The house on 15th needs a gun reno but if you are a gym monkey, it's right next to Harbor Fitness - that is the lovely leafed wall you see in Corco photos...

Posted by: bupe at February 5, 2010 2:23 PM in response to Open House Picks

Wait, why aren't we discussing the 12th street gang???

Posted by: bupe at February 5, 2010 2:12 PM in response to Open House Picks

I hope whoever solicited advice a while back about financing a reno is reading this.

Posted by: bupe at February 4, 2010 11:51 AM in response to Kitchen Cabinet Help

I think a list like thise would be useful for newcomers to the area - the long-timers have our preferences, regardless of how they are ranked by the Voice.

Posted by: bupe at February 1, 2010 10:42 AM in response to These the Slope's Best Chow Options?

Beet is not bad (south slope). What I really want, though, is a good PHO place nearby... A girl can dream.

Posted by: bupe at January 29, 2010 3:15 PM in response to Streetlevel: Joya Expanding to Fulton Street

Wow, that looks better (in drawings, at least) than most of the crappy high rises on 4th.

Posted by: bupe at January 28, 2010 12:05 PM in response to 150 4th Avenue: Past, Present, Future

It's true. Ours is conveniently located just outside of the basement door, and despite it being RED and the red plate, people (random guests) still turn off our boiler regularly. Which in this weather SUCKS.

Posted by: bupe at January 28, 2010 11:57 AM in response to Exterior Switch for Boiler?

Lincoln place all the way (ps LOVE the maid room. wish could afford a maid)

Posted by: bupe at January 27, 2010 2:42 PM in response to Co-op of the Day: Turner Towers Three Bedroom

OMG, no way - friends looked at a penthouse at TT for same price - amazing views, huge deck, needed gut reno - but you had to deal with the entire building and coop board to get anything done. Needless to say, they passed.

Posted by: bupe at January 27, 2010 2:40 PM in response to Co-op of the Day: Turner Towers Three Bedroom

C'mon, people, we've see way worse. Though this does have a hint of that Gravesend neo-Greek revival that was built for the Sy...

Posted by: bupe at January 26, 2010 3:52 PM in response to Development Watch: 571 Carroll Street Now on Show

Try these guys: http://www.brookesewvac.com/

IF they take the job, they'll do a great job. But seriously, that's what deposits are for: to throw away the shitted carpet and replace it...

Posted by: bupe at January 26, 2010 3:41 PM in response to Rug Shampooing Poo

Where is DIBS, and why is he not weighing in on this important topic?

Posted by: bupe at January 22, 2010 3:17 PM in response to Combined Toilet/Bidet

Thanks, grisgris - there was one very intriguing point on the washlet page: Massage feature. Anyone care to share an experience?

Posted by: bupe at January 22, 2010 2:24 PM in response to Combined Toilet/Bidet

I am only aware of the Japanese contraptions that function via the seat. But can't you just direct your father in-law to that OT where use of baby-wipes was discussed with many helpful pointers?

Posted by: bupe at January 22, 2010 2:21 PM in response to Combined Toilet/Bidet

Have sunsetter - tremendous savings in the summer on AC costs. No permit needed (our contractor assured us, and he got permits for just about everything else during our reno...)

Posted by: bupe at January 20, 2010 11:58 AM in response to Retractable Awnings

Having done a gut reno, you'd be better off paying for it yourself. The reno mortgages come with many strings attached, and are too complicated for most brokers to even bother with. Just ask one.

Posted by: bupe at January 20, 2010 11:56 AM in response to Financing for Gut Reno

I am with cojones de hierra.

Posted by: bupe at January 15, 2010 3:57 PM in response to Open House Picks

Major house envy.

Posted by: bupe at January 15, 2010 1:27 PM in response to Scaffolding Down at Connelly's Old Digs

The ad is out of NYT...

Posted by: bupe at January 13, 2010 9:12 PM in response to How Distasteful: Dumbo Listing Photo Markets 9/11 View

Condos, and yes, Old Hooker Revlon Beige (shiny, natch) will be the non-color of choice.

Posted by: bupe at January 13, 2010 12:14 PM in response to 585 6th Avenue Gets Glassy

I wonder if they'll now get rid of that street light on Pacific and Vanderbuilt.

