cant find the application online? anybody have a link?

Posted by: BrooklynZoo at November 6, 2009 10:46 AM in response to Affordable Housing on Tap

gastropubs. smart cars. zipcar. more cops to protect the gentrifiers. coffeeshops. health food stores. people complaining about lack of bike lanes and loud church music.

Posted by: BrooklynZoo at November 3, 2009 4:22 PM in response to Closing Bell: Gentrification Indicators

Some very poor writing on this guy's website...

Posted by: BrooklynZoo at November 2, 2009 4:29 PM in response to Closing Bell: Windshield Spam Backfires

I would have liked a "Nonprofit" job category.

Posted by: BrooklynZoo at October 14, 2009 4:00 PM in response to Brownstoner Reader Survey

^--- I agree with East New York. I'm from Williamsburg, you know the place. Except 30 years ago. And I don't think hipsters are cool. Where are YOU from?

Posted by: BrooklynZoo at October 8, 2009 4:52 PM in response to Closing Bell: a Bike, a Voyage

Option 4: Pratt does something like what they do for gym membership (I'm not a Pratt kid but used to work out in their gym), and create some sort of ID system for community members to use if they want to access the campus. Perhaps Leticia James or another elected official could fund some sort of program like this with their discretionary member item funds. It would allow members of the community access to the beautiful grounds, allay security concerns, and somewhat restrict access.

Posted by: BrooklynZoo at September 11, 2009 4:13 PM in response to Pratt: Not In Our Front Yard

An in-law in Long Island finished his basement and got a new bathroom installed and said that the contracter lowered his price a lot, and was talking about not having much work. So I assumed that was the case.

Posted by: BrooklynZoo at August 26, 2009 12:18 PM in response to Reno Prices Down?

I think the What's arguments as relates to gentrification as very cogent. That some people don't agree with his points don't make the arguments less valid, as much as some would like to think. Quibbling about typos is pretty ridiculous.

Not all of the people complaining are immigrants (I, for example, am Latino, but not an immigrant.) Not that it should make any difference whatsoever.

Posted by: BrooklynZoo at August 21, 2009 2:58 PM in response to Immigrant Groups Fight Sunset Park Rezoning

Um how is Fort Greene a fringe part of Brooklyn?!

Posted by: BrooklynZoo at August 3, 2009 12:56 PM in response to Co-op of the Day: 32 South Oxford Street

I've had realtors get snippy at me for referencing Streeteasy and Propertyshark. In my experience at a few open houses and email exchanges, almost every single broker has not appreciated that I peruse these sites obsessively. I think that most brokers would prefer a return to the dark ages when we didn't have such easy access to comps, sale prices, and online communities like Brownstoner and other blogs to learn more about the market.

Posted by: BrooklynZoo at July 28, 2009 11:04 AM in response to RE Agents Hate Brownstoner

can you link to more photos? I only see the one. or email them to johndumey at gmail.

Posted by: BrooklynZoo at July 8, 2009 1:39 PM in response to chinese armoire computer desk

Brownstoner - typo. I think you meant to say "While on joG". She was jogging, not jobbing.

Posted by: BrooklynZoo at June 12, 2009 2:21 PM in response to Competition for Choice on Grand Avenue?

If I can get $200k for my studio in Clinton Hill (Willoughby Walk) in a year, I'll take it...

Posted by: BrooklynZoo at June 4, 2009 11:54 AM in response to Brooklyn Sales: Under a Million

If we are quoting Jesse the Body:

If I could be reincarnated as a fabric, I would come back as a 38 double-D bra.
Jesse Ventura

Posted by: BrooklynZoo at May 14, 2009 2:09 PM in response to The Synagogues of Brownsville

The above comment is worth $0.

Posted by: BrooklynZoo at March 5, 2009 1:45 PM in response to Co-op of the Day: 220 Congress Street, #6D

Typo alert.

Posted by: BrooklynZoo at January 30, 2009 8:54 AM in response to Salvation for the Astroland Rocket

Eh, maintenance in my coop went up 13% this year. Agg.

Posted by: BrooklynZoo at January 29, 2009 10:01 AM in response to One Hanson Board Jacks Common Charges 17 Percent

I suggest you do a LOT more research.

Posted by: BrooklynZoo at January 16, 2009 4:18 PM in response to "Half asking Price" in Manhattan

Three's Company!

Posted by: BrooklynZoo at January 6, 2009 1:39 PM in response to House of the Day: 667 5th Avenue

Hmm. So I guess this is a good time to negotiate on pricing for renovation projects? I've wanted to redo my bathroom or kitchen forever but never did because of the expense...

Posted by: BrooklynZoo at December 29, 2008 12:29 PM in response to Contractor's Business Down 50 Percent

Williamsburg useta have a theater, the Commodore on Broadway and Marcy. Torn down a few years ago. I grew up attending double features there.

