Rat Infestation

who knew that Benetton even still existed. Almost retro by no.

Posted by: Petebklyn at November 20, 2009 10:41 AM in response to Huh? Benetton for Bed Stuy Stretch of Bedford Avenue

why are you disconnecting and removing sinks and toilet may we ask? sounds like more to story

Posted by: Petebklyn at November 20, 2009 10:40 AM in response to Plumbing Estimate High?

$2500 to run vent up the rear. Boy, prices have gone up.

Posted by: Petebklyn at November 20, 2009 10:38 AM in response to Open Thread

"No other city does it that way." - thats a pretty broad claim. You could trip over that.

Posted by: Petebklyn at November 20, 2009 10:34 AM in response to Friday Links

I don't see it in news... just that Daily News says he will announce..not an announcement itself.
Would the Moral Keepers of the republican right leave him alone or attack him(abortion, living with gays, etc)?

Posted by: Petebklyn at November 19, 2009 4:32 PM in response to Open Thread

state or US? and from what state?

Posted by: Petebklyn at November 19, 2009 4:22 PM in response to Open Thread

I used to put up my grandmothers canvas awnings every spring. ( not on brownstone but an upstate house). People did know how to keep things cooler without a/c.
Everything was closed up during day (windows/blinds) with fans going and late at night until early a.m. opened to let cooler night air in. Try to make cross ventilation.
I don't hate NJ at all, Rob. Just saying sometimes we like things because remind us of simpler place and time. And the old look did look well maintained in that photo.

Posted by: Petebklyn at November 19, 2009 3:37 PM in response to Development Watch: Turnaround at 424 Waverly Avenue

maybe the old look could have been landmarked at folk art or something.

Posted by: Petebklyn at November 19, 2009 3:18 PM in response to Development Watch: Turnaround at 424 Waverly Avenue

I think you liked the old cause reminded you of NewJersey.
And where did you hear awnings back in style. I do admit they are 'green' - need less a/c in summer. But perhaps the awnings fashion was just from a vivid dream the other night.

Posted by: Petebklyn at November 19, 2009 3:17 PM in response to Development Watch: Turnaround at 424 Waverly Avenue

perhaps everyone left to open a bottle.

Posted by: Petebklyn at November 19, 2009 3:12 PM in response to Open Thread

I said this in previous thread but will repeat and perhaps save a plumber visit. That is why I asked if can take shower ok.
Heat season is now on. And heat risers often run right next to water pipes....So when heat is on the water sitting in pipes gets heated or feels warm/sometimes even hot.
(even happens when turn on cold water tap).
And since live on top 2 floors - it really can take awhile for real hot water heated from the hot water tank to reach your kitchen or bathroom.

Posted by: Petebklyn at November 19, 2009 2:45 PM in response to Hot Water Problem!

so - any updates on what happened at 7th avenue station? since you were listening to AM radio this a.m.

Posted by: Petebklyn at November 19, 2009 2:39 PM in response to Open Thread

Cgar, you get the listing for the 4bedroom condo/duplex on Boerum place with backyard and garage. Exactly what I would like eventually - with fewer bedrooms and a $1m less.

Posted by: Petebklyn at November 19, 2009 2:24 PM in response to House of the Day: 540 Bergen Street

and Johnny Depp is sexiest. No thanks.

Posted by: Petebklyn at November 19, 2009 2:21 PM in response to Open Thread

and cobblehiller and an outrage

Posted by: Petebklyn at November 19, 2009 2:20 PM in response to Open Thread

I'm not so sure this was 'chopped up' but may have always been 3 units.
I would think owner could use lower floor and use as duplex.
Somehow I don't think a fixed up place /movein condition/is
going to sell cheap you some of you. Yes a different buyer than family looking for lots of space and private home - but there exist different buyers with different needs.

