Senor. Senor.
Can you tell me where we're headin'/
Lincoln County Road or Armageddon.

I digress... Prospect Heights varies on a block by block basis. I've heard that Lincoln is 'quiet' but don't know from experience. The next block—St. John's... not so quiet(!), then Sterling and Park Place are quite chill, etc.... so you see what I am sayin...

Posted by: Fjorder at November 5, 2009 10:58 AM in response to Lincoln Place Block?

I love the location but that second bedroom is so tiny (so is the master, but i am one who'd take a smaller bedroom for a larger LR, kitchen, etc).

DYING for a wood-burning anything... this place can sell today for 510K maybe a bit more but without photos of bedroom, bath, deck, etc how can one tell?

Posted by: Fjorder at October 27, 2009 1:09 PM in response to Co-op of the Day: 100 Underhill Avenue, #2

not that close to atlantic yards, joe from brooklyn- it's a great location, actually. although looking at the floorplans I can tell you that Brownstoner readers will take umbrage with the fact that on the larger units the large balcony is off the bedrooms.

IMAGINE HAVING GUESTS TRUDGE THROUGH YOUR BEDROOM TO GO TO THE DECK. THE HORROR. THE HORROR.

Posted by: Fjorder at October 21, 2009 1:10 PM in response to 324 St. Marks Launches

I do like the herringbone wood floors. everything else? Hmmm.
Floorplan tells me this place was once a janitor's closet.

Posted by: Fjorder at October 13, 2009 1:00 PM in response to Co-op of the Day: 39 Plaza Street West

I wonder if GAP will ever become what it is- a plaza. It's a shame that peds, bikers, etc are all but cut off from the gorgeous fountain area.

Posted by: Fjorder at October 8, 2009 10:03 AM in response to Collision at Grand Army

For some reason the place does not look plumb to me in the photo.

Posted by: Fjorder at September 15, 2009 2:01 PM in response to House of the Day: 434 4th Street

Thanks to jay-z and beyonce and Lucali's frequent unannounced closings for vacations I've never had the pleasure of dining here... my wife went two weeks back and, I don't know maybe it was the hype but she ranked it behind DiFara and about the same as Franny's.

we're in love in Amorina in PH; it's a jewel.

Posted by: Fjorder at September 10, 2009 9:44 AM in response to Closing Bell: Pizza and the Mob

i'll be the first to say it: 727 Prospect Place is in Crown Heights proper, not even close to the disputed PH/CH border.
whatever.

i think it's good marketing.

Posted by: Fjorder at September 9, 2009 10:41 AM in response to It's Raining Cars at 1BBP

Maly's got a point... maybe go with cork or tile.

A boat I was on recently had leather soles (floor) in one area about this size. TOTALLY BOSS and gets more supple with time... but in a kitchen?

Posted by: Fjorder at August 27, 2009 11:15 AM in response to New Floor for Small Space

Meh. In every way.

Posted by: Fjorder at August 20, 2009 12:47 PM in response to Condo of the Day: 145 Park Place, #2G

DIBS: well that's a sweet place to berth her. I recently had the opportunity to inherit a 1978 '31 Silverton with twin Crusader gasoline engines. If she were diesel-powered, I can tell you that she'd be mine. But I didn't want to invest $7500+ on getting her in the condition that I wanted her in (lots of maintenance, upgrades, etc) so I passed it up. For the first time in several years, I don't have a boat and it sucks... every time I cross over the Gowanus via Union, I think of my (potential) Silverton docked along with those other clunkers that seem to never move...

Posted by: Fjorder at August 19, 2009 11:01 AM in response to Björk Moving to Brooklyn Heights

DIBS- that's a sweet ride. wooden hull?

Posted by: Fjorder at August 19, 2009 10:40 AM in response to Björk Moving to Brooklyn Heights

Any boaters out there? Bjork's a licensed captain and has a sweet 62'Nordhavn, a vessel that's capable of safely crossing oceans in comfort & style. It's painted all black- I spied it once headed toward the Narrows on my way over the Manhattan bridge. They allegedly berth her somewhere in LIC...

Posted by: Fjorder at August 19, 2009 10:33 AM in response to Björk Moving to Brooklyn Heights

Fragole is most def "meh"

Posted by: Fjorder at July 31, 2009 4:23 PM in response to Looks Like Lucali is Coming to the South Slope!

paper in the windows, pitiful draft selection, filthy and dank. it's a middle finger to the neighborhood.

i guess trying to 'cultivate' a dive bar has backfired.

