Hello Living

I'm so sick of the stroller comments by this point. I have a toddler, we mostly use a carrier. But you should try walking from point A to point B behind a toddler. You would in fact be way more annoyed by how long it took you to get around them. I'm sure most of the annoyance about strollers is really an expression of feelings about the parents (desire, jealousy, reflecting on your own loneliness or disappointment,loss of your own childhood, wanting to be taken care of, not wanting to be taken care of, whatever.)We each are annoying in our own way. There are serious things going on in the world. Put down the annoyance and keep on walking.

Posted by: Breukelen at October 6, 2008 12:42 PM in response to The Stroller Wars, Solved

The N- it doesn't have that pesky extra stop at DeKalb before Atlantic.

Posted by: Breukelen at September 10, 2008 12:19 PM in response to Is the Q Train the New L?

I will say that I am not a fan of the "this is typical of every new project and this is typical of NYC real estate" attitude. Lessons learned, but we were pressured A LOT with this kind of talk when we bought (1st time buyers)and I feel we were underrepresented by both our broker and lawyer. I've learned a lot by reading this site and realize our first mistake was using a lawyer suggested by the broker. It's worth it to find and pay for someone who will fight for your team. Many things are typical, for instance rounding up or down numbers; yet I didn't pay less for the condo or the broker's fee on the assumption that they would just round the money we've given them up. We don't have to be maniacs about what we expect, but we are right to expect the delivery of the product that was promised.

Posted by: Breukelen at August 22, 2008 9:50 AM in response to Tale of Woe at the Novo

It took almost two years in our building. We had to organize to push the expediter, which felt incredibly ridiculous and frustrating. Don't count on anything. Some people in my building didn't pay their taxes and were willing to take the risk. Consult a lawyer on this issue because that choice could have an effect on your mortgage.

Posted by: Breukelen at August 21, 2008 8:54 AM in response to Crest purchasers - what's up w/ 421 a

Thanks Santa.

Posted by: Breukelen at August 20, 2008 6:32 PM in response to StreetLevel: Oodles of Noodles for 4th Avenue

Every time I'm walking on 4th I looking for Ghenet and I never see it. Can you give me a visual so that I can lock it in mind and remember I want to go there (which is what I'm trying to do when I find myself walking on 4th). Is it next to the Sheep Station? Is it actually on Degraw? Thanks.

Posted by: Breukelen at August 20, 2008 3:22 PM in response to StreetLevel: Oodles of Noodles for 4th Avenue

Chicago is doing something like that with our money from congestion pricing.

Posted by: Breukelen at August 15, 2008 4:14 PM in response to Friday Links

I should add that I'm not a realtor. We've been happily ensconced in a condo in Boerum Hill and I'm starting to realize that if we want to stay in the neighborhood and move to something larger, it might have to be a condo-despite my love for brownstones.

Posted by: Breukelen at August 15, 2008 10:43 AM in response to Hello Living

If you email the Daycare Council of NY, they can provide you with a list of in-home providers in your zip code.
http://www.dccnyinc.org/

Posted by: Breukelen at August 8, 2008 8:37 AM in response to Affordable daycare?

Anybody who already lives in this area knows that the nearby intersections are already death traps. And we know that Ratner is responsible for the ugliest building in Brooklyn. The fact is that we're "not Portland" vs. thoughtless development is a mutually exclusive concept, but good development and the creative potential of Brooklyn is a workable concept. This city contains the multitudes. We can do better.

Posted by: Breukelen at August 5, 2008 8:52 PM in response to Nets Coming Late to Atlantic Yards and Suit Coming Soon

If you haven't joined, you have to request membership but then you can search the archives and there are lots of people posting about someone they know who is looking for babysitting hours.

Posted by: Breukelen at August 5, 2008 2:56 PM in response to Looking for a baby sitter

Nicky's on Atlantic is good. And the one on Bergen off of Smith is really good.

Posted by: Breukelen at July 25, 2008 9:59 AM in response to The Tea Lounge Bids Adieu

I'm getting intrigued by these. Can you post a link to the renderings and what will be offered again, etc.? Thanks.

Posted by: Breukelen at July 24, 2008 12:36 PM in response to Inside Third & Bond: Week 46