Recent content by Jaymes

Thanks. The building's contractor is a really a painter who knows other trades. I'd prefer to get a flooring pro fix the floor. My guess is that it won't cost that much more.

I have a high end condo in NYC which I rent out. A week ago there was a leak from a faulty building pipe that caused sheetrock damage and warping in the oak floors. By building pipe, I mean the plumbers established the pipe that leaked was the responsibility of the building and not an...

I don’t have this guys plates. His tone totally changed after we inspected his car. So I didn’t want to escalate the already seemingly defused situation by taking pictures of his car/plates. I suppose I could contact him and let him know I’m calling my insurance company. I could also contact...

I was moving my Jeep yesterday out of a tight spot and I bumped into the car in front of me. A man comes out of the car and starts yelling at me. I apologize. We look at his car and there is no damage to his vehicle. He tells me to "have a good day”. I’m thinking the issue is resolved...

So upon further research, the open but paid-off violations were listed deep within my title report. I have no one to blame but myself on this one. I called some NYC Violation removal law firms and they also wanted about $6k to remedy the issue. I flipped through NYC’s archaic rules, and found...

I am in the process of filing for a permit to have some work done on my recently purchased home. The contractor who filed the permit with the DOB, says I have open violations and he cannot process HIS permit without clearing up past due permits. The violation was from 2 owners ago. Illegally...