advice on adding a bathrroom

i think there are benetton stores in bay ridge and williamsburg.

Posted by: 11214 at November 20, 2009 9:10 AM in response to Huh? Benetton for Bed Stuy Stretch of Bedford Avenue

i was a student teacher at the bfs preschool many years ago and am happy to see that they are finally looking for a larger space. even back then [late 80s] it felt too confined.

Posted by: 11214 at October 6, 2009 12:26 PM in response to Brooklyn Friends Relocation Gains Support

in queens, forest hills or kew gardens may work for you. there are areas in both nabes that are close to express subway lines [e & f] and the lirr. forest hills has some of the best schools in the city.

the hubby and i looked recently in jersey city [exchange place area] but since we have no kids in school we could not justify the outrageously high real estate taxes.

Posted by: 11214 at June 24, 2009 10:48 AM in response to Townhouse for $600k?

"what exactly does "Deeded parking spot" mean anyway?"

i think it means you purchase the parking spot so you "own" it and can sell it if/when you sell your apartment.

Posted by: 11214 at June 17, 2009 2:37 PM in response to Condo of the Day: 44 Cheever Place

nokilissa, it's in the ny region section

link:
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/06/08/nyregion/08trustafarians.html?ref=nyregion

Posted by: 11214 at June 8, 2009 9:17 AM in response to Monday Links

really surprised that there is no link to yesterday's ny times about the williamsburg trustafarians and that mommy & daddy are no longer able to support them in the manner to which they've become accustomed.

Posted by: 11214 at June 8, 2009 8:40 AM in response to Monday Links

many thanks to you all for your helpful advice and suggestions. will try to report back when this project is underway and hopefully will be able to provide some pics.

Posted by: 11214 at June 5, 2009 8:17 AM in response to advice on adding a bathrroom

interesting suggestions all! perhaps i should have mentioned in my initial post that i'm on the top floor of a prewar coop and i fear the wet floor bathroom would not work in my situation.

i am also having difficulty finding a contractor to do this work. the few i contacted some weeks ago never got back to me which i find odd since i have the cash and given the state of the economy there can't be too much work for contractors these days. if anyone knows and can provide the name & contact info for a reliable contractor in nyc it would also be very much appreciated.

Posted by: 11214 at June 4, 2009 9:32 AM in response to advice on adding a bathrroom

given my username it's no surprise that i would suggest that you can definitely find an apartment in bensonhurst that fits your criteria.

Posted by: 11214 at May 28, 2009 6:34 AM in response to Neighborhoods for Great Deals?

"While we're at it, why not set up a farming committee to bring back Brooklyn's glory days as a prime producer of cabbage? Hey, how about tearing down most of the homes in Gravesend and bring back its glory days as a racetrack venue?"

and why not dig up the belt parkway under which you are guaranteed to find the remains of old mobsters?

Posted by: 11214 at May 7, 2009 1:46 PM in response to Marty Weighs In On City's Coney Plan

it says "i am a miscreant scumbag with nothing better to do so i decided to deface someone's private property."

Posted by: 11214 at May 5, 2009 6:21 AM in response to Closing Bell: Elvish Tagging in Greenpoint?

a few years ago after waiting patiently for 15 minutes for some asshole whose car was blocking mine i removed the north carolina tag which left the offending vehicle with no tags as north carolina requires back tags only. i then called the local precinct and reported a double parked with no tags. i was giddy with excitement as i watched it being towed away.

Posted by: 11214 at March 27, 2009 10:58 AM in response to Ticketed for Double Parking

"she should have screamed her head off when he was dragging her. Im sure someone would have reacted."

have you ever heard of kitty genovese?

Posted by: 11214 at January 23, 2009 2:12 PM in response to Sexual Attack on St. Felix Prompts Press Conference

i do hope the subhuman filth is caught and then surgically castrated.

Posted by: 11214 at January 23, 2009 10:20 AM in response to Sexual Attack on St. Felix Prompts Press Conference

i do hope the subhuman filth is caught and then surgically castrated.