Posted by: Petebklyn at November 19, 2009 2:01 PM in response to House of the Day: 540 Bergen Street

bxgrl...as one of my friends affectionately terms it: jewbu.
and then there are the hinjews.

Posted by: Petebklyn at November 19, 2009 12:11 PM in response to Open Thread

bxgrl...as one of my friends affectionately terms it: jewbu.
and then there are the hinjews.

Posted by: Petebklyn at November 19, 2009 12:11 PM in response to Open Thread

right, that would be logical way to do it Kens. Besides having a real budget and estimates too.
We're really not sure what happened here. If I remember the story I think there was some 'marital' problem or something that made not finish. I see a $1m mortgage on the property...so still would have had equity to borrow for reno. Many people have said if can marraige can survive a renovation process it'll last. Maybe this one didn't.

Posted by: Petebklyn at November 19, 2009 12:05 PM in response to 150 Bond Finally Sells—For a Loss

so how do you take a shower...30 sec on 1 minute off?
And I'm serious....when showering is it that variable?

Posted by: Petebklyn at November 19, 2009 11:59 AM in response to Hot Water Problem!

I have no problem with jail reopening but that doesn't mean that all contracts involved to do this (or expand it larger) are good or wise contracts (as in non-wasteful, done correctly).

Posted by: Petebklyn at November 19, 2009 11:49 AM in response to Thompson Dissing Bloomie on HOD Again

stick to your own turf ,DH, that CG house not bad price at all.
The BayRidge sale and to certain extent CHill sale does show that don't need to be rich to buy place in NYC/Brooklyn.

Posted by: Petebklyn at November 19, 2009 11:26 AM in response to Brooklyn Sales: Under a Million

from neighborhood gossip I don't think was flipper. I think some inexperienced people bought it to use and ran out of money and/or broke up in middle of process. So
much harder to sell when bldg gutted and lost money.

Posted by: Petebklyn at November 19, 2009 10:36 AM in response to 150 Bond Finally Sells—For a Loss

but as I said on other thread yesterday...Don't all these celebs keeps the drapes and blinds closed all the time anyway?

Posted by: Petebklyn at November 19, 2009 10:33 AM in response to LPC Will Not Reconsider Norah Jones Decision

good. Place will probably look better with side windows.
Maybe I'll get some too.

Posted by: Petebklyn at November 19, 2009 10:17 AM in response to LPC Will Not Reconsider Norah Jones Decision

truffle prices down...pumpkin prices up.

Posted by: Petebklyn at November 19, 2009 10:05 AM in response to Open Thread

99% of OTers...."No cocktail - soda for me instead, please"

Posted by: Petebklyn at November 19, 2009 10:04 AM in response to Open Thread

that sounded like a bunch of silly tweets.

Posted by: Petebklyn at November 19, 2009 9:59 AM in response to Commercial Klutch: November Edition

I am out!

Posted by: Petebklyn at November 19, 2009 9:55 AM in response to Open Thread

I was thinking last night where has Joe been. Good morning Joe.

Posted by: Petebklyn at November 19, 2009 9:44 AM in response to Open Thread

where is cgar and what happened with cardog last night?

Posted by: Petebklyn at November 19, 2009 9:29 AM in response to Open Thread

why won't plexi or glass work? Picture of skylight from inside would be more helpful.
I bought a piece of plexi the approx size of the opening in ceiling then nailed strips of wood along sides of opening to hold the plexi up. Unfortunately I'm in multi-family and this was in common hallway - so was fire code violation and had to take down.

Posted by: Petebklyn at November 19, 2009 9:25 AM in response to Skylite heat loss

I looked at pictures and don't see any problem with kitchen. Perhaps not magazine stylish trendy let me show off kitchen but more simple and nice. I think house looks great as is. This is a bargain...a real home which shows some history not some sterile renovation where everything looks staged ready for photo op.

