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June 19, 2009
Tenants Want a Dog
Our tenants have asked to allow them to bring a small (under 20lbs) dog into their apartment – French bulldog, or something along those lines. We never had a dog of our own. Thus, we are hesitant, and would love to hear from more experienced landlords.
It might be useful to note that the tenants are roommates. They live upstairs from us, and one floor will be separating our apartment from the dog.
June 25, 2008
Sanitation Ticket -- Wrong Name
I was recently ticketed by Sanitation for taking garbage out too early. The ticket, however, is in name of the previous owner (it's been 8 months since we purchased the house).
Can I get away on the technicality? If so, do I have to show up for the hearing, or simply ignore it?
April 2, 2008
Is rental market soft?
I am a brand new landlord in Central Park Slope, trying to rent out a 1500 sq ft duplex apartment -- 4 Br, 2 Baths. Clean apartment, historical details, and a great location. Not in 321 school district, but prime Slope. Following the wisdom of this forum, I've been listing the apartments on Craigslist for a few weeks now. I've had some interest in the beginning, but now the activity has slowed a bit. Is the market slow? There are very few comparable apartments, and prices very from $3K to $6K. What would you ask? Is this the kind of the apartment that better be marketed through brokers?
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National Grid just dropped their price to $0.44361 for the month of May... One would have to expect massive volatility to justify 0.952.
Posted by: genya at May 6, 2009 9:52 PM in response to Follow-up on gas rates
genya wrote a review about Kinara on March 19, 2009 6:07 PM
The best Indian takeout in Slope, although yet to try recently opened Baluchi's.
There is Jacob Jensen:
http://www.jacobjensen.com/#/int/collection/living/doorbells/doorbell/
Posted by: genya at March 3, 2009 3:02 PM in response to Wireless doorbells
No comments on the fact that "Caretaker's House complete with an exceptional caretaker"???
Posted by: genya at February 20, 2009 2:02 PM in response to What $2.7 Million Gets You in Kingston
genya wrote a review about Ba Xuyên on February 11, 2009 7:21 PM
Their #1 is the best tasting sandwich (or a dose of cholesterol ) that $3.50 can buy. You can't get much better even for $10.
2nd Scarlino Oil -- excellent service! Not sure what current price is, it's been a few weeks.
Posted by: genya at January 12, 2009 10:23 PM in response to oil prices
The amount of info and advice one can obtain through Brownstoner would never stop to amaze me...
Posted by: genya at December 10, 2008 1:36 PM in response to hoist/crane hire?
Are you saying rents are down by 25 to 40%!? The $2K apartment would now go for $1200, or $1500 at best? Wow! I find it hard to believe...
Posted by: genya at November 11, 2008 10:17 PM in response to Asking for rent reduction?
I agree with benson. Bensonhurst is extremely diverse, but all the diversity is driven by new immigrants. And they are not donating. Period.
Posted by: genya at October 31, 2008 1:08 PM in response to How Brooklynites Donated
I 2nd heat fan recommendation. Our favorite is Panasonic Whisper line that can combine Light/Heat/Fan/Night-light. They are often sold by on-line retailers or auctions at significant discount.
Posted by: genya at October 27, 2008 6:11 AM in response to Turn on the Heat (Lamp)
What are the sizes?
Posted by: genya at October 5, 2008 11:22 AM in response to Original brownstone door set for sale
Prices?
Posted by: genya at September 14, 2008 1:45 PM in response to USED HEPA VACUUMS & WET/DRY VACS
Thank you, TownhouseLady!
Posted by: genya at July 24, 2008 9:53 AM in response to 1850s Cast Iron Stoop Railing mold available
Interesting, but I wonder if anybody in Brooklyn would be able to fabricate given this mold. I would much rather get ready railings, though. Anybody has an idea on where to find those?
Posted by: genya at July 23, 2008 3:16 PM in response to 1850s Cast Iron Stoop Railing mold available
Perspective tenants are hesitant to take on apartments where heat/hot water is not included. Most would not have a clue on the expense they are signing up for, and can’t tell if the rent you are asking is a bargain or a rip-off.
