Mural doesn't mean art. A memorial, sure, but just that.

Posted by: cb6 at March 25, 2009 12:23 PM in response to More Mural Controversy

In case no one has noticed, both the brick facing and the rest of the construction of Avalon Myrtle halted 2 weeks ago at 32nd floor. Any lowdown on this? Meanwhile Catsimatidis is showing progress and is well into the sixth story of his mixed-use bldg on Ashland/Myrtle.

Posted by: cb6 at March 25, 2009 11:34 AM in response to Avalon Myrtle Showing Some Brick

In the past in Little Italy, the lines doubled for hanging lighted decorations, which came in handy during the San Genaro festivities. In Bangkok and a few other Asian cities incl New Delhi, they double for clothes lines even if it's illegal to do so. But so far no one has been known to have been fried, except for one kite flyer.

Posted by: cb6 at February 2, 2009 4:44 PM in response to Closing Bell: Why are There Power Lines in East New York?

Benson, I believe in dog.

Posted by: cb6 at February 2, 2009 3:29 PM in response to Open Thread

ever asked what's wrong with yourself being in this post?

Posted by: cb6 at February 2, 2009 1:13 PM in response to Developing: Pedestrian Struck at 8th and Carroll

I was just glancing at the nice brownstones to my left to take a picture. Sorry.

Posted by: cb6 at February 2, 2009 12:35 PM in response to Developing: Pedestrian Struck at 8th and Carroll

I enjoyed my Philly steak. How about them Steelers?

Posted by: cb6 at February 2, 2009 12:01 PM in response to Bushwick Goes National

How old is Punxsutawney Phil?

Posted by: cb6 at February 2, 2009 11:16 AM in response to Open Thread

so much for the bird's eye view. and yeah, blame Canada.

Posted by: cb6 at February 2, 2009 11:13 AM in response to Man Versus Bird On Prospect Park

repeat there is no santa claus.

Posted by: cb6 at February 2, 2009 11:11 AM in response to Open Thread

I believe most artists in Bushwick call it East Williamsburg, but people in Philly think they're one and the same.

Posted by: cb6 at February 2, 2009 11:01 AM in response to Bushwick Goes National

some, many, or generally. fair? not all.

Posted by: cb6 at February 2, 2009 10:56 AM in response to Developing: Pedestrian Struck at 8th and Carroll

There are growing concerns that arson is on the rise because of the swan diving economy. Insurance agents are busier than ever in reviewing authentic and false claims.

Posted by: cb6 at February 2, 2009 10:52 AM in response to After the Fire: Miss Williamsburg Diner

There aren't enough stop signs or traffic lights in this city. SUV? So much to say about SUV drivers.

Posted by: cb6 at February 2, 2009 10:43 AM in response to Developing: Pedestrian Struck at 8th and Carroll

House of D = Lipstick Bldg

Posted by: cb6 at January 30, 2009 12:38 PM in response to Manhattan Is to Brooklyn As...

Soho will be prime for a long time unless it's decimated by a nuclear bomb. Only then it goes back to the pre-70s cheap cast iron spaces where artist and galleries took shops. As it is, a wholesale economic $$$ collapse, if it happens, will be that bomb. And you can move in.

Posted by: cb6 at January 30, 2009 11:21 AM in response to Manhattan Is to Brooklyn As...

Gowanus = Rear

Posted by: cb6 at January 30, 2009 11:11 AM in response to Open Thread

what about Catsimatidis on Myrtle and Ashland? Avalon and Toren rise while it naps.

Posted by: cb6 at January 30, 2009 11:08 AM in response to Avalon and Toren Rising

Gowanus = My Sphinkster

Posted by: cb6 at January 30, 2009 11:05 AM in response to Manhattan Is to Brooklyn As...

Won't tell you if I do or don't smoke, even if you plead.

Posted by: cb6 at January 30, 2009 10:53 AM in response to Open Thread

George Burns smoked till he died, no problem. So did my father.

Posted by: cb6 at January 30, 2009 10:36 AM in response to Open Thread

"cb6...why don't you move to Sunset Park and stick your head through a glory hole."

Think it's time to legalize prostitution in BedStuy.

Posted by: cb6 at January 30, 2009 10:23 AM in response to Open Thread

Downtown Brooklyn = Alexander Platz

Posted by: cb6 at January 30, 2009 9:40 AM in response to Manhattan Is to Brooklyn As...

