Staining Concrete

Try R. Williams (he goes by Williams) from It's Electric. He's re-wired my whole house. He's done everything form recessed lighting, new electrical lines, new electrical riser, etc. I've been using him for a while and just stuck with him, so I haven't compared his pricing in a while. You can reach him at 917-531-9286. Tell him Chris from Decatur Street referred you.

Posted by: cmontgom at November 19, 2008 1:43 PM in response to Need Electrician recommendations

Perhaps your marketing strategy and not your price is why you rental is still on the market. I once used a smaller brokerage to post ads for a rental in my building. After almost two months, I contacted a friend at Corcoran and got it rented within two weeks. He got the same rent and I incurred the broker fee. The $950 I had to pay the broker is nothin compared to the rent I have collected over the past two years.

Posted by: cmontgom at November 18, 2008 9:58 AM in response to help pricing a 1 BR rental?

Try calling Mr. Joseph Rene. He re-crafted my plaster ceilings and they look almost new (given that the house was built in 1899). I've never seen his tin work, but he is a master carpenter who has done great work in my place. You can reach him at 347-526-4627. Tell him Chris from Decatur Street referred you.

Posted by: cmontgom at November 18, 2008 9:52 AM in response to tin ceiling repair?

The simplest most cost-effective thing to do is paint the floor. Irrespective of your long term vision for the space, painting the floor is a great short-term fix.

Posted by: cmontgom at November 18, 2008 9:50 AM in response to New Concrete For Basement Floor

Why is a renter of two plus years doing research on the CofO. It doesn't sound like you HAVE a problem. It sounds like you want to START a problem. The description in your post makes it seem that you want to stick it to your landlord under the guise of some CofO issue. Keep in mind that if you do this, it can bite you in the rear, and you can forget about all the amenities you describe.
I suggest you work out the landlord issue before you stick it to him and yourself.

Posted by: cmontgom at November 13, 2008 1:04 AM in response to Pre-1938 CofO renovation question

Call Mr. Innocent from Ino & Sons. They are redoing all the plumbing for my renovation. I found him after three referrals from threee different friends. I have been very pleased with the work. Reasonable, thorough, and on time!
Tell him Chris from Decatur referred you.

Posted by: cmontgom at November 10, 2008 9:53 AM in response to Plumber Recommendations

I HIGHLY recommend Mr. Joseph Rene. ( I call him Mr. Rene). He is a master carpenter who has done everything in my house from gutting and rebuilding an entire floor, building walls, doors, and the boiler enclosure. All at a reasonable prices. You can reach him at 347-526-4627. tell him Chris from Decatur Street referred you.

Posted by: cmontgom at November 4, 2008 2:08 PM in response to carpentry recs

My guy is great. His name is R. Williams (he goes by Williams). You can reach him at 917-531-9286. He rewired my entire house and installed exterior lighting on the front and backyard. Good guy, reasonably priced, and reliable.

Posted by: cmontgom at November 3, 2008 12:55 PM in response to Need an Electrician

I'm guessing you need interior doors. If yes, just try Home Depot. Simple, affordable, and new.

Posted by: cmontgom at October 31, 2008 4:49 PM in response to The Doors...

Shantigirl...sit tight. I say stay. The ball is truly in your court. Make sure you consider all of the associated expenses you will have with moving (and packing) and negotiate these into your rental agreement. The truth is, you would have to move if you rented in a brownstone and the owner sold the building. This scenario is quite similar. A $700K brownstone condo will not likely fly off the shelf in this economy. Overall, you 'got it good'.

Posted by: cmontgom at October 31, 2008 4:46 PM in response to Weirdest rental situation

It may be helpful to describe the kind of resources for which you are looking. Financing? Brokers? Tips on where in Bed Stuy to look. Recent sales comps? etc. This will help you get more target (and useful) responses.

Cheers

Posted by: cmontgom at October 28, 2008 10:29 AM in response to resources for new home buyers

i second ikea. the way to go is to buy the cabinet bodies from ikea and have the doors and drawer fronts made custom. i'm going this route and am savings tons after getting a quote for $17,800 from Henrybuilt plus another $2550 for shipping. i was hesitant on purchasing from ikea until i saw an ikea kitchen done beautifully on the bed stuy house tour in 2007. i also saw a great ikea kitchen with custom fronts on the apartment therapy website. check that out. perhaps it will help.