Posted by: 11214 at January 23, 2009 10:20 AM in response to Sexual Attack on St. Felix Prompts Press Conference

got it but in their infinite wisdom the jackasses at nyc finance so mangled the spelling of my last name that there will most certainly be a problem cashing it.

Posted by: 11214 at January 2, 2009 11:40 AM in response to Poll: Have You Gotten Your Rebate Check Yet?

brooklyn circa 1977 for a teenager:

rollerskating at roll a palace in sheepshead and going for fries with gravy at the el greco

using fake id to get into 2001 to drink 7 & 7s with the bensonhurst and bay rdige "cujines"

cruising up and down 86th street in a big ass caddy seville

shopping at hole in the wall and the farm for jordache jeans

the avenue i & ceasars bay flea markets

lennys pizza

what memories!

Posted by: 11214 at November 26, 2008 7:18 AM in response to Closing Bell: Canarsie, Circa 1980, on Flickr

perhaps it could lead to people behaving like civilized humans who share the planet with others as opposed to behaving like selfish schmucks?

Posted by: 11214 at November 10, 2008 1:11 PM in response to New F Trains Leaving the Station

this is how to deal with a legspreader if you ever find yourself next to one: place your leg that's furthest from him [i say him because this is almost always a male] on top of and across your leg that is closest to him so the bottom of your shoe is right next to his leg and if he gets any closer he will have a nice treadmark from the bottom of your shoe. unless they have filthy clothing [ie construction workers] they don't like this one bit. i never move my leg if they ask me to or say excuse me. i will only move my leg if they de-spread. if they re-spread, i respond in kind. works for me every time.

Posted by: 11214 at November 10, 2008 12:58 PM in response to New F Trains Leaving the Station

legspreaders suck. i cherish my offpeak commute times which minimizes exposure to such assholes.

Posted by: 11214 at November 10, 2008 12:45 PM in response to New F Trains Leaving the Station

i live on the top floor in a 1250 sq ft 2 bedroom prewar [1923] and the folks directly below me put in a second full bath next to the original. gotta say they did a nice job but if they were above me i would have raised bloody hell.

Posted by: 11214 at September 12, 2008 11:50 AM in response to Co-op of the Day: 40 Prospect Park West, #6K

odd that the kitchen was renovated with high end appliances but such dull countertops and sink fixtures with no undermount sink.

Posted by: 11214 at August 28, 2008 3:21 PM in response to House of the Day: 1094 Park Place

anyone looking for an excellent public school system would do very well in the williamsville central school district in williamsville/east amherst ny. it is near the ub north campus and ranked 49th out of 693 school districts in the state.

Posted by: 11214 at August 27, 2008 7:35 AM in response to Can't Cut It In Brooklyn? Try Buffalo.

i'm too lazy to search for each post asking "what is a beef on weck" ... it's a thinly sliced rare roast beef sandwich on a kimmelweck or kummelweck roll [basically a kaiser roll topped with pretzel salt & caraway seeds] served with au jus [beef juice] and horseradish. it's commonly found on the menu of every good bar and tavern in the buffalo area. beef on weck + a cold beer = my husband's idea of food heaven.

Posted by: 11214 at August 27, 2008 7:18 AM in response to Can't Cut It In Brooklyn? Try Buffalo.

the bar bill tavern in east aurora is the place for wings & beef on weck in the buffalo area.

Posted by: 11214 at August 26, 2008 3:11 PM in response to Can't Cut It In Brooklyn? Try Buffalo.

the "modern kitchen" design seems oddly out of place with the rest of the house.

Posted by: 11214 at August 26, 2008 2:09 PM in response to House of the Day: 1252 Dean Street

a good thing i'll say about buffalo, it has wegmans!

Posted by: 11214 at August 26, 2008 11:39 AM in response to Can't Cut It In Brooklyn? Try Buffalo.

i'm 44, grew up in bensonhurst and lived in buffalo for 4 years while attending ub in the 80s. the winters are not for the meek. they are long and depressing.

Posted by: 11214 at August 26, 2008 11:18 AM in response to Can't Cut It In Brooklyn? Try Buffalo.