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June 18, 2009
Homeowner's Insurance
Hi all, our mortgage is requiring for us to have a personal homeowner's insurance in addition to our condo's insurance. Does anyone have recommendations on providers? Any leads are much appreciated!
February 14, 2009
Contesting Tax Assessment?
Hello. I recently received a notice for increase in property taxes. The economy being what it is, this did not come as a surprise. Although it is rather large--triple the current taxes.
On the NYC Dept of Finance website, there is information for filing a protest with the NYC Tax Commission, "if you believe that your assessed value is wrong." Does anyone have any experience with this? I feel like it's worth a try, but never having done this, I wonder if there's a potential for an even higher assessment.
Anyone have any experience with this? Your advice is greatly appreciated!
January 7, 2009
Source for small piece of marble
I need to replace a top of a table, roughly 25x30. Does anyone know of a place who will sell smaller pieces? I went into Bella Tiles and they only sell big slabs. I'm interested in lighter colored stones (travertine, carrera, even milk glass or Ceasar Stone). Would appreciate any leads!
December 19, 2007
RE Laywer & Building Financials
Buying for the first time and have heard that it's good to have a lawyer go over a building's financials. Since I'm at the very beginning (just started to look), do I hire an RE lawyer now? How did other people go about handling this? Appreciate any advice!
Author's Comments
Thanks for all the info, much appreciated!
Posted by: pospolita at June 19, 2009 2:15 PM in response to Homeowner's Insurance
Yes, I'd appreciate the contact info, thanks! Btw, is approaching NYC Finance without a lawyer too big of a headache?
Posted by: pospolita at February 16, 2009 7:03 PM in response to Contesting Tax Assessment?
Thanks for the great tips!
Posted by: pospolita at January 7, 2009 5:13 PM in response to Source for small piece of marble
love it!
mrs L, did you use an architect at any point during the reno or did you work directly with the contractor? i'm new to renos and am not sure which parts require paperwork to be drawn and filed.
Posted by: pospolita at February 28, 2008 1:00 AM in response to Gussying up the Vestibule
I don't know Pietro Calabretta I but do know Joe, having worked with him for years in advertising. He's a stand up guy and a damn good producer. As a producer, you're only as good as your vendors. And he's the first to spot a sub par vendor. I would imagine he applies the same approach to his home renovations. Lord knows, he's had his fair share.
I know I get a little weary when it comes to 'plugs' on this site, since half the time I'm not sure if it's coming from a credible source or the vendor themselves. But giving posters a hard time will only hurt us all in the end. Some of us really appreciate the tips and advice on this forum and wouldn't want to dissuade other people from disclosing their trustworthy vendors and resources.
Posted by: pospolita at February 6, 2008 3:35 PM in response to Contractor Recommendation
Whoa, Brownstoners, thanks for all the quick replies. Always good to hear from people who's lived through this! Will start making calls. (And thanks Dave, for your lawyer's contact info).
Posted by: pospolita at December 19, 2007 12:34 PM in response to RE Laywer & Building Financials
Responses to Author's Forum Comments
try foro marble on 3rd st and hoyt
Posted by: eman1234 at January 8, 2009 9:45 PM in response to Source for small piece of marble
My taxes on a commercial property spiked up quite a lot, so last week I went to the public sessions that the Tax Commission and the DoF had in Brooklyn. I went with print-outs of the forms I thought I should fill out and photos of the property. Both groups recommended I file because DoF valued of the property at a much higher amount than I could sell the place. If the property is on the smaller side, I'd recommend doing the filing yourself. If it's a commercial property or multi-family residential property, make sure you've filled out RPIE's for 2007. Also, don't miss the deadlines.
Posted by: Bessie at February 17, 2009 12:04 PM in response to Contesting Tax Assessment?
Pospolita,
Sorry it took so long to get the info from the managing agent:
Dale R. Weber
Attorney At Law
Phone: 718-446-2656
Posted by: JimHill at February 27, 2009 10:47 AM in response to Contesting Tax Assessment?
I have geico for everything but everyone is different and I will recommend to shop around and compare prices...don't go by what anyone tells you.
Posted by: diablorojo at June 19, 2009 11:16 PM in response to Homeowner's Insurance
If you have any problems, feel free to call me. I am an independent agent representing most major carriers. I shop for the best quote.
Theodore Garatziotis
Narrows Insurance AGency, Inc.
(718) 745-1500
Posted by: WSNarrows at June 24, 2009 5:35 PM in response to Homeowner's Insurance
Great building. Unfortunately, this particular unit is right up against the bridge. Between the pollution and noise, you would never want to open any of the 3 windows.
Posted by: pospolita at September 10, 2009 1:42 PM in response to Condo of the Day: 70 Washington Street, #7E