Yeah C_Gar, I think you want to be a little further into the neighborhood, away from CIA.

Posted by: DitmasSnark at November 20, 2009 4:27 PM in response to Open House Picks

Cute cafe.

Posted by: DitmasSnark at November 20, 2009 4:03 PM in response to New Cafe for The Heights

> can you make the pages stop resizing when viewing pics or
> logging in?

AMEN from the CORNER.

Posted by: DitmasSnark at November 20, 2009 3:43 PM in response to Huh? Benetton for Bed Stuy Stretch of Bedford Avenue

Cute cafe.

Posted by: DitmasSnark at November 20, 2009 3:41 PM in response to New Cafe for The Heights

> The Ditmas price seems very reasonable but only one bathroom?

Seems pretty typical for the period, no?

Nice looking house.

Posted by: DitmasSnark at November 20, 2009 1:20 PM in response to Open House Picks

> We all snark it up here, there's nothing wrong with that.

Word.

Posted by: DitmasSnark at November 20, 2009 1:18 PM in response to New Cafe for The Heights

No comments about the "Huge bust at hipster drug den?"

Posted by: DitmasSnark at November 20, 2009 12:05 PM in response to Friday Links

> who knew that Benetton even still existed

My thoughts exactly.

Time to dig out the Girbaud pants.

Posted by: DitmasSnark at November 20, 2009 10:59 AM in response to Huh? Benetton for Bed Stuy Stretch of Bedford Avenue

Don't be silly, ditto. They're all over at Pumps.

Posted by: DitmasSnark at November 20, 2009 10:55 AM in response to Viridian Two-Thirds Rented

> Cute = looks like the walls have accumulated 100 years of farts on them

Rob - stop hijacking other people's logins!

Posted by: DitmasSnark at November 20, 2009 10:47 AM in response to New Cafe for The Heights

Agreed, those doors are a knockout. Lovely work.

Posted by: DitmasSnark at November 19, 2009 6:23 PM in response to Development Watch: Turnaround at 424 Waverly Avenue

Oh, well that explains the delays this morning. Yikes.

Here's an interesting tidbit from NY1:

State Labor Dept. Finds Park Slope Restaurants Underpaid Workers

The State Labor Department released a report today that says 25 Brooklyn restaurants and cafes owe at least $910,000 in unpaid wages to more than 200 workers.

State inspections of Park Slope restaurants during the spring found that some workers made as little as $2.75 an hour, which is far below the state minimum wage of $7.25...

The following restaurants are negotiating a resolution for payment:

Aunt Suzie's Restaurant
Bagel World
Bogota Latin Bistro
Coco Roco
Joe's Pizza
Marcho Corp's Cholita
Olive Vine Cafe (two locations)
Rachel's Taqueria
Sette
Song
Taqueria
Uncle Moe's

The following restaurants have made full or partial payments:

Baluchi's
Mezcali's Mexican (three locations)
Miriam Restaurant
Mr. Wonton
Nana Restaurant
Red Hot Szechuan
Slim Lamb "Miracle Grill"
Sotto Voce
Sweet Melissa Park Slope

Posted by: DitmasSnark at November 19, 2009 5:26 PM in response to Thursday Blogwrap

Great stuff, MM.

Posted by: DitmasSnark at November 19, 2009 3:59 PM in response to Walkabout: Montrose Morris - Full Circle

> In this country, you say "Didn't your mom teach you to...."

- http://redwing.hutman.net/~mreed/warriorshtm/grammarian.htm

"Grammarian usually has little to contribute to a discussion and possesses few effective weapons. To compensate, he will point out minor errors in spelling and grammar. Because of Grammarian's obvious weakness most Warriors ignore him."

Posted by: DitmasSnark at November 19, 2009 3:48 PM in response to 150 Bond Finally Sells—For a Loss

> why is it so outlandish that some people have different aesthetic taste?

OK, fine, I take it back.

You're not a contrarian.

You're a philistine.

Posted by: DitmasSnark at November 19, 2009 3:40 PM in response to Development Watch: Turnaround at 424 Waverly Avenue

> this place is still probably 100 years old +...

Wait, aren't you, dear wine lover, the person who slams old house on this blog ad nauseum?

Why the love for this one?

Oh, because it's next door to Williamsburg, your beloved turf.

Posted by: DitmasSnark at November 19, 2009 3:30 PM in response to Brooklyn Sales: Under a Million

> at 920K, you could put several hundred thousand dollars into it...

... and have the most expensive little house on a block of eyesores.

Posted by: DitmasSnark at November 19, 2009 3:24 PM in response to Brooklyn Sales: Under a Million

I think he *says* he likes the old because of his need to be a contrarian.

Posted by: DitmasSnark at November 19, 2009 3:20 PM in response to Development Watch: Turnaround at 424 Waverly Avenue

Holy extreme makeover, Batman! Very nicely done.

Posted by: DitmasSnark at November 19, 2009 3:05 PM in response to Development Watch: Turnaround at 424 Waverly Avenue

I hear ya, CGar. You'd be really close to a lot of great stuff. How do you feel about the possibility of AY so nearby?

Posted by: DitmasSnark at November 19, 2009 2:44 PM in response to House of the Day: 540 Bergen Street

I'm curious to know what you think of the place, CGar.

I used to live near there and it was never my favorite block, though there used to be a cute little Victorian factory I coveted. Sadly it was torn down to make room for a craptacular Feddershack.

Posted by: DitmasSnark at November 19, 2009 2:27 PM in response to House of the Day: 540 Bergen Street

Bette knows best: http://bk.ly/1q

Posted by: DitmasSnark at November 19, 2009 1:32 PM in response to Co-op of the Day: 150 Joralemon Street, #5F

> Flippers don't buy houses, gut them and put them on the
> market in that condition.