Posted by: cmontgom at October 27, 2008 12:40 AM in response to Kitchen Cabinets

I recommend Ino & Sons. They are great and have replaced wastelines in my home and at a friend's place. You can reach the owner Mr. Innocent at 917-407-4653. Tell him Chris from Decatur Street referred you.

Posted by: cmontgom at October 21, 2008 5:01 PM in response to Like a lead......... pipe?

Hey mopar. I live in the neighborhood and have for just over two years now. I agree with you. The housing stock, affordability, and potential in bedstuy make it an attractive option to invest for the long term. I was motivated to purchase after seeing my four-story brownstone which would have been easily $800K - $900K more just three train stops away! Bedstuy = long term = good cents/sense.

That said, I think you have to ask yourself some tough questions.

Are you okay with waiting for certain creature comforts? There is an advent of cafes, new restaurants, and small shops in bed stuy. However, they pale in comparison to the number and variety of outlets in nearby Clinton Hill or its distant cousin, Park Slope. Know that bed stuy will need a few years to catch up.

Are you okay with lack of diversity? Bedstuy is a largely black working to middle class neighborhood. It is what is is! Irrespective of your ethnic background, the lack of diversity could be a deterrent for many. I am an African American, very well educated, high wage earner, and still long for diversity amidst some neighbors who may look like me, but may not share my values, e.g., education, investment perspective, lifestyle, etc.

Are you subject to real estate pundit commentary? Sounds silly I know. But, in fairness, there are many on this site and elsewhere who give bedstuy a bad name and stir a frenzy about the unknown and/or broadly undiscovered. This frenzy leads to fear, divestment in the neighborhood, and decline in appreciation for the very treasure you and I found on the house tour this weekend.

My decision came down to dollars and sense. On the numbers end, I pay far less on a monthly basis for the space I have after the contributions from rental income. Even less than the mortgage and maintenance combined in my co-op. This number will go down in the long term as rents rise irrespective of home value. I'd be cash positive after the monthly note and expenses if I chose to rent out the entire house. On the 'sense' end of things, I felt strongly that the neighborhood would gradually change. In two years, I can say I have seen proof of it. I lived in Clinton Hill just before moving to bed stuy and witnessed its socioeconomic shift first hand. History (given comparable dynamics) has a way of repeating itself.

Make a list of your deal breakers. Weigh your pros and cons. Make the best decision for you, not just for the current market. I'd be glad to call a good person my neighbor and build a better bed stuy house by house block by block.

Cheers

Posted by: cmontgom at October 20, 2008 1:25 PM in response to Curious about Bed-Stuy

I too heard it was a myth. Here's more info...

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coffin_corner_(architecture)

Posted by: cmontgom at October 17, 2008 4:31 PM in response to What were the round cutouts in brownstone stairwells originally for?

Try looking at some of the photos on corcoran or some of the other real estate sites to get ideas. You'll get far more variety (and visuals) than you will collect on the blog.

Posted by: cmontgom at October 14, 2008 2:56 PM in response to Just wondering...best use of parlor

arkady...do you remember about how much that work costs. I'm looking to do the same and would like to collect some ballpark estimates. Thanks

Posted by: cmontgom at October 13, 2008 3:59 PM in response to back wall cement work

I used them just last year. Ray (Victory) and his guys were very timely, efficient, and cost effective. I definitely recommend using them.

Posted by: cmontgom at October 7, 2008 10:29 AM in response to victory bros. heating comments?

You can got to Lowes and get them for $10 apiece. Work just as well as the ones in the Bowery. Whether your ceilings are open or not is the determining factor. If they are open you may go with the larger 'housing' often used in new construction. If you do not plan to remove the ceilings, the smaller units are suitable. The difference will be noted on their respective boxes.

Cheers

Posted by: cmontgom at October 1, 2008 11:05 AM in response to Recessed lighting tips

I just used Easy Air Flo in Brooklyn for a job at my place. The main contact is named Andy. You can reach him at 718-496-3059. I found him (them) very professional, thorough, open to any and all questions I had about the work. Tell him Chris from Decatur Street referred you.

Posted by: cmontgom at September 30, 2008 1:16 PM in response to Heating Q...