Posted by: genya at July 3, 2008 12:54 PM in response to Landlord Question: Heat / Hot Water Opinion
I believe Steve is correct. I got my ticket between 3 and 4.
Posted by: genya at June 26, 2008 10:27 AM in response to Sanitation Ticket -- Wrong Name
OP is here. I just wanted to thank everybody for all the input! This site has yet again proven to be an incredible resource. I will definitely add the pictures to my listing, and will relax my “No Brokers” requirement. The price is a harder call -- it is indeed market, but there are just too few places to compare against…
Posted by: genya at April 3, 2008 2:09 PM in response to Is rental market soft?
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Try this beauty from the MOMA Store. I think I am going to buy it.
http://www.momastore.org/museum/moma/ProductDisplay_Cordless%20Doorbell_10451_10001_49092
Posted by: nbklyn at March 3, 2009 6:08 PM in response to Wireless doorbells
Just hope your neighbor doesn't buy the same brand (as mine did)
You'll be checking your door all night.
Get a regular one.
Posted by: jasetheace at March 3, 2009 7:36 PM in response to Wireless doorbells
Lowes has them and contrary to to above, purchasing mutiples of the same model allow for setting changes so each is unique.
Posted by: ou812 at March 4, 2009 1:19 PM in response to Wireless doorbells
we got a VERY simple small silver one w/a black button from ace hardware, but i don't see it on their site anymore. decent, plain, non-modern ones are almost impossible to find.
And ours does go off randomly from time to time (1-2 times/week), although with a different chime than the one we have for our door, so we've learned to ignore it.
Posted by: new2hood at March 4, 2009 5:15 PM in response to Wireless doorbells
not exactly future - it does not protect you from rate going down. Also since most people are smart enough to not play on the deriv. market, why would you engage in this though the fixed gas price?
Posted by: bobjohn at May 7, 2009 2:01 PM in response to Follow-up on gas rates
More like $3.00 a foot for a good job. Especially if it involves moving furniture.
Posted by: mellowjohnny at October 9, 2009 8:59 AM in response to Sanding and Refinishing Floors
Everyone will tell you that you can mess it up - and you can. But you don't have too... Consider what type of renovators/people you are... patient, do lots of research ahead of time, calmly move through a task, etc. or do you care mostly about the end/having it done and rush? Jump into things without proper planning etc (I'm both!). I'm not judging, just saying you should know to help you decide whether to hire or do yourself. Also, consider the floor. Is it wide plank (easier) or parquet (very difficult to not mess up for 1st timers), been sanded before or still think and room to fix a mess up if need be? Is there a room that you can "practice" in for your first floor that doesn't matter as much? All these things need to be considered.
If you want to give more details I'll check back and can guide you. Also, important to know what type of sealers, finishes, etc. you need and that buying materials (applicators, sealer, finish,) and renting sanders and edgers, while it may save you a bit of money is not cheap so be sure to get some quotes from the professionals.
Good luck! You can do it if you decide.
Posted by: amybnyc at October 9, 2009 9:49 AM in response to Sanding and Refinishing Floors
If you do it yourself, and I don't recommend it, do NOT use a drum sander. You will do more harm than good. It's a dirty, smelly, laborious job and for $1500 I just don't think you will save that much. You can do it yourself,many people do, but the return on investment is low.
Posted by: edifice rex at October 9, 2009 10:59 AM in response to Sanding and Refinishing Floors
I am a floor covering installer. though, we don't sand or refinish (health and insurance issues). I reserched your project and hopefully this site will help."www.onlinetips.org/parquet-floor-refinishing"
Posted by: Ray Bascaglia at October 9, 2009 12:17 PM in response to Sanding and Refinishing Floors
I did small room in my house with janitor machine. It took me whole day and I had bunch of bruises from the beast.
on the other side, if you need to do a whole floor, you have time and you do not need to move furniture it is doable. also you probubly can save if you will pros to sand and will take responsibility to put the poly yourself.
Posted by: bobjohn at October 9, 2009 11:16 PM in response to Sanding and Refinishing Floors
It's roughly $1.50 p/ sq. ft. when done by pros
Posted by: genya at October 8, 2009 8:28 PM in response to Sanding and Refinishing Floors