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January 13, 2009
How to fix a loud fridge fan?
Currently I have tenants complaining the refrigerator in their apartment has a fan that is too loud. It's an old, used no-name fridge probably from ten years or so ago, but works fine otherwise. I don't have the slightest idea who to call or how to service it. Any suggestions? Thanks!
November 13, 2008
Extra Hardiplank for sale
Hey!
Just finished renovating my house with the new Artisan luxury line Hardiplank. It's more solid, and thicker than the normal hardipank.
Probably enough left over to cover one side of another 4-story house. $1200 OBO. It's unpainted.
Read more about it here:
http://www.artisanluxury.com/dealer/index.shtml
Author's Comments
Sounds like she has a mental disorder. If you are as great as a landlord as it sounds like you are, you will have no trouble finding a new tenant. Don't renew her lease.
Posted by: diego at November 5, 2009 3:37 PM in response to Help with Demanding Tenant?
I agree, but don't feel like you are being taken advantage of. The higher floor always commands greater rent than a lower floor, even with the same floor plan. Check out pricing on any condo for sale or rent - they all have the same floor plan and the higher you go the pricier it gets. You get better views and the top floor doesn't hear footsteps all day. Maybe not worth 12% to you, but it can be worth it for others.
Posted by: diego at October 13, 2009 2:05 PM in response to Negotiating Rent Reduction
I used this service to stop previous tenants junk mail from clogging my boxes. I know it as Green Dimes but it looks like they are going through a rebranding and also changed their service a bit. I'd say it's about 85% effective, which is better than nothing. http://mailstopper.tonic.com/
Posted by: diego at September 30, 2009 10:23 AM in response to Mailbox Issue
your house and windows and doors sealed up at one time probably because it was vacant or abandoned.
Posted by: diego at September 10, 2009 2:10 PM in response to HPD Violation Explanation
Rep. Ed Towns is a man of a few words.
Posted by: diego at August 14, 2009 10:27 AM in response to Hot Cash Injection for Fort Greene Park
I lived next door to this place for a couple years. The block is quiet. Real quiet. And you always have parking.
That said, nothing much going on. It's safe, friendly, and ok place to live. You just have to walk an extra block or two to get to the amenities of Ft. Greene/Clinton Hill.
A bike ride gets you anywhere real quick from here: Dumbo, Manhattan, parks. It's a row of brownstones on this street and no warehouses. One auto repair type place though at the end of the block on Flushing.
Posted by: diego at August 13, 2009 2:43 PM in response to House of the Day: 31 Vanderbilt Avenue
I think the BQE thing is a bigger deal to people on this website than in reality. Rentals on this block are steady. Some of the house are in bad shape, but usually that's because they are owner occupied for 30+ years. It's a great block in terms to vicinity of the park and to other excellent Ft.Greene amenities. The trek to the subway is about 12-15 minutes which is a turn-off to some people. I live on this block and don't even notice the noise of the BQE, both before and after putting in double-paned windows. Plus the BQE makes excellent free parking to those who have cars and wish to park underneath it like I do.
Posted by: diego at July 30, 2009 2:42 PM in response to House of the Day: 78 Adelphi Street Revisited
Those who live in the neighborhood bid much higher than it's worth, those who don't bid lower than they think it's worth. There's moral hazard with it in respect to increasing your own neighborhood's price.
Posted by: diego at July 29, 2009 9:36 AM in response to Widget Underprices for Third Straight Time
I say remove her from the list of Brokers you have on your site.
Posted by: diego at July 16, 2009 4:57 PM in response to Arlene Waye Responds to 180 Adelphi Fiasco
The listing was active at least 12 hours after the owner first contacted her. I was watching it.
Posted by: diego at July 16, 2009 3:48 PM in response to Arlene Waye Responds to 180 Adelphi Fiasco
Feral babies eat mice. Get one or two of them and you're golden.
Posted by: diego at July 16, 2009 3:16 PM in response to Mouse in the House
No. However, there are brokers and many online services which offer FSBO sellers the option of listing their property in their local MLS database by paying a flat fee or another non-traditional compensation method.
Posted by: diego at July 10, 2009 10:55 AM in response to Awaye Realty Caught Lifting Listing from Owner
The MLS (Multiple Listing Service) would show you what company indeed has the listing, and who to contact (as a buyer or a broker) to look at the property. It confirms the listing to everyone.
