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June 19, 2009
Empty Lot - Hanson & S.Portland?
Does anyone know what is expected for this empty lot on Hanson Place between S. Elliot and S. Portland in Fort Greene?
http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&q=70%20hanson%20place%20brooklyn%20ny&um=1&ie=UTF-8&sa=N&tab=wl
I've looked all over Brownstoner and elsewhere, and can't find the answer.
Currently there appears to be a number of trailers set up related to some health care service.
I'm not savvy enough to figure out how to read all the permits on the site to do some more investigating. Any advice would be appreciated.
Thanks!
Author's Comments
"It means that it is shared with the other ground floor apartment."
That would be the inferior outdoor space, for me at least.
Posted by: amt230 at October 27, 2009 4:22 PM in response to Co-op of the Day: 100 Underhill Avenue, #2
It's also "semi-private" - I'd be curious what that translates to. So, it's shared yard v. private deck.
Posted by: amt230 at October 27, 2009 3:40 PM in response to Co-op of the Day: 100 Underhill Avenue, #2
Ditmas - the location of your linked apartment is admittedly better, but it's a tunnel - like living in a subway car.
Posted by: amt230 at October 27, 2009 1:58 PM in response to Co-op of the Day: 100 Underhill Avenue, #2
http://www.brownstoner.com/brownstoner/archives/2008/09/coop_of_the_day_151.php
Posted by: amt230 at October 27, 2009 1:52 PM in response to Co-op of the Day: 100 Underhill Avenue, #2
I'm pretty sure the third floor went into contract at just above this asking price last year. Granted, that floor had roof rights. But, this one is a bit more polished, and still has a little outdoor area.
Posted by: amt230 at October 27, 2009 1:45 PM in response to Co-op of the Day: 100 Underhill Avenue, #2
"it's obviously not run/managed by anyone who gives an ounce about making any money"
someone missed the point.
Posted by: amt230 at October 26, 2009 1:19 PM in response to NYT: Food Co-op Exile's Story Demands 2,000 Words
Andy needs all the help he can get over at The "Local"
Posted by: amt230 at October 19, 2009 12:41 PM in response to The Bed Stuy Reno is Back!
well phed - the house next door is the one that used to have a black garbage bag window for the last two years, although you are right, if that picture is current it has apparently been fixed - but that doesn't say much for the care the neighbors take of their place. and as for the modern building, i'm thinking that may have been sarcasm, but if not, you may as well move in next to a mechanic's garage - that guy has no less than two vintage mercedes spewed across the driveway/sidewalk/ in pieces at any given time.
Posted by: amt230 at July 9, 2009 4:23 PM in response to House of the Day: 180 Adelphi Street
The location isn't that bad. The housing project is down by the park (and I don't think it really affects the attractiveness of houses on the East side of the park or directly across it) and the walk to the train is probably 8-9 minutes (that's adding a minute for the extra block from my place to DeKalb) - if that's monstrous, it's time to hit the gym. Nonetheless, I suppose I am just playing devil's advocate. The bigger problem with that block is the lack of trees, those two neighbors on the left in the photo, and the church on the other side that is notoriously loud.
Posted by: amt230 at July 9, 2009 1:52 PM in response to House of the Day: 180 Adelphi Street
that was terrible.
Posted by: amt230 at July 8, 2009 4:58 PM in response to Closing Bell: Flea Style
I too had to read twice when I saw it is supposedly undergong a "gut renovation." It looks mint as is, with a tasteful amount of great original detail.
Posted by: amt230 at July 2, 2009 3:17 PM in response to Sarah Jessica Parker to Slope?
My landlord lets me put my bike on his gate, in front of his garden level apt door (!) and over the original railings in his (nicely restored) turn of the century house, and I really like him because of it. Bottom line, if he didn't for whatever seemingly valid reason above (without at least trying to find something that would accomodate both of us) I'd think he was a dick.
Your tenants are humans like you, and you should be able to talk to them about your concerns and see if you can both figure out a way to make you both happy. Don't be a tyrant.
Posted by: amt230 at June 24, 2009 2:47 PM in response to Allowing Tenant's Bikes?
I thought we were experience the 100 year flood event right now.
Posted by: amt230 at June 23, 2009 11:39 AM in response to 329 Adelphi Visit
whoops, that post made it seem like that was all for rookie.
it was two thoughts: (1) agreed, rookie, I don't know what construction workers cracking open a heineken (!) on the job rob is talking about. (2) the math Q was for DIBS.
Posted by: amt230 at June 23, 2009 11:07 AM in response to 329 Adelphi Visit
agreed, rookie. without a character attack DCB found necessary, I actually don't get your math either. but, my opinion is that the numbers, both for renovation (that place is a mess) and post-reno sale (if done right), would be higher. nonetheless, the current asking price is nowhere near what would make this a worthwhile investment under either of our calculations. I guess you were hoping for a severely discounted price?
Posted by: amt230 at June 23, 2009 11:03 AM in response to 329 Adelphi Visit
I also agree that a million dollar apartment is in absolutely no way commensurate with the type of money necessary to afford a maid. Not even close.
