MFN maybe you should take to path train from Joisey and come see for yourself.

Posted by: jack slade at November 12, 2009 10:21 PM in response to House of the Day: 540 4th Street

very nice block I know it well. hope this puppy sells for 2.5!!!! If your hire professional trademen who understand these and not butchers after a quick buck you should have no problem living while the mechanicals are updated.

Posted by: jack slade at November 12, 2009 7:13 PM in response to House of the Day: 540 4th Street

Sounds like you got a real cheapo for a LL. Send him a friendly certified letter listing the ongoing issues,repair dates and your suggestions. After that, quietly plan your exit or call 311.

Posted by: jack slade at November 11, 2009 9:46 PM in response to LL's Lousy Repair Jobs

herk can i call you that? it's all good I can clown too. best not cry when i do:)

carrollgardened, homegirl knows the keys on her board were a tad loose with that groupie comment. Lets not cast stones here!

Id join to the party BUT you people flip like that (fingers snap)! Its way too shady..someone will bring a trench coat one day.

Posted by: jack slade at November 10, 2009 4:43 PM in response to Open Thread

herkimermaid, are you clowning me?

Posted by: jack slade at November 10, 2009 4:11 PM in response to Open Thread

minus the where please

Posted by: jack slade at November 10, 2009 4:05 PM in response to Open Thread

Ladies where in my culture groupies are not cool :/

Posted by: jack slade at November 10, 2009 4:04 PM in response to Open Thread

He's got his website- let him and his groupies snicker and carry on over there. The fact that he's trying to post again here says quite a lot.

Posted by: bxgrl at November 10, 2009 2:31 PM

See you're not so nice!! why are you calling me a groupie? why cant I enjoy both sites?

dont answer!! i dont plan on responding!!! I just wanted to point out in black and white how fraudulant you are.

-Jack

Posted by: jack slade at November 10, 2009 3:55 PM in response to Open Thread

radio controlled toy plane or drone? The footage is amazing. thanks!

Posted by: jack slade at November 9, 2009 6:21 PM in response to Closing Bell: Coney Island from Above

I stopped reading when I saw that its actually Mrs Mopar all this time!! Rock on you're doing a bang up job!

Posted by: jack slade at November 9, 2009 1:52 PM in response to Contractors & Chauvinism

You know the LL is responsible for shotty new work!!
Get yourself a hammer,finish nails or a bucket of floor adhesive and investigate for your girlfreind.

Posted by: jack slade at November 9, 2009 1:42 PM in response to Landlord Responsibilities

does anyone know if this was a Project in the past and it's now converted to a coop?

Posted by: jack slade at November 5, 2009 7:33 PM in response to Brooklyn Sales: Under a Million

Vidiot please contact the good folks at Hershey Park I really think you have something here! I'm cracking up when ever I read that line.

Posted by: jack slade at November 5, 2009 6:36 PM in response to Mouse Infestation - Help!

"Mice can't resist the peanut buttery smelling tunnel of excitement and fun. "

LOL im dying over here.

Folks it's true the screams do send a message to the rest.

Posted by: jack slade at November 5, 2009 4:47 PM in response to Mouse Infestation - Help!

hate to keep going against the grain here but I dont want the future readers to think that we log in and say baa baa baaaaa all day.

I think zip car drivers should get off the main road and share the bike lane. I almost got nailed by 2 zip cars over the summer; one as pedestrian, and the other while I was driving. In both cases the driver blew through a stop sign.

Posted by: jack slade at November 5, 2009 4:23 PM in response to Subway Service on Weekends Is F@#%ed

thank you Stoner!

Behold exhibit (a) Slummy brick house in PS for over 420K.

what a hot mess compared to that townhouse from yesterday

Posted by: jack slade at November 5, 2009 11:08 AM in response to Brooklyn Sales: Under a Million

Umm where's his banjo?

Posted by: jack slade at November 5, 2009 10:32 AM in response to Subway Service on Weekends Is F@#%ed

Imby is absolutely correct.