Posted by: Fjorder at July 13, 2009 11:26 AM in response to Manhattans: Beer Today, Gone Tomorrow?

The Coney Island whitefish...

Posted by: Fjorder at June 10, 2009 10:55 AM in response to Gowanus Gunk

nasty, vengeful neighbors suck. a friend of mine had one call and rat out rooftop BBQ (illegal in NYC).

Posted by: Fjorder at June 5, 2009 1:50 PM in response to Roof Deck Not Up To Code

Make it look like the (former) TWA terminal at JFK.

this will NEVER get built.

Posted by: Fjorder at June 5, 2009 10:14 AM in response to Gehry Officially Off Yards Project

I've got to say that the "average reader appraisal" is a joke. It's not what YOU want to pay, it's what you think the property is worth based upon the myriad factors.

Posted by: Fjorder at June 3, 2009 4:06 PM in response to Co-op of the Day: 41 Eastern Parkway, #5C

"And I'm caught one more time/
Up on Cyprus Avenue.
—Van the Man

Posted by: Fjorder at June 3, 2009 11:58 AM in response to Brooklyn Food & Drink Round-Up

I wished I faced this dilemma.

Posted by: Fjorder at June 2, 2009 9:55 AM in response to Storing Wine in Brownstone

4th avenue scares me. must be all of the ghost bikes.

Posted by: Fjorder at May 29, 2009 3:00 PM in response to StreetLevel: Bar Great Harry Spinoff Opening on 4th Ave

you've heard of the dead fish in your mailbox? Or, black roses delivered to your door, right?

this is a sign. back off of, uh, whatever.

Posted by: Fjorder at May 29, 2009 9:57 AM in response to Mysterious bread on windows

tiny little bedrooms.

Posted by: Fjorder at May 22, 2009 1:20 PM in response to Vantage 238 Hits the Market

Unlike many people, I love housework. well, my (slight) OCD forces me to keep our place spotless.

Posted by: Fjorder at May 22, 2009 9:25 AM in response to Open Thread

Hey Brownstoners-

Had an awesome wedding last Saturday. I like to say thanks to all for the kind words. We're heading to Italy as well, but not till the end of June.

Posted by: Fjorder at May 22, 2009 9:19 AM in response to Open Thread

thanks all.

my wife-to-be and I are really excited. the 8-day forecast I looked at this morning has me sweatin' it a bit.

We just want some sun! headed to IT for two weeks in june/july for the honeymoon; not going to want to come back!

Posted by: Fjorder at May 8, 2009 10:14 AM in response to Open Thread

ok 'stoners: I am getting hitched next week. On Saturday, in Brooklyn.

Please spare me the "you're dead meat" comments and do me a solid—pray to Who(m)ever, ring a bell, burn some sage, whatever floats your boat. We'd love a rain-free event.

thanks folks...

Posted by: Fjorder at May 8, 2009 9:45 AM in response to Open Thread

seriously, folks, someone has to explain the $1,800 monthly nut for maintenance. this is a 2-unit space, right?

Posted by: Fjorder at May 6, 2009 1:06 PM in response to Co-op of the Day: 11 Garden Place

banana in the tail pipe

Posted by: Fjorder at May 5, 2009 9:45 AM in response to Keyed Car Incident

I think Brownstoner has a point...

FWIW- A lot of businesses in Clinton Hill and Fort Greene should be thankful for what is happening there every Saturday with the hundreds of people who come to the neighborhood for the Flea. While these neighborhoods were always popular, I cannot fathom that they were attracting the Manhattan (and the other boroughs, etc) crowd on a sunny spring day like they are now. The Flea has made a nice neighborhood even better; locals are also benefiting with stoop sales, etc.

Posted by: Fjorder at May 4, 2009 12:06 PM in response to Rosie and Nelson Redux

actually BH, those large windows will allow for people to turn the heat down in the winter. not to shut it off completely, but it'll warm up hundreds of square feet nicely.

Posted by: Fjorder at May 1, 2009 12:10 PM in response to On Prospect Park: Is Anybody Home?

The ad boasts of views of NYC skyline, so right there you know it's a 4th or 5th floor walk-up; while I don't mind this too much, many people will. And the kitchen—and I am assuming the bath, as there's no photos—are in need of updates.

If you can get this place >399K, I'd say it's a darn good deal. Killer location.