Worst combination...screw in dusk to dawn control with compact flourescent bulbs. I found that the bulbs flickered incessantly and lasted about two weeks when I did the same at my place. I resorted to using a switch on a timer. My exterior lights are linked to the foyer chandelier, which are both controlled by a switch in my foyer. I replaced the standard switch with a timer. This has worked great. The other alternative is to buy the fixture with the dusk to dawn feature built in. If you go this route use regular bulbs. These still don't work well with the compact flourescent. Been there..done that...trust me.

Posted by: cmontgom at September 26, 2008 4:23 PM in response to Dusk to Dawn Lighting

I had the same issue. Hired Easy Flo-Air to handle the problem and they did a great job. The contact there is named Andy. You can reach him at 718-496-3059. Tell him Chris from Decatur Street referred you.

Posted by: cmontgom at September 26, 2008 2:38 PM in response to dryer vent installation

I have the same system. The simple solution is to close or partly close the heating vents on the "other floors". This will drive more air to the desired area, as outflow to the other rooms is decreased. This would also allow you to reduce the temperature if you like and save cash. This has worked very well for me and doesn't cost a dime!

Posted by: cmontgom at September 24, 2008 9:41 AM in response to Heating question

I highly recommend Mr. Innocent from Ino & Sons, Inc. His company specializes in these types of jobs in addition to other plumbing. They are doing a great job at my place now. You can reach Mr. Innocent at 917-407-4653. Tell him Chris from Decatur Street referred you.
NOTE: Sorry I can't remember his first name.

Posted by: cmontgom at September 23, 2008 10:02 AM in response to plumber rec for new water heater and radiotor checks

That's not actually correct. The Clinton Hill management office does not take "new renters." The building was rental many years ago before going co-op. Some of the origial renters remain, as they did not buy into the co-op. The only "leases" available are those offered by co-op owners who are nor occupying their apartments. These units are not managed by the co-op, but are instead managed and listed independently by owners of the units. Try Corcoran, craigslistnyc, or other well known sites to find units for rent.

Cheers

Posted by: cmontgom at September 22, 2008 12:02 AM in response to 1 Bedroom Clinton Hill Co-op

yeah. i completely agree with you. That was my frustration. As a "lay" person, I have no clue what I would get for an incremental $30K??? Sometimes these guys just go for what they can get. I found it helpful to actually go to various addresses and see the work. Some will say, "check out websites." The issue then becomes a) are these your pics, and b) do these places still look like this today? Z. Ab (as another friend who hired him calls him) was the most forthcoming with references and they were all good.

That said. I definitely encourage doing some digging, and scratching the surface (no pun intended) to understand what's behind some of these prices.

Cheers

Posted by: cmontgom at September 11, 2008 1:32 PM in response to Brownstone facade (yet another post)

justinm. I feel your pain. I have SOOOO been there. I have posted before about Z. Abedin. I have been accused of actually being the guy myself. Oh well. I think people should share information and good stories about good contractors. I do the same for all of the better contractors who have worked on my house (plumber, electrician, carpenter, etc.). In the end, I believe good deeds come back to us.

I will tell you that I'm hesitant to quote prices because all work and all houses are not the same. It's really up to the contractor(s) to determine what your house needs. I understand your frustration so here goes anyway. (Don't curse me out though if your quotes are not the same!!! Just kidding.)

When I was in your position I contacted A. Malek, Z. Abedin, Mohona, and another contractor (forgot the name). Here's what I got.

A. Malek - Took a look at the house and quoted me $79K off the bat. I had seen their work around Clinton Hill and Fort Greene so I knew they'd do a great job.

Mohona - Quoted me $30K. Seemed great, however, after looking at the work, I understood why it was so cheap.

Z. Abedin - Quoted me $49K and told me he was flexible with the payment schedule. I looked at his work and spoke to former customers and was very impressed. The guy was humble and, unlike my A. Malek experience, was genuinely interested in serving a customer, and did not have a take it or leave it attitude.

I'm sure there are others who can do the work. I can only share the experience I have had.

You can reach Z. Abedin at 917-903-0196. Tell him Chris Montgomery from Decatur Street referred you. I can provide contact info for the others if you like.

Best wishes.

P.S. Ignore the posters who aren't actually trying to help
you out. Most of the time they haven't been through the process and are probably just bored at work!

Posted by: cmontgom at September 11, 2008 11:11 AM in response to Brownstone facade (yet another post)

Not sure what you paid for it and how much you have, but, you may want to consider using it up and then doing the conversion. This way you will avoid a potential spill, don't watse money you have already spent for the oil, and can do a more seamless removal of the tank since it is guaranteed to be emptied. I'm planning to do the same thing and a neighbor recommended this approach.