Flipper don't. Floppers do.

Posted by: DitmasSnark at November 19, 2009 12:35 PM in response to 150 Bond Finally Sells—For a Loss

> all i got was this stinkin' corsage!

Mine still smells faintly of Newports and Olde English. From time to time I pull it out from my jewelry box and relive that magical evening.

Posted by: DitmasSnark at November 19, 2009 12:19 PM in response to Inside Third & Bond: Week 109

I'm so very touched.

Posted by: DitmasSnark at November 19, 2009 11:37 AM in response to Inside Third & Bond: Week 109

> Great example of how he would act as a Mayor.

Yes, how dare he stop wasting money on a useless boondoggle project!

Posted by: DitmasSnark at November 19, 2009 11:28 AM in response to Thompson Dissing Bloomie on HOD Again

You go, joe.

Posted by: DitmasSnark at November 19, 2009 11:09 AM in response to Commercial Klutch: November Edition

All snarking aside, I think it looks pretty good.

Posted by: DitmasSnark at November 18, 2009 6:06 PM in response to Atlantic Terminal Station: So Close!

I'm with p de t.

Posted by: DitmasSnark at November 18, 2009 5:06 PM in response to House of the Day: 22 Sidney Place

$595k.

Posted by: DitmasSnark at November 18, 2009 4:48 PM in response to Co-op of the Day: 85 8th Avenue, #3R

Nice shot.

Posted by: DitmasSnark at November 18, 2009 4:45 PM in response to Wednesday Blogwrap

> the $100 Rabbit tasting menu

What working rabbit can afford that? Jaysus, even the bunnies in Williamsburg have trust funds.

Posted by: DitmasSnark at November 18, 2009 4:44 PM in response to Brooklyn Food & Drink Round-Up

> Wanna be my fan club CFO?

I'd love to. And rest assured that I'll keep my embezzling to a respectable percentage.

Posted by: DitmasSnark at November 18, 2009 4:23 PM in response to Brooklyn Food & Drink Round-Up

Snappy, that's not a mic, and I fear it may be made of recycled materials.

Posted by: DitmasSnark at November 18, 2009 4:11 PM in response to Brooklyn Food & Drink Round-Up

Remember to get the money up front this time, Kens.

Posted by: DitmasSnark at November 18, 2009 4:07 PM in response to Brooklyn Food & Drink Round-Up

A license to print money, ENY.

Posted by: DitmasSnark at November 18, 2009 4:04 PM in response to Streetlevel: Vinnie's Styles Opening New Store on Flatbush

If you move to one of those neighborhoods, do you get assigned to a wealthy family? I've never sorted out how that works.

Posted by: DitmasSnark at November 18, 2009 3:21 PM in response to Brooklyn Food & Drink Round-Up

Tiny rooms, exaggerated square footage, spiral staircase, ridiculous maintenance.

Four strikes. Next.

Posted by: DitmasSnark at November 18, 2009 1:54 PM in response to Co-op of the Day: 85 8th Avenue, #3R

Given that he hates on kitchens all the time, Mr B actually likes this shabby one? Go figure.

Posted by: DitmasSnark at November 18, 2009 1:49 PM in response to House of the Day: 22 Sidney Place

I'm guessing BHO is the guy everyone avoids at any given party.

Posted by: DitmasSnark at November 18, 2009 12:07 PM in response to Brooklyn Food & Drink Round-Up

Yes, but putting down only 3.5% means you have little skin in the game, and are more likely to walk when push comes to shove, no?

Posted by: DitmasSnark at November 18, 2009 11:50 AM in response to A Few More Sales Trickle In at BellTel

City Subs is great. Or at least it used to be back when I lived near there.

Posted by: DitmasSnark at November 18, 2009 11:37 AM in response to Coming to Bergen: Mid-Century Furniture Dealer

PS: Not to dis that stretch at all. I think it's fab.

Posted by: DitmasSnark at November 18, 2009 11:19 AM in response to Coming to Bergen: Mid-Century Furniture Dealer

Question: Did they actually curate, or just accept checks from whoever showed up with the right amount of money?

Posted by: DitmasSnark at November 18, 2009 11:18 AM in response to Coming to Bergen: Mid-Century Furniture Dealer

Excellent. May you continue to uncover more hidden delights.

Posted by: DitmasSnark at November 18, 2009 10:44 AM in response to Beneath the Surface

Thanks for the reminder that I need to buy a salad spinner.

Posted by: DitmasSnark at November 18, 2009 10:37 AM in response to Atlantic Terminal Station: So Close!

> the developers shouldn't be rewarded for incompetence

Thanks you. Now take that same message to Wall Street.

Posted by: DitmasSnark at November 18, 2009 10:03 AM in response to BSA Smacks Down 580 Carroll Hardship Claim...For Now

> I can smell a whole new wave of fines coming for non-compliance.

I was thinking much the same.

Posted by: DitmasSnark at November 17, 2009 6:23 PM in response to City Planning Targeting Curb Cuts

> Signs posted in the lobby telling shareholders that due to
> the trouble that the building is having selling units,
> people are free to sublet.

That should really help sell those three units. Any vaguely sentient potential buyer that sees those signs will flee so fast, they'll make that Scooby-Doo noise on the way out.

Thanks for sharing your story, and congrats on the happy ending.

Posted by: DitmasSnark at November 17, 2009 6:08 PM in response to Co-op of the Day: 1110 Caton Avenue, #6C