Posted by: amt230 at June 22, 2009 4:44 PM in response to Co-op of the Day: 170 Prospect Park West, #4L
I wrote a long entry that was snapped up by this new comment review process, but in a nutshell:
I saw this place about 2 weeks ago, and thought it needed a lot of work. mainly, the floors and stairways were significantly sagging and sloped. top floor has ceilings that meet the floors except for the room and the center of the peaked roof. basement was direct from a horror movie. and the rooms were chopped up awkwardly. I think this is going to be a half-mil plus reno, and is not a DIY job at all, unless you are an experienced contractor.
the enormous windows on the parlor floor were amazing. the garden, which is pretty small b/c of the extension, is impressively green and lush feeling, although overgrown (and a large water feature chews up a lot of space).
with that said, it's a beautiful building, and it would be great if someone with the time and money to restore it to its original beauty got a hold of it. if restored right, I think it could get more than the estimates above. but, you're going to need some serious dough on hand to get it there.
Interested to hear if you agree to this assessment of your new home, DIBS.
Posted by: amt230 at June 22, 2009 4:24 PM in response to House of the Day: 329 Adelphi Street
out of curiosity, why was this picture taken in the first place?
Posted by: amt230 at June 22, 2009 2:34 PM in response to 493 Myrtle, Before the Fall
hey, why is that comment review feature holding my comment? I've commented plenty before.
Posted by: amt230 at June 22, 2009 2:24 PM in response to House of the Day: 329 Adelphi Street
I went and saw this house about 2 or 3 weeks ago. I think $4-500,000 is underestimating the costs of refurbing. ALL of the floors are nearly destroyed and sagging, the staircases were reminiscent of slides, and all the rooms are chopped up in the strangest arrangement. The exterior is truly the best part at this point.
The top floor has "full height" ceilings only for the one bedroom in the middle of the floor, the other two (they didn't call bedrooms, appropriately) have sloped ceilings that go down to less than 4 feet, if I remember correctly. And that basement, it made me sad to think that people were clearly living down there.
As for the garden, which was actually pretty amazing, albeit overgrown, it was severely cut into because of the extension off the back of the house, and has some water features that limit any standing space even.
It is a beautiful place, though, and if someone has the patience and means ($) to make it shine again it will be truly amazing. The practically floor to ceiling windows on the parlor floor were spectacular. This is no DIY job by any means, unless you are a seasoned contractor.
I'll be interested to see if you agree DIBS.
Posted by: amt230 at June 22, 2009 2:18 PM in response to House of the Day: 329 Adelphi Street
PKsloper - Fort Greene does not at all fit in that list of three. Any chance you read the NYTimes? It's the "it" neighborhood now, for better or worse. You could get a fixer upper one bedroom for that much, if you want.
Posted by: amt230 at May 20, 2009 11:10 AM in response to SHUTTER TO THINK
...wait for it... "area."
didn't finish that sentence apparently.
Posted by: amt230 at April 22, 2009 12:13 PM in response to The Sex Offenders Amongst Us
well, we can absolutely agree it's a very gray.
Posted by: amt230 at April 22, 2009 12:09 PM in response to The Sex Offenders Amongst Us
dibs - actually, I'd argue it would reinforce it. without invalidating this friend's experience (and I'm sure I'll get a rampant response to this one), I'd be interested to hear what actually formed the basis of her positive conclusion that he'd been following her. short of an admission on his part, i think that his presence on the list contributed at least partially to the conclusion. it resolves any ambiguities in the favor of fear-mongering, which is the unproductive form of awareness.
i am very happy that your friend is safe, but she should be wary of anyone following her, regardless of this list.
Posted by: amt230 at April 22, 2009 11:30 AM in response to The Sex Offenders Amongst Us
although I imagine I'll be the minority, while I understand the knee-jerk reaction to the horrendous nature of sex-offender's crimes, any potential benefit by this is outweighed by the invasion of privacy, "witch-hunting", and other violations of the rights of accused. the list conjures up images of each of these individuals violating a small child against their will, and waiting to do it to yours, which is in no way productive. I would hope in the end that parents will still be thoughtful and aware parents, and won't rely on a system that further shames criminals and ostrasizes them from society. It also is at odds with the intent of our legal/incarceration system as a means for rehabilitation.
Posted by: amt230 at April 22, 2009 11:01 AM in response to The Sex Offenders Amongst Us
I actually think it's a pretty reasonable asking price, although the quarter-of-a-million-$ down will turn a good number of people in that price range away.
Posted by: amt230 at April 8, 2009 1:21 PM in response to Co-op of the Day: 40 Remsen Street
agreed, bkre. as another fg resident, I hate to see all this press.
Posted by: amt230 at March 9, 2009 10:30 AM in response to The Times Wraps Its Arms Around Fort Greene
amt230 wrote a review about Nectar on March 5, 2009 3:57 PM
I've never eaten here, but I always stop by for one of their very reasonably prices juices whenever I'm in the neighborhood.
Marty's cousin Mary getting into the mix now too?
