Agree with Montrose. Ratner's AY is far too dense, would collapse the sewer system, fails to deliver REAL affordable housing and completely skirts public process. Sure, you've read all that before. But finally a significant number of elected officials have come out against the plan and at last there's a move in Albany to establish proper oversight. As someone who lives 2 blocks from the footprint, I would still rather endure the mess (so, please, stop the demolitions already!) and delays than see the wrong thing built here. I'm not prepared to give up a vision of a decent development to expediency or hopelessness. I have disagreed with many of DG's tactics over the last 4-5 years but I'm glad his -- and DDDb's --actions have prevented this disaster from moving forward.

Posted by: NeoGrec at October 24, 2008 6:43 PM in response to Number 10: Daniel Goldstein

While the original sign may still be behind the Verizon sign, the glass frontage is incontestably new. The previous store front was of 19th century/early 20th century design where the front door is recessed between two bay windows. This kind of slick cheap modernizing of storefronts does a great deal to rob character and human scale from our streetscapes. The LPC is holding a public hearing next Tuesday on Prospect Height's bid for historic district designation. This address is within the area that would be protected. It's sad that it will be too late for this location.

Posted by: NeoGrec at October 24, 2008 6:27 PM in response to Streetlevel: Cell Phones in Place of Antiques

The Ward bakery is/was tough to appreciate because the surroundings were so shabby and it had been not only neglected by its owners over the years but also added onto in ungainly ways. It's actually not a brick building. Rather it's still clad in its original white terracotta tiles that make it a companion piece to both BAM and the Audubon Boat House in Prospect Park. Properly restored, it would have compared to them in distinctiveness and grandeur. For those of us who enjoy looking beyond the contemporary urban context, it remains a magnificent example of Beaux Arts architecture.

Posted by: NeoGrec at October 24, 2008 6:21 PM in response to Ward's Bakery, Not 2 Columbus Circle, the Real Loss

I arrived late & couldn't find a name tag but had some good chats. Especially enjoyed talking to Peter of the cool Bed Stuy Reno. Maybe you and G. could write a new entry to update everyone on your progress? Sounds like you are approaching the finishing line.

Posted by: NeoGrec at October 17, 2008 1:35 PM in response to Here's To Our Future

We recently had a single beam in our cellar replaced because of termite damage. We had 3 different exterminators come and estimate. Two recommended replacing the beam. I asked both of them whether the work needed to be supervised or signed off on by a structural engineer and they said no. I also got the same response from a neighbor who is a GC which lots of experience working on brownstones. The exterminator didn't do the repair but we hired a contractor he recommended. So there may be nothing shady going on other than less than full initial disclosure by the seller. I agree the exterminator probably should have removed the metal sheeting to check for further termite damage. I understand that this is especially important in the ceiling area above the furnace. But they all have different approaches. Look on the bright side: termite damage is very common in these houses but the work was done by the seller, not you. And now you have a nice new steel post holding up your house. Bottom line: has your home inspector ok-ed the repair or is he/she saying it's insufficient? I can't quite tell from your post but if the former then you should be good.

Posted by: NeoGrec at October 17, 2008 1:23 PM in response to TERMITE damage, shady structural work?

Mr Joist, Odd-shaped and over-sized backyards aren't as rare as you'd think. While we don't often get to see them in the flesh, if you talk to neighbors or look at current block and lot maps, you'll spot them. There's one on Prospect Pl btw Carlton and Vanderbilt with an L that goes across 3 other lots. That's a big yard! Sometimes they are the result of old alleys being incorporated into individual lots in an irregular fashion.

Posted by: NeoGrec at October 17, 2008 1:04 PM in response to House of the Day: 132 St. Marks Avenue

This house was on the Prospect Heights house tour back in 2002. The owners at that time (not the current owners) had done some incredible Venetian plaster walls. I've visited the house subsequently and those are still there -- though you can't discern them in Corco's pics. My memory is also that the garden floor was a rental and has since been reconfigured. The only problem with the kitchen-dining room seems easy enough to fix: remove that high wall on the back of the island. It's ugly and it makes the space feel cramped. Also not sure it was such a great idea to do away with the small side rooms on the upper floors. I've never felt the need for big bedrooms -- especially not for kids -- and those small rooms make very useful studies and/or single guest bedrooms. But overall this house has a gracious and spacious feel to it with very high end finishes. The garden is huge and south facing. As boerumresident points out, that should excite somebody. Hey, the way the stock market is going we're all gonna need to grow our own veggies soon.

