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November 14, 2009
Need recs for Park Slope tour
Just got off the phone with my parents who have decided to come visit for Thanksgiving. Mother said she wants to go walk around "that neighborhood I keep reading about in the times, Park Slope?" (oh gawd). Anyway, I am really only familiar with the retail avenues of the slope, but she wants to see some classic brownstone side streets. Can folks in the know please clue me into exactly which blocks are not to be missed? Thank you! BoD
September 12, 2009
Custom Framing Shop
Can anyone recommend a custom framing shop in Brooklyn that is reasonably priced? Thank You!
August 11, 2009
Just Moved to Bay Ridge
Okay so I just moved down to Bay Ridge 2 weeks ago. Mid 70's + 3rd Ave vicinity. Looking to hear from any of my new neighbors about which is the best deli, dry cleaner, tailor, take out, hardware store, etc etc in the area. Also, which restaurants are a must? There is so much stuff down here, I would love to weed out the crap. Thanks!
BoD
July 24, 2009
Rec: Call Paul to Haul
I hired Call Paul to Haul last week to move some large furniture pieces, and I have nothing but good things to say about him. He showed up on time (actually early), took care loading up my stuff in his van, and was very friendly. He had absolutely no problem schlepping my stuff up a 4th floor walk up apt and had VERY reasonable rates. www.callpaultohaul.com
April 22, 2009
Wall-Thru Unit & Allergies
Okay, I have those wall-thru heating/cooling fan units in my apartment. One in each room with seperate controls. Total electricity hogs, but that's another matter. Every time I run the unit in my bedroom, overnight, I wake up sniffly, puffy, sore throat etc. typical allergy symptoms. This doesn't matter if it's outputting heat in the winter, or AC in the summertime. Same symptoms.
The nights I don't have to run it, I NEVER wake up with these symptoms. But my bedroom is a corner room facing Southeast so 2 sides are not insulated by other interior spaces. It does get considerably colder / warmer than the rest of the apartment. Unfortunately, this forces me to use the thing more than I really want to.
The filter is removable and cleanable (not disposable), but even regular cleanings has not helped my situation. My only assumption is that the fan is just recirculating airborne dust all night and that's what's messing with me. yuck.
So, aside from leaving this apartment, (which I am actually considering and this is one of the cons on the list), does anyone have any ideas on what I could do here to help fix the situation?
Thanks!
BoD
Author's Comments
DIBS - and which Hudson, NY cafes do you think equal cute? Don't even tell me Cascades or Nolita!!!!!!!
Posted by: bowl of dicks at November 20, 2009 12:16 PM in response to New Cafe for The Heights
bowl of dicks wrote a review about Der Schwarze Kölner on November 19, 2009 1:59 PM
Brenda from Flatbush - if you are looking for amazing authentic german food, Schnizel Haus in Bay Ridge on 5th ave.
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A plastic sheet and some duct tape will allow you plenty of time to find a good handyman to fix the patch."
Works well. My lazy ass father kept a half done plumbing/tiling job protected this way.............for 17 years.
Seriously.
Posted by: bowl of dicks at November 18, 2009 5:49 PM in response to GC needed for bathroom project
skinflints
sapporo
schnizelhaus
mythai
chadwicks
water grill
sancho's
nino's
Posted by: bowl of dicks at November 18, 2009 9:05 AM in response to Closing Bell: Yellow Hook?
tanoreen is already in the ROTD. Along with only 2 others, one of which isn't even open anymore (ChipShop).
Come on Mr. B, start listing some Ridge restaurants!
Posted by: bowl of dicks at November 18, 2009 6:29 AM in response to Closing Bell: Yellow Hook?
First and last time I ate at Yellow Hook, my friend ordered a hamburger with blue cheese on it; and it was delivered with blue cheese salad dressing on it. NO BUENO!
Posted by: bowl of dicks at November 17, 2009 9:03 PM in response to Closing Bell: Yellow Hook?
imfromhere - ?????????