Posted by: Petebklyn at November 18, 2009 9:21 PM in response to House of the Day: 22 Sidney Place

and I don't have a driveway and I live on a block where plenty of new development which has increased that # of units by (guessing 75%). 2 of the new bldgs have parking.
And I have not noticed any nightmare but has become a nicer block.

Posted by: Petebklyn at November 18, 2009 9:16 PM in response to Development Watch: 169 16th Street

whatever....I bet if you did a census that population even with new contruction is less than was 40 years ago.

Posted by: Petebklyn at November 18, 2009 9:13 PM in response to Development Watch: 169 16th Street

you throw ass wipes in the dishwasher?

Posted by: Petebklyn at November 18, 2009 4:59 PM in response to Open Thread

whats the diff between a religious phalus and an atheist one?

Posted by: Petebklyn at November 18, 2009 4:55 PM in response to Open Thread

oops--posted this b4 in Belltell by mistake--
annoying the people that close drapes or blinds. People in the big brownstones don't usually do that. Seems condo people do. If don't want the windows just move into BellTell.
Surprised Nora wants more windows - usually celebs worry about that sort of thing....as if notice anytime walking by
Ledger's house (forgot the g-friends name, I know he is dead) all the shutters are always closed on all floors.

Posted by: Petebklyn at November 18, 2009

Posted by: Petebklyn at November 18, 2009 4:37 PM in response to House of the Day: 22 Sidney Place

cutting the dough into cookies?

Posted by: Petebklyn at November 18, 2009 4:25 PM in response to Open Thread

oh, and how you gonna vent -- or will room have a window?

Posted by: Petebklyn at November 18, 2009 4:23 PM in response to Cost of Bathroom in Basement

If doing lot of work yourself...framing, sheetrock, painting, floor etc, could do for few thou....up to whatever want to spend...Are you gonna use premade stall shower or some fancy large one with expensive tiles and glass door,etc.

Posted by: Petebklyn at November 18, 2009 4:22 PM in response to Cost of Bathroom in Basement

yes, used pastry cloth. So you just cut into squares.. about what size?

Posted by: Petebklyn at November 18, 2009 4:18 PM in response to Open Thread

not in no landmark district should you try that non-contextual PVC.

Posted by: Petebklyn at November 18, 2009 4:11 PM in response to Cost of Bathroom in Basement

i mean I'm tempted - future tense

Posted by: Petebklyn at November 18, 2009 3:53 PM in response to Open Thread

I tempted to try them ginger thins if have time this wkend. What do you cut the dough with? How do you know if too crumbly? and if so what to add so doesn't break apart?

Posted by: Petebklyn at November 18, 2009 3:53 PM in response to Open Thread

there you have it Kens, Snappy said she can build anything out of wood....So she'll build the box for you.

Posted by: Petebklyn at November 18, 2009 3:27 PM in response to Open Thread

oh, is toilet and shower going to be lower than waste main that leaves the house? That is cost factor.

Posted by: Petebklyn at November 18, 2009 3:22 PM in response to Cost of Bathroom in Basement

If single or 2 family house I wouldn't get the DOB involved.

Posted by: Petebklyn at November 18, 2009 3:21 PM in response to Cost of Bathroom in Basement

i wouldn't thing marble so expensive for size looking for.
You arent looking for the prettiest grain. Just got to one of the marble/stone places in neighborhood with dimension you want..they would probably make out or scrap.
For god sakes, you claim to be lesbian,,,should be able to figure out how to attach to top.. or ask your crazy friend next time she calls.

Posted by: Petebklyn at November 18, 2009 3:17 PM in response to Open Thread

poor thing is gonna be groggy after anesthesia. I had thought was doing better. Hope the vet comes up with something. Can't sleep on sofa forever.

Posted by: Petebklyn at November 18, 2009 3:14 PM in response to Open Thread

Here is a plumber you can call him his name is David Hourie's Plumbing 516-379-7201

Posted by: flawlessphoto06 at November 20, 2009 5:58 PM in response to Plumbing Estimate High?