Posted by: Fjorder at April 14, 2009 12:55 PM in response to Co-op of the Day: 670 Park Slope

Amorina on Vanderbilt Ave in Prospect Heights.

Posted by: Fjorder at April 13, 2009 11:27 AM in response to Nominate Your Favorite Restaurants

loving the George Nakashima coffee table. This place looks too perfect not to be staged; or, the homeowners have impeccable taste, IMO.

Posted by: Fjorder at April 9, 2009 3:03 PM in response to House of the Day: 316 Cumberland Street

Bourdain, welcome to Prospect/Crown Heights.

Posted by: Fjorder at April 9, 2009 11:32 AM in response to Manhattans in Brooklyn

DIBS- you are spot on. It's a bit repelling, actually.

Posted by: Fjorder at April 9, 2009 10:07 AM in response to Rebel Alliance Starts Free 'Other Park Slope Parents' List

85 decibels is a conservative estimate for the noise level. I'd say it's an almost constant 85-dB, with highs going into the high 90-dB range for sustained periods of time. If I had more time on my hands I'd go down there with my dB meter (yes, I have one) and get some real-time readings.

Noise Pollution is why I'll walk dozens of blocks out of my way to avoid certain Brooklyn thoroughfares...

Posted by: Fjorder at April 8, 2009 9:59 AM in response to Futuristic Enclosure Thingy Proposed for the BQE

It looks like a golfer b/c it is. Google Maps has a bunch of different waypoint markers; I guess the person wielding a golf club is the closest match. Reminds me of when Nicholson got road rage back in the day and went apeshit w/ a 9-iron on some dude's car; that was awesome. you don't mess w/ Jack.

Posted by: Fjorder at April 2, 2009 11:23 AM in response to The Month in Crime in Fort Greene and Clinton Hill

bao- hello living is nearly full, the ones that are completed are, anyway...

Posted by: Fjorder at April 1, 2009 1:52 PM in response to Vantage 238 Coming to St. Marks Avenue

Way too tall for that section of Prospect Heights. Garishly rises above Vanderbilt Ave... and that tree, yes, I lament it as well: It was likely standing in the 19th century.

Posted by: Fjorder at April 1, 2009 11:50 AM in response to Vantage 238 Coming to St. Marks Avenue

looks like a methadone clinic.

Posted by: Fjorder at March 27, 2009 2:59 PM in response to Development Watch: 385 Union Avenue

This looks like—and sounds like- "Chambers"(!)—a real-life set of the board game Clue.

Posted by: Fjorder at March 26, 2009 12:57 PM in response to Co-op of the Day: 160 Henry Street

No shots of the bathroom or kitchen means... y'all know what it means. Take off $100K and we'll get started on negotiations, particularly if it's in a good school zone.

i am f**king dying for a wood-burning fireplace.

Posted by: Fjorder at March 25, 2009 1:23 PM in response to Co-op of the Day: 114 Clinton Street

The wallpapered (hand-painted) foyer looks great.

Posted by: Fjorder at March 25, 2009 12:47 PM in response to Co-op of the Day: 114 Clinton Street

yeah, that's the old place. the furniture was incredibly ugly.

Posted by: Fjorder at March 24, 2009 2:22 PM in response to Streetlevel: New Design Store at 333 Flatbush Avenue

Who told you 10% down, cw?
I am thinking as a co-op it's likely 20%... still, this place is a great deal, although I know little to nothing about the neighborhood.

Posted by: Fjorder at March 24, 2009 1:18 PM in response to Co-op of the Day: 135 Hawthorne Street

As much as I love Franny's, I loathe this stretch of Flatbush Avenue. I'll go several blocks out of my way to avoid walking along Flatbush-it's a clusterfuck of exhaust fumes, noise, out of control drivers, etc... Godforsaken cars!

The sad part is this will be incredibly hard to change, as the street is a major north-south thoroughfare in the borough. This is a stretch of road—from GAP to somewhere past Atlantic Center-that would be an awesome Big Dig project.

Posted by: Fjorder at March 24, 2009 9:38 AM in response to Lots of Stores For Rent on Flatbush

mod squad, I like the cut of your jib.

16-lb. sledge and a largish pry bar will make short work of this, like 15 minutes if your not a wuss.

Posted by: Fjorder at March 17, 2009 3:24 PM in response to Removing concrete slab

brownstones half off-

if only I liked the tile work in the bath and the kitchen. I'd make that offer, and get laughed out of the bldg.