Posted by: bowl of dicks at November 17, 2009 6:22 PM in response to Closing Bell: Yellow Hook?
Incidentally, the food at Yellow Hook Grill in Bay Ridge really sucks. Would enjoy seeing more Bay Ridge ROTD's so that we can review them...... please, Mr. B?
Posted by: bowl of dicks at November 17, 2009 4:26 PM in response to Closing Bell: Yellow Hook?
THL, is right. Water of this magnitude would yield lingering mildew smells long after they pump the water out and scrub the tile. Smells eminating from nooks like behind that louver panel...A-m-a-z-i-n-g that an inspector missed this. That's who I'd be suing.
Posted by: bowl of dicks at November 17, 2009 1:04 PM in response to Footage from 357 4th Street Condo Lawsuit
Lorimer/Graham is indeed Wburg, not Bushwick at all. East Williamsburg is just brokerspeak, ackkk that term gets me all rolley eyed! Wasder's post is dead on.
Posted by: bowl of dicks at November 17, 2009 12:19 PM in response to Williamsburg or Clinton Hill
And by East Williamsburg, you mean Bushwick right?
Posted by: bowl of dicks at November 16, 2009 7:35 PM in response to Williamsburg or Clinton Hill
I encountered a similar situation a few years ago with no hot water and a negligent LL.
I called 311 to file a complaint EVERY DAY that there truly was no hot water (or heat) and I deducted ONLY those documented days from my monthly rent. I also sent copies of the complaint receipts along with my reduced rent check - which she always cashed (i.e. accepted)
After a certain number of calls, 311 will send an inspector out to your building.
Take your monthly rent and divide it by days of the month, that is what you deduct per day. But my opinion is that the previous 4 days are un-deductable bc you did not file the complaints.
Posted by: bowl of dicks at November 16, 2009 7:19 AM in response to No Hot Water...Help
Vinca and everyone, thank you for the great suggestions. Their visit is short - we only have Friday to sightsee but they are city people themselves and can pound pavement. I am going to do the PS walk and a drive thru Vict. Flatbush in the same day. They have been to Brooklyn before, when I lived in bklyn hts, so thankfully that's off the list.
But nowawdays it's Bay Ridge, so they are in for a culture shock ("We just netflixed Saturday Night Fever so we will be ready!"). Geez. Dad wants to go see the OTT xmas lights in dyker hts, does anyone know if they start immediately after T'giving?
Thank you again, BoD
Posted by: bowl of dicks at November 15, 2009 2:11 PM in response to Need recs for Park Slope tour
denton - lorenzutti is a wacky italian mechanic located over in the gowanus area - he really only works on euro cars, but he will take in jap too. The guy is very honest, reasonably priced, and extremely knowledgable.
Posted by: bowl of dicks at November 11, 2009 12:59 PM in response to used car dealers
"Oh. What's that one with the stupid name... Spaghetti Grill House or whatever."
Spaghetti Warehouse
"I'd love to see a Golden Corral or one of those other All You Can Eat buffets. That place is hard to beat on a calories per dollar basis."
Old Country Buffet
Personally, I would like to see a Cracker Barrel.
Posted by: bowl of dicks at November 11, 2009 10:49 AM in response to 'Nationally Known' Restaurants May Land in 345 Adams
I second Lorenzutti - guy knows his stuff and he will NOT sell you a dud. Very reputable.
Posted by: bowl of dicks at November 10, 2009 9:26 PM in response to used car dealers
I have the same problem in my apartment (I rent) but I know for a fact that other tenants suffer the same instant hot/cold/hot fluctuations. And it's really bad -ice cold to scalding hot, and vice versa, in literally 1 second. NO warning. Showering during peak times is really precarious. LL refuses to address the issue "just wake up earlier to avoid the rush" We also have clogged vent stacks which makes the kitchen sink drain gurgle almost constantly with methane probably, LL says " yeah yeah, just put a drain stopper in it"
:-(
Posted by: bowl of dicks at November 10, 2009 6:57 PM in response to Water Temp Variation Question
earplugs and a white noise machine. works GREAT for me.