Posted by: jack slade at November 4, 2009 7:24 PM in response to Mouse Infestation - Help!

LOL I meant "old with new".

Posted by: jack slade at November 4, 2009 7:17 PM in response to Cost of Plumbing for Washer?

Denton you're correct I shouldn't group them all. $850.00 add on is just plain sad especially when the parts are no more than 50 bucks and there's already an Alladin guy on the job site. It's not like the plumber has to refile the job.

Mopar be careful retrofitting new with old will cause
breakage down the line especially if the plumber is not working gingerly. Good luck to you.

Posted by: jack slade at November 4, 2009 6:54 PM in response to Cost of Plumbing for Washer?

sorry to hear this mopar. These big guys are crooks and they bank on changes and jobs with no written estimate. You might as well dip yourself in gravy and lay on your dining room table with an apple in your mouth. The cost of plumbing fittings and pipes are dirt cheap.

Can you address the change at the end of the job? How about future work that can be used as leverage?

Posted by: jack slade at November 4, 2009 4:59 PM in response to Cost of Plumbing for Washer?

yes indeedie Mopar it's brick laced with orginal brownstone. And look there's a ADT sign in the gate evidence of recent work. no?
The naysayers wanna spend triple to live in a plain Jane siding house in slummy parts of Park slope breathing fumes from BQE traffic. Let them stay away.

BHO dont be a loaf stop "Wonder"ing how much bread you're gonna have to drop and make a move;) Big O is offering $$$ if you buy this year.

Posted by: jack slade at November 4, 2009 2:55 PM in response to Rate It: 513 MacDonough Street Sells for $420,000

"While a loaf of bread goes 20 fold" Maybe BHO. I believe in Time. In prime Park Slope a brand new brownstone went for like 1000 bucks in the 19 century,during the 70s it was 30k, now in the 21 century it's 2 million.

It's all good we will never agree because I'm really on that "Bull" Shit and I think the longer you wait the better Kansas will look.

Posted by: jack slade at November 4, 2009 1:36 PM in response to Rate It: 513 MacDonough Street Sells for $420,000

420k in brownstone bklyn = A steal
Sideliners here's your half off in brown and white!This puppy will triple in value in less than 30 years.

flippers look that a way------->

Posted by: jack slade at November 4, 2009 12:58 PM in response to Rate It: 513 MacDonough Street Sells for $420,000

for those that wonder.....

bozack -The sack-like structure that holds the balls:/

Posted by: jack slade at November 4, 2009 12:05 AM in response to Last Week's Biggest Sales

stevieb, Are you sure you aren't The What?

BHO=What=Jack Slade=Dandel=stevieb

???

Posted by: cobblehiller at November 3, 2009 6:09 PM

Step off the bozack Cobble.

Posted by: jack slade at November 3, 2009 11:57 PM in response to Last Week's Biggest Sales

"I informed him of how the renovation would proceed, and he assured me that it was no problem, he could shower at his cousins or the gym and kept assuring me throughout the job that it was no problem."

there's 3 sides to every story lets put away our gavels and comment on the one presented.

Op I really dont see an issue if he kept assuring you that it's not a problem. The guy sees that you don't have a problem with spending, so he stuck out his hand around the first of the month. Slap him some skin.

Bx, BOT is like full time job. I really do have a hard time lurking. I'll stop by :)

You should come to AHOT too its not bad. Plus there's like 50 different ways to flip up the bird if someone pisses you off.

Posted by: jack slade at November 2, 2009 5:57 PM in response to Tenant Compensation?

thanks rf!

Posted by: jack slade at November 2, 2009 4:23 PM in response to Landmarking Efforts In Bed-Stuy

can someone please define the borders of "bedford corners".

Posted by: jack slade at November 2, 2009 3:44 PM in response to Landmarking Efforts In Bed-Stuy

virtual fist bump Bx;) We actually do agree on a lot of things.

Posted by: jack slade at November 2, 2009 2:17 PM in response to Tenant Compensation?

brokedeveloper you cant just withhold rent without going through the steps stated in lease.

