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October 10, 2009
Vin Roy Baronette
I've seen recommendations here for him and also for a local realtor who has several properties in the Slope. He did some brick work repair and was to return to do a much bigger stone repair . He's now MIA and over the past week has not returned 7 calls and 2 txts on 646-554-4513. Anyone know anything?
September 26, 2009
Painting Outdoor Bay Window
We have a 1st floor outside metal bay with wooden windows that's down to the bare metal and wood in places . 2/3rd of the bay can reached from the extension roof but a 1/3 overhangs, and might need a rig to reach it . I'm looking for someone who is also used to using Fine Paints of Europe.
September 19, 2009
Ignoring Coop rules
We're a small 6 unit Coop. One of our members is a single mother, is at a loss and has lost control of her 17-18 year old unemployed son who frequently gathers his friends and parties in front of our home, sometimes until 4 am in the morning. As neighbors we have complained to her .We suspect that there are drugs involved and that she's totally intimidated by her son and friends who have access to the house and our whole Coop. She blatantly went against some coop ruling in the name of helping her son .We have offered our help in the past, but quite frankly we're all at a loss what to do and feel we need to protect our property.What is our in house recourse before the block association or we have to call the police. Can they seize her apartment if there are drugs involved? She is responsible for a minor. Can we force her to move/ sell? We welcome any advice or resource
August 12, 2009
Limestone Facade
The front facade of our landmark limestone has moved forward leaving about an inch gap above a 3rd floor window. The engineers said it's all structurally sound and that the facade can be re-connected to the building with angle brackets and a stainless steel rod and the gap be filled with epoxy mortar. My question is since this is a repair, does this need 1. Landmarks permission or 2. Work permit or both? Secondly can anyone recommend a stonemason to do this repair.
July 17, 2008
Gold house number sign
We need to cleanup/replace the gold painted house number calligraphy on the glass above our brownstone front door . Does anyone have any recommendations ? Thanks
Author's Comments
Thanks southslope. I'm assuming beer table is a place . Where on 7th avenue is it.?
Posted by: earthandfire at September 27, 2009 2:21 PM in response to Painting Outdoor Bay Window
Thank you all for your comments, it's been really helpful I'll pass it on to the Coop members.
Posted by: earthandfire at September 26, 2009 9:10 PM in response to Ignoring Coop rules
Thank you all for your comments. The reluctance to call the police, is that as a small coop, we have for most of the time worked as a family of friends . We are the board, and wouldn't want to see her arrested.
Denton , what does a 60 day notice to cure mean? how does a Coop start eviction proceedings . we have no Coop lawyer.
Posted by: earthandfire at September 20, 2009 10:30 PM in response to Ignoring Coop rules
I wondered if you followed up this lead with Albert's . I'm looking for similar.
Posted by: earthandfire at August 23, 2009 2:02 PM in response to Stained Glass
I second that . Sunset park has a great Dim Sum Palace , its on a corner and has a parking garage underneath. Sorry can't remember the name !
Posted by: earthandfire at August 23, 2009 1:46 PM in response to Best chinese restaurant in BKLN
Join Brooklyn freecycle and post it on there. Its a great place to get stuff reused.
Posted by: earthandfire at August 23, 2009 1:43 PM in response to Donation
Thank you Vinca , not what I wanted to hear but VERY Helpful
Posted by: earthandfire at August 13, 2009 11:48 AM in response to Limestone Facade
I'm interested in your recommendation . Was your deck on a roof. If so top or extension roof?
Posted by: earthandfire at August 11, 2009 3:46 PM in response to Recommendation: Deck Builder
Try the property listings in the New York Times archives
Posted by: earthandfire at May 26, 2009 3:51 PM in response to Finding Historical Price Per Sq?
It was a pleasure to work with Jay at New Image Glass and Windows. He installed one custom made triple track storm window with warrantee, refinished the sills and caulked all my other windows for me yesterday. He's calm, careful, respectful polite and efficient and does a thoroughly good job as well as cleaning and taking away all the debris . He's at 347-408-5602
Posted by: earthandfire at May 24, 2009 8:05 PM in response to Storm Window Replacement
I can thoroughly recommend Terri Lawler used to be at Bermans now at Prudential . She and her husband have lived in PS for over 30 years . She knows the ins and outs of our hood.
