| In
this Issue |
- $ave
on water!
- Things
to know when snow comes!
- Renovation
Discount!
- Get your
tax abatement!
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Featured Listing -
Large
Sunny 1BR Coop on great
block! |
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DID
YOU
KNOW? |
As
of April 22, 2010, federal law requires
that:
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Five Percent
Off any
Renovation!*
Since
launching in early 2010, the Brownstone Design
Build team has completed several bathrooms,
kitchens and home renovations. Call us for a
free estimate (mention this ad for the savings!):
718.499.6030 x0.
*
Dec/10-Feb/11. Up to $1,000 off!
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Garbage
Collection On Snow Days and
Holidays
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Here's
what you can expect regarding trash and recycling
during snow. Brownstone Management follows
Department of Sanitation
guidelines.
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Set
out garbage after 5pm (4pm from October 1 to
March 31) on the holiday for collection
beginning the next day, which may occur earlier
or later than normal collection.
Recyclables should not be put out until the next
week. When there are back-to-back holidays (e.g.
two Monday holidays in a row), recyclables will
be collected after the second
holiday.
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During
snow operations, residents may experience
disruption in service. Please check the
Department's recent holiday collection schedule
press releases for up-to-date information (or
call Brownstone Management 718.499.6030
x0).
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When
there are back-to-back holidays (e.g. two Monday
holidays in a row), recyclables will typically
be collected after the second
holiday.
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For
information on when to place your refuse and
recyclables out for collection, go to the Collection
Schedule. |
| Is
your "Honey Do" List Getting Too
Long? |
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Our
trusty Brownstone
Handymen can help with
any task, big or
small. We build shelves. We
hang mirrors. We don't.. do dishes.
Sorry.
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| Hello
all!
Thanks for keeping in touch with
Brownstone
News, the newsletter of
interesting happenings in the world of
Brownstone Brooklyn.
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Snoopy
vs. the Bedbugs
 
Its
not funny, but it does seem that killing bedbugs
is one of the few growth industries in NYC.
Every day, another major institution admits
they're infested, and spending thousands to burn
or poison these tiny pests.
Due
to the cost of getting rid of bedbugs, some
landlords and condo/coop Boards have considered
bringing sniffer dogs in BEFORE bed bugs are
discovered as a preventative measure.
However, if the dog indicates a positive scent of
bedbugs, that could obligate owners to then bring
in pest control. Meanwhile,
as the NY Times reported on November
11, there's growing skepticism about the dog's
accuracy. There's something pretty strange
about having to spend real money based on a dog's
scratch.
So
its pretty aggravating all round. Except for
snoopy and his owners. At least some portion
of the economy is growing. Meanwhile, contact your Property Manager if
you'd like a quote to bring snoopy to
your
house. |
How
to $ave on
WATER
As
one of the newest members of the Brownstone
Management team, one of John Mahaffey's
jobs has been to oversee water
audits of client properties, which aim to
discover leaks and save clients
thousands of dollars.
While water fees increased some 13% in 2010,
with similar increases in 2009 and same projected
in 2011, it makes more cents than ever to NOT
waste water.
So,
to help find leaks, New York City has
contracted with Honeywell to conduct free
audits, which include:
- A
property visit and walkthrough (at least 70% of
each building must participat in the audit), to
conduct the leak survey including dye tests of
toilet;
- Measuring
the flow rate of showerheads, faucets and
the flush volume of gravity tank toilets;
- Issue
a summary report which describes leaks found,
estimates amount of water lost, related cost,
and estimates savings from repair.
"I was shocked when I
got the first report," said Mahaffey. "More
shocking than how much water is wasted is how
little it takes to fix the problem," he said.
"The scariest part is that a leak that costs
$2,000 can take a short time to fix and it can
cost very little."
For more info, the city has posted a Survey form, or contact John
Mahaffey at john@brownstonemgt.com or
718.499.6030 ext
*4. |
Get
Your Tax
Abatement!
NYC
Condo/Coop owners are eligible for personal tax
exemptions. All owners and shareholders must
apply for these
individually.
If you have received personal exemptions in the
past, your information is saved in the NYC
Department of Finance (DOF) system and you are
automatically re-enrolled for the 2011-2012
period. If you are satisfied that the information
saved by the city is correct, no need to
reapply. If you
are concerned that the information is incorrect,
you may reapply using the link
below.
Note: if you purchased your apartment/shares
in 2010, you must reapply with your new
information to receive your exemptions relating to
your new residence.
DEADLINE:
February
15, 2011
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Warm regards,
The
Brownstone Managment Team
(718.499.6030):
Carlos, Alex, Martin,
Danny, Robin, Isabel, Anne, Sandy, Josh,
Jessica and
John | |
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