Posted by: NeoGrec at October 16, 2008 5:26 PM in response to House of the Day: 132 St. Marks Avenue

Thanks, Eric. That's exactly how our damage happened. Those party walls are not as thick as most people think. Just checked out your site. I could be calling you soon!

Posted by: NeoGrec at October 10, 2008 6:03 PM in response to Hole in the wall + noise issues = need yr repair advice

Lots of trick or treaters visit private houses in Prospect Heights. I put bodega candles on the stoop and some sort of halloween decoration on the front door so that parents know to stop by. Just be sure to be home early if you want to be visited by little ones. They start coming around in the afternoon but are usually done by about 6:30 pm. Very cute and lots of adorable costumes. The tweens and teens, unaccompanied by adults of course, tend to show up a little later and can be bratty so I often close up shop then.

Posted by: NeoGrec at October 10, 2008 6:00 PM in response to what is halloween like in brownstone brooklyn?!

Thanks, Bruce. You're correct that I don't know if we will actually hvae a problem once the repair has been made. But my experience with these houses is to err on the side of caution. Because we still have the original ceiling moldings and baseboards, building out the wall with an extra layer (eg. homasote) isn't feasible. But we could try to fill the wall cavity between our bricks and the neighbors. But I've read on this site that when the surface becomes continuous from one side to the other (ie. no gap) sound simply transfers through the layers. So is it really advisable to fill the cavity after all? Also, we won't be using sheet rock for the repair, only plaster.

Posted by: NeoGrec at October 9, 2008 12:28 PM in response to Hole in the wall + noise issues = need yr repair advice

Good luck with it and hang in there. I also recall that you can seal in/bury the smell with a layer of concrete -- maybe that would be the cure for the crawl space.

Posted by: NeoGrec at October 8, 2008 4:23 PM in response to new Victorian stinks of cat pee and poo...maybe mold too??

The problem needs to be fixed while your walls and floors are still open. The crawl-space sounds like it needs to be thoroughly dug out. The area may require treatment with appropriate non-toxic chemicals. Sometimes it's also necessary to replace saturated beams and even plaster (stripping walls down to the brick). What has your GC said? I would recommend you do as much online research as possible. It's a horrible problem to face but it can be remedied.

Posted by: NeoGrec at October 8, 2008 2:58 PM in response to new Victorian stinks of cat pee and poo...maybe mold too??

Yup, Sam, call me names but I believe if you're only interested in pouring cold water from a great height you should absent yourself from the conversation. Community involvement is hard work and the people who put in the long hours to make positive changes in their neighborhoods deserve better than your instant, uninformed punditry. You say "the scheme illustrated is a disaster" -- yet there are multiple schemes on submission and none of them is final yet! A redesigned GAP is an exciting prospect for most Brooklynites and the THIRTY top entries make for fascinating viewing imho.

Posted by: NeoGrec at September 12, 2008 5:49 PM in response to Grand Army Plaza Designs Unveiled

Prodigal, If there's no upside here how come Corco has 4 houses in Cobble Hill listed as follows: $2.295m, $2.295m, $2.75m and $3.995m? Just askin'.

Posted by: NeoGrec at September 12, 2008 4:55 PM in response to Open House Picks

Hey folks, go easy with the criticism please. Many local residents have been involved with the recent re-envisioning of Grand Army Plaza. Ever heard of GAPCo? No, then check it out: www.grandarmyplaza.org. Surely you've noticed that there have already been changes made to the traffic flow and some great new landscaping installed. GAP is one of the premier locations in the borough. It deserves to be better and it will be soon. Get involved or butt out.

Posted by: NeoGrec at September 12, 2008 4:51 PM in response to Grand Army Plaza Designs Unveiled

Thanks, Wintaki. I really think the problem in my nabe (Prospect Heights) is with traffic copters and I have a great deal less sympathy for their mission (gasp/surprise: there are back ups at GAP) than for the work of the NYPD.

Posted by: NeoGrec at September 12, 2008 4:43 PM in response to Helicopter Noise - Does it bother anyone else?

Funny, the Cobble Hill house is the most interesting to me, not the least. I don't claim to know this specific block but it appears to be a great location and prices in this nabe generally start at $2m and go on up from there. If you're not looking to flip it and can afford an $800k to $1m reno, this could be very sweet down the road. Our house looked way worse than this when we bought in '99 and our friends thought we were nuts. Not anymore they don't.

