SWARM stands for Stratford, Westminster, Argyle, Rugby and Marlborough, the five streets off of CIA. We bought a two family on Rugby a couple of years ago, just finishing a major renovation, and we love the hood. We have an infant and find the area to be kid and family friendly. It is quite diverse, we feel very safe here. True, it definitely helps to have a car and be able to drive for shopping/restaurants, etc, but overall a good quality of life for a young family.

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We used Mondial tile for countertops and were very happy with their service. 718-232-0800

Posted by: mh at July 23, 2008 9:38 AM in response to Inexpensive Ceaserstone

Agree Warren St in Hudson can be expensive, but we also some good bargains with some searching. There's an armory type place off the main drag that's kind of a clearinghouse, and they'll hook you up with someone to deliver back to Brooklyn

Posted by: mh at July 28, 2008 10:00 PM in response to Antique Road Tour

Agree with Steve, try Fortunoff's

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U-G-L-Y, you aint got no alibi

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