Posted by: amt230 at February 12, 2009 10:21 AM in response to Ratner Lobbying Hard for Stimulus Dollars
amt230 wrote a review about Amin Indian on February 10, 2009 12:28 PM
since moving to ft. greene I've been really disappointed that there is no good indian food. saying this place is mediocre is being generous.
i've always been afraid of kinara on myrtle, since quite literally in the 2 years I've lived here and have walked by it daily I've only seen 2 people eating dinner there. literally.
what a hilarious way to hype up your neighborhood, to compare it to lincoln center. makes me want to move out.
Posted by: amt230 at November 14, 2008 4:53 PM in response to LIRR Station All Dressed Up
I saw one digging through a tipped over garbage can outside my apartment a couple of weeks ago. It was adorable. I live near the Carlton Mews project, which I imagine a whole bunch have made their home.
Posted by: amt230 at November 14, 2008 10:12 AM in response to Raccoons Take Clinton Hill
amt230 wrote a review about Black Iris on November 7, 2008 2:23 PM
great, consistent, cheap food. and the owner is really nice guy.
amt230 wrote a review about The Good Fork on October 28, 2008 12:09 PM
The only part of my experience at this restaurant that stuck with me is that they were totally unwilling to accomodate someone in our party with dietary limitations. I can understand it is difficult to run a restaurant, and you can't make each dish particular to each diners' whim, but the request to serve simply pasta with olive oil (they are already cooking pasta for menu items) was not offered. One in our party could only eat the bread and asparagus, and as a result I don't think anyone really enjoyed the experience.
Otherwise, the food was good, but nothing unique or incredible. This place is severely overrated.
they block off all the side streets in the area, only to park their trailers right on DeKalb so no buses can move in the morning. total bummer.
Posted by: amt230 at October 22, 2008 3:37 PM in response to The Fort Greene Unlimited
funny that he left manhattan to the greener pastures of brooklyn to have a back yard covered in gravel. seems like a waste.
Posted by: amt230 at October 15, 2008 12:55 PM in response to NY Mag Tackles Home Design
amt230 wrote a review about Chez Oskar on October 9, 2008 4:16 PM
pretty good food at pretty good prices. that woman that works the outside tables in horrible, though.
my bust: *bedrooms*
Posted by: amt230 at October 1, 2008 4:23 PM in response to Co-op of the Day: 147 South Oxford Street, #3C
not only are the bathrooms ridiculously small, they are both placed awkwardly. One at the entrance and the other looks like it's off the "dining room". The pictures aren't much help, either.
Posted by: amt230 at October 1, 2008 4:22 PM in response to Co-op of the Day: 147 South Oxford Street, #3C
amt230 wrote a review about The General Greene on September 30, 2008 1:38 PM
Ridiculously overpriced for portion size, but the food is still decent and the restaurant has a cool feel.
it's about time - the prices at that place were absolutely laughable. i'd prefer a shop to a bar.
Posted by: amt230 at September 17, 2008 11:37 AM in response to It's Official: L'Epicerie Est Morte
Clinton Hill also seems like it doesn't belong on that list. Houses for less than a half-mil? I think that "Clinton Hill" is actually the Stuy.
Posted by: amt230 at September 17, 2008 10:15 AM in response to First Time Buyers Head Far Out in Brooklyn
whenever bike safety comes up, all the drivers point the fingers at cyclists, as if all the drivers in the city are actually responsible and respect the rules of the road. so, once bikers start following all of your traffic rules, will all you drivers stop going 50 down thin one-way streets, running red lights, and swerving all over the road? I still think what makes roads most dangerous for pedestrians, bikers, and drivers themselves are all the terrible and aggressive drivers in this city.
Posted by: amt230 at September 12, 2008 12:23 PM in response to Warnings to Cyclists Near the Bridge
amt230 wrote a review about Stonehome Wine Bar on August 12, 2008 2:03 PM
I don't think it's a date spot at all. It's the kind of place you take your parents when they are in town.
amt230 wrote a review about Bonita - NOW CLOSED on July 29, 2008 4:56 PM
daveinbedstuy - normally, "local" with reference to food sourcing is anything from a 100-400 miles radius (depending on who you talk to), which in any case includes a whole lot of farm land upstate, on LI, in NJ, and in PA.
amt230 wrote a review about Bonita - NOW CLOSED on July 29, 2008 12:31 PM
the food is good, but the menu is limited (and never changes), especially for vegetarians. good drinks, and a fun scene, though.
c'mon qis4suincy, did you even read the article that you provided a link to? "One of the two unidentified victims was stabbed in the arm and the other was slashed in the back, witnesses said. They were taken to Woodhull Hospital and are expected to survive, police said." And, to be clear, they had a specific intended victim, so this wasn't random violence, like your random comment.
I'm thinking maybe one of the reasons Mr. B is requiring us to register user accounts now is so people stop posting such sensationalized (and inaccurate) stories of violence in our neighborhoods.
Posted by: amt230 at July 14, 2008 2:42 PM in response to Eternal Sunshine of the East Williamsburg Kind
1,100 sq. ft, 15% of which is living space - sorry, "KLDA."
Posted by: amt230 at November 11, 2009 1:03 PM in response to Condo of the Day: 110 Livingston Street, #8O