was pricing I've found for umbrella homeowners/auto. Had a (When we moved from Queens to Brooklyn, auto went up 50%. ouch.)
Posted by: tamt at August 6, 2008 8:57 PM in response to Can anyone recommend good insurance agent?
Another vote for Rob Mara. I've recommended him before. See previous post for contact info: http://www.brownstoner.com/forum/archives/2008/07/tiler_recommend_2.php
Posted by: laurie11201 at August 20, 2008 12:32 PM in response to Help! need tile installed
looks great eli. can't wait to come over for dinner :) MC
Posted by: buckygirl23 at August 6, 2009 2:53 PM in response to Contractor Recs at End of Reno