Also, it reduces the need to go to 10 different agents to see a house. You can go to one and they will have a source for every house for sale in the whole city.
Posted by: diego at July 10, 2009 10:46 AM in response to Awaye Realty Caught Lifting Listing from Owner
The listing is still up on Awayne's website: http://www.awayerealty.com/detail_buy.asp?webid=770
Posted by: diego at July 10, 2009 10:21 AM in response to Awaye Realty Caught Lifting Listing from Owner
Another reason why NYC should have MLS listings.
Posted by: diego at July 10, 2009 10:18 AM in response to Awaye Realty Caught Lifting Listing from Owner
I've seen feral babies do this.
Posted by: diego at July 6, 2009 3:59 PM in response to Iron Gate Removal
I've seen feral babies do this too.
Posted by: diego at July 2, 2009 2:45 PM in response to Window Garden Predator?
No you don't.
Posted by: diego at January 13, 2009 1:31 PM in response to do i need a lawyer to refinance?
the house is on adelphi between park and myrtle. Frame means not a brownstone or brick, made with a wood frame.
Posted by: diego at November 28, 2008 1:27 PM in response to Brooklyn Modern #3: Fort Greene Frame House
Yes, very happy and very available. Please email corveen at gmail dot com if interested.
Posted by: diego at November 14, 2008 6:21 PM in response to Extra Hardiplank for sale
Techline Masonry installed it for me, I'll hopefully be able to upload pix over the weekend.
Posted by: diego at November 14, 2008 10:33 AM in response to Extra Hardiplank for sale
you can check all best bank rates daily on bankrate.com.
Posted by: diego at November 12, 2008 3:19 PM in response to mortgage rates
I say take this rental (or others), and save the fee altogether:
http://newyork.craigslist.org/brk/abo/905464123.html
Posted by: diego at November 4, 2008 12:26 PM in response to Weirdest rental situation
I'm doing the same thing, and am using techline - 718-273-7500. came highly rec'd to me, haven't used them yet.
Posted by: diego at October 10, 2008 3:28 PM in response to sidewalk repair
She's great, but misspells Ft. Greene on both her websites.
Posted by: diego at October 3, 2008 10:42 AM in response to Details on the Brooklyn Take-Out Taxi
She should learn how to spell Ft. Greene or her cleaning website if she wants my business.
Posted by: diego at October 3, 2008 10:41 AM in response to Details on the Brooklyn Take-Out Taxi
The landlord is running a business. His business expenses (mortgage, utilities, etc) have most likely gone up, so his fee for services (providing a house) have gone up.
Don't take it personally. He can easily find a replacement that can pay that amount, and be on time each month, and probably walk his dog too. You don't hold any bargaining chips.
Posted by: diego at October 1, 2008 3:56 PM in response to Standard rent increase??
You need advice, not advise.
Posted by: diego at October 1, 2008 3:54 PM in response to Removing a Need from a Deed
I don't understand how you can loose your money and time? Lose, I understand.
Posted by: diego at October 1, 2008 3:51 PM in response to Close? Or Walk Away?
It costs $3 to fix yourself, $250 for a plumber.
Posted by: diego at September 23, 2008 3:23 PM in response to Pilot light Q?
Ft. Greene needs a barbershop.
Posted by: diego at September 19, 2008 9:14 AM in response to Fort Greene Bookstore Has Support, Needs Space
I always thought "Manhole" was a good name for a gay bar.
Posted by: diego at September 17, 2008 11:21 AM in response to It's Official: L'Epicerie Est Morte
You should learn how to use the word "myself" in a sentence. It should be "my three friends and I." I think you should be fined for that as well.
Posted by: diego at September 16, 2008 10:03 AM in response to More Tickets for Stoop Drinkers
Responses to Author's Forum Comments
Here's my opinion:
1. send her a notice of rent increase....a big one.
2. offer to let her out of her lease immediately b/c she doesnt seem content.
Yes, it could be ugly but you cant live in fear. Presumably, you vetted the tenant and she has assets and a job. Further, she wont want to be on the blacklist.
Posted by: slick at November 6, 2009 6:00 PM in response to Help with Demanding Tenant?
I think Chance 11 refers to the fact the bar will have a chance to file Chapter 11 bankruptcy within 3 months.
Posted by: diego at November 6, 2009 11:41 AM in response to Fulton Sports Bar Signage Revealed