Sorry i hope it's not too late my expeditor's name is Shingazi 347-254-2861

Posted by: flawlessphoto06 at November 20, 2009 6:13 PM in response to 2 Floor Gut Reno - How Long?

Here is a plumber you can call him his name is David Hourie's Plumbing 516-379-7201

Posted by: flawlessphoto06 at November 20, 2009 5:58 PM in response to Plumbing Estimate High?

Heimer is good but very expensive. Give Roy a call 917-324-6369.

Posted by: flawlessphoto06 at November 19, 2009 9:58 PM in response to engineer inspection

I'm also in the middle of one also. e-mail me and we'll talk. flawlessphoto06@verizon.net

Posted by: flawlessphoto06 at November 16, 2009 6:22 PM in response to Wells Fargo Construction Loan

bobjohn, thats old news. It works for all the major chains. for example Macys, Home Depot, Bloomingdales, Sears, Etc. Perfect example. I bought goods in Macys 15% disc, then they came out wid 30% after. I return the goods without no recipt @ cost price and then repurchase it @ 30%.

Posted by: flawlessphoto06 at November 16, 2009 6:19 PM in response to 10% off in Lowes

Yes, I'm farmilar. It depends on the persons be careful they are some slick son of a you know what. I looked at a couple of properties with 2 of their agents. 1 of the 2 was kinda kool he drives a bmw. However they make sure your atterney look over everthing before you consent to anything. They will tell you to put in an offer and wait it out because they are looking for a higher bidder. They also will fix up the property relly nice. example the building will be listed as a 2 family and they would try and sell it as a 3 family. They are slick. WHATCH OUT

Posted by: flawlessphoto06 at November 9, 2009 9:22 PM in response to Massada Home Sales?

I'm doing the same thing now like what "Colonel" stated. I didnt close as yet but my architect file the job already. I'm now waitng to close and also waiting on dob to respond on if they approve the plans. Thats the best way to go if you are pretty sure that you will not change your mind on the purchase for what ever reasons. All the best.

Posted by: flawlessphoto06 at November 9, 2009 9:12 PM in response to 2 Floor Gut Reno - How Long?

Zoolander,I'm closing on a fha loan also with Wells Fargo Bank. Loan officer Leonard Murphy 718-780-9110.

Posted by: flawlessphoto06 at October 29, 2009 5:50 PM in response to FHA contractor

If you are going to use the building as a multi family you need to consult with an archiect.

Posted by: flawlessphoto06 at October 21, 2009 6:59 PM in response to Certificate of Occupancy

I'm converting from a 1 fam to a 3 fam now. I got 3 quotes and they were all in the same ball park. How ever K.A.S. Architect provided me with a detail write up regarding what they are going to provide. The work write consist of
A. The Scope of work
B. The Scope of services
C. Exclusions
D. Additional Services
E. Fees and Payment
F. Compensation
G. Termination and Suspension
H. Agreement

If you have any question feel free to e-mail kasarchitect@verizon.net

Good Luck and all the best

Posted by: flawlessphoto06 at October 21, 2009 6:57 PM in response to Architects?

Thanks to all who took the time to share any info, it was greatly appreciated. Thank you

Posted by: flawlessphoto06 at October 21, 2009 12:35 PM in response to Stolen Statue

Vinca, just so you know. A statue like this or this statue rather wouldnt be used as scrap metal. This is an antique piece. Thanks for the lead to the stores though.

Posted by: flawlessphoto06 at October 20, 2009 5:57 PM in response to Stolen Statue

Yeah, needed a list of antique shops.

Posted by: flawlessphoto06 at October 20, 2009 12:05 PM in response to Stolen Statue

I would say that the prices are not badd. I thought that the 1400 square foot, 3br 3bath was pretty nice. The layout was really nice. Here is the website. www.270greeneavenuecondos.com

Posted by: flawlessphoto06 at October 16, 2009 6:08 PM in response to 270 Greene Avenue Hits the Market

Did yu sell those light as yet or do you have anymore for sale.

Posted by: flawlessphoto06 at October 15, 2009 9:33 PM in response to Outdoor Light for Sale

I need to have the same thing done for my 4,350 sq/foot home also. 3 floors and a garden floor. I need someone to give me an estimate also. I would like to have each tenants pay for their own heat and hot water. Its a 3 family. Owners duplex and 2 rentals

Thank you

Posted by: flawlessphoto06 at October 15, 2009 6:19 PM in response to New Heating System Cost?

Thanks in a million "brooklyn11218 and also to mopar"

Posted by: flawlessphoto06 at October 9, 2009 4:11 PM in response to Antique Shops

I know this is late, but I can do it for half the price that anyone else is telling you. e-mail me flawlessphoto06@verizon.net

Posted by: flawlessphoto06 at October 8, 2009 11:23 AM in response to Art Framers

How much did it cost yu to get yur floors done?

Posted by: flawlessphoto06 at October 5, 2009 9:33 PM in response to Good Stair Guys?

