You would be surprised at how many buildings in Bay Ridge have doormen, elevators, great supers, and well-kept laundry rooms. $3000 will get you a 2-3 bedroom, 2 bathroom rental, with a terrace, on Shore Road with a veiw of the Verrazano Bridge, park and water.

Posted by: premadas at July 27, 2009 7:05 PM in response to Safe Neighborhoods?

I need to add to my original post and also to answer to tanner. I did have one problem with Transcend. My job ran 3 weeks and the last week Nick took his crew to a different job in Staten Island. He subbed out the last part of my job to another masonry company which was to add new brick to the front of my home. Nick promised in the beginning that he would do it so it looked like it belonged to the original building. The subs did a half-assed job and the design and brick color don't even match the house. When I complained to Nick he said that the color will change to match over time. This is my first house and having no experience with contractors, I beleived him.

Twice after that I made apointments for him to come back and fix a few minor issues with the job and I intended to ask him to do more work in the house for me, but he didn't show up for either appointment.

Well, its now been a year and the brick still looks lousy. I would add a word of caution when using Transcend and that is to get it in writing that his crew will do your entire job and he will not use subs. Its a shame I had to add this complaint on to what was otherwise a nicely done, but somewhat overpriced, job.

Nadine
Bay Ridge

Posted by: premadas at July 27, 2009 6:36 PM in response to Transcend Construction (was LN Masons)

I was having radiator pipe work done and as soon as the hole was left open in the floor we started getting waterbugs in that room. I put down glue boards to catch them and one night at 4am we were woken by the "screams" of a mouse caught on a board. My husband put it in a shoebox and ran it over with the car to kill it. It was just horrible. I couldn't get the floors repaired fast enough and stuffed steel wool into ever crevice in the house I could find. That expanding foam in a can works good too to plug up holes.

Posted by: premadas at July 20, 2009 3:28 PM in response to Mouse in the House

Alternative Pest Control 718-444-1784

My sister in Cobble Hill uses them and she recommended them to me, I'm in Bay Ridge. They have done very good work for both of us.

Posted by: premadas at July 20, 2009 3:08 PM in response to Good Exterminator in Brooklyn

Call Bill Tancredi. I read your post and saw Laura's recommendation above and emailed him. He called me within an hour. Nice guy, knows what he is doing, good price. He took out an old window ac that was installed through the wall in my master bdrm and replaced it with a new one that I had in storage.

I was so impressed that I asked him to come back to give me a consult and price quote on doing my kitchen renovation.

Nadine
Bay Ridge

Posted by: premadas at July 20, 2009 2:55 PM in response to Window Air-Conditioner Install?

I have had a Honeywell (round) Hepa Filter for many years that my husband bought at Sears. It is at least 10 years old. As long as I change the filters regularly it works great, even with doors open or AC on. There is an online comapny called Filter Solutions that sells the replacement filters at half of what Honeywell charges.

One trick you can use is to run the Hepa filter on high for an hour in the room with doors and windows closed before going to sleep at night.

Another thing to do is to buy good anti-allergen mattress and pillow covers. I use ones from Allergy Control Products.

Posted by: premadas at July 20, 2009 2:42 PM in response to Room Air Filter for Allergies

Well Aladdin Plumbing (Brooklyn Plumber's company) didn't return 2 phone calls, so I found someone else who did a great job at a good price. Try BillTancredi@gmail.com

Posted by: premadas at July 20, 2009 2:27 PM in response to through-the-wall air conditioner

Aladdin Plumbing was recommended to me last year by my electrician but at that time they didn't come to Bay Ridge. I just called again seeing that Brooklyn Plumber responded to your post because I bought a house with a window AC that was installed improperly through the wall. They merged with an AC company and now will come to Bay Ridge so I left a message with the receptionist.

Another company I called (out of the new Guaranteed professional program by Super Pages) said nothing could be done except sell me a $2800 ductless system. I paid $40 for that 10 minute "consultation" and gave them the bad review they deserved.

