sarahpgee's Profile
- misty
- 1997
- 2005
- Brooklyn
- Park Slope
- Co-op
- interior design
- Female
- 31
Author's Posts
March 14, 2008
C of Os and roofdecks
i am looking into building a small roof deck on my coop and i am hearing all sorts of things about what i need in order to do this by the book... do i need to change the C of O in order to do this by the book? i am going to get an engineer report, file for all of the permits and what not but is this something i am overlooking? i just want to try to avoid surprises.
November 29, 2007
roof decks!
does anyone know where i can find out the codes for building roof decks in brooklyn? i looked on the DOB site and i don't seem to find any real information. i am going to build one (hopefully) but i want my ducks to be in a row before i submit my application to my coop board. thanks!
Author's Comments
you can totally do it yourself... craig's list is key as is a good floorplan. keep the CL listing current and hold open houses for the next few weekends. unfortunately you are in the summer and things tend to be a little slower but there are always people looking. when brokers call you (and they will!) you should consider offering them a commission should they sell it. 2-3% should do the trick. if they ask permission to advertize it on their websites let them - it's free and will get the place shown more often. selling an apartment takes time and is bothersome but will be worth it in the long run when it is off your hands!
Posted by: sarahpgee at June 2, 2008 2:36 PM in response to Selling w/o an agent
Responses to Author's Forum Comments
Dear deepBTUz,
I am a 36 year resident of Greenpoint and a broker for one of the major firms in the city. I would love to help you out. Shoot me an email if you are interested donjii@yahoo.com.
Posted by: guest at June 2, 2008 2:49 PM in response to Selling w/o an agent
If you know the market well enough to know your price, and you are willing to put in the time, no reason you can't do it yourself. Since this is a sale, don't limit yourself to CL; you need a Times ad. However, it can also be more comfortable to have a buffer between you and prospective buyers. I cannot believe you won't be able to find a hard-working and knowledgeable realtor in GP. Also, buyers think they can lowball a FSBO because they think a FSBo seller is willin gto cave on the comission he is saving and because they think a FSBO seller doesn't know the market.
Posted by: slopefarm at June 2, 2008 4:52 PM in response to Selling w/o an agent
9:24 thank you for your valued advice. It is certainly appreciated. Not to say too much, but I am 32 and inexperienced. I'm no fool, but I am certainly learning as I go. Thanks for taking the time.
Posted by: deepBTUz at June 2, 2008 9:56 PM in response to Selling w/o an agent
10:56....thank you! I'm definitely thinking of going that route....
Posted by: deepBTUz at June 2, 2008 9:58 PM in response to Selling w/o an agent
2:49...I will contact you off this website....If you have novel ideas I am all ears.....
Posted by: deepBTUz at June 2, 2008 10:00 PM in response to Selling w/o an agent
so what would you recommend if you wanted to go larger than the 20-33%? i too am getting ready to start sourcing for a roof deck...
Posted by: sarahpgee at February 22, 2008 11:13 AM in response to Trex decking