Depending on where you are in wburg you may be able to get Cablevision which borders on okay. WAY better than tw or Directv and much better than verizon

Posted by: bunkerlabs at September 20, 2009 7:32 PM in response to internet+cable in Williamsburg

'The Rib Cage' a block or two from the Gates stop on the J, Broadway Pizza(Older Brick Oven) On Broadway and Dekalb(?), Manna(Soul Food Buffet) On Broadway and. . .Park maybe? Between the Flushing and Myrtle stops on the J.

Posted by: bunkerlabs at September 18, 2009 12:32 PM in response to Bed Stuy Restaurant Suggestions

To be fair ACHL between Food Dementia on Myrtle and Broadway and Mr. Kiwi's we are pretty well set for supermarkets over here.

Posted by: bunkerlabs at August 20, 2009 3:25 PM in response to Rental Picks: Bed-Stuy Edition

If you're heading up near grand central you can take the J to Canal and get the 6 there as well.

I think the Williamsburg/Greenpoint refugees split into two camps. A slightly upscaler set goes towards the L and a bit of a earthier set gravitates to the area around Broadway. It's a lot less showey(so far) and more neighborhoody. A lot like the difference between South and North Williamsburg in fact.

Posted by: bunkerlabs at August 20, 2009 3:22 PM in response to Rental Picks: Bed-Stuy Edition

If you're heading up near grand central you can take the J to Canal and get the 6 there as well.

I think the Williamsburg/Greenpoint refugees split into two camps. A slightly upscaler set goes towards the L and a bit of a earthier set gravitates to the area around Broadway. It's a lot less showey(so far) and more neighborhoody. A lot like the difference between South and North Williamsburg in fact.

Posted by: bunkerlabs at August 20, 2009 3:19 PM in response to Rental Picks: Bed-Stuy Edition

Perhaps you should ask an insurance agent.

Posted by: bunkerlabs at July 20, 2009 5:58 PM in response to Hazard Insurance Coverage

Try contacting Housing Works. They are more of a 'for a good cause' re-seller, BIG just takes stuff that would be thrown out and resells it, keeping the profits.

Posted by: bunkerlabs at June 28, 2009 5:00 PM in response to donating salvage items

Gothamist's crime map says 'Large Fight'

Posted by: bunkerlabs at June 28, 2009 3:47 PM in response to Police Helipcopter 4 AM

Could be coming out of your sink drain as well

Posted by: bunkerlabs at June 26, 2009 12:45 PM in response to Flies in the house

Sunnyside Queens is very nice and right on the 7. As is Jackson heights.

Posted by: bunkerlabs at June 23, 2009 11:08 PM in response to Townhouse for $600k?

Behr makes a one part floor epoxy that works great as long as you etch the concrete first and get ALL the loose debris(and loose concrete) up before you apply it. The only places we've had problems have been where there was flaky concrete bits. We did the unfinished part of our basement with it and it's held up to two several hundred person parties.

Posted by: bunkerlabs at June 17, 2009 7:04 PM in response to Sealant for cement floor? Advice

Has anyone actually received their rebate? I sent mine in months ago and after the processing letter never heard anything more.

Posted by: bunkerlabs at June 4, 2009 7:17 PM in response to Boiler/thermostat/window rebates

How much for just the chair?

Posted by: bunkerlabs at May 31, 2009 11:08 PM in response to Ritter Dentist Chair

This used to be something that happened a lot in Dumbo/wburg where it was in the interest of the landlord to have someone locked into the place. I wouldn't buy the privilage but if you like the place a lot you can negotiate a std. rent increase per year and have some measure of security that a neighborhood change won't mean you're forced out in favor of people who are willing to pay more.

Posted by: bunkerlabs at May 27, 2009 12:46 PM in response to multiple year lease?

Why not ask the current architect this question? Chances are either he has a reason, or he'll file the plans for you.

Posted by: bunkerlabs at May 17, 2009 2:41 AM in response to did we need a permit?

I've always used Craigslist, but you should go down to the area you like and walk around. A lot of people post ads near the subway and on telephone poles when they don't want to deal with listing with brokers.

Posted by: bunkerlabs at May 8, 2009 12:28 PM in response to How did you find your Apt?