Posted by: premadas at July 15, 2009 4:05 PM in response to through-the-wall air conditioner

I think this is just a regular AC that was installed in a pre-existing cut out in the wall. My handyman looked at it and he said its not the right kind of AC for through the wall installation. However the tech from GE only said it isn't installed properly. I have no idea, that is why I need a reliable recommendation for a knowlegable repair/installation company.

Posted by: premadas at June 27, 2009 6:50 PM in response to Thru the Wall A/C

The only place in Bay Ridge to get a glimpse, and I do mean just a glimpse, is from the top of the hill at Owl's Head Park. We tried it one year and they are so far away its not really worth going.

Posted by: premadas at June 26, 2009 11:31 AM in response to July 4th

I use B&B also. They were subbed by my contractor when I first moved into my new house. I liked them and their prices are reasonable so I continue to use them. 917-670-6033

Do not call Sessa, his prices are outrageous!

Posted by: premadas at May 12, 2009 1:13 PM in response to Plumber for Upgrade & Boiler

I live in Bay Ridge and wantd to add a first floor addition with a roof deck. I had an architect look at it and he did the research and told me that based on the FAR ratio I was not legally allowed to build an addition, but I could build a deck off the second floor that was open on the bottom. I was surprised because my backyard is huge.

Before you dream big, you have to find out what you are allowed to build. I used Jeremy at Prospect Development and Construction 718-783-0348. I found him on the forum. I haven't gotten to building the deck yet but will eventually.

Posted by: premadas at April 12, 2009 11:59 AM in response to Ditmas Park Addition?

I've lived in Bay Ridge for 26 years and I will vouch that it is clean and safe. I was born in Brooklyn and lived here my whole life (I'm 48). Of course, no matter where you live in NYC you have to have a good amount of street smarts and always watch your back and be careful. No matter where you live in this city there is crime, both serious and petty. In Bay Ridge, home break-ins are the most prevalent. Street crimes, like muggings, usually occur between midnight and 5 am, because we have a good amount of bars and people walking home drunk make good targets. BR has a very nice waterfront park that runs for 4 miles, with bike paths, playgrounds, baseball and soccer fields. Its easy to get to other neighborhoods and cultural attractions, like Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM), Botanic gardens and the Brooklyn Museum from here. We have a good amount of restaurants and plentiful, affordable shopping. When we decided to buy a house last year, I considered all of Brooklyn, but couldn't find any place that compared to BR, so we bought here.

The other thing about Bay Ridge is that you will find it alot more affordable than Park Slope, Cobble Hill, Brooklyn Heights and some of the other places mentioned. Not just in Real estate, but in the prices in the local stores also. I worked in Park Slope for 12 years and was amazed at how much higher prices in the stores were. You will get much larger space in in BR for the same prices as the other neighborhoods. My advice is to get a rental in Bay Ridge then explore the other neighborhoods and decide where you want to settle.

Posted by: premadas at April 12, 2009 11:47 AM in response to Safe Neighborhoods?

I just posted last week about Gil Holohan. You can find it under "Carpentry" titled "Good Carpenter". He built a beautiful radiator cover for me exactly to my specifications. I'm not sure what he would charge because he did a few other things for me around the house and gave me one price for everything. He did an excellent, clean job and is very reliable and friendly.

Send him an email with that picture and let him know Nadine recommended him.
gilholohan@hotmail.com
917-586-9800

Posted by: premadas at April 12, 2009 11:22 AM in response to Carpenter recommendation

You can call 311 or go to your local congressman's office. If he is advertising illegally as a hotel then a complaint of some kind can be filed. The tenants of the building should get together and make some complaints. If there are no violations and the taxes are paid, the city won't care much about what goes on.

Posted by: premadas at April 12, 2009 11:14 AM in response to Slumlord advertising hotel

I'm sorry I never got back to read the responses sooner. Contrary to what All Reno wrote here, I already owned my home and it was made perfectly clear up front that I would be charged $300 for the estimate which would be taken off the price if I went with them for the job. Perhaps they just don't like working in Bay Ridge.

