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The project has ALWAYS been a done deal. Ratner has always had Marty Fucking Markowitz in his pocket.
Posted by: Ppark at September 24, 2009 12:14 PM in response to Nets Will Have New Owner; FCR Will Have New AY Partner
Who is the idiot paying over $4M to live in that monstrosity?
I guess fools and their money are soon parted.
Posted by: Ppark at April 15, 2009 12:55 PM in response to Last Week's Biggest Sales
Actually it's not just about parking--it's closing off our streets, blockading us from walking down them, etc. And they DON'T employ that many locals--all those union crew guys live in NJ. they don't purchase anything locally--bring in their own caterers. Oh yeah, that great publicity is going to enrich us all-- after seeing the movie in 2011 shitloads of tourists will come down 9th Street on those red double decker buses.
I saw the aftermath of the fire, too--but I've been searching all the local news sites and don't see any reference to it--so maybe it IS part of the film shoot. A cop told me it wasn't, but you can't trust a cop.
Posted by: Ppark at March 25, 2009 8:31 PM in response to Big Fire on 9th Street?
you can see the Richard Mire bldg? That's not a great view, in my mind. I'd rather look at trees. (and yes, the misspelling is deliberate)
Posted by: Ppark at March 10, 2009 6:58 PM in response to Co-op of the Day: 39 Plaza Street West
Ppark wrote a review about Cafe Steinhof on February 27, 2009 6:33 PM
This place is awful. It's not a restaurant, it's a bar with some food. they shouldn't have closed Max & Moritz.
Yeah, of course you guys are loyal, this is your own private little party here. Maybe the comments section on the Times' blog will actually be readable....maybe not....
Posted by: Ppark at February 27, 2009 6:31 PM in response to The Times To Launch Local Blogging Initiative
I'm in the park at least 2x per day (all year) but I sure as hell don't think it needs a 60m "upgrade." somebody needs to send the Tupper Lady back to Connecticut where she can play with her horsey set.
Posted by: Ppark at February 14, 2009 11:02 PM in response to Prospect Park Alliance Details $60 Million Project
the "differential" between PS and WT hasn't changed...it's just that the brokers in WT are on craaaaaaaaack
Posted by: Ppark at February 14, 2009 10:58 PM in response to Open House Picks: Six Months Later
What a relief! I can keep driving my fat-ass SUV!
Posted by: Ppark at February 3, 2009 10:00 AM in response to Developing: Pedestrian Struck at 8th and Carroll
I'd be more likely to attend an event called "Home Buying for Idiots"
Posted by: Ppark at January 26, 2009 12:11 PM in response to Weekday Events
A "cougar"? In a BAR? thought NYC had dangerous-animal laws.
Posted by: Ppark at January 26, 2009 12:03 PM in response to Park Slope One of Nation's "Dreamiest" Neighborhoods
Now THATS a nice photo
Posted by: Ppark at January 9, 2009 8:07 PM in response to Thursday Blogwrap
I thought there was an "open thread" for you all to bitch backnforth on?
Posted by: Ppark at January 9, 2009 7:52 PM in response to Open House Picks: Six Months Later
Yeah, and what's worse is that they're all Chinese
Posted by: Ppark at January 7, 2009 1:41 PM in response to Brooklyn Food & Drink Round-Up
Ppark wrote a review about Hibino on January 7, 2009 1:38 PM
I agree that this is the one of the only authentic Japanese in Brooklyn. The food is excellent; however I was there last week for the first time in months and I felt they had slipped a bit. I have never expected the best sushi here (that would be Taro on Dean) with the exception of the Kyoto-style "box" sushi--but the cooked items, and especially the house-made tofu, were outstanding. Last week, though, not as good as before. A new cook?
Buyer of this unit won't have to pay the transfer taxes, which are paid by the seller UNLESS you buy from a developer--then they push it off onto the purchaser. It's not law, just "custom."
