onHalseySt's Profile

Name:
VS
In Brooklyn Since:
2001
On Brownstoner Since:
2001
Location:
Brooklyn
Neighborhood:
Bedford Stuyvesant
Abode:
House
Profession:
Finance/Accounting
Sex:
Male
Age:
33
Website:

Author's Posts

August 11, 2008

Need an Architech

We are planning on gutting and renovating our garden floor next year. It will be a kitchen and dinning room and finishing a cellar. We also plan to extend the existing sunroom and replace the deck. We are hoping to do it green and within a reasonable budget. Any recommendations on architects for design/layout of the space? One quote we received was 2k for drawing up plans for NYC permits.

Thank you for your help

Author's Comments

rob -
it seems you have nothing better to do then post here. Get a job and maybe you dont have to move to a shelter. I know its not easy in this economy but there are jobs out there. So rather then being the first one to post on alomst everything on this blog... do something constructive with your time.

Posted by: onHalseySt at March 6, 2009 11:10 AM in response to Update on the Bedford Armory Homeless Saga

We had it done to the back of our house as the condition of the bricks was not good. The GC did a great job - they applied wire mesh first, a layer of cement then finally thorocote. We are happy with the work.

Posted by: onHalseySt at November 6, 2008 4:32 PM in response to To Thorocote or not to Thorocote, that is the question

We are restoing five woodburning fireplaces and the project is almost at an end. We expect to recover everything we are investing and hope to save money on heating bills going forward by using them regularly.

Posted by: onHalseySt at September 4, 2008 12:56 PM in response to Value added by a working fireplace

We have a brick faced townhouse and had the front stripped of paint, pointed and sealed and the back was covered and sealed. We have used Milad and you can reach him at 718-669-8305.

Posted by: onHalseySt at September 4, 2008 11:37 AM in response to I REALLY need a contractor specializing in FACADE REPAIR

Wow - thats amazing. It looks so bright and spacious. We are considering green reno for our kitchen next year but now sure how its going to pan out.

Posted by: onHalseySt at September 4, 2008 11:32 AM in response to Green on Brownstoner: Creative Reuse in Kensington

We have three dogs and two parrots and we have been working with Juanjo for almost 2 years now to walk our dogs everyday and housesit when we have to travel. He is great with animals and they seem to like him a lot as well. You can reach him at 917-553-6721.

Posted by: onHalseySt at August 28, 2008 9:06 AM in response to Dog care in the Stuy

I have no problems with any work that goes on. It wouldn't be going on if it wasn't necessary and I am sure everyone wants to finish as soon as possible. I just think that some neighbors have nothing better to do and call and complain about every little thing.

Posted by: onHalseySt at August 25, 2008 10:54 AM in response to Loud reno next door

vanburenproud
I hear what you are saying. When we moved in, we tried to be good neighbors and even invited them for dinner and bbq, took care of their garden when they were away, etc. But it was never enough for them. Everytime there was a problem, they blame us - you sent your mosquitos from your yard, you are doing something to send the mice into my house, your weeds are annoying to look at. Everytime we are in our backyard, they come out and snoop and overhear and chime in... after a while it is annoying. All I want is to be left alone.

Posted by: onHalseySt at August 22, 2008 1:41 PM in response to Loud reno next door

We are having our fireplaces restored and of the total three weeks worth of work, the actual "demo" takes less then two days. I have already received frantic calls from my neighbor that her house is falling apart, her husband who works at night cannot sleep during the day and there is dust in the front of the house.
Mind you we are on a bus block, house on the other side of this neighbor was totally renovated over 3 months and there is work across the street that starts around 8 and ends around 9 pm everyday.They have been nothing but rude and inconsiderate to me. They leave trash in front of my house on garbage days and I get a ticket that they refuse to pay. When there was a problem with the backyard fence, they said it was mine and we had it fixed. After that, it was theirs. They used my contractor to have their facade repainted but wouldnt let them into their house and told them they can go thru my house to get to the roof.

When a situation like this comes up, I am all up for just ignoring any concerns or issues this neighbor has. We have a major renovation coming up next year and it will take all summer. I expect this neighbor to call daily and my response will be to ignore any and all calls or concerns from her.

Posted by: onHalseySt at August 22, 2008 11:31 AM in response to Loud reno next door

Thank you for your tips. I will check them out.

Posted by: onHalseySt at August 13, 2008 12:11 PM in response to Need an Architech

We have a brick face and have used Milad for the work. He is reliable and does excellent work. You can reach him at 718-669-8305.

Posted by: onHalseySt at August 12, 2008 3:53 PM in response to need exterior mason recs