Posted by: premadas at November 18, 2008 5:08 PM in response to contractor for kitchen and bathroom (park slope)

I'm not the original poster but I also want to redo my kitchen. My cousin does custom cabinetry and he said I need a kitchen designer first since I have so many options and we want to optimize the space and make it as useful as it possibly can be. I am looking for someone who specializes in kitchen design, can see it through to the build phase and is willing to work with my cousin for the cabinetry.

Posted by: premadas at November 18, 2008 4:40 PM in response to Kitchen/Bathroom Reno

Kraft Maid. Go to their website and order the catalog and they will send you a list of dealers/showrooms in your area.

Posted by: premadas at November 18, 2008 4:15 PM in response to Kitchen Cabinets

Adam,

The building was on 4th Ave and 82nd Street in Bay Ridge.
They were only open for a few weeks. It looked suspicious because once I saw a few under-dressed Russian women hanging out in the lobby smoking, but I was at work all day and didn't hear or see much because I lived on the 6th floor. Then, an angry John took a baseball bat and smashed in the doorbell intercom system when they would't let him in one night. Everyone kept complaining to the building owner who did nothing except order a new intercom system. I called the cops who were amazed that no one had called sooner. I was even more surprised at how fast they raided and closed it.

Posted by: premadas at November 13, 2008 2:59 PM in response to How do I get rid of Crachheads in front of my apartment

There is a DOB violation on this already but from last year before I owned the house. I called and was told I can put in another complaint. What is the use if they got off on a $800 fine last year and still refuse to fix it? I told him I wasn't sure if I should make a complaint or consult a lawyer so he gave me the phone number of the bar association referral service. I got 3 names, but I'm hoping I can get a referral from someone who has used a lawyer and can vouch that s/he is good.

Posted by: premadas at November 13, 2008 2:44 PM in response to Lawyer for Property Dispute?

You might find a buyer on Craig's List or call an Metal/Iron Works shop and see if they buy old steel.

Posted by: premadas at November 13, 2008 2:38 PM in response to steel front and back door gates and window bars

I forgot to add that all you have to do is tell the cops that you beleive they are dealing drugs on your stoop and your complaint will be taken alot more seriously that if you just say that kids are hanging out getting high and making a mess.

Posted by: premadas at November 13, 2008 1:44 PM in response to How do I get rid of Crachheads in front of my apartment

I once lived in an apartment over a store on 5th Avenue. When the stores closed the drug dealers used the street benches on the corner to sell. Cars with loud radios were there all night. I went to the local State Senator's office and they told me they would call their contact at the local precinct.

I also called the precinct on my own and was given the name and number of the Community "POP" officer for my area. I forgot what that stands for but what those officers do is handle Quality of Life issues.

And you can also call and ask to speak to an officer on the narcotics squad directly rather than just make a general complaint. A few weeks after after the cops chased away the dealers they opened a small storefront on a side street called "The ZigZag Store" complete with two-way mirrors. I called the Narc Squad and none of them knew that ZigZag was a brand of rolling paper - DUH! The store was closed within a week of my calling and the dealers moved to another corner.

In another building I lived in a prostitution ring rented a ground floor apartment and opened a brothel! I called the precinct and my call was transferred over to someone in the Vice Squad. The apartment was raided and the brothel gone in two days.

This all happens in Bay Ridge!

Posted by: premadas at November 13, 2008 1:40 PM in response to How do I get rid of Crachheads in front of my apartment

I'm sorry to hear that so many of you had bad experiences with your RE Lawyers. Mine was fantastic, worked really hard for us and was honest. He might be more expensive than others but he came recommended so I didn't shop around.
If you want to change lawyers or will need someone for the next time around try Carlo Zacchia, Zacchia Law Group, 441 Lexington Avenue, NY NY 646-472-1893

Posted by: premadas at November 13, 2008 12:41 PM in response to Real estate lawyer (cont)

There is a website www.idealist.com that posts volunteer and employment opportunities only for not-for-profits.