Posted by: NeoGrec at September 12, 2008 4:38 PM in response to Open House Picks

Wintaki: How close do you live to a regular helicopter path? Have you even ever heard a helicopter hovering directly over your home at 6AM? Believe me, we have Fresh Direct trucks and speeding cars on our block all the time. But the noise from a chopper is something else altogether. We have the right to complain and we damn well will!

Posted by: NeoGrec at September 12, 2008 4:03 PM in response to Helicopter Noise - Does it bother anyone else?

Can anyone comment on 401 Park Pl? As a PH homeowner I'm curious to know what took this house over the top. I believe this is on the Underhill/Washington block -- which isn't quite as prime as Vanderbilt/Underhill.

Posted by: NeoGrec at September 12, 2008 3:52 PM in response to Open House Picks: Six Months Later

I just had to add that while I truly abhor physical violence and believe that teenagers need a firm hand, those of you who made the "animal" comments are well out of order. Examine your hearts and minds and ask yourselves where that desire to dehumanize others comes from.

Posted by: NeoGrec at September 12, 2008 1:33 PM in response to Wild Teens Trash Court Street B&N, Assault Manager

If you really need to save money, how about installing a plywood sub-floor and finishing it with multiple coats of poly until you are ready for your final flooring? You could even stain the plywood an interesting color.

Posted by: NeoGrec at September 12, 2008 1:24 PM in response to A penny for your... kitchen floor??

This has been driving us nuts for several years now. We live in Prospect Heights -- so near both Grand Army Plaza and the Atlantic/Flatbush junction. I've always assumed it was a combination of traffic copters (same as the original poster observes, the noise often coincides with early morning rush hour) and the cops. Would love to see some lobbying of local pols on this subject. Btw, Steve, who runs that noise coalition hotline?

Posted by: NeoGrec at September 12, 2008 1:20 PM in response to Helicopter Noise - Does it bother anyone else?

This location has been troubled since it first opened. The adjacent movie theatre gets very busy (it has god knows how many screens), there's constant double-parking outside on Court St, the sidewalk becomes impassable, the B&N gets mobbed by rowdy teens. All in all, it's a mess. The solution would seem to lie at a higher level than the particular kids involved in this most recent incident. The cops, Brooklyn Boro Hall, and local business owners and residents should get together to address these issues of over-crowding and anti-social behaviour. Perhaps this is already in progress. Can any BH folks involved in local civic groups comment?

Oh, and did I mention that FCR/Bruce Ratner built this? That's what high density developments can do for ya, kids!

Posted by: NeoGrec at September 12, 2008 1:14 PM in response to Wild Teens Trash Court Street B&N, Assault Manager

Yeh, I'd love to hear the low down on 401 Prospect Place.

Posted by: NeoGrec at September 12, 2008 1:08 PM in response to Open House Picks: Six Months Later

Try The Shade Store. Not inexpensive, but they have a good range of options including lots of nice classy plain stuff -- compared to Smith & Noble who can baffle one with too many frou-frou choices. Also, they are based in LIC, Queens so delivery is pretty speedy.

Posted by: NeoGrec at September 12, 2008 1:05 PM in response to Window treatment help. Shades blinds and cutains

That's the best block of South Oxford (and one of the best blocks in FG) and the proportions of prebellum townhouses usually make for a very gracious interior. A little fishy that there aren't more interior pics. My guess is that the kitchen certainly isn't ready for primetime. However those wide but shallow rear extension kitchens can be great when done well. There was a terrific one on the FG house tour last spring. Overall probably needs decorative updating and -- I'm guessing -- new kitchen and bathrooms. But if the mechanicals are sound this could be interesting. Nice rental layout. Looks like it's significantly lower in price than it would have been a year or two ago. Though whether it's still too high who can say?

Posted by: NeoGrec at August 15, 2008 2:07 PM in response to Open House Picks

Just lovely -- congratulations. I'm jealous of your tulips and roses. Do you have lots of sun? And like Donatella I'm curious to know how you fend off rapacious squirrels.

While I'm posting, anyone know of a local source for half-size Belgian blocks, aka cobblestones? I'm looking for the 4" x 4" ones to pave an area too small for the full-size version.

Posted by: NeoGrec at August 15, 2008 1:05 PM in response to Garden of the Day: A Decade in Coming

new2, I agree both prices are wack but how d'ya figure that the parlor floor is small? Looks like it's 50 ft deep if the floorplan is accurate.

