Love it - We live a block away and have been watching this go up. Can't wait to see the final project and what stores are in the bottom. I'd love a couple more good restaurants to start creating a mini restaurant row - and yes, it is a block from Toukeleur sp? (the great french restaurant on Bedford) and directly across from the Y which I can vouch for being great even after 6am :)
Looking forward to more updates...

Posted by: amybnyc at February 26, 2008 9:38 PM in response to Development Watch: 1142 Bedford Avenue

hubby and I do all our work - have for last 5 years since we started this. Both now 35. I'll be 36 next week, but still in denial.

Posted by: amybnyc at February 29, 2008 3:51 PM in response to Age/DIY survey

definitely spray with the bleach and get it off. It may not have a root system to speak of but it will eat away at your mortar and brick. It is wrong to think it is "harmless." Good luck!

Posted by: amybnyc at March 25, 2008 8:40 PM in response to Moss on facade

If you can post with a picture and quantity I'm sure you will get some buyers here. I'm always on the lookout for ones that match the ones I have. Ignore the trash person - jeez! And in case you don't know, Eddie has a place on Grand & Greene and sells old doors spindles etc. he is also at the brooklyn flea on sundays. Good luck!

Posted by: amybnyc at April 22, 2008 6:18 PM in response to Spindles Available

If you can post with a picture and quantity I'm sure you will get some buyers here. I'm always on the lookout for ones that match the ones I have. Ignore the trash person - jeez! And in case you don't know, Eddie has a place on Grand & Greene and sells old doors spindles etc. he is also at the brooklyn flea on sundays. Good luck!

Posted by: amybnyc at April 22, 2008 6:19 PM in response to Spindles Available

The other thing to consider is hot water doesn't make as much noise and it doesn't have the condensation/drips/etc. that steam inevitably does...often ruining the wood around the base. My vote is for the hot water, but it is a tough call since yours is theoretically working... How does the wood look around the base of the radiators?

Posted by: amybnyc at April 22, 2008 6:23 PM in response to Steam heat and reno

Hi Stuymom,
Can you tell us when the meeting will be - would love to attend! And yes, I would definitly try to do exterior work now if you can... assuming you do it in a landmarks type way. Thanks!

Posted by: amybnyc at April 23, 2008 12:09 PM in response to "Bedford District" about to be landmarked!

Hi there,
Nope - we've removed them and they are boxed up - not sure how many though - You are welcome to come see?

Posted by: amybnyc at April 28, 2008 8:43 PM in response to Free - Pink 4x4 tile from 50's also have white 4x4 and black accent and surround tiles

Thanks- I didn't think of eddie's. To the other poster... I love BIG which is why I am bringing them there if no one wants them on here for FREE - just trying to do a favor to the brownstoner community before I take them there and they have to buy them. jeez.

Posted by: amybnyc at April 28, 2008 8:46 PM in response to Free Brownstone original windows including bay - or advice on who may want?

For future people looking to find someone to use old windows - south slope woodworks came and picked them up and they will use the old glass to make new windows - love that! Thanks everyone for your suggestions. Build it green got everything else I had :)

Posted by: amybnyc at April 29, 2008 9:18 PM in response to Free Brownstone original windows including bay - or advice on who may want?

I second pwhites experience. Why they'd send water bills for my current house 3 months after I close to my former apartment is beyond comprehension.

I simply called and told the phone rep. that I'd actually need the bills for my current house sent to...uh.....my current house?

I'd fwd all mail from your old address to be extra safe. I'm sure you're smart enough to change the mailing address for your current bills but you can't protect against people sending you pertinent mailings to an old address without your knowledge.

Posted by: moreteasir at September 10, 2008 8:53 AM in response to Brooklyn Water and Sewage

We went two years after closing without seeing a bill. DEP never knew the house changed hands and I never knew I should be getting a bill! The bills must have been forwarded to the past owners new address. Eventually I realized something was missing and contacted them. Then I got my $500 bill.

Posted by: cornetor at September 10, 2008 10:03 AM in response to Brooklyn Water and Sewage

Just curious - why are you removing them? Aren't they original to the building?

Posted by: NorthHeights at September 10, 2008 10:06 AM in response to Late Victorian/Craftsman Mantels

All teh above is sound. In addition, if your mortgage has a tax escrow, water and sewer may be folded in, in which case, it is built into your monthly payments and bills are to go to your bank, although you woul dbe receiving copies. Again, quarterly from DOF. If you see nothing for a few months, go on the DOF website and look up your property.

Posted by: slopefarm at September 10, 2008 12:56 PM in response to Brooklyn Water and Sewage

I am definately interested, I am doing a restoration and one of these would be great. Please call 917-586-4448 to talk price.
Thanks

Posted by: ruthanne at September 10, 2008 1:30 PM in response to Late Victorian/Craftsman Mantels

I am just starting a renovation in Carroll Gardens and definitely am interested. Please feel free to call me 917-855-0589. Thanks. Avery

Posted by: Colonel at September 10, 2008 2:37 PM in response to Late Victorian/Craftsman Mantels

Just to add, if email is easier, I am at avery.kotler@napster.com Thanks.

Posted by: Colonel at September 10, 2008 3:38 PM in response to Late Victorian/Craftsman Mantels

Just remember to get a water meter that is read from the outside of your home. DEP just drives by and points and records. No need to have the meter read inside your home.

Posted by: sparklenf345 at September 10, 2008 4:53 PM in response to Brooklyn Water and Sewage

Hi. We would also be interested in purchasing one of the mantles for our home. Please email me at tzaluv@yahoo.com. Thanks!

Posted by: westminster at September 10, 2008 7:11 PM in response to Late Victorian/Craftsman Mantels

OP here.

Thank you for everyone's input. Extremely helpful and I will each out to the DEP to find out my account information.

Thanks again,
Faye

Posted by: feelyng at September 10, 2008 10:38 PM in response to Brooklyn Water and Sewage