Posted by: premadas at November 12, 2008 10:26 AM in response to clinton hill volunteering

I lived in an apartment where when the upstairs neighbor ran water or flushed his toilet, my toilet would make noise and sometimes flush itself or spray water. It was happening because the vent pipe on the roof was clogged with leaves and debris.

I also had a different place with PVC piping. When the upstairs neighbor used water I could hear it rushing through the walls. It was really annoying especially in the middle of the night.

Posted by: premadas at November 12, 2008 10:20 AM in response to Noisy kitchen drainpipe

I live in Bay Ridge, known for its "quiet and safe" streets. Two weeks ago I had police helicopters hovering over my block (75th Street and Ridge Blvd) for an hour. I called NY1 News to report it and they told me the police were looking for a burglar. Last week, I read in the Police Blotter of the local paper that two men pulled off a home invasion, bound and gagged the 2 women at home with duct tape, robbed them and fled after a while without harming them futher. (Thank God!). I suppose that is who the helicopters were looking for.

So yes, plenty of neighborhoods are quiet and safe, but anything can happen, anywhere. There are often murders, muggings, rapes and stabbings in every neighborhood of NY. I suggest you pick up a local newspaper and check the Police Blotter for a few weeks.

Posted by: premadas at November 11, 2008 3:17 PM in response to prospect heights/crown heights

I have had these pesky things to. I asked an exterminator and he told me how to get rid of them. They breed in the sink and tub drains so you have to pour a Liquid Gel drain opener into all your drains. Then once a week pour some bleach in your drains. If you still see them, use the liquid gel again. (Please do not pour in the drain opener and bleach at or close to the same day or time - you will generate deadly chlorine gas - this happened at an office I worked in once and we had to evacuate.)

I see them mostly after I have bananas in the house. The exterminator called them "drain flies" but I think they are related to fruit flies.

Posted by: premadas at November 11, 2008 2:57 PM in response to teeny tiny little fly infestation in my apt! help!

Call 311 and ask for information on the city's Grafitti Task Force or go to your local representative's office and ask there. I had a similar problem and went to my Senator's office (in Bay Ridge). They told me that the city has a free grafitti removal service. I looked online and found that it is only for certain neighborhoods. We had it taken care of ourselves.

Posted by: premadas at November 11, 2008 2:46 PM in response to Someone tagged the side of my house.

There used to be a Dee & Dee on the corner of 5th Ave and 86th Street in Bay Ridge. It closed a few years ago and is now a Chase bank. Rumor had it that Dee & Dee was owned by the same people who own Century21 Dept Stores. It wasn't so much a discount store as a real "schlock" store. I'm talking large bins of loose socks, undies and shoes of the poorest quality. Maybe they will make in better for Park Slope.

Posted by: premadas at November 11, 2008 2:29 PM in response to Streetlevel: Closeout Shop for the Slope

I have a legal driveway and wanted to paint the curb yellow. I called 311 and was told that it is illegal to paint the curb yellow even if it is a legal curb cut. Since my driveway is narrow I painted just the edges yellow anyway.

Posted by: premadas at October 24, 2008 2:41 PM in response to illegal driveway?

Brendan,
Do you have a website or contact info? I am in Bay Ridge and I also want to build an extension into my backyard. My house is 18x50 and so is my yard. I want to build a second floor terrace and have the underneath enclosed for a mudroom/storage area. The neighbors have a second floor deck but have left the underneath open, so I assume I there won't be an issue building into my yard.

I thought I could start by getting estimates from construction companies but after reading this thread it seems I should talk to an archetect first - is that correct?

Premadas

Posted by: premadas at October 22, 2008 1:16 PM in response to House Extension

My old apartment had a marble saddle at the entranceway. It was incredibly slippery when our feet were wet from rain or snow. For an entrance go with wood or some other stone.