Op the tenant is ungrateful and smells your "newbieness" I would say no to reduction and I would make an appointment to swap the fancy water works head with a cheaper shower head from Target.

Posted by: jack slade at November 2, 2009 1:42 PM in response to Tenant Compensation?

Send a letter and plan your exit. You have every right to leave, the LL has failed miserably and one of them got confrontational. Also I wouldn't hold back rent without triple checking my lease.

Posted by: jack slade at October 27, 2009 11:00 PM in response to Tenant Rights: Band as Neighbors

Agreed I too received my tree less than a year in Bed Stuy
I hear the city wont plant a tree, if the neighbor on the right and left have trees planted.

Posted by: jack slade at October 27, 2009 10:33 PM in response to Trees in Bed Stuy?

I know in PH the service alleys are now our back yards. Id like to remain uncivilized and keep it all. Mine mine all mine!

Did I ever tell youz that I can almost land a small plane in back yard?

Posted by: jack slade at October 27, 2009 1:27 PM in response to 97 St. Marks Avenue Update

While you're documenting and blogging little Maria doesn't have fresh water to drink in the South America. Stop wasting our precious resources and close the faucet already. Call 311 and log in a complaint before you enter and request a copy to be sent to you.

Wait is there a "311" service in Orange?

Posted by: jack slade at October 23, 2009 5:14 PM in response to Tenant Leaving Water On

Vinca is correct. Dont be fool!! Plus I bet the shut off valves are near the fixtures in the apt.
I wouldnt wait till the late at night. I'd knock on every door and ask the tenants not use any water for 10 mins while you check the meter. Plus you mentioned "heating" it's the heating season and this is considered an emergency for the entire building.

Posted by: jack slade at October 23, 2009 4:30 PM in response to Tenant Leaving Water On

Op simply check your water meter in the basement when they are gone and if the needle is goig haywire because of activity you are protected by lease to investigate the entire building for leaks. Kick them out.

Posted by: jack slade at October 23, 2009 3:45 PM in response to Tenant Leaving Water On

decimated? HA!

Same block one owner just wanted his slice with extra extra cheese.

Posted by: jack slade at October 20, 2009 12:13 PM in response to Last Week's Biggest Sales

wasnt there a similar post or picture a few weeks ago?

Posted by: jack slade at October 20, 2009 12:01 PM in response to Stolen Statue

M4L stop it please! Read the comment! Read the comment slowly. matter of fact wipe the meatball sauce off your glasses and read the comment again!

He said his username and ID. You people are really uptight. and bunch of drama queens.

Arkady sorry if I scared you. I came in peace!

Laters gotta catch some Yankees baseball

Posted by: jack slade at October 19, 2009 6:18 PM in response to Open Thread

"Slope, Yes, I know it's a 'members only club' over there. And according to the What, it's going to be the best website ever, with only 20 people that can view it.

But who says I can't look. There's ways around it."

"What's it called?

Circle Jerk"

Brownjokester we know who you are!

The note below is from our SDFL.

"Tell the assfuck his IP address and username is fucking Dead!!!"

Posted by: jack slade at October 19, 2009 6:04 PM in response to Open Thread

Op I'm having the same issue with a forced air system. 70 degrees wont please all.

I plan on installing a temperature sensor in the cold apt and wire it to the thermostat in the hall to help me balance the heat.

Posted by: jack slade at October 18, 2009 11:01 PM in response to Temperature in Apt.

"and yes, i do know about the huge development behind (north) of Atlantic Terrace, but i don't know who the developer was, do you?"

The city sponsored that project.

Posted by: jack slade at October 17, 2009 9:34 PM in response to Atlantic Terrace Applications Available Nov 1

"and, are you saying that FCR won't build any more affordable housing now that we have Atlantic Terrace? i didn't believe that FCR was ever going to build affordable housing, whether or not AT was built."

Threecee that's exactly what I'm saying!! I think AT's presence will satisfy the few still expecting more affordable housing in the area.

