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In my humble opinion, this is the best Thai food in the area. I waited the hour plus for a meal at JOYA to see what all the fuss was about and was very disappointed. The pumpkin curry at Ghang's is always perfect.

Posted by: boroughbred at September 22, 2009 9:02 PM in response to StreetLevel: Ghang Opens Court Street Outpost

Where is Pier 6?

Posted by: boroughbred at July 22, 2009 9:45 AM in response to New Ferry Service Between Brooklyn and Guvs Island!

100% not buying it, but I think it would be impossible for her to come clean. Wouldn't her license be at stake?

Posted by: boroughbred at July 16, 2009 3:43 PM in response to Arlene Waye Responds to 180 Adelphi Fiasco

I don't understand all the doom and gloom with this reno. The bathrooms are nice in my opinion. I have certainly seen far worse asking for a lot more money.

I am with Antidope. Only I think MM will never be as lucky as she is delusional. I firmly believe that with such a house you come up with other options before you give it away to the likes of MM. I don't know the area. I am assuming there isn't a "pj" near by or you all would be screaming that the owners needs to give it away for free. I think it is priced to sell.

Posted by: boroughbred at July 15, 2009 4:00 PM in response to House of the Day: 202 Clermont Avenue

Petebklyn is right. The food amazing and authentic but unless it arrives take out none of the people on this site will ever try it.

Posted by: boroughbred at July 14, 2009 5:46 PM in response to Streetlevel: Rebecca's Latin Cuisine Opens on Hoyt

Someone on my block just bought such a building. Plus this person is an architect. I wish I had more information. I only know about it because we share the same broker. It is a long shot but you might try calling Boerum Hill Realty and ask for Al Barcelon. He may or may not be able to help you as he is a realtor himself but I know he worked on a similar sale.

Posted by: boroughbred at July 12, 2009 9:54 PM in response to C of O for Rear House?

BrooklynGreene has a bee in her bonnet but I agree 100%. The house is beautiful without a doubt, but it feels like a flip. I remember the house from Casa Cara too and it was featured so recently. I feel disappointed because at the time that I saw it on Casa Cara I wanted to think that PLG was up and coming but now it feels like someone came, created beautiful a beautiful home and then is getting out of dodge. As for the decorator. Very Domino, but I probably couldn't pull this off with a credit card and a DWR catalog so I'll still give her props for being talented, it maybe not the most original.

Posted by: boroughbred at June 6, 2009 11:22 PM in response to Open House Picks

I think I am ready to move to Ditmas Park if that house in "Victorian Flatbush" is part of the deal.

Posted by: boroughbred at May 15, 2009 6:24 PM in response to Open House Picks

I like to see a fireplace but I wouldn't bother fixing it if it costs a lot. Most people are like you and barely use them.

Posted by: boroughbred at May 12, 2009 6:38 PM in response to Value of a Fireplace

I really like it.

Posted by: boroughbred at May 11, 2009 4:19 PM in response to House of the Day: 174 Clinton Avenue

I think the Mother's Day family portrait should read Wyckoff Street not Avenue....

Posted by: boroughbred at May 8, 2009 4:18 PM in response to Weekend Events

Fob, How is that part of Crown Heights? Is it any where near Prospect Heights like they suggest?

Posted by: boroughbred at May 8, 2009 4:05 PM in response to Open House Picks

what are the cross streets there?

Posted by: boroughbred at May 7, 2009 10:59 AM in response to Building Collapse at 217 Court Street

Outside looks nice but why is it a shy bit shorter than the house next to it. I was not awed by the interior either. However based on location (Boerum Hill), condition, and not to be overlooked extra width I think this could be worth a full 2 million. Maybe more if there are extras like the bathrooms are beautiful and the basement is nice and high and could be turned into usable space.

Posted by: boroughbred at May 6, 2009 2:39 PM in response to House of the Day: 433 Pacific Street

Whenever I walked by that building I wondered if that lone corner could support the entire structure. I feel safer seeing the cinder blocks.

Posted by: boroughbred at May 2, 2009 11:09 PM in response to It Came From 4th Ave!

So what happened on Open Thread that it was taken away. And since when are we censored on Brownstoner. This is very 1984 and I do not like it one bit.

