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June 9, 2008
Handyman to recommend to the group
If you are looking for a good handyman -- i can recommend Brian Piersol -- he's been working for us for the last year and does an A+ job. His skill set is broad and his rates are reasonable. You can reach him at Piersol33@gmail.com or
646 831 6481
December 1, 2007
Handyman to Recommend
Just found a handyman that I'd like to recommend to the group: Brian Piersol and his number is 646 831 6481. He did some bathroom tile repair for me that was clean, on time and very professional.
November 5, 2007
Home Owner's Insurance While Living Out of State
We're going to be renting our house for 2 years. Since our home will be 100% rented, and we'll be living out of state, it can no longer be considered our primary residence.
How will this impact our homeowner's insurance? Would it now be considered a commercial policy? Any particular insurance companies/plans to be recommended?
Anyone else out there have experience with this kind of scenario? I want to make sure my home is insured properly while we're away but i don't know where to start.
Many thanks!
October 25, 2007
Plumbing Estimate
Have a list of plumbing repairs and wanted to get a ball park estimate before we dive in...any ideas?
1. Replace a "basic" toilet, tighten leaky sink fixture and replace bath/shower selector knob.
2. Snake a slow moving drain.
3. Replace radiator turn off valve.
4. Replace radiator air valve.
Author's Comments
Give Brian O'kane at State Farm (718.429.7781) a call, he'll lay out the best possibilities for you.
We got a policy that's about 300/month for about 1 mil in replacement. Never had a claim (knock wood).
Posted by: hbranty at December 1, 2007 2:40 PM in response to How much to pay for homeowner's insurance?
Try Maria Finn
mariafinn@msn.com
(347) 342-7662
Posted by: hbranty at January 29, 2008 2:28 PM in response to landscape/gardeners
Responses to Author's Forum Comments
I was in a similar situation a few years back and Allstate decided to just drop me and said the reason was because I no longer lived in the premises they did not want to insure it.
I had a hard time finding an insurer who was extremely overpriced.
I now have all of my policies with Liberty Mutual and am very satisfied.
Posted by: guest at November 6, 2007 3:11 PM in response to Home Owner's Insurance While Living Out of State
3:11 poster here again - I was informed that the agent who issued my policies at Liberty Mutual was promoted and was told to contact Brad Bennette at 212-391-1902. Good luck!
Posted by: guest at November 6, 2007 3:18 PM in response to Home Owner's Insurance While Living Out of State
4:02 am here...
On the insurance agent for AIG, I use Lane McVicker you can look them up on the web...
Don't know what Ysabelle is talking about:
1) I own the house, I'm renting it to others. I need homeowners they need renters
2) An umbrella policy has nothing to do with this. That's a supplementary policy for excess and personal liability.
Posted by: guest at November 7, 2007 10:54 AM in response to Home Owner's Insurance While Living Out of State
Hi Hbranty,
This is Joe from Curran Cooney Penny Agency. I work in the commerical department at our office and can assist you with your rental property. If it is a Frame house then your options are limited but I can get you some quotes, but if it is Brick/brownstone and well kept/well maintained property than I can offer you some very competetive pricing. Please give me a call at 516 484-5200 and I will be glad to answer any questions you may have.
Thanks,
Joe
Posted by: ccpinsurance at November 8, 2007 12:44 PM in response to Home Owner's Insurance While Living Out of State
Marielle Anzelone at drosera-x.com (info@drosera-x (dot) com) does gorgeous garden landscaping exclusively with plant species that are native to NYC. Invasive plants = bad news, i guess.
Posted by: guest at January 29, 2008 3:10 PM in response to landscape/gardeners
Can anybody recommend someone who just does maintenance for a reasonable price? We already have the basic structure in place but we need someone to come out once a month or so and spruce things up, fill holes etc. Any help much appreciated!
Posted by: guest at January 29, 2008 5:12 PM in response to landscape/gardeners
I am really good at "filling holes" 5:12. I will even "Spruce things up" for you at no additional charge.
Posted by: guest at January 29, 2008 5:15 PM in response to landscape/gardeners
We used a great landscape architect named Tyler Horsley. He helped us completely redesign our garden when we renovated our house this year on Douglass Street. I can't recommend him highly enough. His number is 718 302-5923
Posted by: guest at January 29, 2008 11:33 PM in response to landscape/gardeners
Second the recommendation of Tom Castimore. He's done the yard for my brownstone in Cobble Hill since the time of the prior owners. Lovely work and lovely to work with.
Posted by: guest at January 30, 2008 6:13 AM in response to landscape/gardeners
Evelyn Tully Costa is the best:
http://www.evelynproductions.com/
718.789.1847
evelyn@igc.org
Posted by: guest at January 30, 2008 8:37 AM in response to landscape/gardeners
4:03am
What agent did you use for the AIG policy?
Thanks!
Heidi
Posted by: hbranty at November 6, 2007 11:17 AM in response to Home Owner's Insurance While Living Out of State