Posted by: Fjorder at March 16, 2009 12:27 PM in response to Checking In On The Dewitt

Been on the block for more than 10 years, having come up from the Slope. Get to know the stoop hangers and you're fine. It's a friendly place, much quieter than St. John's, and plenty of hipsters and strollers have moved in in recent years.

Posted by: linkinplace at November 5, 2009 11:09 AM in response to Lincoln Place Block?

The block is mostly big apartment buildings so I'm sure it's more dense than a brownstone block and at night and on weekends there is some noise from people hanging out outside, double parked cars etc.

It's a long block and there is a tiny rise about halfway down that seems to split it in two so it sort of feels like there's the Underhill half and the Washington half.

But it all seems very vibrant and safe and, and a lot of the neighbors seem to know each other. I come and go at all hours and always feel safe, and it's hard to find a more convenient location for subways, park access, food etc.

Posted by: dogpatch at November 5, 2009 11:23 AM in response to Lincoln Place Block?

The block is great for a number of reasons including its proximity to the subway, museum, park and library. The stoop sitters are fine (and diminishing in number.) They know what's going on and will help to keep you safe. As for the noise, the block is pretty quiet for most of the year. In the summer there is a backyard of a building on Washington, where residents think that they should SHARE their tastes in music. Given the number of apartments and the number of days in the year, the good far outweighs the bad.

Posted by: BrooklynIsHome at November 5, 2009 11:47 AM in response to Lincoln Place Block?

Many thanks for the feedback. It's hard to resist being so close to the park (at the moment, I am DRIVING there to go running in the morning, when I'm not too lazy...), and it's nice to hear good things about the block. It is after all, the city, so I don't expect crickets.

Speaking of driving, any opinions on the ease of parking? They just changed my current nabe over to a twice weekly cleaning schedule, I hate to give that up.

Posted by: snowbunny at November 5, 2009 12:21 PM in response to Lincoln Place Block?

thinking about moving to Prospect Heights from Fort Greene as well... finally tired of there not being any real subways close to where I live and having to rely on buses to good subways. if you know of any other good rentals in the area please let me know. thanks

Posted by: myrtleandwashingtonave at November 5, 2009 12:23 PM in response to Lincoln Place Block?

If you have a 9 to 5 or a variation on that schedule, parking stinks!

Posted by: BrooklynIsHome at November 5, 2009 12:41 PM in response to Lincoln Place Block?

I know both areas well. If you have been living on Myrtle and Adelphi for years, then you are probably comfortable with anything. Prospect heights, like others have stated, varies block by block. Generally, the closer to Washington you go, the "worse" it is. Both Lincoln and St Johns between Underhill and Washington are full of large buildings with families that have been there for years. Both have folks "hanging out" though St Johns has alot more rowdy kids who are generally harmless but can be a bit intimidating for someone not used to that sort of thing. In general if you are coming from Myrtle, youll be fine - you have the same noise, loitering (and littering). Id say if you were coming from the Upper East Side or North Slope you might be a bit uncomfortable with the folks hanging out, but its safe - just have your wits about you when walking around, just like Myrtle.

Posted by: saminthehood at November 5, 2009 12:53 PM in response to Lincoln Place Block?

Yeah -- When I lived on St John's between Underhill and Washington (left 1-1/2 yrs ago), it took me a while to get used to the stoop drinker/weed smokers. But then I figured out they are pretty harmless and seemed to actually keep the gang activity away from the Underhill end of the block.

I tried to avoid walking to the Washington Ave end of the block at night... I would walk east on Eastern Pkwy. Though, there have been some changes to Washington lately... new shops/bars, less vacancies I think. So...

Posted by: tybur6 at November 5, 2009 1:21 PM in response to Lincoln Place Block?

there's nothing wrong with "stoop sitting" or drinking or smoking (even weed) on one's stoop. such coded language in here it's absurd, and i dont throw around the racism card very often.

*rob*

Posted by: Butterfly at November 5, 2009 2:06 PM in response to Lincoln Place Block?

Butterfly, maybe there's nothing wrong with smoking weed in public in your world. However, for people (of all colors) with jobs - it is a problem.

I have no patience for young men that make a nuisance of themselves all day, disrespecting people around them, themselves, and their race.

Unfortunately, this block still has a few too many. It has gotten better over the years but Snowbunny, if you're used to Myrtle and Adelphi then this is a walk in the park.

Posted by: Crownlfc at November 5, 2009 2:25 PM in response to Lincoln Place Block?