CC's Profile

  • CC
  • 2003
  • 2008
  • Brooklyn
  • Crown Heights
  • Rental
  • Self Employed
  • Female
  • 27

Author's Comments

I don't anticipate Crown Heights becoming the next Williamsburg; Nor do I foresee Franklin becoming a version of Smith Street. At present many of the businesses in Crown Heights are homogenous ie. corner stores/bodegas, juice bars, fruit stands and hair salons. I was very excited that Bristen's Eatery opened up on Franklin and I hope to see an increase in a variety of Carribean owned businesses which attract a diverse crowd.

It is apparent that there is a very vibrant and stable Carribean community here.

Posted by: CC at October 1, 2008 6:28 PM in response to Williamsburg Comes to Crown Heights?

I don't anticipate Crown Heights becoming the next Williamsburg; Nor do I foresee Franklin becoming a version of Smith Street. At present many of the businesses in Crown Heights are homogenous ie. corner stores/bodegas, juice bars, fruit stands and hair salons. I was very excited that Bristen's Eatery opened up on Franklin and I hope to see an increase in a variety of Carribean owned businesses which attract a diverse crowd.

It is apparent that there is a very vibrant and stable Carribean community here.

Posted by: CC at October 1, 2008 6:13 PM in response to Williamsburg Comes to Crown Heights?

Good for you. I applaud your efforts in removing the paint. I recently stripped a pine door in my house that was painted 3 colors. I was told it is from the 1930's. A kind gentleman at an antique shop helped me out tremendously. His name is Yehia pronounced (YaYa) he has been doing restoration work for 27years and new what the best products were and basic techniques. He is located in Crown Heights 74 Kingston Ave 11216. 347.698.6252. He was able to help me to do projects independently with just some basic consulting. He's quite talented. I learned that after stripping my door it was a combo of colors due to various pieces of wood but I sripped it, sanded with first sand paper of various coarsness and then dry wool I then stained it Golden Oak...and shellac(ed) it came out great!

Posted by: CC at February 17, 2008 12:41 AM in response to Strip Happy