That's a real nice apartment. I love all the Eames and George Nelson pieces and how they fit into the space. Also like that bar/table extension of the kitchen counter. How's the nabe?

Posted by: GHB at August 14, 2007 12:56 PM in response to Co-op of the Day: 786 Washingon Avenue 1BR

Sounds like your neighbor doesn't like the young 'uns! 18 month old twins? That's a load (no pun intended) of diapers. As the paint chips pile up in your yard, let the diapers pile up in hers! I hope that helps...

Posted by: GHB at August 14, 2007 4:03 PM in response to Paint and debris from neighbor's buiding work

12:21... Well said. If someone wants to be in the nabe, those apartments are perfectly nice and well priced and the buildings look well maintained. I bet the building will be taken care of since home-owners take pride in their homes. And for those prices, who expects SubZero, Wolf or Viking appliances? Not everyone has millions to spend on a place. This is a more affordable way to buy a home in New York for those who may not have been able to before. Maybe the nabe will get cleaned up without millionaire yuppies taking over. Best of luck to the buyers!

Posted by: GHB at August 16, 2007 12:34 PM in response to Crown Heights Condos Fly Off the Shelves

Pre-war, elevator, recent renovation, nice layout, Prospect Park... Why not?

Posted by: GHB at August 16, 2007 1:10 PM in response to Co-op of the Day: 176 Seeley Street, Apartment 6C

What is the name of the specific neighborhood that encompasses East 21st Street between Flatbush and Ocean Ave. from Church Ave. to Caton?

Posted by: GHB at August 17, 2007 5:27 PM in response to Open House Picks

Maybe if the students have bars on their windows, they won't throw shit onto the street. We can hope!

Posted by: GHB at August 20, 2007 10:04 AM in response to NYU Housing Expansion Reaching New Heights

B Square and assorted guests... Thank you for the info on my Flatbush question. Very helpful. My father grew up there and I'd like to go back and look around. I used to visit my grandparents there in the '60s. I just remember it being a beautiful old apartment building. 131 East 21st.

Posted by: GHB at August 20, 2007 1:01 PM in response to Open House Picks

Erin, thank you too for that map. Very helpful information. I'm just catching up with the recent posts.

Posted by: GHB at August 20, 2007 1:10 PM in response to Open House Picks

If they're trying to sell the place, should they really be showing that kitchen and bath? Yikes!

Posted by: GHB at August 20, 2007 2:06 PM in response to House of the Day: 1087 Prospect Place

Took a look at an open house...lots of tiny studios. Would be ideal for dorms, but I hope to God that that doesn't happen. They need to gut reno, make larger apartments and sell 'em as condos.

Posted by: GHB at August 23, 2007 2:07 PM in response to Fund Buys Watchtower Building on Clark St.

Thanks for everyone's feedback. I looked into it and found that I can leave the stroller in the basement (which is accessible from the front of the building a few steps down). Also, in rationalizing this, my other option is to spend the same amount of money and move somewhere less convenient. Yes, I would avoid the stairs, but my commute would be longer and getting to restuarants, stores would also be less convenient. So, I am thinking a 5 minute walk up the stairs isn't so bad. Let's see how I feel when I am carrying a 20 pound baby up and down! But, again, thanks so much. This feedback is so helpful!!

Posted by: ks8000 at May 12, 2008 6:34 PM in response to living in a walk-up

Go for the stairs! You'll all be healthier for it. If it's the top floor, I saw in Time Out NY kids where someone who had an apt on the top floor of a bnstn that took over the hallway space for extra storage, treating essentially like a coat closet - m for coats, umbrellas, boots, rollerblades, strollers, etc.

Is there a W/D in the apt?

Posted by: guest at May 12, 2008 7:34 PM in response to living in a walk-up

I am a mother of two, ages 4 & 6 and we live on a fourth floor walk up in PS. I wouldn't trade the air and light for a lower floor. Just be sure that your apartment has a washer / dryer and you will be fine!

Posted by: guest at May 12, 2008 9:51 PM in response to living in a walk-up

You really need to tip Fresh Direct more than $1/per floor. Do people really tip Fresh Direct so little? I tip $20, and I live in an elevator building...

As for stairs, I guess it depends on your comfort level. Just imagine having a playdate though, and having an additional four strollers in your hallway or foyer and how that will go?

Posted by: Heather at May 12, 2008 10:04 PM in response to living in a walk-up

Heather,

$20 tip on $40-60 worth of groceries for which I already pay a delivery fee is going to seem like a proposal.

Posted by: guest at May 12, 2008 10:41 PM in response to living in a walk-up

Hrm, okay. I order once a month from FD and spend about $200. But still, all those stairs seem like they'd deserve more than a few bucks.

Posted by: Heather at May 12, 2008 11:15 PM in response to living in a walk-up

We do it with no problems. Top story brownstone. It forces you to stay in shape. It'll be tough to sell anything for a profit going forward for several years. If you're concerned about selling don't buy at this time.

Posted by: guest at May 12, 2008 11:28 PM in response to living in a walk-up

We live in a 3rd flr apt w/ a 21 lb. 10 month old and I'm 7 months pregnant! We have no storage for a stroller in the foyer and no w/d. It's extremely difficult lugging everything up and down those flights of stairs solo. Make sure you get a w/d up there; it'll be one less headache for mom, plus it helps resale value. If you love the nabe enough, it's worth it.

Posted by: guest at May 13, 2008 10:10 AM in response to living in a walk-up

$20 for FD? Are you insane? These people are not like the takeout delivery guys who ride to and from the store on bikes two or three times an hour. They just go down the street in their truck making a dozen on more. If everyone tips them $3 they're making $30+ an hour. I can't even process what they'd make at $20 a pop. Tipping is totally out of hand in this city.

Posted by: guest at May 13, 2008 5:18 PM in response to living in a walk-up