Love the bombay tv link about moving to PLG that anonymous posted above! Thanks for that.

Posted by: kittyn at September 18, 2006 7:24 PM in response to Head-to-Head in Crown Heights

Thanks, I didn't know that. It's always educational to put out comments and questions and get responses. I was just trying to be helpful, plus I was turned off by the responses to the OP. I do think someone can tell the OP that what they're seeking may be out of reach, but without being snarkey and rude about it.

Posted by: kittyn at September 16, 2006 2:23 PM in response to Licensed electrician recommendations

Would that be the original layout in the President St unit? Or did they reverse things, and make the original LR the master bedroom, and the back bedrooms the kitchen and LR? Interesting concept. Not sure if facing the street and having a door to the hallway (right outside the front door to the building) is the best idea for the master BR though. Seems it would be too noisy.

Posted by: kittyn at September 16, 2006 2:13 PM in response to Open House Picks: Apartments

Hey bitter bitter rude person at 11:56 and 5:20 - why don't YOU get off this site. Or at least sign in before posting.

Signed,
No I'm not Nick I'm just a person who is less cynical than you are and who is civil to others especially complete strangers who never did a thing to me.

Posted by: kittyn at September 16, 2006 12:23 AM in response to new roof?

Electricians like that DO exist, even if nobody here knows any. Our electrician is bonded/insured, a longtime professional, is excellent, and works weekends and evenings, and as long as he's not booked he'll come quickly. And he's reasonable. He's Bernie Goldstein at 718-987-1479.

Posted by: kittyn at September 16, 2006 12:15 AM in response to Licensed electrician recommendations

Did anyone see the 2BR co-op at 15 Berkeley today? We meant to stop by but couldn't. The comments about the Carroll Street 2BR make me curious what others here think of the $649K asking at 15 Berkeley b/c it's smaller than Carroll. We did see the $925K 3BR condo on 4th street. It was too small for the price we thought.

Posted by: kittyn at September 11, 2006 12:34 AM in response to Open House Picks: Apartments

Uh, I googled Fireslate and also found this cautionary tale on this site:

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Looks pretty nasty! The site explains the chemical reactions food and water and soap, etc have with the concrete in the Fireslate.

Posted by: kittyn at September 8, 2006 6:29 AM in response to Soapstone countertops

I dunno about that. We have an electrician who takes on small jobs and he charged only $550 to install some track lighting, rewire a hanging lamp and install it, install two ceiling fans, and replace two ceiling fluorescent light fixtures in the hallway. His name is Bernie Goldstein and he's professional and awesome. 718-987-1479 or 718-874-8193. And he'll come on evenings, which is so much better for those who have jobs.

Posted by: kittyn at September 5, 2006 6:58 PM in response to Door bell Price from Electrician

I always feel less safe in Manhattan. Even on the Upper West Side. Anyway, 4th Avenue around Sackett and Union isn't so bad. But 4th Avenue between there and Atlantic Center has some weird areas with guys hanging around for no apparent reason. So I myself avoid it.

Posted by: kittyn at September 5, 2006 6:53 PM in response to Questions on Park Slope

We have to accept the "bubble" was not the norm. The truth is, buyers ultimately need to be allowed to determine the price. It's an auction essentially, to sell a home. If it's worth more, they'll bid it up. And if NObody is putting in offers at all, or none at the amount you want, then get a clue, it's priced too high. Secondly, getting more traffic and getting it early on is really important. The fact that owners are willing to hire a place like Aguayo to save a buck, in order to get a fraction of the potential buyers looking at the place? Stupid. I can't figure out how they get any listings. And no, I'm not a realtor. I've just always had very good ones. Because I hire experienced ones; I don't hire newbies or babies who promise me the moon and the stars just to get my listing. And then can't deliver. I know exactly what my property is worth, I don't need the snow job.

Posted by: kittyn at September 5, 2006 6:44 PM in response to The Sacred Six Percent Commission Under Attack

It will be at LEAST $1000 per square foot for sure. The Meier building in Manhattan sold for a minimum of $2,500 per square foot, which was twice as high as the highest price condos at the time. There's been a lot of press about his buildings in NYC, and disgruntled owners. The Meier buildings have restrictions on window treatments/curtains - i.e. you can't have any. Because the exterior of the building must look uniform with all those big glass windows. They don't want pink curtains on one floor and orange venetian blinds on another floor. Plus the monthly service charge in the Manhattan building is, get this, $4,000 per month. It started at $2K per month then they doubled it.

Posted by: kittyn at September 5, 2006 6:14 PM in response to Meier Unveils New Name, Preview List

30 days notice seems "fair" 5:45, if the landlord is eager to do needed repairs and eager to get a higher-paying tenant in the unit. This landlord sounds clueless and scatterbrained.

Posted by: kittyn at September 1, 2006 7:26 PM in response to Question for landlords

Don't get a cheapy job done - we've been going to open houses lately and so many of them have had shoddy construction in renovations at some point or another and it's so obvious when it's cheap! Just looks awful and doesn't wear well over time.

Posted by: kittyn at September 1, 2006 7:15 PM in response to recommendations of contractors?

Our range hood in our co-op doesn't go to the roof either. Not all range hoods are designed to do so; some just filter the air and kick it back into the room.

Posted by: kittyn at September 1, 2006 7:10 PM in response to Kitchen ventilation problem, expert needed

If the landlord allowed pets, was aware you had them, and especially if you put down a pet deposit, then you should argue "normal wear and tear" for anything your pets might have done. As long as she agreed to let you have pets then she wouldn't win in court. And she would know that, so get a lawyer to just send a letter to her.

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How can you tell it's ugly? Just because it's modern and you don't like modern?

Posted by: kittyn at September 1, 2006 6:42 PM in response to More Development Action on Franklin Avenue

I am a licensed electrician. I do side jobs on weekends and after hours. I just wanted to comment how everyone wants a deal and the work done for cheap. Well, I am here to tell you that I work hard for my money and if I am going to be working for myself after my my regular work week, I will be making sure I am getting my monies worth. Thats just the way it is, times are busy and people want things done quick. Pay for it

Posted by: regan at September 26, 2006 12:21 AM in response to Licensed electrician recommendations

Be very careful when considering Fireslate there is no customer service provided by the company. My story is exactly the same as the one descibed on www.fire-slate.com. Check it out, before you decide.

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Be very careful when considering Fireslate there is no customer service provided by the company. My story is exactly the same as the one descibed on www.fire-slate.com. Check it out, before you decide.

Posted by: dae at September 26, 2006 6:50 PM in response to Soapstone countertops

try Ceriello Electric. 718-797-3757. is licensed. most definitely. working on the weekend, however, is doubtful. but will do any-size job. there is a Code in NYC (can you say
"fire hazard"?), so be careful who you hire.

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