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September 16, 2009
Recommendations for Storage
Can anyone recommend a secure and inexpensive 10'x 20'storage space in Brooklyn? Much thanks in advance for any help.
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Wrong Pete, Babs makes valid points, you just refuse to address them head on.
Posted by: Schultz at November 16, 2009 10:08 AM in response to Goldstein Offered Less Than What He Paid for Condo
DIBS -- which obviously speaks to many of the concerns about Ratner not being held accountable for many of his promises for Atlantic Yards.
Posted by: Schultz at November 13, 2009 9:17 AM in response to Friday Links
All I can say is that of the few pictures there are, that this place is really, really special. Those fireplaces and their tiles are just stunning. And the location - really top notch. I won't comment on the price, but to me this is a really exciting listing -- no one else's reno to deal with and beautiful, special original details.
Posted by: Schultz at November 12, 2009 1:41 PM in response to House of the Day: 540 4th Street
I love your descriptions. It is very well written and photographed. I look forward to more posts.
Posted by: Schultz at November 10, 2009 2:22 PM in response to All Systems, Go — Away?
eman, you are being too defensive. I don't think it is right you were called a maricon and Argentina has a point. Nothing changes unless it is brought to attention.
Posted by: Schultz at November 5, 2009 11:21 PM in response to Contractors & Chauvinism
I have often admired the bricks on this building. They are very horizontal in appearance -- wide and short -- quite unusual, in addition to being a really pretty grey. The marble trim sets them off beautifully. The photo does not do them justice.
Posted by: Schultz at November 3, 2009 2:39 PM in response to Co-op of the Day: 126 Greene Avenue, #2W
Where are the pro-Atlantic Yards commenters? What can they say in defense of it now?
Posted by: Schultz at November 2, 2009 11:28 AM in response to Uncertainty, Skepticism Around Arena Bond Offering
Nice house, sloppy listing, premium price. If they want 3 mill, you would think they could:
> move the trash cans in front of the house
> move the plastic trash bag leaning in the kitchen
> cleaned clutter up everywhere.
It basically shows no respect for the buyer. Good luck, I say.
Posted by: Schultz at October 29, 2009 3:30 PM in response to House of the Day: 902 Union Street
I think the best way to choose a paint color is to get pints of different color choices and paint patches on your wall to evaluate over the course of several days.
Posted by: Schultz at October 29, 2009 1:20 PM in response to Yellow With Wood
Why should it be too late? It could be made as a condition of renewal.
Why do you want the security deposit now after all this time? Do you like the tenant and want to keep them?
Posted by: Schultz at October 23, 2009 1:43 PM in response to Getting Sec Dep After 5 Yrs
Tell them to put a sweater on.
Are their windows sealed properly? Do they have drafts coming in from fireplaces or doors that you could take care of? There is a lot that can be done to make a place more comfortable besides turning up the heat.
Posted by: Schultz at October 16, 2009 10:04 AM in response to Temperature in Apt.
Good round up of articles -- clearly the NYT is not comfortable pursuing this story. I hope the opposition is successful and was glad to hear of the suit against the MTA.
Posted by: Schultz at October 16, 2009 10:01 AM in response to Atlantic Yards, the Nets, and the Times
I agree with MM comments (as usual). Your partnership with Pratt is so smart on so many levels. Congratulations.
Posted by: Schultz at October 15, 2009 12:15 PM in response to Inside Third & Bond: Week 105
I'll send her your link to get in touch with you. I highly recommend her and have worked with her.
Posted by: Schultz at October 4, 2009 10:56 AM in response to Garden Designer in NYT
Couldn't agree more. Beautifully written. Good luck in your apartment search.
Posted by: Schultz at September 30, 2009 10:14 PM in response to Exposed Brick Blues
I'm a landlord and I side with the OP, especially in this market. Tenants that are paying a good rent are to be valued. Besides, its just the civilian thing to do to leave a place in good shape. The landlord should just stipulate that in the future, other costs need to be approved before she reimburses. The amount is reasonable to me, especially if I was confronted with photos.