Posted by: cmontgom at September 5, 2008 1:18 PM in response to Selling our heating oil

Not sure what you paid for it and how much you have, but, you may want to consider using it up and then doing the conversion. This way you will avoid a potential spill, don't watse money you have already spent for the oil, and can do a more seamless removal of the tank since it is guaranteed to be emptied. I'm planning to do the same thing and a neighbor recommended this approach.

Posted by: cmontgom at September 5, 2008 1:18 PM in response to Selling our heating oil

I HIGHLY recommend R. Williams and his company It's Electric. He's done major work in my place including recessed lighting and re-wiring a whole floor. You can reach him at 917-531-9286. Tell him Chris from decatur Street referred you.

Posted by: cmontgom at September 5, 2008 1:15 PM in response to Electrician Desperately needed...HELP!

Try Z. Abedin. He does great residential brownstone facade work. I'm sure he can handle a larger job. You can reach him at 917-903-0196. Tell him Chris Montgomery from Decatur Street referred you.

NOTE: Someone on this site once suggested that I am actually Z. Abedin or working for him or something. I assure I get ZILCH for this referral! Just trying to pass on info and hopefully help someone else.

Cheers

Posted by: cmontgom at September 4, 2008 12:34 PM in response to I REALLY need a contractor specializing in FACADE REPAIR

oh...and by the way...he IS licensed!

Posted by: cmontgom at August 26, 2008 9:36 AM in response to Good Plumbers in Bed Stuy

I highly recommend Mr. Innocent from Ino & Sons (and yes..before the comments come pouring in, his last name really is Innocent). He has done terrific work for me at my home and at two friend's homes in Bed Stuy. His office is technically based in Harlem, but he travels wherever the work is. You can reach him at 917-407-4653. Tell him Chris Montgomery from Decatur Street referred you.

Posted by: cmontgom at August 26, 2008 9:36 AM in response to Good Plumbers in Bed Stuy

Dave. You make an interesting point. However, I think the reason you don't se many people ont he train with coffe and/or breakfast treats is because there haven't been places to actually buy these things. If the offerings are good and the price point is right, their morning business should be very good. I remember when I lived on Clinton Avenue between Myrtle and Willoughby when Connecticut Muffin and Bergen Bagel opened. Both had (and still have) healthy lines in the mornings as people are eager to get their fix to gear up for the train ride.

I'm certainly looking forward T-Cup. It will be a quick walk around the corner to kick off my morning commute.

Posted by: cmontgom at August 14, 2008 9:44 AM in response to Bed-Stuy Gets a New Cafe

z and owner12, where did you get your floors? how was pricing relative to other places you looked? installation by floor salespeople or contractors?

Posted by: cmontgom at August 12, 2008 1:27 PM in response to "dark" hardwood floors being used in modern condos/homes

I second the Z. Abedin recommendation. Great job and price.

Posted by: cmontgom at August 12, 2008 10:58 AM in response to need exterior mason recs

Try Paul Lemarc Brown with Corcoran. He's a great guy, and works hard to find you the best place for you. He has found tenants for me in the past who were happy with their experience with him.
You can reach him at paullemarc.brown@corcoran.com. Tell him Chris Montgomery referred you.

Posted by: cmontgom at August 11, 2008 12:18 PM in response to Realtor Recommendations

Try Paul Lemarc Brown with Corcoran. He's a great guy, and works hard to find you the best place for you. He has found tenants for me in the past who were happy with their experience with him.
You can reach him at paullemarc.brown@corcoran.com. Tell him Chris Montgomery referred you.

Posted by: cmontgom at August 11, 2008 12:17 PM in response to Realtor Recommendations

Last I knew Kathia had moved to Delaware. She was still in the business as of about October 2007.

Posted by: cmontgom at July 30, 2008 5:05 PM in response to Need Referral for 203k loan

That's a really funky post. Dude. I assure you, no kickbacks here. I looked for months to find someone to redo my facade. After getting ridiculous quotes, I found Z. Abedin, saw his work, he gae me a fair price and I was set. The first poster is looking for people to help with his decision. Grow up.