Posted by: premadas at October 22, 2008 12:51 PM in response to Saddle material for new entry doors?

I used Transcend Construction for my interior work on a house I recently bought. They have a good carpentry and painting crew.

Posted by: premadas at October 1, 2008 1:16 AM in response to rec for handy man and plumber costs?

I used Transcend Construction for my interior work on a house I recently built. They have a good carpentry and painting crew.

Posted by: premadas at October 1, 2008 1:16 AM in response to rec for handy man and plumber costs?

Of course I did not purchase a floor like that but I did just have a very professional and impressive installation of Italian porcelein tile for my entry, hall floor and laundry area done by Taub's Flooring on Hylan Blvd in Staten Island. Call and ask for Mike, and tell him that Bob's wife (from the band The Ghostriders) recommended their installation crew. They can send someone out first to assess the floor and see what prep work needs to be done. I'm very happy with the job they did.

Good Luck!

Posted by: premadas at October 1, 2008 1:00 AM in response to Installing floor mural/tile persian rug

I also recently bought a house with an odor in a room on the first floor (no basement). We took up the flooring and found that the previous owner had poured a new concrete floor and left in 2x4's as expansion joints every 24 inches. Since they never really "finished" the rooms, water from the bathroom and makeshift kitchen got under the cheap Pergo flooring they laid and had rotted the wood joints. The contractor I hired to get the whole house in shape, inside and out, was Transcend Construction. They have a great masonry team and they jackhammered the old wood out from the concrete, filled it in, and then put a new layer of concrete over the entire room. I don't know what I would have done without them! I just wish I had taken some before and after pictures of the job becasue it was quite a transformation.

How are your sewer traps? Does it look like water is coming up, and are the house traps sealed tightly? Have you had a plimber channel out the sewer lines? For some reason our ground floor has two house traps that the old owner put wooden covers on. Again more chance for mold and rot, so my contractor had steel covers made. Since we would possibly need access in the future, we had carpet squares laid in the room rather than permanent flooring that would have to be cut into.

Posted by: premadas at October 1, 2008 12:38 AM in response to weird smell in interior basement room

When I bought my house and called Con Ed to turn on my serice I asked for the estimated costs and was given the range of use for the entire past year.

I'm sure National Grid will do the same if you ask.

Posted by: premadas at August 24, 2008 2:53 PM in response to Heating oil consumption estimate

Wow, you could get the same house in Bay Ridge for 7-800K, do your own customizing for about 50-75K and have home that is much nicer than this.

Posted by: premadas at August 24, 2008 2:36 PM in response to House of the Day: 540 16th Street

Chill...no he didn't say what colors but everyone I mentioned it (contractors, plumbers etc) said they have heard about it but they have it in their homes anyway.

Posted by: premadas at August 23, 2008 7:18 PM in response to marble kitchen counter top

Quite a few neighborhoods in Brooklyn are know high-crime areas and Bed-Sty is one. So are Crown Hts, East NY, Williamsburg, Coney Island and Brownsville. All of Brooklyn regularly gets their fair share.

There is crime in Bay Ridge, but not major gangs and blatant drug dealing. Most of it is preying on the elderly population, bank and store robberies and home break ins. There are alot of bars and the fights have turned deadly, but only about 3 times in the 25 yrs I've been here. Walking alone on the side streets between 2 and 6 am is just setting yourself up for a mugging, which is when and how most of the crime happens here.

Posted by: premadas at August 23, 2008 7:11 PM in response to Shooting - Monroe & Nostratd, Bed-Stuy

Bay Ridge is a great place to live. I just bought a small townhouse on 75h & Ridge after renting here for 25 yrs. Some of the Ridge Blvd victorians are fabulous. The link didn't work - are you looking at the on on Ridge & 84th? I passed by there often, it took years to renovate, as did the one on 83rd and Ridge.