Posted by: NeoGrec at August 14, 2008 6:24 PM in response to Co-op of the Day: 110 Hicks Street

Could be a doll if done right. In a bull market, the price would be attractive. These days it'll depend on the condition of the interior and the buyer's risk tolerance. Great for someone who do much of the work themselves. Glad to hear that Hardiplank is OK with the LPC. Didn't Shahn Anderson have trouble with the agency when he wanted to use it on his big Cambridge Pl reno that was featured on this site?

Posted by: NeoGrec at August 14, 2008 6:11 PM in response to House of the Day: 132 Cambridge Place

Dear Mr/Ms Realtor Bla Bla Bla,

Please learn to write, spell and punctuate with a little more accuracy. The quasi-gibberish you posted above is the kind of thing that causes many in your profession to be held in such low regard by the general (property-buying) public.

Thank you.

Posted by: NeoGrec at August 7, 2008 2:24 PM in response to sqft mesure

Dear Mr/Mr Realtor Bla Bla Bla,

Please learn to write, spell and punctuate with a little more accuracy. The quasi-gibberish you posted above is the kind of thing that causes many in your profession to be held in such low regard by the general (property-buying) public.

Thank you.

Posted by: NeoGrec at August 7, 2008 2:24 PM in response to sqft mesure

Love seeing tomatoes being grown on the street. We've done this ourselves in a pot on the stoop coz our backyard is too shady. Ooh, they were sweet.

Btw, 11233, I have heard in past years of zealous gardeners sabotaging front yards and tree pits on competing blocks. Hopefully that didn't happen this year.

Posted by: NeoGrec at August 7, 2008 2:07 PM in response to Greenest Block: And the Winner Is...

I also find helicopter noise much more disturbing. I'm guessing they are mostly traffic copters because the noise is mostly in the mornings. We live in Prospect Heights so perhaps we suffer double jeopardy because of our proximity to two traffic hot spots: Grand Army Plaza and the Atlantic/Flatbush intersection. I read in one of the local papers that no-one in local government/agencies has the authority to control this. The copters are regulated solely by the FAA who could care less about conditions on the ground.

Posted by: NeoGrec at August 6, 2008 5:26 PM in response to Increase in flight traffic over Clinton Hill

Isn't prepping the surface the critical task in all painting projects? Our hot water risers were thoroughly scraped and sanded, then painted with latex semi-gloss. That was 7 years ago. They are holding up perfectly. Btw, we painted the rads in most of the rooms of our house matte black (but white in the bathrooms)using heat resitant radiator paint. This was at the suggestion of a friend who had researched Victorian colors. It was a leap of faith but we love the look.

Posted by: NeoGrec at August 6, 2008 5:20 PM in response to Painting the Heat Pipe

Wow, y'all are so impressed by a few pretty pictures. This is a high end flip. But it's still a flip. Generic materials, no character. And, as an earlier poster pointed out, the work was done VERY rapidly. I live around the corner and I'm half wondering if the lack of upstairs photos is because they are still waiting for the floors to dry. Look closely at the 3rd fl floor plan and you can tell it's 100% new construction. Obviously nothing left to save. I wonder what the ceiling height is on the top floor. It's a quasi-cheater with those small eyebrow windows. All that said, this is a fantastic location, the exterior is gorgeous and it's turn-key. As for the price, they are 5-6 months late to the party, no? If this had gone on the market early in the Spring, it might have sold for very close to the ask. But now it's hard to say. There are still buyers out there. The developers better cross their fingers someone cash rich comes along.

Posted by: NeoGrec at July 25, 2008 1:18 PM in response to House of the Day: 210 Prospect Place

I've always heard that there's a huge shortage of 3 bedroom apartments in NYC and that they generally sell for as significant premium over 2 bedrooms. Also, creating a bedroom is much less expensive than creating/renovating a kitchen or bathroom so you should be able to recover your costs and -- one would hope -- even make a profit. Btw, this is probably an easy question for a broker to answer.

Posted by: NeoGrec at July 18, 2008 7:28 PM in response to Value for an extra bedroom?

Thought you'd told us many months ago you were a mortgage broker yourself. "What" gives?

Posted by: NeoGrec at July 18, 2008 5:38 PM in response to Who is trying to get a Mortgage and what problems you are facing?