Posted by: bowl of dicks at November 10, 2009 3:51 PM in response to Lease Termination Notice
Dibs, is that a major job that requires a plumber, or DIY?
Thanks.
Posted by: bowl of dicks at November 10, 2009 2:05 PM in response to Water Temp Variation Question
wow, looks like there could be a lot of DILF's in that Martha audience....who knew!
Posted by: bowl of dicks at November 10, 2009 1:46 PM in response to Martha's Brooklyn Show Wrap
Agree with the others that buying from an individual is better, but if you go the dealership route, pay the top price for the most in-depth carfax report (will show all service records / repairs). Ask them for the VIN and check it yourself against the door jamb AND dashboard. Order the report yourself (do not trust their pre-printed report).
Posted by: bowl of dicks at November 10, 2009 1:23 PM in response to used car dealers
oh hell no; if i'm paying 3mil for a place here, i ain't schlepping upto the train everyday. i'm TLC'ing everywhere!
Posted by: bowl of dicks at November 10, 2009 1:01 PM in response to Last Week's Biggest Sales
omfg, no tweets?
Posted by: bowl of dicks at November 10, 2009 12:44 PM in response to Martha's Brooklyn Show Wrap
this reminds me of something that happened recently in my new nabe, Bay Ridge: I went to a hardware store on 3rd avenue to buy a bag of steel wool to plug up radiator holes. I walk in and the 20 something guy asks may I help you? I said, " I need a bag of steel wool please". He responded, "well what grade steel wool? What is HE planning on using it for? Because that makes a difference...." My jaw dropped! No way in hellz would anyone say that in my old 'hood (cobble hill) not even the old timers. And hellao, i'm in my 30's not some frail little old lady. Damn!
Posted by: bowl of dicks at November 6, 2009 3:33 PM in response to Contractors & Chauvinism
"I'm sure there are some normal people of relatively modest means that are buying older homes out there. I would like to see a focus on the budgeting as it would be a working couple with a modest budget."
I guess you have not yet discovered the HGTV channel.
Posted by: bowl of dicks at November 6, 2009 2:00 PM in response to The Albemarle Renovation Blog Launches!
My question is if you confronted the new LL about the bedbug claims already made about that apartment? If the apt has been vacant for that amount of time, perhaps he already knew and addressed the problem? You never know until you discuss with him/her.
Posted by: bowl of dicks at November 4, 2009 8:51 AM in response to Bed Bug Early Detection
your local precinct?
Posted by: bowl of dicks at November 3, 2009 2:17 PM in response to Illegal Dumping, Drugs, Rats
"it seems half of NYC car owners are registered as residents of states that NYC doesn't pursue parking tickets for "
and how can i find out what states these are?
;-)
Posted by: bowl of dicks at November 2, 2009 7:47 PM in response to Closing Bell: Windshield Spam Backfires
nathan's dogs are n-a-s-t-y. Just looking behind the counter while waiting 4ev's is enough to kill the appetite. b-lech!
dibs is right, ballparks are much better
Posted by: bowl of dicks at November 2, 2009 7:43 PM in response to Monday Blogwrap
montauk club
Posted by: bowl of dicks at October 28, 2009 7:08 PM in response to Space Rental for Baby Shower
Looks like the LR has those old timey cieling fans (replica/refurb in this case) that uses 1 drive belt and motor to turn them all. Speaking of fans, I am not one for the silver tin. Looks like krylon.
Posted by: bowl of dicks at October 28, 2009 3:41 PM in response to House of the Day: 136 Hawthorne Street
someone bought the cutouts yesterday
Posted by: bowl of dicks at October 28, 2009 9:14 AM in response to Wednesday Links
"buildings that look like a weeks worth of backed up fudge"
Hilarious.
Posted by: bowl of dicks at October 27, 2009 12:26 PM in response to Dive In at 80 Met
there should be a "hide thread" function, similar to Facebook's "hide user", so that the threads/topics on this blog that you truly aren't interested in can be hidden.
