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September 4, 2009
Contract race?
I have an accepted offer on an apt. However, there was a previous accepted offer which is taking a while to get the contract signed becaused they are apparently nitpicking (this is according to the broker). So now it seems I'm in a race to sign a contract before them. Assuming the other offer actually exists, can the seller choose me over the other offer even if they sign before me? According to the broker, we are the more attractive offer. I really appreciate any input on this. Thanks everyone.
August 31, 2009
Brokers Useful when Buying?
I've been relying heavily on the internet in the search for an apartment to buy. This summer seems to have been very slow for new inventory. I'm wondering, am I missing anything by simply relying on Trulia, NYT, etc? Are there some apartments that don't get listed because they are snatched up so quickly? I know that happens with rentals, but with sales I figure it's always listed in case the original deal falls through. I've never had a broker show me anything I haven't already seen in person or on the internet. Has the internet rendered them obsolete? The only thing they add is showing me places that are not in the location I want to live.
August 25, 2009
Another "How much to offer"
What's the standard nowadays? 10% below asking? 20% below? How do I factor in outdoor space that is over half the size of the indoor space? Any input is much appreciated.
July 13, 2009
Fortune tellers?
What is going on in there? Hand jobs? Lap dances? There is no way that $5 psychic readings can pay ground-floor, store-front rent.
'Sup with those black van taxis?
Does anyone know the deal with those big vans driven by Caribbean men? They seem to trail the bus lines and pick up locals. They also have funny horns. Are these like low-income taxis? Has anyone ridden in one?
May 29, 2009
Annoying Brownstoner.com script
What's with the JavaScript that is always resizing my browser window when I am looking around on this site? It is EXTREMELY annoying.
Author's Comments
4th Ave & Warren and is rental...
Posted by: IronMaiden at September 24, 2009 12:28 PM in response to 134 St. Marks Place Takes a Mulligan
> I'm guessing it's like many divided brownstones, Snark...2 per floor.
Nope.
> whoever the broker is keeps re-listing them as 'new' each week so they constantly look like they are just listed
Ditto
I saw these back in the Spring. Bedrooms are a bit awkward with no closet space and a very weird bathroom squeezed in the master. Living space is very narrow. Kitchens are nice but I didn't see them finished. Top floor gets a great deck/terrace but it's only 1BR. Bottom floor with the backyard is probably the best bet and it's been sold since spring AFAIK. What turned me off was bad bedroom layout and too far south.
Posted by: IronMaiden at September 21, 2009 5:12 PM in response to Checking In On 353 6th Street
So basically, if the other people sign their contract first, the seller can still wait for us if he likes our offer better?
Posted by: IronMaiden at September 5, 2009 10:27 AM in response to Contract race?
Typical to see every talking out of line. Most of these apartments have a loft/mezzanine which essentially adds another bedroom and some of them are up to 400sqft. And a few of the ground floors have a background...with grass. The finishes are very nice and parking is a piece of cake.
Posted by: IronMaiden at September 1, 2009 11:29 AM in response to First Closings Recorded at the Satori
Some of the apartments are interesting and some have really amazing views but that exterior is so amazingly ugly. If I didn't know better, I'd assume it was an office building from 1985.
So what does this mean for the building?
Posted by: IronMaiden at August 31, 2009 11:21 AM in response to Forte Officially Goes Back to the Bank
Sounds about on par with what I thought, thanks for the input!
Posted by: IronMaiden at August 30, 2009 11:46 PM in response to Brokers Useful when Buying?
Thanks for your input everyone
Posted by: IronMaiden at August 27, 2009 12:26 PM in response to Another "How much to offer"
Thanks for you input everyone
Posted by: IronMaiden at August 27, 2009 12:26 PM in response to Another "How much to offer"
I can only aspire to reach the level of sophistication your posts bring, Rob. This will be the last time I acknowledge you.
Posted by: IronMaiden at July 15, 2009 1:50 PM in response to Williamsburg: Squatters' Paradise
Man, everyone here just couldn't wait to hate on some hipsters! The article is typical hyperbolic bullshit. No one is making $150 EVERYDAY begging and no one is going on electronics shipping sprees. Sounds like some people are bitter about their $150k loan debt from NYU.
Posted by: IronMaiden at July 15, 2009 12:21 PM in response to Williamsburg: Squatters' Paradise
That is great - thank you
Posted by: IronMaiden at July 13, 2009 11:24 AM in response to 'Sup with those black van taxis?
500 4th had some pretty good deals. The finishes are all top notch - really nice apts. They were offering 10% off for early birds. Too bad the location sucks and it's like living in a hotel.
Posted by: IronMaiden at July 13, 2009 10:59 AM in response to 500 Fourth Avenue Sees Most Spring Contracts
IronMaiden wrote a review about Tutta Pasta on July 10, 2009 3:49 PM
Pasta is terrible. If you know anything about pasta do not eat here. If you have no standards think Chef Boyardee is good, then go for it.
Useless, ugly, and damaging! These stupid waterfalls make the The Gates look good!
Posted by: IronMaiden at July 6, 2009 4:42 PM in response to Closing Bell: River Cafe Sues City Over Falls Project
I've been to that building twice. The high-end apartments are real nice but everything else: The layouts are really bad. Structural elements everywhere, barely any flat walls. The 600k 1BR doesn't have ONE straight wall in the bedroom and it can barely fit a twin bed. It's like living in a 3D crossword puzzle.
Posted by: IronMaiden at July 1, 2009 11:52 AM in response to Checking in on The Elan
I say Wyckoff but how close is it to Hoyt?