Posted by: BrooklynZoo at December 4, 2008 2:08 PM in response to Movies on Metropolitan Coming Soon

Yes this doesn't seem to actually affect Brooklyn riders. It just makes permanent the existing service cuts that made Court Sq. the last stop for at least the last few years.

Posted by: BrooklynZoo at November 18, 2008 4:13 PM in response to 50% Less G Service Coming Our Way

I'm confused - hasn't the G only gone to Court Sq for a while now? I'm not sure how much of a service ct that really is.

Posted by: BrooklynZoo at November 18, 2008 3:35 PM in response to 50% Less G Service Coming Our Way

I mean.. its ugly and the DOB violations are scary. SO maybe not THIS building. I just meant that I'd love to be able to live right on the block where I grew up, where I have fam, etc. Before people start jumping on me for wanting tio live in a fugly building with multiple violations.

Posted by: BrooklynZoo at November 13, 2008 12:58 PM in response to Distress Signals in Williamsburg

I grew up on that block! Wish I could buy just one unit!

Posted by: BrooklynZoo at November 13, 2008 12:49 PM in response to Distress Signals in Williamsburg

Well, if the one person living in a studio finds a husband/wife/partner/friend/kept man, then they can afford double. While the prospect of affording 3 or 4 or 5 kids right now sounds daunting - there are absolutely affordable 1 and 2 bedroom apartments in Sunset Park, Bay Ridge, Kensington, Jackson heights, Sunnyside, Woodside, etc. Now, if you want an affordable 1500 sq. ft. apartment in Park Slope or Fort Greene or Carroll Gardens, good luck. But what people sometimes say on these boards is true - if you are willing to make certain sacrifices, more people can find places that are affordable to them if they really look and have an open mind.

And I personally could not care less if people who want to move to New York cannot afford to do so. As a native New Yorker (gasp!), I have much more sympathy for native New Yorkers who cannot afford to live in their own neighborhoods anymore.

Posted by: BrooklynZoo at October 31, 2008 2:47 PM in response to Just Sold in Brooklyn

Yeah my studio in this building has combined monthly payments of under $900, before deductions and the like.

Posted by: BrooklynZoo at October 31, 2008 2:20 PM in response to Just Sold in Brooklyn

Um I'm not worried about a mass migration from Brooklyn to the midwest....

Posted by: BrooklynZoo at October 31, 2008 1:05 PM in response to Just Sold in Brooklyn

I live in a 195 Willoughby Studio. It's not full of architectural detail or anything, but the common areas, including the mail room, have all been recently renovated. A lot of old-timers with families sprinkled in.

I'm happy because I'm hoping to sell my place, and somewhere in the realm of $225,000 would be just fine with me.

Posted by: BrooklynZoo at October 31, 2008 11:46 AM in response to Just Sold in Brooklyn

"its a all cash deal tho."

Um, that is a pretty big BUT in your little comparable. All of those cash sales are deeply discounted like that... because who has 165K lying around? There are a lot of coops that don't allow mortgages in Sunset Park, and they are all priced way below market rate for that reason.

Posted by: BrooklynZoo at October 10, 2008 12:52 PM in response to One Sunset Park Hits the Market

Probably geared more to the youngins.

Posted by: BrooklynZoo at August 21, 2008 4:41 PM in response to Closing Bell: Community Pride Day in Bed-Stuy

Obama.

Posted by: BrooklynZoo at January 8, 2008 10:10 AM in response to Which Way Are Readers Leaning in the Presidential Race?

I have a studio in Clinton Hill and thought for a split second about looking into this place as a much cheaper, possibly all cash deal.... but nah. The apartment looks very nice, but small. Great kitchen for a studio.

Posted by: BrooklynZoo at January 4, 2008 1:47 PM in response to Co-op of the Day: 80 Winthrop Street

I live two blocks away, and have lived here for a little over 2 years. The walk to the C is absolutely 100% safe, along blocks lined with beautiful homes and trees. The walk to the Classon G stop is not as pretty, but still fine.

Another alternative is the B54 Bus that runs along Myrtle and drops you off by Metro-Tech.

The distance should kill it, not the safety. That stretch of Myrtle has changed a lot with all the new restaurants.

12:02, and others... with any apartment/house, you should visit the area first to get a sense. People on these boards will not be very helpful, because some people never feel safe in New York, and there are others who feel sale and comfortable in more nabes.

Posted by: BrooklynZoo at January 4, 2008 12:20 PM in response to Sales Watch: Slow Going at The Azure

It is .375 miles from the Classon G (doable) and exactly a mile from the Clinton-Washington C stop (a trek).

The building is absolutely horrid, especially at those prices.

Posted by: BrooklynZoo at January 4, 2008 11:16 AM in response to Sales Watch: Slow Going at The Azure

Best psf in gentrified Brooklyn? I don't know about that...

Posted by: BrooklynZoo at January 2, 2008 12:10 PM in response to Urban Green Still Bogged Down

I may be putting words into Barron's mouth, but what I understood of his statement is that instead of focusing on policing (and, proliferation of prisons, higher minimum sentences, etc.), perhaps we should be focusing more on educational programs, job training, etc. - things that are proven to reduce crime in a longer, more impactful way. It's a question of spending more money on the front end (prevention through education and opportunity) or the back end.