Posted by: bowl of dicks at October 26, 2009 3:42 PM in response to Gifted, Big City Style!
yawn
Posted by: bowl of dicks at October 26, 2009 9:39 AM in response to Martha Does The Flea
Roaches and stair safety aside, I agree with GP on this: presumably you saw the grimy condition of the hallway before you signed the lease, and your rent amount probably factors this in. After all, there are p-lenty of apartments out there, and this is the one you chose.
Posted by: bowl of dicks at October 24, 2009 3:09 AM in response to Tenant Rights: Hallway Upkeep?
bowl of dicks wrote a review about Mesa Coyoacan on October 23, 2009 12:50 PM
that curtainwall is bangin' too > LOVE IT!
eek! i am trying very hard not to comment on the name of this new place.
Posted by: bowl of dicks at October 20, 2009 2:25 PM in response to StreetLevel: Store for Dudes Opens in the Slope
handrail bracket
Posted by: bowl of dicks at October 19, 2009 9:51 AM in response to Staircase Thingy
dude just go to lowes and buy the self stick foam weatherstripping and apply it yourself. it's like a 10 minute job!!!!
Posted by: bowl of dicks at October 19, 2009 8:25 AM in response to Weatherstripping Help?
is your heat electric?
Posted by: bowl of dicks at October 16, 2009 1:41 PM in response to ConEd newbie bill question
sounds like a friction/belt problem which forces the motor to overwork, aka burn out. I would not use it at all until you get a guy in there to look at it.
Posted by: bowl of dicks at October 16, 2009 1:38 PM in response to Dryer repair recommendation?
fug city
Posted by: bowl of dicks at October 13, 2009 2:38 PM in response to Development Watch: 433 3rd Avenue, Now and Later
bowl of dicks wrote a review about Apartment 138 on October 13, 2009 2:31 PM
friendly bartenders and a nice big garden out back perfect for lazy afternoon drinking. food is only meh - i stick to the burger n fries. this place is best during off peak times.
do you not have a fire escape or interior egress ladder/hatch that you can climb to the roof? This should be your first cause for concern!!!
Posted by: bowl of dicks at October 8, 2009 7:40 PM in response to Dogs Barking...Constantly
"oh yes. there's SO many single mom's out there with 2 kids with a spare 100K laying around to put down on a deposit.
"
2 words: Divorce Settlement.
Posted by: bowl of dicks at October 7, 2009 1:23 PM in response to Co-op of the Day: 25 South Oxford Street, #5
benson - thank you, thank you!
Posted by: bowl of dicks at October 7, 2009 12:07 PM in response to The Slope's Most Cursed Corner?
benson - i just moved down to bay ridge, where can I find a good steak therE? YUM!!!
Posted by: bowl of dicks at October 7, 2009 11:52 AM in response to The Slope's Most Cursed Corner?
well i rented a place w/i the last 3 months and i gave the LL his ask and all n all i'm pretty happy with the deal,,,,,,,,,,, SO THERE!
Posted by: bowl of dicks at October 6, 2009 10:38 PM in response to Advice on Rental Market
Responses to Author's Forum Comments
I had very good luck during my renovation with George Taylor in Manhattan.
George Taylor Specialties Inc
76 Franklin St, New York, NY
(212) 226-5369
family-owned, great service, good pricing, fast delivery
Posted by: hancockone at November 20, 2009 5:04 PM in response to in need of old sink!
I have never seen a sink at Eddie's. He mostly has doors and sometimes furniture. Call and search web sites of salvage stores, such as Old Goode Things in NYC and Old House Parts in Maine. The lady who bought my coop in Jackson Heights tossed a sink just like this, but alas that was a year ago.
Posted by: mopar at November 20, 2009 8:15 PM in response to in need of old sink!
sink aside, WOW look at the colors and deco lines in that drawing! wild...
Posted by: bowl of dicks at November 20, 2009 1:31 PM in response to in need of old sink!