I personally like both areas, however you didnt mention Crown Heights. I think you should atleast consider CH.

All the best

Posted by: flawlessphoto06 at October 1, 2009 8:36 PM in response to Clinton Hill/Bed Stuy

I would love to recommend Location Location Location, the agent there is Lori Edwards 718-222-1199. She is so amazing.

Posted by: flawlessphoto06 at September 29, 2009 5:13 PM in response to Can you recommend a great agent?

Hey would I still be able to get one.

Thank you

Posted by: flawlessphoto06 at September 28, 2009 4:16 PM in response to Free Chandeliers

Good Morning, Please let me know if I'm able to get one of the chandeliers since bobjohn never got back to you.
Thank you

Posted by: flawlessphoto06 at September 28, 2009 9:46 AM in response to Free Chandeliers

I would love to have one of those beautiful chandeliers. My e-mail is maurice.a.lee@verizon.com

Thank you

Posted by: flawlessphoto06 at September 25, 2009 6:51 PM in response to Free Chandeliers

STATEFARMS ALL THE WAY.

Posted by: flawlessphoto06 at September 25, 2009 2:50 PM in response to Renters Insurance

LOL, Thanks all. I'm Screwed

Posted by: flawlessphoto06 at September 24, 2009 3:34 PM in response to General Contractor

If Mopar and quikazoid knew how to read them it wouldnt be that bad. I only asked for help finding a GC, I didnt ask for anyone 2 post nothing else but what I asked for. Simply if you can help, you need not to reply. Thank you

Posted by: flawlessphoto06 at September 23, 2009 4:54 PM in response to General Contractor

You can e-mail me & i'll recommend someone. flawlessphoto06@verizon.net

Posted by: flawlessphoto06 at August 31, 2009 8:03 PM in response to Architect recommendations?

I know the dread. He wears nothing but white all year round. He lives in brooklyn.

Posted by: flawlessphoto06 at August 31, 2009 7:59 PM in response to Monday Blogwrap

Sounds good can I see photographs. Do you have any photographs posted.
thanks

yu can e-mail pixs to flawlessphoto06@verizon.net

Posted by: flawlessphoto06 at August 31, 2009 3:41 PM in response to 3 x 6 Subway Tile for Sale

Thank you Cheryl Hodge that is the price the inspector told me, although my mortgage lender had alocate $200 per each draw. I guess the price has increase. lol

Thank to all once again for all your feed back.

Posted by: flawlessphoto06 at August 27, 2009 7:43 PM in response to 203k loan draw fees.

Thanks to all who responded, But let me make myself clear.
I paid the loan consultant $800 as the 1st initial inspection cost. Now I was told that I have to pay him again each and everytime when he comes out to inspect the work that was done in order to release funds.

Thanks Adam your chart is correct. Now I just need to figure out How much he gets paid when ever he comes out to inspect to release funds.

Thank again yall

Posted by: flawlessphoto06 at August 26, 2009 2:54 PM in response to 203k loan draw fees.

Thans adam Dahill, will wait to see.

Posted by: flawlessphoto06 at August 26, 2009 12:48 PM in response to 203k loan draw fees.

Thanks Mopar for your reply.

Posted by: flawlessphoto06 at August 25, 2009 8:33 PM in response to 203k loan draw fees.

Look great. What is the process? I have 6 mantel to restore. Help

Posted by: flawlessphoto06 at August 17, 2009 7:09 PM in response to fireplace mantel restoration

Thw door I would love to take a look at it if its still avail. Let me know

Posted by: flawlessphoto06 at August 14, 2009 4:14 PM in response to DIBS Refinishes His Facade

I would like to recommend Leonard Murphy of Wells Fargo Bank. 718-780-9110

Posted by: flawlessphoto06 at August 10, 2009 6:28 PM in response to Need Referral for 203k loan

It depends on the violations. Certain violations are easy to clear and dont cost anything.

Posted by: flawlessphoto06 at August 7, 2009 9:33 PM in response to Property with Violations

I'm writing this all late, but I'm going thru the process with a 203k loan also. Can you please e-mail me with and assistant with a contractor that you may have used. Thanks

Posted by: flawlessphoto06 at August 5, 2009 7:14 PM in response to Brownstone update cost

Adding to the above: get references on CURRENT jobs. Go to the sites and talk with the clients. Don't allow yourself to be fobbed off on references whose job was done a couple of years ago. This was a big mistake I made.

Posted by: zeebee_in_bklyn at October 22, 2009 12:14 PM in response to Architects?

The assessment used for tax rate may only increase 6% per year and 20% over 5 years for class 1a(1-3 family buildings)

Posted by: smeyer418 at October 22, 2009 3:31 PM in response to Certificate of Occupancy

If they're not modifying the floor plans as stated above, it is unlikely they are changing a small one-family into a 2-family.

The renovation should not impact your real estate taxes that I know of.

Since it is a one family, it didn't need to have sprinklers installed in the 50s-60s which means the house probabaly never had any plans filed.