I agree that NYPD seems to becoming more diverse - the most recent class of recruits were 27% Hispanic, 13% black, 7% Asian and 53% white. Those numbers aren't that far off from NYC population statistics, I think.. That's definitely a step in the right direction.

Posted by: BrooklynZoo at December 28, 2007 12:43 PM in response to City Assigning Newbie Cops to Crime-Ridden Areas

Stamford is 40 mins from Grand Central, but you have to pay for a lovely Metro North ticket to get to NYC, twice a day, every day, if you work here. That brings your cost of living way way up. No subways to Westchester either. So its tough to compare Westchester/Stamford to Bayridge based solely on travel time.

Posted by: BrooklynZoo at December 27, 2007 12:36 PM in response to Home Prices Continue to Slide, and NY’s No Exception

Been shopping there since I was a kid (A&S days), and I hope Fulton doesn't change at all. People who are complaining about dirty streets - um... shouldn't the city be doing a better job of cleaning them then?

Just because you don't like the clothes or the feel of the place, the fact is that for many Brooklyn residents, Fulton is where you go to clothes shop. It is packed, merchants make a lot of money. It's clearly successful, and clearly fills a niche for many people. Why change it? Because a handful of people want boring chain stores that you can find in any-mall USA?

A strip of Pottery Barns, BBBYs, Banana Republics... .

Posted by: BrooklynZoo at December 25, 2007 10:47 AM in response to Fulton Mall ‘Mallification’ Inevitable?

The whole notion that this will lead to frivolous lawsuits by tenants is insanely ridiculous. Something like 95% of all housing court cases are brought forth by landlords. According the the recent Village Voice article, over 90% of all tenants attend these cases without any legal representation, and "for landlords, the ratio is the exact reverse." Simply put, very few tenants have access to the kinds of resources it takes to legally challenge landlords. While there are many small-time landlords, NYC is increasingly turning into a town of buildings owned by deep-pocketed companies and corporations looking to make a buck, regardless of the human cost.

And, Bill 638 (the separate, pro-landlord, legislation proposed by Baez and another Bronx politician, I think) is dead. Was struck down last week due to intense backlash. See http://www.nydailynews.com/ny_local/bronx/2007/12/12/2007-12-12_city_council_kills_prolandlord_bill.html.

Ok, let the mud-slinging begin...

Posted by: BrooklynZoo at December 18, 2007 11:23 AM in response to Council Debates Bill Aimed at Abusive Landlords

Who said anything about forcing anyone to use the site??!?!?

A few people are saying that they are curious about statistics of the racial and ethnic makeup of site visitors. Why is that such a crazy thing?!

Posted by: BrooklynZoo at November 23, 2007 1:14 PM in response to Brownstoner Reader Survey Results

11:20, I agree. I've mentioned that in my survey the past two times...

11:41, what do you mean by PS2? If you mean what I think you mean, then that's super offensive, and you are a bigot and an a$$.

Look at the neighborhoods represented - some of them (Bed Stuy, Clinton Hill, Fort Greene) have huge populations of people of color, many of whom are college educated and middle class (like me, although I do fall way short of the average Brownstoner salary). I don't know that anything is keeping people of color from more frequently accessing this site, so I am not blaming anyone for this one-sided demographic. I would just be curious to see those numbers and am disappointed that Brownstoner isn't as interested in that as me, ans 11:20, and probably a few other people, that's all.

Don't jump on people for asking questions and being curious.

P.S. What would be so horrible about cyberspace being racially balanced?! In this day of $300 computers, it isn't such a crazy goal, is it?

Posted by: BrooklynZoo at November 23, 2007 11:48 AM in response to Brownstoner Reader Survey Results

3:59pm, way to take advantage of people's ignorance and be an absolute jack-a$$.

Posted by: BrooklynZoo at September 27, 2007 4:27 PM in response to RENTERS

Ugh, i HATE all those fliers I recieve from brokers. It's like e-mail spam but much much worse. I would never in a million years sell my place with a stranger who floods my mailbox or door with unsolicited junk.

Such a pet peeve of mine..

Posted by: BrooklynZoo at September 21, 2007 10:12 AM in response to Real Estate Broker/Agent Solicitations

I'm embarrassed to ask - but where is Williamsburg's public pool? There's that Rec Center on Metropolitan, but it's not free.

Posted by: BrooklynZoo at August 15, 2007 11:44 AM in response to McCarren Pool Park: How to Spend That $50 Mil?

My girlfriend lives around there (and I grew up in Wburg). I count at least six developments within a 3 block radius of this site! Two are being constructed, two seem to be stuck on foundation work, and the rest haven't broken ground yet. It is soo crazy...

Posted by: BrooklynZoo at August 10, 2007 11:55 AM in response to Development Watch: The Burg's Ainslie Tower