Posted by: Schultz at September 28, 2009 5:05 PM in response to Does the landlord have to clean?
In defense of the Clinton Hill house, if you compare the St James house yesterday that just sold for 1.4, listing this place at 1.9 doesn't sound outrageous to me. Overall, it has far nicer finishes, it is a larger, wider house with central air, etc.
Posted by: Schultz at September 25, 2009 2:28 PM in response to Open House Picks
Sure, they have a right, but I have a right to say look again. Brooklyn Friends does much to help the disadvantaged, including long-term programs that intensively work with educating underpriveleged kids. The current residents could do far worse in a multitude of ways for neighbors.
Posted by: Schultz at September 21, 2009 11:54 AM in response to Friends' Expansion Making Enemies on State?
I couldn't imagine a more benign neighbor than Brooklyn Friends School. Their community service is well conceived and executed. Students work in meaningful ways with nursing homes, homeless shelters, environmental projects, etc to name a few. And Brooklyn Friends has sporting events, activities, etc going on weekends and evenings as well. The opposition argument does not hold up in my opinion. If they felt the scale of the school was out of proportion to the neighborhood, I might understand...but this is not an organization like NYU.
Posted by: Schultz at September 21, 2009 11:08 AM in response to Friends' Expansion Making Enemies on State?
I think InsertSnappy's suggestion is good and I would add that if you can clean up all of the offending poop from your block and pour buckets of water with white vinegar mixed in on the most used areas just prior to posting the signs. The vinegar will dissuade the dogs and the clean block will let the dog owners realize that you are serious.
Posted by: Schultz at September 20, 2009 12:12 PM in response to Dog Poop
Almost any glass place will do it and install it. Call with measurements and get a quote.
Posted by: Schultz at September 17, 2009 11:56 AM in response to Mirror Mirror on the Wall...
Thanks denton and jdicnm. Denton, you are right, we found tons of storage places when we started to look around. We have been quoted a wide range of rates, so I thought maybe others might be willing to share any good leads they might have.
Posted by: Schultz at September 17, 2009 9:59 AM in response to Recommendations for Storage
3. Security
Posted by: Schultz at September 12, 2009 10:33 PM in response to Lights on Backyard
Thanks bxgrl, I agree with you.
Posted by: Schultz at September 3, 2009 11:24 AM in response to Dumping on Vanderbilt Avenue
We couldn't agree more with the MAC -- well deserved recognition. We love the flea and love how it is developing.
Posted by: Schultz at July 17, 2009 12:40 PM in response to Municipal Art Society Honors The Brooklyn Flea
We did the same as jg with the addition of a hotpot. We ate a lot of pasta.
Posted by: Schultz at July 15, 2009 7:23 PM in response to Compact Fridge/Cooktop?
I also have to wonder at the public subsidy per unit compared to what Atlantic Yards might eventually build and their public subsidy per unit.
Posted by: Schultz at July 14, 2009 10:36 AM in response to PACC Cuts Ribbon at 566 Gates Avenue
Check out consumer reports online. They are the perfect starting point for something like this. We have a dehumidifier in our basement and we empty 5 gallons of water a day from it in the summer.
Posted by: Schultz at July 9, 2009 12:31 PM in response to dehumidifiers
Love this photo, love the fountain!
Posted by: Schultz at July 6, 2009 4:57 PM in response to Monday Blogwrap
The MTA needing 600 million after giving away the rail yards to Ratner w/o any competitive review leaves me utterly speechless.
Posted by: Schultz at June 26, 2009 9:59 AM in response to Friday Links
The Atlantic Yards deal stunk before, now it positively reeks!! Who dares to defend it? I would like to see Ratner's apologists figure out a way to blame THIS on DDD. There isn't even a pretense of fooling the public at this point.
