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April 30, 2008
Need someone to sew (and maybe install) curtains
I have picked out fabric that I want made into curtains. They are to cover a large window approximately 8' x 8'.
Can anyone recommend someone to do this, and/or what this should cost? Thanks!
April 1, 2008
How much does wallpaper installation cost?
I have wallpaper ordered, and a recommendation for an installer (hanger), but no idea how to judge his estimate.
I'm doing two small (5'x7') bathrooms, and one 15' long hallway. The walls are new and are primed.
Any ideas? Thanks!
March 31, 2008
One Hanson retail update?
Has anyone heard an update about what will go into this space?
As far as I know, the rumored Borders plan is dead.
February 11, 2008
Recommend painter?
Sorry for mispost. Can anyone recommend a painter who does good, neat work quickly and for a reasonable price?
January 28, 2008
Recommend floor inspector?
I am looking for an inspector to accompany me to the walk-through of my new apartment. It's new construction, but I have particular concerns about the floor, so someone who is knowledgeable about floors but also competent in general would be great. Thanks!
January 7, 2008
Sloping floors in new construction -- advice?
Hi,
I am in contract on a high floor of one of the new high-rise Brooklyn towers. I went to look at it recently, and noticed that the floor was slanted. That is, the height of the floor seems to change by about half an inch over the span of a 12-foot-long room, and seems generally uneven throughout the apartment, within about that same half-an-inch tolerance.
The building is poured-concrete construction.
How worried should I be? How can I tell if it's a structural problem or just cosmetic? Do I have any wiggle room in my contract? (I have a lawyer, but wanted to ask here too.) Does anyone have advice? Thanks!
Author's Comments
6:52: 10% is a lot to lose.
Posted by: zinka at January 7, 2008 7:18 PM in response to Sloping floors in new construction -- advice?
12:02: The construction is nearly complete and the wood flooring is in place.
Posted by: zinka at January 8, 2008 1:59 PM in response to Sloping floors in new construction -- advice?
3:16: I signed the contract before the floor was in place.
Posted by: zinka at January 8, 2008 3:25 PM in response to Sloping floors in new construction -- advice?
3:38: It's visible to the eye and also measurable (the distance between the windowsill and floor varies). It's wood/veneer plank flooring.
Posted by: zinka at January 8, 2008 3:45 PM in response to Sloping floors in new construction -- advice?
How can it take two years to rebuild a one-block-long bridge? Seriously.
Posted by: zinka at January 10, 2008 11:12 AM in response to Closing of the Carlton Avenue Bridge
So what happens when AY is stopped by the courts? Who rebuilds the bridge?
Posted by: zinka at January 10, 2008 11:32 AM in response to Closing of the Carlton Avenue Bridge
Looks like the buildings facing Myrtle are still there (at the top of the picture).
Posted by: zinka at January 11, 2008 5:28 PM in response to Closing Bell: Avalon Myrtle Demo, From Above
I'm in contract to buy there. The person I know who has already moved in is very happy and has not had any serious problems.
Posted by: zinka at January 15, 2008 6:35 PM in response to Forte Condo
They drilled lots of extra windows in the north facade. It doesn't look as good as it used to. I'm surprised the city allowed this.
Posted by: zinka at January 16, 2008 6:02 PM in response to One Hanson's Striptease Under Way
I sure hope not! The last thing Brooklyn needs is more parking. It just makes people think it's acceptable to have cars here.
Posted by: zinka at January 7, 2008 2:49 PM in response to Development Watch: Action at Flatbush Flatiron!