If you aren't familiar with BR and want to see some amazing properties, go to the corner of Ridge and 76th, then walk towards the "dead end". Walk down the stone stairs to Colonial Road, then go around the corner to 77th St and walk back to Ridge Blvd. The properties are awesome and you will see why the street was named Ridge Blvd.

Posted by: premadas at August 23, 2008 6:52 PM in response to restored Victorian in Bay Ridge

I called them to come out for an estimate and they wanted $300. I was told here that this is not normal practice so I cancelled the appointment and called other contractors. No one else ever asked for payment to see the job and give an estimate.

Posted by: premadas at August 23, 2008 6:12 PM in response to All Renovation

I just saw a website www.preservationworks.us

Their frontpage says they do "historically correct Lime mortar restorations". I did not check to see what state they are in.

Another company who has restored some older buildings along Central Park is Basonas Construction. I may not be spelling it correctly, but I heard about them on this forum and they have a website that shows their work.

Posted by: premadas at August 21, 2008 12:12 PM in response to rec for a truly expert, knowledgabe mason?

The problem isn't with breeders in general, just those who beleive they are so special simply because they managed to procreate, and it follows that their children are even more special, and entitled, than even themselves. That being the case, it is the obligation of anyone else walking in the street to move to the side and let them and their oh-so-special offspring have the right of way in any and all situations.

I prefer to live in Bay Ridge. We have very wide sidewalks!

Next time a breeder couple shouts that you shouldn't have children simply because you don't see how special their child is, remind them that any stray mangey dog in the street is just as capable at reproduction as they are!

Posted by: premadas at August 20, 2008 11:19 PM in response to Park Slope Baby Carriage Pushers Are on the Loose!

Heimer Engineering $650

Posted by: premadas at August 20, 2008 11:03 PM in response to Home Inspection

Typo in my email address, it is peacenik108 @ aol.com

Posted by: premadas at August 20, 2008 10:48 PM in response to rec for a truly expert, knowledgabe mason?

I'm in the middle of a job with Trascend Construction. They are knowledgeable masons and are repointing my 3 story all brick home over the next 2-3 weeks and also painting, repairing and doing renovations to the interior. My home was built around 1940, so I don't have the same issue as you. Nick could be open to discussing what you want to have done and research it if necessary.

The work started Monday and so far I'm pleased with it. They work quickly and efficiently and have separate crews for interior and exterior work that are on site simultaneously, 7:30-4:30 daily. Today I had 4 men working interior and 4 men working exterior.

If you call Nick and want to see my job when its finished, or as its being done, you can email me peacenik @ aol.com

Posted by: premadas at August 20, 2008 10:47 PM in response to rec for a truly expert, knowledgabe mason?

I just used Ceriello Electric to move a 220 line for a washer/dryer, change many old outlets and switches and add overhead lighting to a living room. He updated and repaired the wiring in the garage and the outdoor lights as well. The work was very good, but be prepared to need to patch holes left in the walls afterwards. They charge $105/hr plus materials, not by what type of wiring they are doing.

Posted by: premadas at August 20, 2008 10:27 PM in response to 220 volt line

I called All Reno about 2 months ago and was told they charge $300 to come out and do an estimate which is deducted from the final cost if I choose them. Being a first time homeowner I assumed that was how it was done. I was set straight by a few people here and cancelled the estimate with All Reno. I told her it was because if charging for an estimate and she didn't care at all. I guess they have plenty of work going and don't care about the jobs they lose.

I would be careful about going with the lowest bid unless you can accept that the actual job will probably run twice what they are estimating.

I got a preliminary rough estimate from another contractor. I thought about the job more and then had him come back and go over the whole thing with me again in more detail. As I expected, the second estimate was almost twice the rough one. The company is starting work next week and the job should last for 3 weeks. I will post a recommendation or not depending on how it turns out.

Posted by: premadas at August 13, 2008 12:00 AM in response to wildly divergent contractors' estimates

Thanks for the comments, OP here. Park loper, you are correct--it's the "Little Princess." I don't want to share more details here but let me know if you want to email me directly--I would love some backup to do something about this problem. I will call 311 and follow up with community board.

