it's $250 worth of wood, dingleberries. Anyhow, my closets aren't 10 feet by 10 feet, so I obviously don't have the same budget as you. By donation, I'm acknowledging that I will give it away if you are in need and the payment is optional. I don't particularly want to waste this wood, either for myself, or dare I say it, the environment.

Posted by: hoffy at September 20, 2007 11:48 AM in response to 100 sq feet of Northern Red Oak flooring for sale/donation

Johann Grobler did one for me. Good guy.

http://www.groblerarchitects.com

Tell him Mr. Hoffman recommended him.

Posted by: hoffy at November 26, 2007 10:38 AM in response to Architect for a 2 Bdrm Floorplan

I would say sell. What if you find your new dream home/apt., and it turns out you have to renovate a bit? Living with renovation is awful. You will be in a much better position and have more options if you cash out. Put your stuff in storage, sublet a place etc. However, if you can AFFORD to carry both your old place, new place, and possible renovations to your new place, then do as you please. You put the riders in there for a reason, and although it sucks for the buyer, it is what it is.

If you are well-qualified, you gotta figure it's a buyer's market, as much as NY can be. Trying to synchronize a purchase and a sale is quite a challenge.

Posted by: hoffy at April 9, 2008 11:05 PM in response to cashing out of apt in uncertain market?

call in the trash haulers to take it away -- Greg's express, Dun-Rite etc. They pay at the dump by weight, so soil/fill can be a little more expensive.

Posted by: hoffy at May 9, 2008 8:25 PM in response to What to do with Excess Soil

Hi Steve,

Here I am, in my un-anonymous glory. (I am the pussy-poster.) I am a peace-loving liberal, but also, a man who doesn't take shit. And I couldn't stomach reading post after post of people saying they have to change their walking patterns etc. to accommodate some a-hole spraying them with bleach! It's outrageous!

Even though I'm about 85% on board with attitudes of the waves of earthycrunchyuppies who dominate this board, sometimes it's a little much. Seriously, I would throw a brick through this guys's window if he did that to me. And maybe I am the pussy, but I'd wait 'tlll 3 a.m. to do it!

I didn't find anything on hoses, but here's something about spitting, which is considered "assault."
http://www.metnews.com/articles/2007/lewe030807.htm

I imagine hosing someone with bleach is even more serious than spitting.

Posted by: hoffy at July 5, 2008 9:53 AM in response to Neighbor thinks he owns the sidewalk

I kind of like that OP has answered people's responses to her post. I'm thinking about selling my place and it's useful to hear her story and her additional posts give more info, and create a conversation. Why is having a conversation about real estate, on a blog about real estate, wasting people's time? I agree with 1:42 that the spiteful attacks (devoid of any useful comments/info) are what waste people's time, since we readers trying to glean info have to wade through this weird filler.

Posted by: guest at April 10, 2008 1:48 PM in response to cashing out of apt in uncertain market?

Why are people being so nasty? I don't believe in selling property.. After reading the comments and responses I now see why you have to sell. Good luck and don't get discouraged by these twits who are calling you nasty names.

Posted by: guest at April 10, 2008 2:11 PM in response to cashing out of apt in uncertain market?

I've only posted a couple of times, but this person busg me too. Asks a question, then if anyone disagrees with her premise, she calls them a troll. Whatever.

Posted by: guest at April 10, 2008 3:16 PM in response to cashing out of apt in uncertain market?

yes, this person, with the "very beautiful and rare" (puh-leeeze) apartment bugs a lot of people. Ok, she was upfront with the buyers about the problems (though didn't indicate that in the OP or say anything about the buyers.) What's annoying is the person can't make a decision - any decision. There's a difference between asking for useful information and dithering because you can't make a decision. Sell, or stay in your "very beautiful and rare" apartment - no one cares.

Posted by: guest at April 10, 2008 3:39 PM in response to cashing out of apt in uncertain market?

Housesearcher you have asked endless questions about various properties and received numerous responses and now you want to .... rent?! You obviously cannot make a decision; you are wasting everyone's time here. And calling someone a "troll" because they disagree with you or god forbid disapprove of you, what is that all about? Go away. And give me a break: rare and beautiful apartment. Excuse me while I throw up.

Posted by: guest at April 10, 2008 9:03 PM in response to cashing out of apt in uncertain market?

is $800 sq ft for this rare and beautiful apartment in a prime location a deal? I thought a grand psf was standard

Posted by: guest at April 10, 2008 9:57 PM in response to cashing out of apt in uncertain market?

the vitriol in these posts is almost unbelievable - even by brownstoner standards what on earth is wrong with you people?

Posted by: guest at April 11, 2008 3:31 PM in response to cashing out of apt in uncertain market?

It's unbelievable because housesearcher wastes everyone's time

Posted by: guest at April 12, 2008 4:03 PM in response to cashing out of apt in uncertain market?

Yes, the grand council of Brownstoner Trolls has spoken! Heed their warnings, or you too will face their puny wrath! LOL

Posted by: guest at April 20, 2008 3:55 PM in response to cashing out of apt in uncertain market?

7:09,

First of all, a tomato is a fruit. But generally, i've read that fruits grown in leaded soil don't absorb much if any and any lead present is well below the harmful amount. I do think leafy vegetables are a different story though.

Posted by: guest at May 11, 2008 11:18 PM in response to What to do with Excess Soil