Posted by: Ppark at December 26, 2008 11:36 AM in response to Condo of the Day: One Hanson Place
Ppark wrote a review about Sotto Voce on December 22, 2008 3:45 PM
Went there once and paid $15 for a pasta & chicken dish--which came w/o chicken. when we asked them about it, they took it back to the kitchen and brought it back with two skinny chicken fingers atop. Never been back, never will
eman1234 what's your email addy? I'm in an 8-unit building with the same/similar problem
Posted by: Ppark at December 22, 2008 11:28 AM in response to Cold Apartment
HEY! Isn't that my stolen bike?
Posted by: Ppark at December 22, 2008 11:15 AM in response to Monday Links
Marty only stumps for bad food. Next he'll be bringing Olive Garden to Smith Street.
Posted by: Ppark at November 24, 2008 9:08 AM in response to Downtown Brooklyn Now Has a Morton's To Call Its Own
Actually the marketing is poor. The pictures are terrible--why don't you ask the broker to spring for professional photos? And yes, you need to de-clutter--why didn't the broker tell you that? Your other problem is the maintenance is high--nothing you can do about that except to not say it's "low" in the description.
You should have gotten offers two months ago, but the price was too high. Now, unfortunately, no one is buying. If you can't hold on until after the inauguration, you'd better rent.
Posted by: Ppark at November 24, 2008 8:39 AM in response to Advice for a Freaked Out Apartment Seller
It is NOT illegal to advertise the school district. Brokers have been sued for erroneously advertising that a property is within a certain school district (yes, the notorious 321!)
Posted by: Ppark at November 24, 2008 8:26 AM in response to How to Estimate Rental Income
"Rent stabilized tenants never move"
Not true! I did--when I bought my place.
You can also legally take over the rent stabilized units for your own use. It involves some paperwork but you don't have to pay off the tenants.
Posted by: Ppark at November 17, 2008 4:39 PM in response to HOTD: 306 Washington Avenue, Two Price Cuts Later
It would be nice (and less annoying to us residents) if the city would charge productions for their film permits. It would put alot of $$ in the city coffers and they wouldn't have to raise our property taxes 7%!
Posted by: Ppark at November 17, 2008 11:27 AM in response to Brooklyn Is the New Hollywood
Can't we just talk about the houses?
Posted by: Ppark at November 16, 2008 9:14 AM in response to Open House Picks
If this actually was a Japanese restaurant, it WOULD be a great addition to the nabe--unfortunately it's another one of those Chinese places that put "Japanese" on the sign and roll up some bad sushi to rope in the unsuspecting Guailos.
Posted by: Ppark at November 16, 2008 9:11 AM in response to Streetlevel: Japanese Restaurant for Smith Street
Ppark wrote a review about The Chocolate Room on November 11, 2008 1:09 PM
I'm sure everything here is yummy. They hooked me at the chocolate sorbet (with port!)
Ppark wrote a review about The Chocolate Room on November 11, 2008 1:07 PM
I'm sure everything here is yummy. They hooked me at the chocolate sorbet (with port!)
Would you people please just email each other? You're boring us shitless...bloody exhibitionists! Mr. B, please censor!
Posted by: Ppark at November 10, 2008 8:10 PM in response to Quote of the Day
Awww..why'd ya have to go telling everyone about the Cobble Hill Cinema's cheap nights?
BMA sucks since they put it on a spaceship and got a curator who thinks curating means throwing the whole collection up on the walls willy-nilly. They wrecked it. Ain't worth a penny anymore.
Posted by: Ppark at October 29, 2008 6:03 PM in response to Closing Bell: Recession Era Fun in Brooklyn
Oh, poor entitled PSPs! Yes, it may be time for some of these people to take care of their own brats, if they can stand them.
Posted by: Ppark at October 13, 2008 10:01 AM in response to Berkeley Carroll Child Care Center to Close
Ppark wrote a review about Geido on October 8, 2008 1:19 PM
Although the non-sushi food was good, I stopped going to Geido because the service was so awful. Not just incompetant, but downright rude. If you're a regular you don't have that problem--if you're not, just hope there aren't many "regulars" there that night or you'll have a hard time getting service (or a seat).