Posted by: IronMaiden at June 30, 2009 6:58 PM in response to Living in Boerum Hill
>> Patio is a good example
Man - those people are totally clueless.
1) Bar staff is never friendly
2) Often closed during key daytime drinking hours/holidays.
Posted by: IronMaiden at June 30, 2009 6:50 PM in response to StreetLevel: Bar Reis Sandwich Spot in Biz
This is great - already checked it out on a drunken Saturday. The Slope REALLY lacks fast take out nevertheless late-night food in general. Just wish it was a little farther NORTH.
>> Can someone PLEASE open another gay bar in the slope?
Is it me or has the Slope's gay population really decreased in recent years? There used to be lesbians everywhere. Where have they gone?
Posted by: IronMaiden at June 30, 2009 6:48 PM in response to StreetLevel: Bar Reis Sandwich Spot in Biz
The apts are REAL nice inside, if you like modern. But that corner and block is one of the worst 4th ave corners in that area. Prices are way too high. The 1st floor apt's back yard is amazing though.
Posted by: IronMaiden at June 22, 2009 8:18 PM in response to Price Cuts at 357 Dean Street
Why don't I ever see people getting tickets for double parking on fking FLATBUSH AVE!! Who cares about 5th.
Posted by: IronMaiden at June 10, 2009 10:30 AM in response to CB6, Fifth Avenue BID Going After Bike Lane
You know what 5th ave needs - a Thai restaurant.
Posted by: IronMaiden at June 3, 2009 3:14 PM in response to Brooklyn Food & Drink Round-Up
@Santa: That's weird. I guess they're trying to cover multiple demographics. I thought Tapeo was good but never went back for some reason. I guess other people did the same.
Posted by: IronMaiden at June 3, 2009 1:40 PM in response to Brooklyn Food & Drink Round-Up
Cyprus* ;]
I recommend Brooklyn Yard always for a good, outdoor time.
Posted by: IronMaiden at June 3, 2009 1:20 PM in response to Brooklyn Food & Drink Round-Up
Tempo: Pretty good, but a bit pricey as their rent is absurd. I rather eat at Al Di la for less money and better food.
Cypress Avenue: Corney sign, corny name - sounds like UES. I rather go to the Black Sheep directly behind it for phooze ball, $10 pitchers, and a juke box.
Posted by: IronMaiden at June 3, 2009 1:18 PM in response to Brooklyn Food & Drink Round-Up
222: More trivia - This guy used to live in your building when I was on 10th:
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1285162/
Posted by: IronMaiden at May 30, 2009 12:38 PM in response to What's Up With 10th Street's Grey Gardens House?
Poor guy. That breaks my heart.
Posted by: IronMaiden at May 30, 2009 12:35 PM in response to What's Up With 10th Street's Grey Gardens House?
Well, I've disabled it via
http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/internet/firefox/disable-web-site-window-resizing-in-firefox/
Posted by: IronMaiden at May 29, 2009 4:03 PM in response to Annoying Brownstoner.com script
Maybe I'm a perv, but that pic kinda... nevermind.
Posted by: IronMaiden at May 29, 2009 4:02 PM in response to Today on the Forum
Firefox 3 on Windows Vista and XP
Posted by: IronMaiden at May 29, 2009 2:02 PM in response to Annoying Brownstoner.com script
Oh and it pretty much always looked the same except every wasn't so old and weathered. Joe would regularly rotate signs, bottles, figurines, etc.
Posted by: IronMaiden at May 29, 2009 1:11 PM in response to What's Up With 10th Street's Grey Gardens House?
I lived right next to that house (218 10th) for 2 years. The man that lives (lived?) there is Joe Baldo. He would never leave his property and had his groceries delivered. He had a little yapping dog that would bark at me as I was entering my place - while he would just stare at me and ignore the dog. One of my roommates tried to talk to him once and Joe gave him a snickers bar. He also gave us a tin of cookies once. He would go out in the front and put various signs up and whatnot. I just walked by the other day and it appears very unkempt so my guess is that Joe is sick or has already passed.
Posted by: IronMaiden at May 29, 2009 1:08 PM in response to What's Up With 10th Street's Grey Gardens House?
Love that "DOG" warning. That's on the way to The Bellhouse I believe.
Posted by: IronMaiden at May 29, 2009 10:35 AM in response to Friday Links
It was decently priced and not too far from the train. That's all it takes.
Posted by: IronMaiden at May 28, 2009 11:03 AM in response to That Was Fast! 72 Berry Sells Out
Agreed on Star of India. I walked past there every night and it was empty - always. Word is that their parent restaurant on 7th ave was keeping them afloat. Afloat, no longer.
Posted by: IronMaiden at May 27, 2009 12:44 PM in response to Brooklyn Food & Drink Round-Up
lechacal: Argyle has been pre-selling for about 2 years while they had a showroom on 5th ave. It's totally possible that they are 70% sold.
Why are all the commenters on this blog so fking cynical? It's like you're all mad that you squished into your tiny park slope apt share and forced to blog from Ozzie's while drinking crappy coffee.
Posted by: IronMaiden at May 26, 2009 10:06 AM in response to TCO Issued for 125 North 10th; Closings on Tap
Wow. Quite surprising. The layouts are great: on-suite bath, his/her closets, large dinning area, balcony, dark/modern finishes. That said, the block is absolute shit. If it was between 4th and 5th, I would have bought it instantly. But it's next to a high school, down the block from Halal food grease wafting down the block, 2 competing sock/sunglasses dealers on each corner, people sleeping on the sidewalk, and the neighboring houses are falling apart.
Posted by: IronMaiden at October 5, 2009 12:19 PM in response to Closings at Green on Dean