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November 3, 2009
11th Street Firehouses
Hi, I'm considering renting on 11th Street between 7th and 8th Avenue. Does anyone know how active and loud the firehouses are on that block? My apt would be in the back of the building on the 4th floor. Many thanks
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I've spent much time there at some of my friend's apartment, they aren't too busy and when they do get called they generally aren't too loud at all. Its a great block and I'm sure you'll enjoy it
Posted by: tanive at November 3, 2009 6:05 PM
Nice block.
Posted by: IMBY at November 3, 2009 6:47 PM
I heard a rumor that at night, they turn on the sirens when they turn the corner. This is an unconfirmed rumor--I'd ask some renters in the area to confirm it.
Posted by: bkrules at November 3, 2009 8:20 PM
They don't turn on the siren until they leave the block.
Posted by: rf at November 3, 2009 8:31 PM
Thanks very much for all of your comments. I decided to sign the lease.
Posted by: izutsukeener at November 3, 2009 9:09 PM
I use to live next to fire house and latter next to police station. None of these bothered me. On the other side ambulances and garbage trucks are very anoing.
Posted by: bobjohn at November 3, 2009 9:51 PM
I lived on the same block over on 12th and never noticed a problem.
Posted by: mksk at November 4, 2009 12:09 PM
don't know about problems with this firehouse (although I once lived a couple of blocks away) but I DO live on Midwood II, in PLG, around the corner from a firehouse. They use their siren when they're near my house. You get used to it very quickly--it's NOT a big deal at all.
Posted by: Bob Marvin at November 4, 2009 4:00 PM
Great to hear!
Check out Colson's Bakery at 9th and 6th--they have really, really good croissants and pastries.
And always pick up the circular from the Associated on 9th--they sometimes have amazing specials. We got chicken legs for 39c a pound! Hard to beat!
Posted by: bkrules at November 4, 2009 4:01 PM
I actually know three different couples who live on that block of 11th Street (two rent and one own). They love it. The firemen don't turn on the lights or sirens until they cross 7th Avenue. There is an active block association who keep the firemen in check! It's a great block and a wonderful part of the Slope. Congratulations on finding an apartment there.
Posted by: BlueHills at November 4, 2009 8:34 PM
The horn and siren are safety devices used to warn vehicles that a firetruck is approaching the intersection. The officer controls them with foot pedals. The driver can also hit the horn. I am sure if someone in the firehouse sees the comment that the block association has them "under control" you will hear a lot more of the horn and siren.
Posted by: Grumpy at November 4, 2009 8:53 PM
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