Posted by: ssloper at April 14, 2009 10:02 AM in response to Slumlord advertising hotel

Try Prospect Heights, especially west of Underhill Ave. It's significantly cheaper than Park Slope (probably by a good 20%) yet ironically has better subway service (the 2/3 at either Grand Army Plaza or Brgen St; and the Q at 7th Ave) than moct of the slope. It's also very close to Prospect Park, the Brooklyn Botanical Garden, the Brooklyn Museum and the Brooklyn Library (central branch). For $3k, you should be able to find something very nice in Prospect Heights. If you check out the New York Times real estate section you can search for rentals and see a map of where every neighborhood is.

But whichever nabe you choose, I strongly recommend you consider being close to Prospect Park -- it's a fantastic amenity. Everything is a trade off of course and it will put you slightly further from Manhattan but many of us in Brooklyn consider it superior to Central Park. The (almost free) concert series that runs from June through mid August is just one of the highlights.

Posted by: grand army at April 14, 2009 7:11 PM in response to Safe Neighborhoods?

I'm not sure I can help you very much. I only know about the place because I was interested in the house next door when it was on the market last year. The fact that the two buildings were attached to each other was a huge concern for me and my wife - and ultimately why we didn't pursue the deal further. From the back it's even more frightening, with exposed insulation falling out of holes around the windows, tangles of wires, etc. My gut feeling was I just couldn't take the risk of living next to a building like that.

Posted by: Park_loper at April 15, 2009 11:57 AM in response to Slumlord advertising hotel

THANK YOU, THANK YOU, ALL! I PRINT OUT YOUR RECOMMENDATIONS, STUDY THEM WITH MAPS, AND REALLY DO PAY CLOSE ATTENTION TO WHAT YOU SAY. I WILL CHECK EACH OF THESE OPTIONS. BY THE TIME WE'VE LANDED AND NESTED IN, WE'LL FEEL LIKE WE BELONG. ALL HELP GREATLY APPRECIATED!!

Posted by: HoldYourHorses at April 15, 2009 10:46 PM in response to Safe Neighborhoods?

I would check out Cobble Hill, Boerum Hill and Carroll Gardens.

Posted by: 2800bailey at April 27, 2009 1:38 PM in response to Safe Neighborhoods?

CONTRACTOR RECOMMENDATION
Fernando Alberto Chica is an amazing one of a kind contractor. He is efficient, reasonable, intuitive, customer service oriented and a wonderful man period.

He pays attention to detail and is a perfectinist builder in the truest sense of the word. He is currntly working on my brownstone and as an architect with loads of experience with contractors, I have to admit that he might actually be the best of the best of GC's in Brooklyn. I anticipated being stressed out through out the process and I have to say it has been a pleasurable experience. I will keep you posted.

Posted by: favor at May 13, 2009 3:13 PM in response to Recommended: Fernando Alberta Chica

I am very happy with the work Iraj Safakamal did for me. It was a major kitchen and bathroom renovation. I would highly recommend. He is very patient in explaining all options and costs. Overall a very decent, honest, and straight forward guy.

Posted by: bkarjo at May 19, 2009 2:27 PM in response to Transition Construction?

Hiring a proficient contractor takes more than looking for ads in forums, local newspapers, or yellow pages. These ads tell you nothing about the contractors work experience and history. Here is a good link about the subject: http://www.helpful-kitchen-tips.com/kitchen-blog/2009/05/14/how-to-find-home-improvement-contractors-you-can-rely-on/

Posted by: Eric22 at May 27, 2009 10:23 AM in response to contractor for kitchen and bathroom (park slope)

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Posted by: eddie at May 27, 2009 9:50 PM in response to Plumber for Upgrade & Boiler

hello:
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Thank you
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Posted by: angushopper at June 19, 2009 3:43 PM in response to Installing floor mural/tile persian rug