Posted by: boroughbred at April 29, 2009 6:33 PM in response to House of the Day: 179 Bergen Street

in support of fsrq, if you watch the show like I do you can completely understand why Alex and Simon bring out such strong feelings of disgust. You don't have to go around "hurting people" to be considered class less tacky pathetic people.

gkw nailed the problem on the head. Watchers of RHW-New York have to listen to the self important van Kempen family go on and on about St. Bart's this, and literature that, and French and good taste and spend spend spend, and then the reveal is this tacky horrible mess of a place no flow. Even Smokey the Architect had to step in and make sure everyone knows he didn't pick the color or furniture, or any of the horrible awfulness inside.

finally, iluvclintonhill and billy are right. A lot of d-list starf*cking going on here, because as a group I have seen you all rip apart less offensive renos than this one without batting a one snarky eye. Suddenly Brownstoner is a lovefest for gross bordello decor. I don't think so. Pretty smart of S&A to rub elbow with the proletariats at the last Stoner gathering knowing they would win some support when this horror show of a house reveal aired.

Their living room looks like a 1980's night club, and the only good thing that can be said about it is that it is a good reflection of the owners.

There I said it.

Posted by: boroughbred at April 29, 2009 6:25 PM in response to Real Housewives: Simon and Alex's Renovation Revealed!

I personally hate a new kitchen and bath. That is a place I like to do myself. I don't care about views enough to pay more for them. I private deck of terrace and a free parking spot would mean some thing to me.

Posted by: boroughbred at April 28, 2009 10:00 PM in response to Premiums for property 'perks'

I am sick with jealousy over the haunted mansion. What a deal!

Posted by: boroughbred at March 31, 2009 10:32 PM in response to Last Week's Biggest Sales

MrH, LMAO!!!

Posted by: boroughbred at March 30, 2009 9:10 PM in response to pool?

Boerum Hill,

Miss Muffet is laughable and delusional. I read her comments only for laughs. You are right, there are no full renovated houses in Boerum Hill selling for that price. Only wrecks. That said, this house is a mess and too narrow to be worth the work.

Posted by: boroughbred at March 25, 2009 3:42 PM in response to House of the Day: 442 State Street

I saw the BH house last weekend. Close to subways and Smith Street. Nice reno. The best part is that they have a cellar that is begging to be finished and could easily get sunlight in the back, giving you potentially 4 floors of living space.

Posted by: boroughbred at March 20, 2009 11:30 PM in response to Open House Picks

well done aandclaw. The pictures makes me feel that maybe it could get 2.5M. Interesting backyard. I've seen much worse (Dean Streer shell) asking for that much.

Posted by: boroughbred at March 18, 2009 1:57 PM in response to House of the Day: 52 Strong Place

I think it is a combo of family member as broker, and not being ready to hear the more realistic price a seasoned local broker might give.

Posted by: boroughbred at March 18, 2009 1:48 PM in response to House of the Day: 52 Strong Place

Crown Heights feels gritty to me.

Posted by: boroughbred at March 10, 2009 9:04 PM in response to House of the Day: 1234 Dean Street

If that house sold for 1.8M it was a great deal. I don't care what condition it is in, or how bad the market is. It is gorgeous!

Posted by: boroughbred at March 6, 2009 12:18 PM in response to Cleaning Out 405 Clinton Avenue

Atomic wings?

Posted by: boroughbred at March 6, 2009 10:34 AM in response to Another Rumor: Fast Food for Gage & Tollner Space

Can you rent out your coop enough to cover costs and then rent a new bigger place?

Posted by: boroughbred at March 5, 2009 1:49 PM in response to If we sell, can't afford to buy

yowza that is MissMuffets role on this board. To remind us that no one will ever get asking.

Posted by: boroughbred at February 20, 2009 1:15 PM in response to What $2.7 Million Gets You in Kingston

BTW Snark, I just LMAO! Loved this list.

Posted by: boroughbred at February 11, 2009 6:52 PM in response to Atomic Wings Picks Up the Slack on Smith

If you want nasty wings, try the kind that come in a bag at Costco. That is what I had to resort to at my last Superbowl party. I, for one, welcome Atomic Wings.

Posted by: boroughbred at February 11, 2009 6:46 PM in response to Atomic Wings Picks Up the Slack on Smith

Am I crazy for saying location is an issue? When I checked google maps and saw that the closest subway was the G train it was a huge turn off.