Still interested if you're still trying to sell it. bunkerlabs at Gee Mail

Posted by: bunkerlabs at May 2, 2009 1:04 AM in response to Bank Vault Gate For Sale

Amen to all of the above. The broker will do you no good at this point and will cost you way more than they're worth.

Posted by: bunkerlabs at April 28, 2009 7:46 PM in response to FSBO / buyer's broker

Sears has a website called 'manage my home' that will send you exactly what you are asking for over the course of the year as well as brief explanations of how to do the things they suggest.

Posted by: bunkerlabs at April 22, 2009 7:41 PM in response to Seasonal Maintenance?

If you call or go into an HSBC in brooklyn they should have information on it. I know you need a credit score of at least 680, there might be neighborhood restrictions but you'd have to ask them. Hope that helps.

Posted by: bunkerlabs at April 22, 2009 7:37 PM in response to Best rates for conforming loan?

HSBC's communityworks program is offering rates of around 4.375% if you qualify

Posted by: bunkerlabs at April 22, 2009 12:38 PM in response to Best rates for conforming loan?

Externally we're fine, the forclosure rate near us seems to be pretty low in relation to say Crown heights or E New York. The financing was very much above board, and we had put 20% down.

Posted by: bunkerlabs at April 10, 2009 12:40 PM in response to Appraisal Question

I do to!

Posted by: bunkerlabs at April 7, 2009 11:23 PM in response to Appraisal Question

That is exactly the question. We put 20% down originally, but are probably only at 22% now(a little under a year in). I'm trying to figure out if values have come down enough that by refinancing we'd be taking on PMI and if the refi would still be worthwhile(we would be going from 5.6 to 4.375). For clarification it is a three family building, not a commercial property.

Posted by: bunkerlabs at April 7, 2009 7:24 PM in response to Appraisal Question

I had similarly priced laminate plank flooring in the main traffic area of our old apartment. After four years of several hundred person parties and messy winters it still cleaned up to look almost new. As long as you don't get water under it it's really durable, just make sure you leave room for it to expand around the perimeter of the rooms. If you're going to do it yourself make sure to buy an extra chop saw blade that you plan to toss when you're done. It's super hard and dulls blades pretty quickly.

Posted by: bunkerlabs at April 6, 2009 9:20 PM in response to IKEA Flooring

Try Adrian Buckmaster. Excellent Photographer, reasonably priced. . .

Posted by: bunkerlabs at April 3, 2009 1:17 PM in response to photographer needed

Is that catwalk between two buildings or within one? and what's below? Looks pretty neat whatever it is.

Posted by: bunkerlabs at March 31, 2009 10:06 PM in response to Fire escape or Metal Needed

I think they're really neat. If you decide to get rid of them let me know. bunkerlabs at Geee mail dot com

Posted by: bunkerlabs at March 21, 2009 10:32 PM in response to 2 Unusually Decorative Cabinets

If you both have to get to Union Square every day Williamsburg and Prospect Heights are the two places you should be aiming for. Williamsburg will feel a lot more like home if you're coming from the east village, you may want to look closer to the graham stop; the L is very overcrowded and by the time it gets to bedford you often have to wait for two or three trains to go by before you can get on.

Posted by: bunkerlabs at March 21, 2009 10:48 AM in response to neighborhood advice needed

The other thing to consider is the mortgage itself. Most banks won't give you a loan if they think the house is a wreck for that kind of money or they may only release a part of the money with more released on successfully getting a C of O. You may want to start discussing this with a lender to make sure you can get the money you need.

Posted by: bunkerlabs at March 18, 2009 5:16 PM in response to Buying Advice

You're thinking of the Armory further down Bedford. The one at Union is currently being used to shoot a VERY large movie, I think for Disney.

Posted by: bunkerlabs at March 16, 2009 1:53 PM in response to Armory at Bedford and Union Sts?

It sounds a little morbid but Evergreen Cemetery is actually beautiful and huge and not that far. . . As is Maria Hernandez Park.