I meant to add: Brokers will often act dumb when you ask them practical questions about the condition of a house, age of a major appliance etc. But that's harder for the homeowners. Ask all the questions you need to ask, just remember to be polite and respectful. Good luck. And the more houses you look at, the keener your eye will become.

Posted by: NeoGrec at July 18, 2008 5:33 PM in response to Things to Look for When Buying a Brownstone

Ultimately a structural engineer will identify the most important issues. You can also buy a book about home inspections so, while you're looking, try to assess the general condition of the house by checking some of the following:

-- Does the staircase pull away from the party wall or is it straight and solid?
-- Are the floors flat and firm to the tread. Or are they squeaky, spongy or tilting? Is the wood in good condition?
-- If the floors are covered with carpet or linoleum will the sellers show you at least a portion of what's underneath?
-- What condition are the walls in? Buckled, cracked old plaster indicates the need for a skimcoat job.
-- Are the ceilings bulging or cracked? Is there evidence of water damage (on walls as well as ceilings)?
-- What condition are the windows in? Are they wood or aluminum? Are they double-glazed. Do they fit tightly and open easily? Do they have fitted screens?
-- Do the doors close snugly or are they crooked with gaps showing?
-- What's the condition of the kitchens and bathrooms? Be sure to run the faucets and shower; also flush the johns.
-- What's the condition of the front facade?
-- Does the rear wall need repointing?
-- In the cellar, is their evidence of past flooding (water stains on walls and floor)? Evidence of damp or mold? Termite damage (look for long vertical trails on beams and walls, about the width of a pencil)? Is the brick or stone of the weight-bearing columns in good condition and well pointed? Does the cellar have a sump pump or dry well? What condition are the hatches in (front and rear)?

The list is endless but don't be shy to ask both the broker and sellers about the condition of the house, recent problems, what they have fixed/replaced/repaired

Posted by: NeoGrec at July 18, 2008 5:22 PM in response to Things to Look for When Buying a Brownstone

Aren't pellet stoves just for country houses? Sourcing and storage could be a huge problem. And as I'm sure you know, coal is a dirty, dirty fuel. In London up until the 1950s, children who played outside for more than an hour had to change their clothes when they came inside because they'd be covered in soot.

Posted by: NeoGrec at April 16, 2008 5:18 PM in response to Heating with wood pellets

I was at the meeting. There was a fantastic turn out -- well over 200 people. As far as I could tell, feelings were much more pro than anti landmarking. Of the approx 20 people who asked questions, most were about practical concerns. That doesn't mean all those folks were against the landmarking initiative. It just means they had questions about how the process works and what the requirements would be. A lot of people in PH are fed up with the number of fugly extensions (stucco shoeboxes) being stuck on the tops and backs of these fine old houses. They block light, sun and views. A neighbor across the street from me -- who has lived in her house since 1958 -- had to dig up up her rose garden after a rear extension cut out the sun! There are also instances of demolitions that have taken place on alteration permits -- most famously a lovely free standing turn-of-the-last-century house on Park Place btw Vanderbilt and Underhill with a columned front porch. The neighborhood needs protection and it's essentially a trade off involving some restrictions. The "don't tread on me" and "keep out" comments seem out of order and not at all typical of the attitudes of most PH residents.

Posted by: NeoGrec at April 16, 2008 4:56 PM in response to ProHi Historic District Could Include Almost 800 Homes

Agree with everyone's comments about Rock Miracle being the most effective stripper. Regarding Watco, I used it once on a mantelpiece and was very happy with the result. It penetrated the wood to form a hard, dry finish which can then be waxed if you choose. However Watco is not pure tung oil, it's actually an oil/varnish mix and has a lot of VOCs in it. So if you are concerned about off-gassing, choose a pure tung oil with no added petroleum distillates.

Posted by: NeoGrec at August 27, 2007 3:11 PM in response to Stripping down (to the naked wood)

We used a heavy mulch (big, chunky bits of pine bark). It looks good and is very inexpensive. A year later a few weeds are starting to grow through so I'll just pull 'em up and do a new application. However our front yard is pretty small and has a small tree in the middle of the space so this might not be the right solution for you. Ivy and pachysandra are also very low maintenance ground covers.

Be aware that if you pave over, you will need to think carefully about water run-off and protecting your foundations and cellar. From the looks of this summer's weather, we are going to be seing more and more heavy rain in our area.

Posted by: NeoGrec at August 27, 2007 2:38 PM in response to Pavers for Front Yard

These buildings were orginally constructed as apartment houses and have always been used as such so the "house" argument is a complete red herring.

