There's another thing left out of the rendering--the Giant rocket factory building that abuts that lot. That taken with the old Everready building and the 90 unit, 160' tall building going up on South 4th just on the other side of bedford is going make it pretty dark at this place.

Posted by: bunkerlabs at December 11, 2007 12:26 PM in response to Karl Fischer at 120 South 4th Street

I was looking for the same sort of space for most of the last year, with little luck, but my price range is relatively low. What kind of money do you have to throw around?

Posted by: bunkerlabs at January 14, 2008 5:25 PM in response to Artist Space Needed (Raw Space or Bldg 4000+sqft)

If that's the building I'm thinking of there's a city recycling dump IN the building. I remember watching rats the size of my dog running around in the trash there

Posted by: bunkerlabs at January 24, 2008 12:05 PM in response to 10 Jay Street to Get Another Five Stories

James Kibler at Eldridge Financial Planning.

Posted by: bunkerlabs at January 29, 2008 7:12 PM in response to financial planner?

Judging by the success of 'Tenament' on the LES I don't think offensive naming is a real obstacle for a restaurant. Either way it's better than 'vision 11' a block over

Posted by: bunkerlabs at January 30, 2008 12:11 PM in response to Wednesday Food & Drink Round-Up

The 'adjacent existing building' WAS my last apartment!

Posted by: bunkerlabs at January 31, 2008 12:29 PM in response to Development Watch: 144 South 4th Street

This isn't a New York on site. One could probably come up with a scale to adapt the scores to NY if you really wanted to, but maybe you should all just be happy you live somewhere where even in less 'prime' areas you have more services than 99% of the country. Try doing a search in say, Michigan.

Posted by: bunkerlabs at February 2, 2008 1:04 PM in response to http://www.walkscore.com

A friend of mine in chicago had a cast concrete sink and counters made. Once it was sealed it was smooth and had a look similar to what you're describing. Much cheaper than Marble to.

Posted by: bunkerlabs at February 3, 2008 3:04 PM in response to Tumbled Marble Countertops?

I just went through this with our mortgage guy and he said that there is a three month window for having your credit checked without penalty. i.e. if you have your credit checked several times in a month it shouldn't impact your score.

Posted by: bunkerlabs at February 13, 2008 12:17 PM in response to Mortgage brokers and credit reports?

buy or borrow a set of bolt cutters. It's barb wire, not radioactive waste.

Posted by: bunkerlabs at February 14, 2008 12:35 PM in response to Barbed Wire

wow. 1:16. I wonnnnder why someone wouldn't consider those hoods.. Maybe cuz those hoods are the boonies and boring as grandmas house? Oh and it takes me 20 minutes to get into Manhattan from the Rancid Bushwick thankyouvervymuch.

Posted by: guest at July 7, 2008 12:23 AM in response to Bushwick (safe?)

I live in Bushwick and the subway ride from Jefferson Street takes 19 minutes to union square. The claim that it takes 40 minutes is absurd.

Posted by: guest at July 7, 2008 12:28 PM in response to Bushwick (safe?)

I live off the Dekalb stop, between Knickerbocker and Irving. We have a 2 bedroom with a backyard for $1450. True, it's a predominantly hispanic neighborhood, but it is gentrifying, especially towards the Jefferson stop.

Look, if you're a woman, you're going to get hit it, but if you can handle that there's nothing wrong with living here. In fact, I enjoy it. The neighborhood has character, it has charisma, and it has everything you need. You won't ever feel like you're alone, or you live in some stodgy small town, because there is always something going on.

The truth is that if you're coming home drunk at 2 am in any neighborhood you're going to feel uncomfortable. Suck it up and call a car service. It's a 20 minute train ride to union square, so suck it up and get tough.

Posted by: guest at July 7, 2008 1:39 PM in response to Bushwick (safe?)

I have two female friends who on separate occasions were beaten in Bushwick by packs of teenage girls within the past year. Just reportin' the facts...

Posted by: guest at July 7, 2008 5:55 PM in response to Bushwick (safe?)

Ahhh, drunk in Astoria, is just that drunk in Astoria---nothing to feel uncomfortable about. Unlike most neighborhoods you can live here with little survival skills. Skinny, pasty, WP can live here w/o fear.

$1600 or less will get you a small one (or even two bedroom) of varying degrees of condition, from new to old, clean to ahhh, less than clean. 20 minutes sometimes 15 to midtown. VERY vibrant immigrant culture, mostly Greek, and eastern European, as well as every other culture known to man (seriously!), as well as a few interracial couples. Everyone lives in virtual peace.

Presuming your a "hipster" type you may feel some resentment thrown your way from long time residents. You people represent an unwanted change to an already stable and vibrant neighborhood. Check your entitlement at the subway, try hard to assimilate and you may have a ball if you enjoy true diversity.

An objective view from one who doesn't really like living in Astoria, but appreciates it's benefits.

Posted by: guest at July 8, 2008 2:23 AM in response to Bushwick (safe?)

In my opinion most of the posts here are out of touch with what's going on in Bushwick right now. I've only lived here for a year, but have had a better experience in Bushwick than I had in Williamsburg or in Jackson Heights, and just signed to live here for another year. There are plenty of beautiful new apartments available, new options for going out and eating opening up all the time, and a rapidly growing population of young professionals and hipsters living in the area. In terms of safety, I have had no issues whatsoever, and find most of the neighbors to be friendly and laid back. Granted I am a 200 pound male, so people are less likely to give me a hard time, but my roommates are skinny hipsters who come in at all hours of the night, and our girlfriends live in or else visit the area regularly without any incidents. If you carry yourself properly, know what you're doing, and have your wits about you, Bushwick will be a safe and exciting place to live.

Posted by: sweetser at July 8, 2008 1:25 PM in response to Bushwick (safe?)

Don't forget to mention how bad the L train sucks and how crowded it is.

Posted by: guest at July 8, 2008 3:51 PM in response to Bushwick (safe?)

i lived in bushwick for 5 years until 18months ago. fairly close to the east williamsburg side and i'm sure its not the same everwhere. but as a single female i never felt unsafe. came home at all hours walking from teh subway etc.
you have to go to the place yourself at night and walk around. everyone has different standards of what feels safe so its no use relying on other people's opinions

Posted by: guest at July 8, 2008 5:47 PM in response to Bushwick (safe?)