Posted by: bupe at January 12, 2010 11:23 AM in response to Atlantic Yards Street Closures to Kick In Next Month

BHO - as useful as ever.

I called NY Times RE classifisieds, and left a message requesting a review of this ad. What's weird is that the ad is not that recent - it was posted 26 days ago!

Again, WTF?

Posted by: bupe at January 12, 2010 11:21 AM in response to How Distasteful: Dumbo Listing Photo Markets 9/11 View

WTF???

Posted by: bupe at January 12, 2010 11:08 AM in response to How Distasteful: Dumbo Listing Photo Markets 9/11 View

Biff, I am with you - if you monetize the amount of effort it took to replace the box of oreos, the hotel actually comes out ahead.

I took a year long course in ethics, if that matters.

Posted by: bupe at January 12, 2010 9:30 AM in response to Open Thread

The 12th st house was for sale by a different broker a couple of years ago, same (or similar) price, and failed to move. Corcoran does a much nicer job of marketing - so this should go around ask.

"The Gangs of Park Slope" - a new film coming to a multiplex near you :)

Posted by: bupe at January 8, 2010 2:39 PM in response to Open House Picks

Yes, I'd prefer another 12 storey POS's all over the place, including in the land-marked areas, replacing all the cafes, restaurants, cutesy shops, and day-care providers in Park Slope.

Now, does that translate as sarcasm?

Posted by: bupe at January 7, 2010 12:40 PM in response to Development Watch: 155 15th Street

Because it's about to become the Park Ave of Brooklyn! Duh! First the autparts store, than the taxi depot, and next thing you know, we are the next Manhattan! Glory be.

Posted by: bupe at January 6, 2010 9:08 PM in response to Development Watch: 155 15th Street

Does it make a difference if it was a Polish Catholic church? Yeah, didn't think so. But that autoparts store has GOT to go.

Posted by: bupe at January 6, 2010 7:36 PM in response to Development Watch: 155 15th Street

Did the NYT hire a RE broker to write this? "Replete" was a world reserved in my world only for things that describe recent generic renos...

Posted by: bupe at January 6, 2010 9:07 AM in response to Behold the Atlantic Terminal Pavilion

Yes, what FSRG said.

If not enough: it is a hole in the ground, not a "bustling" neighborhood. Again, I hope DG gets booted out ASAP and let the project proceed.

Posted by: bupe at January 5, 2010 10:58 AM in response to George Will on Atlantic Yard's 'Cognitive Dissonance'

We splurged on F&B Theresa's Green for the guest room - and it's really the best color in the house. And yes, the hype is true - you need less of the paint, but I am not sure it really makes up for the difference in the price.

Next house - Venetian plaster (at least in our bedroom!) not sure which color.

Posted by: bupe at December 30, 2009 2:27 PM in response to The Painter’s Corner: Paint 101, part 2

It was just SHOCKING to see DDDB come up with more legal threats... Shocking, I tell you. As shocking as the sun rising this morning, and DIBS being a horny Rice/Rice&Beans queen. (sorry, DIBS - but you know I speak the truth).

Posted by: bupe at December 24, 2009 10:29 AM in response to Atlantic Yards, The Morning After

Finally. I hope DG will lose his shirt on that stupid condo. We could have had something way more interesting if the project wasn't stalled for so frigging long.

Posted by: bupe at December 23, 2009 12:05 PM in response to Atlantic Yards Signed, Sealed, Delivered

I had that problem eons ago, and ended up breaking the lease and moving out - but only b/c also hated many other things about the apartment. If this place is perfect in all other ways but the heavy footsteps, there have been plenty of useful suggestions.

In our house, we noticed that putting carpets with padding made a huge difference in noises between floors.

Posted by: bupe at December 22, 2009 1:38 PM in response to Living Under a Heavy Walker

Sorry, Snark - my bad... 8th Ave it is.

Posted by: bupe at December 21, 2009 5:26 PM in response to Another Vietnamese Sandwich Shop Coming to the Slope

Oy, the tall building is down the street from me (on another block), and the "Juliette" (WTF?) is one street over...

Posted by: bupe at December 21, 2009 5:20 PM in response to Closing Bell: More Architectural Regrets in The Slope

Snark, I just go to 5th Ave b/w 50th and 59th streets, and whichever place looks busier, I go in. Not scientific, but very delicious...