Posted by: boroughbred at February 5, 2009 2:01 PM in response to House of the Day: 204 Clermont Avenue

I am loving that Bay Ridge house. Too bad I wouldn't even know how to get to Bay Ridge to attend the open house.

Posted by: boroughbred at January 30, 2009 10:18 PM in response to Open House Picks

What is "PJ"? Also, Knickerbocker, we bought in 2002 in Boerum Hill. Back then 1.3 could get you a finished but not newly renovated 4 story brownstone. Haven't seen prices like that since. We purchased one that needed a gut for 850k.

Posted by: boroughbred at January 21, 2009 6:11 PM in response to House of the Day: 150 Bond Street Revisited

I'm with Snarkslope. Purple is the new gold.

Posted by: boroughbred at December 30, 2008 2:50 PM in response to Going for the Gold on 9th Street

it is hard to saywhat they paid for the reno since I imagine it was developers who did this. Sitting on the market for a year and a half paying a mortgage probably wasn't what they had in mind. I saw this house two years ago on the brooklyn heights house tour. It was beautiful yet .... I can understand why it didn't get asking a year and a half ago.

Posted by: boroughbred at December 23, 2008 10:00 AM in response to 135 Joralemon Closes for 30% Below Original Asking Price

Why is there no fsbo section on Brownstoner? It seems the perfect place.

Posted by: boroughbred at November 17, 2008 11:11 AM in response to Wanna Unload Your Property? Sell It Yourself

What prevents a contractor from giving a low bid/estimate and then coming in 10% over budget. I expect you will see more of that than anything.

Posted by: boroughbred at November 14, 2008 4:39 PM in response to The Future of Construction Costs?

I think this is an interesting idea. Do brokers get paid for going into contract or only at the closing?

Posted by: boroughbred at November 13, 2008 4:37 PM in response to Closing Bell: Rough Market Makes Strange Bedfellows

Miss Muffett, It would be one thing if you had predicted that the Nevins house would sell for 1.7M but you said one million. When you post comments like that you sound insane. I honestly don't think you could buy a shell in Boerum Hill for under a million today or even in the next few years. And while many people bought houses for cheap in the area, they have since invested hundreds of thousands of dollars into them. So no one is going to sell at a loss. You can't look at selling price in 2004 to determine the worth of a house. Not that I care, but I think you could really stand to have your own price correction as much as some of the brokers do. They may be hoping for more money, but you are so wrong to think that people in this area are going to be giving houses away ever.

Posted by: boroughbred at November 2, 2008 9:55 PM in response to Open House Picks

Miss Muffett, First of all I doubt the owner of Dean Street would even consider selling for a million and if they did I bet you would be the first person on line to pay a million for that very awkward layout, and telling people that you think it was really worth $1.9

Posted by: boroughbred at November 2, 2008 8:44 AM in response to Open House Picks

I like the curb appeal but on this inside this house seems dull. For the money they are asking they need to bring in a stager or someone to give this house some punch.

Posted by: boroughbred at October 22, 2008 10:08 AM in response to House of the Day: 22 Remsen Street

What neighborhood? Could this be picked up Sunday?

Posted by: boroughbred at October 17, 2008 3:53 PM in response to Pile O' Blue Stone

Boerum Hill was hit by "IDT Employees" on Tuesday night. Later I was out in the neighborhood and these same employees were stopping young kids on the street and telling them that if they wanted a job doing this, that there were tons, and to tell anyone "your mother, brother, anyone"

Posted by: boroughbred at October 17, 2008 2:53 PM in response to Energy Scammers Plaguing Brooklyn?

mopar, agreed the table isn't the problem, but right now it seems to be the only solution, since that counter isn't going to move easily.

Posted by: boroughbred at October 17, 2008 9:25 AM in response to House of the Day: 132 St. Marks Avenue

That kitchen does not work. They need to show without the dining room table. It already is a deal breaker for me, especially at 2.5M

Posted by: boroughbred at October 16, 2008 3:34 PM in response to House of the Day: 132 St. Marks Avenue

Nothing says cheap to me like one of those front doors. When I see those mcmansions in jersey with those front doors it is like an affirmation that I will never ever leave brooklyn.

Posted by: boroughbred at October 16, 2008 12:09 PM in response to The Charming Paint Peeler Reincarnated