NOW I maybe talking out my ass with the "same players" comment, but I do remember seeing "coming soon signage" with Bloomberg's name on it. I hear Ratner sleeps in the bottom bunk at Gracie mansion when they have their slumber parties.

Posted by: jack slade at October 17, 2009 9:22 PM in response to Atlantic Terrace Applications Available Nov 1

No sarcasism threecee. It's the same area and same players!

Did you know there's a huge project complex right behind this new development? Also in the late 80s my dirtbike trail turned into a bunch of little affordable homes. All along South Portland and the immediate area.

And now we have Atlantic Terrace.

I do not believe the wonderful developers of AY will build any more. There's plenty to go around! Fill out a AP if you're interested.

Posted by: jack slade at October 16, 2009 6:39 PM in response to Atlantic Terrace Applications Available Nov 1

Behold!!! Affordable housing for Ratner. We're right on schedule people.

Posted by: jack slade at October 16, 2009 11:52 AM in response to Atlantic Terrace Applications Available Nov 1

well cobble its on display so I guess it meant something.

Laters.

*Rear deflector sheilds up! Rickity Rocket Blast Off----->

Posted by: jack slade at October 13, 2009 3:03 PM in response to Open Thread

Cobble the one on display on the island.

Queen B Get a life it's a blog. Your buddy stated that she just pimped slapped a ho and you gave her a high 5. Imagine if i wrote that? You'd probbaly send a note to MR B.

Thanks Carroll, Can I sit in the "big wheel with spin out action" by the door just incase I have to scram?

Posted by: jack slade at October 13, 2009 2:52 PM in response to Open Thread

"They have guys over there running around offering to shoot up the BOT. Think they're bitter much?"

Queen B (B is for Bitter yay!) herself- geeze calm down and stop exaggerating.

THL and Cobble it was rude. No one was hostile twds yall.

Cobble your post yesterday shitted kinda hard.

Posted by: jack slade at October 13, 2009 2:35 PM in response to Open Thread

sorry cobble there's a no underwear rule on the island.

Posted by: jack slade at October 13, 2009 2:07 PM in response to Open Thread

You are 100% right there is no excuse for any of these offensive comments or actions.There are still alot of contractors and (supply houses) or stores in general that still believe in treating EVERY customer or client with respect and integrity with making you the client as comforatable as possible, after all clients and customers make our business prosper

Posted by: allgrout at November 11, 2009 7:58 AM in response to Contractors & Chauvinism

Lifting after only 2 years of what, linoleum or similar tile, is a landlord issue. They weren't laid properly.

The only reason this would not be true is if you could see localized water damage that isn't coming from plumbing. Some water-based mastics will release if subjected to pooling water, perhaps in the form of a shattered aquarium or similar water incident.

Posted by: vanburenproud at November 11, 2009 12:21 PM in response to Landlord Responsibilities

@daveinbedstuy - phones calls & texts (no response - so that means no response to our offering to hire someone who can do it right), certified letter. he walked through at the end of august so he could "make a list of repairs to be done" - he's not in the dark about this needing to be fixed.

@deda - this is the law? that's too bad.

Posted by: jgabrils at November 12, 2009 8:56 AM in response to LL's Lousy Repair Jobs

Do not take action on your own and then expect the LL to pay for it. If you got a response in the past by calling 311 and HPD, call them again. Make sure you keep a record of the date of your call and the complaint number. It will be in your favor to establish this as an ongoing problem. You should also consider stopping by the help center at Kings County Housing Court for free advice: 141 Livingston Street.

Posted by: vinca at November 12, 2009 9:54 AM in response to LL's Lousy Repair Jobs

Another thumbs up for Eric - 917-854-7090.

Posted by: RichardK at November 19, 2009 10:40 AM in response to Mouse Infestation - Help!

End of story here: We called two more places and got quotes that were more like $10 or $11 a square foot installed. We are going with Marmoleum in the kitchen, vinyl sheet flooring in the baths.

Posted by: mopar at November 19, 2009 5:16 PM in response to Best floor for 1890s bath?