Posted by: Schultz at June 25, 2009 9:45 AM in response to MTA Ignores Fiduciary Duty, Approves Revised Yards Plan
I have always loved that block on Vanderbilt because of the sense of scale and the houses with porches.
Posted by: Schultz at June 19, 2009 1:36 PM in response to Open House Picks
Oops - got my Normans confused!
Posted by: Schultz at June 19, 2009 10:36 AM in response to Friday Links
Thank you Norman Perkins and Atlantic Yards Report.
Posted by: Schultz at June 19, 2009 9:25 AM in response to Friday Links
Well, it could be just me, but I would go for yesterday's HOTD on Grand in a second (given that there are no disasters lurking in the lack of info) before this one. I know the location is better, but come on.......
Posted by: Schultz at June 18, 2009 10:17 PM in response to House of the Day: 78 Douglass Street
Sam -- my point is that houses on this block have been selling for way over a million for at least five years.
Posted by: Schultz at June 17, 2009 2:29 PM in response to House of the Day: 385 Grand Avenue
Without knowing how many families, etc, this price is comparable to similar houses on the block from 2004 or earlier. This looks to be priced way under other houses nearby. Let the bears rush in.
Posted by: Schultz at June 17, 2009 1:37 PM in response to House of the Day: 385 Grand Avenue
So Biff, what came first -- the fabulous photo or the idea for the get together?
Posted by: Schultz at June 16, 2009 9:51 AM in response to Friends of Brownstoner Gathering
Oh Sam, too bad you posted this too late to be considered for QOTD, that was really very good.
Posted by: Schultz at June 15, 2009 5:43 PM in response to Co-op of the Day: 152 Prospect Park West, #4B
lovely, lovely photo
Posted by: Schultz at June 15, 2009 5:40 PM in response to Monday Blogwrap
MM -- you are so spot on with this one.
Posted by: Schultz at June 15, 2009 3:46 PM in response to Quote of the Day
Although I am not familiar with that particular studio, I do know that building and it is immaculate. It is a block to the park and on a nice street. I think that building is a good value.
Posted by: Schultz at June 4, 2009 12:34 PM in response to Brooklyn Sales: Under a Million
Schultz wrote a review about Kotobuki Bistro on June 4, 2009 12:29 PM
Kotobuki is one of my family's favorite restaurants because it is a reliably good value and it is always easy to get a table.
Eastriver -- blame Ratner for being a complete manipulator about this project.
Posted by: Schultz at May 27, 2009 10:41 AM in response to Gehry Finito as Lead Designer for AY Arena?
Very well written. She clearly knows how to start a project with a good foundation for whatever she designs and produces. I look forward to seeing this develop.
Posted by: Schultz at May 22, 2009 12:46 PM in response to Prospect Heights Garden Build: Setting the Stage
Good post, but I thought you were out of here? Have a great time!
Posted by: Schultz at May 22, 2009 9:47 AM in response to Chase Turns Off Our Spigot—For Now at Least
Sam, your boosterism of Brooklyn Heights rivals 11217's of Park Slope.
Posted by: Schultz at May 20, 2009 2:13 PM in response to Co-op of the Day: 30 Monroe Place, #5A
I'm with Bob on this one. And stop with the race/class accusations. That is just a fog to cover up the real issues -- no infrastructure planning, a giveaway to a developer, too dense, etc, etc, etc.
Posted by: Schultz at May 18, 2009 9:22 AM in response to Appellate Court Rules Against Atlantic Yards Opponents
Just a wild guess, but could this well have existed before your house was built?
Posted by: Schultz at May 15, 2009 10:37 AM in response to Backyard Reno Unveils Old Well in Fort Greene
Schultz wrote a review about Le Barricou on November 20, 2009 12:44 PM
I have been a long time fan of Marquet -- from when they opened on Smith, had their cafe in Manhattan on 10th Street and their place on Court. I will definitely try out Le Barricou and wish them much success.