Posted by: cmontgom at July 30, 2008 3:35 PM in response to Facade work - Brownstoner

Have never heard of or used either but I can HIGHLY recommend Z. Abedin. He did two of my buddies' places and will likely start on mine this fall. Short version, very knowledgeable professional, and the best price per quality that I got. If you haven't settled on your guys, I would at least get a quote from him too. You can reach him at 917-903-0196. Tell him Chris Montgomery from Decatur Street referred you. Good luck.

Posted by: cmontgom at July 30, 2008 11:42 AM in response to Facade work - Brownstoner

I was looking to sell a place and the buyers wanted a sell contingency in their contract. My attorney and broker strongly advised against it. In this market, if I were your seller, I would put a fixed time within which you have to sell and I would keep some percentage of your downpayment. This is not a market where you want to hold out on a single buyer to have dibs on your property. Who's to say you won't have issues selling? Why should I hold out? Just my two cents...

Posted by: cmontgom at July 29, 2008 2:06 PM in response to Sell to buy?

Try Jeremiah Runyon at jeremiah926@yahoo.com or 646-645-0926. Tell him Chris from Decatur Street referred you.

Posted by: cmontgom at July 25, 2008 10:27 AM in response to demolition expediter needed

Water is best to prevent ambering. Oil-based sealers are generally known to give freshly-sanded wood an often not so favorable orange-hue. I have experienced this first hand. Some will say it's a matter of preference. I personally like and wanted the wood to stay as close to it newly sanded complexion and was disappointed with the oil-based result.

Posted by: cmontgom at July 25, 2008 10:24 AM in response to Reasonable quote? Water or oil based finish?

OP: Actually, it's quite constructive to tell a tenant who wants to hit the lottery through housing court that you don't support that tactic. The flip side, or parallel part, is that all tenants have an absolute right to quiet enjoyment of their apartment, including all services which are mandated by law and for which they exchange rent. It would have been good for you to describe your actual living situation in your original post. Your roundabout approach might be a window into some of the issues between you and your landlord. All buildings have COs. As Parkslopemom just wrote, one of the questions is: does your building have a CO that matches it's use? As to heat and hot water, call 311 and file a complaint. As to how to proceed otherwise, below is a link to a tenant's rights guide and to a site with a wealth of landlord/tenant housing information: http://www.housingnyc.com/html/resources/attygenguide.html

Posted by: vinca at November 13, 2008 9:13 AM in response to Pre-1938 CofO renovation question

Ignore the namecalling. Focus instead on your rights as a tenant in New York City. They are considerable, and the resources available to you on-line are considerable. I'd suggest checking out the Office of the Attorney General's renter's rights web page, and the Department of Buildings' website for info regarding permits.

By law, your apartment must be kept at 68 degrees if the temperature outside falls below 55 degrees. Your hot water must be kept at 120 degrees. Your electrical wiring must be up to NYC code, and your appliances must be kept in working order. Your landlord is in violation of the law if he does not comply with these regulations, and he could be subject to a fine from the DOB if the electrical work done on your apartment was done without a permit. He is further in violation of the law if he seeks to retaliate against you for complaining to state government offices by denying you baseline services or verbally harassing you. Know your rights, document everything with pictures and videotapes of flickering lights or other electrical malfunctions, and keep correct records of daily fluctuations of the temperature outside and in your apartment, and of your hot water. Only correspond with your landlord in writing and send all correspondence registered mail. Keep copies of everything you send and keep everything you receive in writing from your landlord. Do not engage in namecalling or verbal sparring of any kind; keep your emotions in check and do nothing more than cite the law to him if you decide to withhold rent until repairs are made. Save all voicemail messages. Lastly, start saving your money now for down payment on another apartment and do consider getting an attorney if you want to fight this battle. Keep in mind, though, that sometimes these battles are simply not worth the hassle and you may end up having to move anyway. Still, do not allow yourself to be bullied into leaving your home because a greedy landlord sees a hardening rental market and would like to cash in by screwing his current tenants.

For as many renters who try to "hit the housing jackpot" by complaining to the DOB, there are equally as many landlords who'd like to keep their tenants living in subpar conditions, paying capricious, almost usurious rent increases on already comparatively astronomical rents, in exchange for constant, mean-spirited, exhausting battles over basic amenities that are provided for by the law.

Posted by: Florence Castleberry at November 13, 2008 10:25 AM in response to Pre-1938 CofO renovation question

As Parkslopemom pointed out, there will be no C of O unless the building's use has changed since the 30's.