You'll need a building permit (and of course, if you're within the landmarked district, you'll first have to submit what sounds will be a "no effect" request before applying for the building permit). All this probably needs an architect. I don't think you would want an stand-alone expiditing company but some people go that route...there are also there are some very good interiors people who aren't licensed architects but can oversee the work and use an expeditor/architect to approve/stamp the drawings.

Ultimately, if you're doing extensive renovation, I guess going the more expensive route it the best bet. I'm not sure though.

Ed, can they have contractors come in to do electrical work or install kitchen cabinets, hang doors, replaster or install sheetrock, change bathroom fixtures, etc., without a building permit? I assume not. I know some of these things, like the electrical, are more serious, that one might not need a permit to do drywall...

To what extent does "construction" need a permit? You can paint w/o one, I assume replace kitchen cabinets...change a light switch...

But do you need a permit when the chimney guys come to reline a flue? Do the chimney guys get that permit themselves?

What about having a new water main installed or a updating a hot water heating system (without moving radiators)? Do those things need an overriding building permit or do the contractors/plumbers get the necessary paperwork done?

Posted by: BrooklynGreene at October 22, 2009 3:35 PM in response to Certificate of Occupancy

David Cunningham at 718 208 0815

I'm working with him now on a whole-house renovation with 1-story addition. The goal is to achieve both greater sustainability and livability on a tight budget. Without David I couldn't possibly have navigated all the paperwork involved in changing the C of O from a 2- to a 3-family, not to mention sussing out the credits for reducing the carbon footprint. The job has just gone to bid. I'm very impressed with David's knowledge of sustainable renovation and attention to detail. He listens closely to what I'm trying to achieve and has added greatly to the design. And his partner Audra Manzano has been helpful beyond imagining in pulling together all the details involved in selecting tile and wood and lighting and fixtures.

I'm probably going to blog this renovation on Brownstoner once we get going. This may be helpful to others going through the same process.

Posted by: Silvermax at October 22, 2009 11:50 PM in response to Architects?

To amplify on the above a bit -- you likely don't need a C of O, and you shouldn't be looking to establish one with a renovation, as long as the renovation doesn't change the "use" of the building. That's "use" as in DoB lingo, which is a very broad category of what the overall building is intended for so for example from residential to commercial, or from a one family residential to a multi-tenant dwelling, etc. requires a change of C of O. Rearranging rooms doesn't change use (as long as the bedroom count remains the same or less), adding a roofdeck terrace or rear deck doesn't change use, to provide examples of things you can do without changing the C of O. You can usually rearrange the interior of a residence to your heart's content as long as you're not increasing the number of bedrooms.

For whether you need a normal permit or not, what triggers a permit requirement at the City is:
-change in plumbing fixtures (fixtures may be replaced in the same position as a "repair" without a filing as long as this is not done in combination with other work).
-changes to partitions (these are also known as: walls.)
-three or more trades working on the project.
-work involving structural issues.
-maintenance that changes the nature of what is being repaired (repairing a boiler doesn't require a permit, replacing it with a different model does.)
So if in a renovation you're just plastering and repainting existing walls, changing tiles in a bathroom, that sort of finish work does not need a permit.

If there's a dispute about this, and for example a neighbor calls you in and an inspector shows up, keep in mind that the above list is subject to the on-the-spot interpretation of a city inspector. The ones going around responding to calls for illegal inspections are pretty impatient and not always in the best of moods. So you might not see an issue as structural, but if an inspector writes it down that way, you're in ECB court. In my mind it's usually better to be on the safe side (in full disclosure I'm an architect so I make my living doing that).

Posted by: Smokychimp at October 23, 2009 5:15 PM in response to Certificate of Occupancy

Hi Oldehook,

My company AllRenovation Construction LLC is experience with the FHA 203(k) process. Please call me at your convenience to schedule a project visit.

Best,
Pietro Calabretta
718-351-4099
pietro@allrenovationllc.com

http://www.allrenovationllc.com

Posted by: allrenovation at October 30, 2009 12:18 PM in response to FHA contractor

oldehook -
I am about to go into contract on a 2 family in red hook that also needs significant renovation and would love to talk further with you about your experience so far. karencath (at) gmail.com

Posted by: karencath at October 31, 2009 11:21 AM in response to FHA contractor

Do lots of renovation companies and brokers list 2 families as 3 unit places?

Posted by: dogpatch at November 9, 2009 10:12 PM in response to Massada Home Sales?

Massada come across to me as one of those "grey market" one stop shop companies that operate in queens, and "blue collar" Brooklyn, not unlike United Homes. Just make sure you have a good lawyer, mortgage broker, and inspector. And yes, they should be all your own.

Posted by: Crownlfc at November 10, 2009 12:39 AM in response to Massada Home Sales?

Flawless, who is your expedior....I need one in a hurry. Thanks.

Posted by: thom at November 10, 2009 10:06 AM in response to 2 Floor Gut Reno - How Long?