Taro is far superior for sushi, and Gen on Washington much better for other Japanese food.
the Anti-Farrells
Liberal's
Posted by: Ppark at October 8, 2008 1:11 PM in response to What Should the Name of WT's New Venue Be?
What the hell is the "Connelly Mansion?"
Posted by: Ppark at September 15, 2008 8:29 PM in response to House of the Day: 315 Garfield Place
What the hell is the "Connely Mansion?"
Posted by: Ppark at September 15, 2008 8:28 PM in response to House of the Day: 315 Garfield Place
Oh YAY, another C-Town!
Posted by: Ppark at September 15, 2008 8:23 PM in response to Streetlevel: C-Town Coming to Greenwood Heights
Wonder what the lien is on that 8th Ave coop? I almost bought a unit there in '98 for $75k, but decided it was too small and bought a larger one down the block. 2nd floor combined front and back units sold for $840k in '07 according to the Shark.
The thing with auctions is it's mostly investors who buy there and they end up paying close to market anyway--you wont be getting that Livingston St building for no $2.7M!
Posted by: Ppark at September 10, 2008 6:28 PM in response to Foreclosures of the Week
The broker's inability to write readable copy stopped me at the first line. Get over the apostrophes, people!
Posted by: Ppark at September 10, 2008 6:19 PM in response to House of the Day: 641 10th Street
Oh c'mon, the thing is just FUGLY
Posted by: Ppark at August 29, 2008 11:23 AM in response to Modernism in the City/Gehry in Brooklyn
highly unlikely that you will be able to get a stated income loan in this climate. Talk to a reputable mortgage broker (NOT "deariemortgage.com") but Manhattan, Universal, Apple or Trachtman. But I don't think you can get them anymore. Too bad, 'cause some of us who did lie about our income but know what we could afford were able to get mortgages and buy homes that we have no problem making payments on. (It helps to not spend your money buying crap).
Posted by: Ppark at August 25, 2008 8:53 PM in response to Stated Income Mortgage
Ppark wrote a review about Convivium Osteria on August 19, 2008 10:50 AM
I've been there many times for as long as they've been open (over 5 years). I've never had a bad or mediocre meal there. Not sure what you guys are ordering.
That said, it is expensive and I only go there on special occasions. It is not more expensive than Al di La, about the same.
Breeders are the Evil Empire!
Posted by: Ppark at August 19, 2008 10:37 AM in response to Park Slope Baby Carriage Pushers Are on the Loose!
The thing is, you're saying you're negotiating in "good faith" but are you? Buyers can be sleazy, too. Either side can pull out at any time until the contract is signed (and sometimes after, don't think you'll ever get to keep that "escrow" money).
When you sign an agreement with a RE agent to sell your property, you are not obligated to sell the property at all--only to pay the agent if it does sell. You can't blame the broker for this kind of shit--he's gonna end up working this thing for another 6 months and never selling it. The seller is probably a greedy idiot, but it's also possible that all of those offers ran away when they found out about the condition of the house..
Posted by: Ppark at August 13, 2008 11:17 AM in response to Shenanigans at 279 Clermont Avenue?
They put up the fence for all of the pay-for concerts ("benefits") and have done so for years. Yes, it's obnoxious, in a public park for which We the Taxpayers pay. What was worse were the nazi attitudes of the cops not letting anyone stand in the road behind the fence.
Apparently this concert sold out quickly so not all of those who would have paid could even get tickets. Seems like they could not fence it in if they've already sold all the tix.
That said, I was outside, it sounded like crap (I'm told it did inside too) and I tired pretty quickly of the old fart''s croak. I discovered years ago it's always better to spend your money on the records than on a crappy stadium show.
Posted by: Ppark at August 13, 2008 11:01 AM in response to Fencing In Bob Dylan
Gotta love Vicky's Advertorial. Like all RE agents aren't failed actors/artists/musicians.
Posted by: Ppark at October 31, 2009 8:52 PM in response to Realty Collective Buys Out Frank Manzione!