I am one of the partners in a local real estate management firm and we have just taken over a few buildings on Prospect Park West as well as various other area of Brooklyn. Our website is www.ebmg.com.

- Mark, 516-333-7730 x.201 if you are interested. Thanks.

mblevine@ebmg.com

Posted by: mblevine at May 15, 2008 11:17 PM in response to Coop Management Company needed!

If you're still looking, check out Excel Bradshaw Management Group (www.ebmg.com)

Mark

Posted by: mblevine at May 15, 2008 11:24 PM in response to Brownstone Property Management

www.ebmg.com , Excel Bradshaw Management Group. They have a nice sized presence in Brooklyn.

Posted by: mblevine at May 19, 2008 10:42 AM in response to Property Management company recommendations

Unfortunately not...as there is no compensation available by law for loss of a view...you can attempt, but don't expect to get anywhere.

Posted by: mblevine at May 19, 2008 11:59 AM in response to Payment for Scaffold??

call Steve Todorovich 718-775-2516

a local Super with a contracting license who does great work.

Posted by: mblevine at May 20, 2008 7:29 PM in response to painter needed

We might be able to help you with that. Give me a call at 516-333-7730 x.201. We did the Offering Plan for the Bryant Park Condominiums that went up 2 years back.

www.ebmg.com

Posted by: mblevine at May 23, 2008 11:53 AM in response to Filing a Condo Offering

I've worked with a few structural engineers, one who you might want to give a call is Francesco Mo, of FMO Consulting. His rates are reasonable and my firm often uses him. His # is 212-826-0547

Posted by: mblevine at June 10, 2008 10:21 AM in response to Structural Engineer?

If - when the city screws up my plumning by digging in the street/sidewalk because it's "not city prooperty", leaving me responsible for the bill, then it's not city property regarding the construction fence. They can't have it both ways!

Posted by: guest at May 19, 2008 3:51 PM in response to Payment for Scaffold??

OP and 3:51 sound like real gems.

You don't own the sidewalk fool!

And yes 3:51, YOUR water main is YOUR property. If you don't want to maintain it, simply disconnect from the municipal water supply. Problem solved.

Posted by: guest at May 19, 2008 3:59 PM in response to Payment for Scaffold??

Sadly, the city can and does have it both ways.

Posted by: guest at May 19, 2008 5:19 PM in response to Payment for Scaffold??

Just b/c some company calls doesnt mean they have a right to do it. Why would they need a scaffold in front of your building to do work on another building? I would ask for more info and definitely wouldnt sign anything.

You also might be able to make an insurance claim for loss of rents if the tenants move out.

Posted by: slick at May 19, 2008 8:42 PM in response to Payment for Scaffold??

I dont see any scaffolding extending past any building under condtruction in my neighborhood. There's a 12 story going up with a 4 story brownstone on either side. Tell em NO. then call the DOB

Posted by: guest at May 19, 2008 10:04 PM in response to Payment for Scaffold??

no, you get nothing. Often a 8 foot extension into the next property is required. the city REQUIRES scaffolding or bridging. They make the rules, not your neighbors.

Posted by: guest at May 19, 2008 10:09 PM in response to Payment for Scaffold??

By NYC law, a construction shed must cover the walkway in front of the building from lot line to lot line if there is work being done at more than +40' from grade. IF the work being done is done on a structure that is +100' in height, the shed must extend beyond the lot lines by 20'. That's not to say that all job sites are satisfying the requirement but the law is pretty clear in this case. And just for the sake of karma, it probably bears noting that if your building is over 40' tall, you'll also need a shed when it comes time for your next facade inspection.

Posted by: guest at May 20, 2008 10:57 AM in response to Payment for Scaffold??

call Greg at Paint your Apartment, he's the best..
917-574-1222
PAINTYOURAPT@AOL.COM
http://www.paintyourapartment.com/

Posted by: guest at May 21, 2008 10:29 AM in response to painter needed

Hi,
My name is Dan and I am an interior painter. I charge by the square foot for room painting but also charge by the hour for small jobs like windows. I come with full references and also have had clients post about my work on Brownstoner as well. (search painters and look for Dan.)

If you are interested please send en e mail, dan@danielmoynihan.com.

Posted by: danm at May 21, 2008 10:00 PM in response to painter needed

Call Jamie at 917-446-5175. Years of experience in NYC and the Hamptons. Learned the business from my father, who to this day runs a successful painting business in Bridgehampton, NY.

Posted by: guest at May 22, 2008 1:07 AM in response to painter needed