Posted by: bunkerlabs at March 11, 2009 4:34 PM in response to House of the Day: 1182 Bushwick Avenue

I've got four you could have. . .dark, almost black color

Posted by: bunkerlabs at March 9, 2009 1:52 PM in response to need bricks

Build it Green in astoria will take all of it and help find it a new home if you don't get any takers here. They also may be able to be persuaded to pick it up at the store. Give them a call at 718-777-0132

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Posted by: bunkerlabs at February 21, 2009 5:46 PM in response to Optical Store is getting upgrade

The Brooklyn Lyceum on the corner of 4th and Union is cheap and super flexible.

Posted by: bunkerlabs at January 29, 2009 12:35 AM in response to help: venue needed, party of 125

If you do decide to go forward spell everything out in a legal document with your attorney. Set out how expenses are handled, how ownership is divided, some basic outlines for eventual sale and how often it can be considered. Anything you might disagree on in the future that you can think of. Having that on paper to refer to can make the whole process smoother and will help you stay

Posted by: bunkerlabs at January 20, 2009 7:11 PM in response to Joint Purchase of 2-Family?

We bought our house with a lifelong friend a little over a year ago. The only thing that hasn't been mentioned already is that you may find that getting a mortgage with more than two people is tricky. We ended up just putting myself and our friend on the mortgage and all three of us on the deed.

Posted by: bunkerlabs at January 20, 2009 12:30 PM in response to Joint Purchase of 2-Family?

Wow, that's nice. Where is it and does it come apart?

Posted by: bunkerlabs at December 28, 2008 1:26 AM in response to Antique Back Bar for Sale

If you have time go down to the Bowery between Houston and Grand--tons of haggle-able restaurant supply/custom booth making companies.

Posted by: bunkerlabs at December 6, 2008 2:42 PM in response to Corner booth

Lee Valley Hardware. I've only used their catalogs, but I know they have a pretty good website

Posted by: bunkerlabs at November 13, 2008 12:36 PM in response to new hardware for old chest

I've been kind of curious about this. We have a three family building that we use as a one family. I've never been able to get a straight answer on whether we're getting ourselves into trouble by combining electric meters, removing fire doors, etc. I believe that in principle the taxes should be lower assuming the property's been assessed in the last 30 years or so when you down-zone but I'd be curious to hear from someone more knowledgeable.

Posted by: bunkerlabs at October 8, 2008 6:24 PM in response to 3 Family to 2 Family C of O Conversion

I work across the yard from it, we walked out of the shop at the end of the day and smoke was pouring out of the windows. It sounds like it was vacant, but I thought Ferah design, a metalworking company, had a shop in there so maybe it was related to them?

Posted by: bunkerlabs at August 20, 2008 12:43 PM in response to Fire at the Navy Yard

I thought they always took them over the Verrazano-- They had a problem getting one of the smaller farragut houses through the tunnels

Posted by: bunkerlabs at July 16, 2008 7:01 PM in response to williamsburg low rent projects

I'd take a look in Clinton Hill and Sunnyside queens. You should have no problem finding a one bedroom for that price

Posted by: bunkerlabs at July 3, 2008 4:50 PM in response to Bushwick (safe?)

I believe the car belongs to The guy who owns the Lyceum(Bath house)next door. Nice place, my wife and I were married there.

Posted by: bunkerlabs at July 2, 2008 12:44 PM in response to The SEPTA Train is Leaving its 4th Avenue Station

I live down the street from there and have been wondering what it was going to be. Up close it's really a beautiful building, I'm happy having it in the neighborhood whatever it's use is.

Posted by: bunkerlabs at June 16, 2008 10:19 PM in response to New Affordable, Supportive Housing in Bushwick

heh, I used to work in that building on the South Fifth Side.

Posted by: bunkerlabs at May 30, 2008 8:25 PM in response to Development Watch: 373 Wythe Avenue

time warner service hasn't been too bad for me (although i plan on cancelling it soon because its $200 a month for me and i have found cheaper alternatives by keeping only internet and ditching tv and phone)

i have 10mb down 512 up and its been consistent. Don't watch much tv so can't comment on that.

Posted by: 11211 at September 20, 2009 11:27 PM in response to internet+cable in Williamsburg

We have a most excellent mortgage guy to get us this far. But to qualify for the program he found for us, he had to use the middle of my three scores, which is 656 at Equifax. Is it beneficial to give our broker permission to pull a credit report??
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