Posted by: bupe at December 21, 2009 2:17 PM in response to Another Vietnamese Sandwich Shop Coming to the Slope

Hanco's ain't that great, as far as Banh Me go, nor particularly inexpensive. Still, better than nothing, and I don't have to shlep to Sunset Park. In this case, convenience beats quality...

And yes, 11217, a good pho place would be SO appreciated in SoSlope, let alone an actual Vietnamese restaurant...

Posted by: bupe at December 21, 2009 1:33 PM in response to Another Vietnamese Sandwich Shop Coming to the Slope

My eyes, my eyes!

Posted by: bupe at December 17, 2009 2:54 PM in response to Development Watch: Atlantic Terrace Showing Itself

As somebody who gutted a house, 1 - agree with slopefarm - you shouldn't be tied to a deadline with financing (you are just going to get screwed); 2 - six months is really tight; and 3 - $400k is totally possible as long as you are doing all of your own sourcing for most of the materials (fixtures, floors, paints, kitchen and bathroom cabs, etc).

Posted by: bupe at December 17, 2009 12:26 PM in response to Total Gut Reno

TD, it's a deal. Now, can you sign up all the other bikers to do the same?

Posted by: bupe at December 15, 2009 11:00 AM in response to Bicyclist Run Over in Greenpoint

NOBODY SAID IT'S FAIR but cyclists MUST get deference from drivers.
Posted by: ftgreenepark at December 15, 2009 10:20 AM

How about cyclist MUST behave more responsibly and take the onus responsibity fo their own safety?

If I am going through an intersection on a green light, and a biker runs a red - WTF do you expect me to do expect to hit the breaks and hope for the best?

Posted by: bupe at December 15, 2009 10:27 AM in response to Bicyclist Run Over in Greenpoint

See what I mean, Dave? Cute dogs vs hustlers? Which one would be on your list? Now we know :)

Posted by: bupe at December 15, 2009 10:24 AM in response to Open Thread

I love the irony of citing a Columbia prof, when the institution is trying to use eminent domain to take over half of Harlem.

Posted by: bupe at December 15, 2009 10:22 AM in response to 'What's Wrong With Gentrification?' Asks New York Mag

DH - it's not a defense, but an accusation.

And as implied by dittoburg, cars have nearly perfected the goal of protecting their drivers/passengers. Bikers (just like jay-walking pedestrians) have no such protection, and so they must be more careful.

Posted by: bupe at December 15, 2009 10:14 AM in response to Bicyclist Run Over in Greenpoint

I don't think anyone wants to know what's on your list - especially as it relates to on-line shopping, Dave.

Cufflinks is the only work-safe thing I can think of. Maybe another brownstone.

Posted by: bupe at December 15, 2009 10:00 AM in response to Open Thread

“This really speaks to the reason we fight for all these bike lanes,” said Ben Shepard, who helped organize Sunday’s bike lane protest. “It’s not about hipsters or the Hasidim like everyone keeps talking about — it’s public safety. This girl should have been able to ride along and not take her life in her hands.”

TD - we are not sure (except for one comment about the truck "sideswiping" the biker) what actually occured. And on another note, bikers constantly take their lives in their hands - you say as much when you say that you run red lights. You want to be treated like a car? Behave like one.

As a driver, (and again, I don't want to minimize this tragedy), I can't say how many times I've had to sverve out of a way of a biker turning on a red light, running through a red light, or just driving in-between cars in heavy traffic.

Posted by: bupe at December 15, 2009 9:58 AM in response to Bicyclist Run Over in Greenpoint

"Completely refreshing" - sounds like a good line for that not-so-fresh feeling!

Posted by: bupe at December 11, 2009 11:12 AM in response to 7th Street Condo Launches Sales

Blowfish, Kens is right - I am in the slope, and do wonder into OT sometimes. She is a big girl, cruising, not walking yet, but talks A LOT - takes after her parents :) I am in South Slope, so PS 39 is going to be it for us.

Noki, once I was first - it also made my day! So enjoy!

Posted by: bupe at December 10, 2009 11:26 AM in response to Open Thread

My daughter is turning 1 today! I hope she never meets stevieb!

Posted by: bupe at December 10, 2009 10:43 AM in response to Open Thread

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