Posted by: earthandfire at August 4, 2008 12:47 PM in response to park slope real estate agent needed
Thanks for the info . Sounds good , did you choose gold leaf as I see there's no border options with specialities. I assume they go on the ouside as opposed to painting numbers that go on the inside. I checked yesterdays threads and archives couldn't see anything relevant or links . Should I be looking elsewhere?
Posted by: earthandfire at July 17, 2008 3:50 PM in response to Gold house number sign
Responses to Author's Forum Comments
Don't even bother trying to find one anywhere near me.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at August 24, 2009 7:25 AM in response to Best chinese restaurant in BKLN
Grand Szechuan in Bay Ridge was featrued in the NY Times a few months back with great reveiews. I've ordered from them and its very good.
Its located on 5th ave between 86th and 87th.
Posted by: italiana71 at August 24, 2009 7:28 AM in response to Best chinese restaurant in BKLN
I thought Grand Szechuan was pretty good until some friends from Shanghai area told and brought me to a place which they deem is authentic Szechuan (vs. them saying Grand Szechuan is a little Americanized version). This authentic place is:
Szechuan Gourmet
135-15 37th Ave
Flushing, NY 11354
Authentic vs. Americanized - that's a matter of preference. I liked both places but do admit the Szechuan Gourmet is more authentic tasting and dishes could pretty spicy if you don't ask the wait staff to moderate on it.
Posted by: more4less at August 24, 2009 9:26 AM in response to Best chinese restaurant in BKLN
I go to the Grand Szechuan in Manhattan on 2nd Ave and like it a lot. The ma po dou fu is extremely hot & spicey and the best I've had...also it has the softest tofu of anyplace.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at August 24, 2009 9:54 AM in response to Best chinese restaurant in BKLN
what m4l said. In addition to the Szecheun place he recommended I'd add the food court in the Golden Mall on Main Street, Flushing--there's a delicious stall right by the entryway that has 100% authentic Chengdu-style Szechuan food. Order the tea smoked duck.
It's very difficult to find a Chinese restaurant anywhere in NYC with quality, authentic food.
The other problem is that most non-Chinese don't know how to order properly at a Chinese restaurant, so they end up with a mediocre or bad meal at a decent restaurant.
Sunset Park restos do not blow my socks off. Some of the tiny cafes are okay. Pacificana is a big Chinese banquet house, nothin' special.
Posted by: WonTon at August 24, 2009 10:49 AM in response to Best chinese restaurant in BKLN
World Tong Seafood in Bensonhurst. Weekend Dim Sum is Very good.6202 18th Avenue (between 62nd St & 63rd St)
Posted by: 1910 at August 24, 2009 11:02 AM in response to Best chinese restaurant in BKLN
Supposedly there's a good one on Fulton just west of bedford Ave. Anyone know????
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at August 24, 2009 11:18 AM in response to Best chinese restaurant in BKLN
Dogface: If you have a contact there,let me know who to reach out to. Otherwise, Freecycle it is. Thx for the suggestions.
Posted by: gailwasserman at August 24, 2009 12:16 PM in response to Donation
Anyone have a good recommendation for Shanghai Style?
Posted by: 1910 at August 24, 2009 12:26 PM in response to Best chinese restaurant in BKLN
I enjoyed the Sichuan food at Metro Cafe in Sunset Park. It's a very casual pan-Asian place, not pretending to be an authority or fancy.
I have also found Grand Sichuan in Manhattan on 2nd Ave. and 54th St. to be truly outstanding. It is *not* the same as the other restaurants of the same name in New York City. They are all different.
Posted by: mopar at August 24, 2009 5:45 PM in response to Best chinese restaurant in BKLN
ABC on Carroll and 4th. Joey does it right
Posted by: earthandfire at October 10, 2009 6:39 PM in response to Auto Inspection