overall intelligent design -

but still wishfully priced considered specific locations..
the C train stop isn't so far, but not the most convenient. (as in, its definitely not the A train)
If these were these were reasonably priced psf then they would fly off the shelves...

also, the rooms are on the smallish side
(im always curious about neighbor noise in these new condos)

any new condies care to share?

Posted by: bk_bobb at August 27, 2008 1:02 PM in response to Checking In On Hello Living

nice addition -

now will somebody PLEASE open something up on Parkside Avenue!!!!

that stretch/area is in DIRE need of a decent coffee shop/bagel place/casual cafe.....

Posted by: bk_bobb at August 11, 2008 4:07 PM in response to Streetlevel: BBQ Coming to Lincoln Road in PLG

Good news...

now all that strip needs is to demolish that nasty post office and rebuild w. multi-use bldg...

ORRR....

keep the post office and turn into an apple store.

*that sounds about right.

Posted by: bk_bobb at August 8, 2008 9:51 AM in response to Development Watch: Pratt Starts on New Myrtle Project

I just had an electrician come and price some re-wiring work in my co-op unit:

- replace breaker box (with a 12 slot)
- relocate breaker box about 5' from current location
- bury wiring at 4 rooms
- install ded. outlets at 3 locations for ACs
- provide junction boxes/switching for about 4 new light fixtures

*This is just a rough idea - but after reading the thread it looks like the $5500 estimate I got was kinda high.

(I thought it was a good price.... looks like I will be calling others listed here)

thanks!

Posted by: bk_bobb at August 6, 2008 3:49 PM in response to Federal Pacific

the spaces are 'unique' but the quality of construction is mediocre. also, this can be a noisy stretch of washington....

if i was looking in this area i would offer low-to mid 6.

or consider the hello condos instead - somewhat comparable but with better amenities and quality of design/construction

Posted by: bk_bobb at July 30, 2008 2:53 PM in response to Condo of the Day: Resale at The Washington

hey bknative,

i used to live off of myrtle a few blocks west of here -
trust me.

this stretch of bed-stuy/s.williamsburg./e.clinton hill or whatever it is being sold as lately LACKS THE CRUCIAL INFRASTRUCTURE TO MANDATE SUCH HIGH RE PRICES.

the NY(signs o'the)TIMES should've coined this article
"You paid WHAT for WHERE? DUH!"

Posted by: bk_bobb at July 28, 2008 11:26 AM in response to Bed-Stuy, Do or...?

i read this article yesterday and wasn't surprised...

it's mathematical:

(fringe hoods + lack of transit + bad economy = bad investment, rental OR purchase)

*good lesson learned for transplants or other 'hopefuls'

Posted by: bk_bobb at July 28, 2008 10:11 AM in response to Bed-Stuy, Do or...?

Saw this link, re: Federal Pacific Electric Panels: Fires Waiting to Happen
http://www.inspect-ny.com/fpe/fpe.html
"Panel replacement ... typically $800 to $1200"

I had a panel in my house and a breaker would never trip on overload. A space heater burned out an outlet, and I was lucky we didn't have a fire. I think I paid about $800.

Posted by: Bklnite at August 6, 2008 4:16 PM in response to Federal Pacific