Sorry your place isn't all you hoped, and that your landlord seems to be ignoring your concerns. However, it's my sense that your relationship will go from bad to worse if you engage in some sort of battle. If it's in your interest to fight for your rights, have at it and follow vinca's link. You of course should have a safe home with heat and hot water.

Though you state that you can't afford to move, I encourage you to consider where the battle will put you 18 months from now. If you think you can win, and not be harassed mercilessly by your landlord, and not spend lots of money on an attorney, that's one thing. But, if you think you're going to have a miserable time AND end up moving anyway, I suggest you just move now.

Posted by: curiositykilledthecat at November 13, 2008 10:31 AM in response to Pre-1938 CofO renovation question

Heat and hot water demand an immediate 311 call. HPD takes that very seriously and you will have an inspector there that evening in most cases. OTOH, if the heat works 70% of the time, it may be difficult to establish a violation.

It's very unclear whether the CofO issue is at all relevant to the status of your rental. Is it a rent-stabilized unit? It seems like you don't know, so check with DHCR.

On its face, the units in the building were rent-regulated at some point in time. Just because the landlord claims that it is a "market rate" unit does not make it so. Did the prior tenant pay more than $1700 per month? If so, then this apartment likely is a vacancy decontrol situation.

If the apartment was marketed to you has having all the renovations you mention, but you now have a good faith reason to believe that those renovations were never done or compelted (and it would seem that the DOB filings support you on this), you would proabbly have a good reason to seek an abatement of the rent for the duration of your tenancy (and perhaps even a refund, but this may betime consuming to seek). However, I don't know but doubt that the LL is required to renew your lease when it ends unless the unit is rent-stabilized. In other words, you may save a little bit of cash for the remainder of the lease, but be forced to look for a new unit.

Finally, I doubt the CofO status has much relevance to the analysis. Your research on DOB filings is more geared to establishing misrepresentations in the initial marketing (which may or may not survive the usual "four corner" clauses in the written lease.)

Frankly, why do you want to live there? Why not try to use the DOB issues to get an agreement to return your deposit upon vacating the premises, end the lease, and look elsewhere. The LL sounds like a jerk.

Posted by: Boerumresident at November 13, 2008 10:44 AM in response to Pre-1938 CofO renovation question

DC - Take into consideration that if you end up in housing court it will appear on your next credit run when you apply for another apartment.

EVEN if you are in the right and win the case, NO landlord will rent you an apartment!!!!

I have seen that case played out many times.....

Posted by: troll at November 13, 2008 1:53 PM in response to Pre-1938 CofO renovation question

As a landlord, my advice to you would be to start looking for another place.

There's a hell of a lot of inventory on the market now, rents have come down, and most landlords (myself included) are willing to negotiate a little to never go below 100% occupancy.

Since I imagine your apartment is not rent stabilized since you live in a six unit building, and your landlord has no obligation to renew your lease, you really should start looking for a new place.

Regarding withholding rent for the remainder of your lease, you need to find a tenant attorney to make sure you follow the law.

It's not worth blemishing your credit report with some type of judgement against you, so be careful.

Good luck

Posted by: IronBalls at November 15, 2008 11:33 AM in response to Pre-1938 CofO renovation question

Oh, and I echo some of the previous posters regarding the C of O.

If your apartment wasn't illegally carved out of other units, like most pre 1938 buildings, it likely won't have a C of O and doesn't have to.

Posted by: IronBalls at November 15, 2008 11:38 AM in response to Pre-1938 CofO renovation question

Kraft Maid. Go to their website and order the catalog and they will send you a list of dealers/showrooms in your area.

Posted by: premadas at November 18, 2008 4:15 PM in response to Kitchen Cabinets

I haven't had any problems renting my apartments and I feel like I'm asking top dollar for Bed Stuy. Are people looking at it but not taking it or are you not getting many showings? Be sure to clean up and perhaps even stage it a bit. Take good pictures! I even made a web page (well, a blog post) for my recent duplex rental. Keep posting it on Craigs a few times per day, not just once. Put flyers and postcards in local cafes. Market that baby! It will work. Good luck.

Posted by: rh at November 18, 2008 4:26 PM in response to help pricing a 1 BR rental?

thanks rh, care to share what you think top dollar is?

Posted by: herkimermaid at November 18, 2008 5:47 PM in response to help pricing a 1 BR rental?