Posted by: NeoGrec at August 27, 2007 12:22 PM in response to Tenants Fight Eviction on Bergen Street

Furthermore, I live closer to the AY footprint than this building and while I hate the plan, think it'll be a huge pain in the ass while it's being constructed, and will certainly spoil some aspects of our quality of life, it also won't send property values down the toilet. That's just not how RE works in NYC.

Posted by: NeoGrec at August 23, 2007 5:37 PM in response to House of the Day: 407 Vanderbilt Avenue

Dear 4:44pm, I believe most of the simple truisms of RE -- perhaps too simple for some of the brainy pundits on this site. i) What went up last, comes down first; ii) What went up highest, comes down furthest; iii) buy the worst house on the best block. Look, I bought a coop in the West Village in 1987 and enjoyed several years of negative equity in the early 1990s -- and that nabe has ALWAYS been fashionable. That said, the adjustment is unlikely to be more than 10-20%, except for properties like this that are just priced off the charts. Unless of course the entire economy goes south -- which right now we just don't know. FG/CH is a very beautiful area with many gorgeous houses. But values in the immediate area have risen too far too fast. And I'm really no doomsayer. I own a brownstone that has tripled in value in recent years. I would love it to stay that way but I also know it's just on paper until/unless I sell.

Posted by: NeoGrec at August 23, 2007 5:33 PM in response to House of the Day: 407 Vanderbilt Avenue

Calm down, Jerry.

Posted by: NeoGrec at August 23, 2007 3:42 PM in response to House of the Day: 407 Vanderbilt Avenue

I'm really confused about why a couple who claims to earn $500-700k per annum is complaining about brownstone Brooklyn property values. Aren't you among the (very) few for whom a $1.5 - 3.0 purchase price is still quite affordable? I suppose by the same token you can also easily afford a $40k rental. In which case why are you even commenting? What am I missing here?

Posted by: NeoGrec at August 23, 2007 3:41 PM in response to Wall street bonus pool

I haven't dealt with Bay Ridge but EZ-Tilt did our Marvin windows and were great. Ask for Bill Jacobs.

Posted by: NeoGrec at August 23, 2007 3:29 PM in response to Feedback on Bay Ridge Windows & Doors

Hey 3:06pm, Did Jerry offer to buy you candy to make that comment? It what way exactly is this one of "the most beautiful buildings I have ever seen in the US"?! HUGELY over-priced for the location, regardless of the size. Still, all you FG/CH denizens had better be thankful to the Minsky man for the currently vastly inflated values of your homes. That is, unless you bought in the last 3-4 years -- in which case negative equity is coming your way!

Posted by: NeoGrec at August 23, 2007 3:25 PM in response to House of the Day: 407 Vanderbilt Avenue

These are 2 quick questions?

1. Is their much criminal activity in your area lately? These helicopters might be chasing down the bad guys.

2. Do you have problems sleeping and you're just blaming it on these helicopters? Maybe you need some type of sleep medication.

I grew up around a heliport in Los Angeles, CA owned by http://www.helinet.com. I've gotten so used to it in my childhood I don't hear it unless I'm flying in one. Of course my wife says that I'm deaf when I don't hear the children yelling at each other but that's a different topic.

Posted by: James Charters at November 25, 2008 12:47 AM in response to Helicopter Noise - Does it bother anyone else?

Be careful with termites. They require special approach. We (me and my wife) almost lost our house because of those insects. Now we learned from trial and error that a termite inspection is crucial.

Jenny

Posted by: JennyCollar at December 26, 2008 5:48 PM in response to TERMITE damage, shady structural work?

We have actually started a website with a petition, and information regarding this problem. http://www.helifreenyc.org

--Jake

Posted by: Jesq at March 10, 2009 10:20 AM in response to Helicopter Noise - Does it bother anyone else?

since halloween is on the weekend for 2009, and i might actually be at home before it's dark, i'm considering handing out treats from the stoop.

what time do the cute trick or treaters come out?

what time am i going to get mugged by mobs of out-of-control teenagers?

Posted by: vicki_vale at October 6, 2009 3:15 PM in response to what is halloween like in brownstone brooklyn?!

Do not use BRW - their installation skills are terrible - I had them replace several windows in my home and found they made several errors - they then tried to hold me up for additional money before agreeing to correct the problems

Posted by: jordan23 at March 11, 2010 9:30 AM in response to Feedback on Bay Ridge Windows & Doors