Try putting your own asshead in a plastic bag, you seem to find it funny.

Posted by: cb6 at January 30, 2009 9:35 AM in response to Open Thread

Remodelista really does great work. But we'd like to see Francesca's white kitchen one more time. Why she freaked out doesn't matter. Alas, this oughtta be a nice appeasement gesture after yesterday's mystery.

Posted by: cb6 at January 29, 2009 7:19 PM in response to Thursday Blogwrap

what a tease!

Posted by: cb6 at January 28, 2009 4:57 PM in response to Wednesday Blogwrap

You actually need to call first at the non-descript La Maison d' Morocco in Bayridge. Go figure.

Posted by: cb6 at January 28, 2009 2:09 PM in response to Open Thread

MR.B..........HEEEELLLLLLOOOOOOOOOOOO??
WHAT HAPPENED TO THE WHITE KITCHEN???????????

It turned pitch black.

Posted by: cb6 at January 28, 2009 2:05 PM in response to Open Thread

Anyone who wins the bid will be lucky. Fairway, Ikea, BWAC, Kentler, and other bizzes. Not bad and lots of potential.

Posted by: cb6 at January 28, 2009 1:44 PM in response to Foreclosure of the Week: 395 Van Brunt Street

hyperbolic bxgrl, your words not mine.

Posted by: cb6 at January 28, 2009 1:25 PM in response to Open Thread

27 cats live and run that house.

Posted by: cb6 at January 28, 2009 1:18 PM in response to Foreclosure of the Week: 395 Van Brunt Street

bxgrl, then maybe Mr B should explain why.

Posted by: cb6 at January 28, 2009 1:00 PM in response to Open Thread

Theory, and my conjecture only: B'stoner hoped that featuring the BH kitchen would drum up some ad business. Doesn't Remodelista already have a banner on this site? Owner Francesca's privacy is at issue here. I'd prob feel the same. So be careful what you wish for.

Posted by: cb6 at January 28, 2009 12:46 PM in response to Open Thread

Yes, what happened to my favorite kitchen? Mr. B's getting slapped with a cease and desist?

My supposedly previous post:
"Well, there you go RAR/Remodelista! Great attention and conversation today for your outfit - very clever. Scrolling down your website one can see that Francesca's house is beautiful and regardless of what everyone says, if you're a designer and does a great job, the attention is well deserved. Awesome. Congrats!"

Posted by: cb6 at January 28, 2009 12:13 PM in response to Open Thread

CH is Switzerland compared with BH and CG. Nice, quiet and bland. Found a nice place on Clinton St years ago, but decided on Carrol Gardens instead for its access to most things incl the Cobble Hill theater and bistros.

Posted by: cb6 at January 28, 2009 11:40 AM in response to Lost City's Guide to Cobble Hill

Get rid of the husband and children and stare at the kitchen full time.

Posted by: cb6 at January 28, 2009 11:06 AM in response to Interiors: Inside a Brooklyn Heights Brownstone Kitchen

Looks great, but the $8000 stove is sick unless you're a famous chef. The minimalist Bittman doesn't even have nice kitchen.

Posted by: cb6 at January 28, 2009 10:51 AM in response to Interiors: Inside a Brooklyn Heights Brownstone Kitchen

Pope's a dope. But Andy was pope of pop.

Posted by: cb6 at January 28, 2009 10:04 AM in response to Open Thread

A little creativity and tasteful design always go a long way to make a building look less than dreck. Novo could've been a novelty on 4th Ave at the same cost. And drab it is.

Posted by: cb6 at January 27, 2009 4:07 PM in response to System Failure at The Novo

thought it was Elmhurst Hospital.

Posted by: cb6 at January 27, 2009 11:49 AM in response to System Failure at The Novo

this is how it jumped the shark.

Posted by: cb6 at January 27, 2009 11:28 AM in response to Brooklyn Got 'Tagged' More in '08

that'll be loads of fun, dibs.

Posted by: cb6 at January 27, 2009 11:15 AM in response to Brooklyn Got 'Tagged' More in '08

Great new semi-govt frontier if only the spaces are more affordable. Like a veiled fortress, it is a fortress.

Posted by: cb6 at January 27, 2009 11:13 AM in response to Channel 13 Vids Out on the Navy Yard

New York's coming back to its senses again. Why is/are graffiti equated with "worse"? Only the up(their a--)tight class see it this way. Graffiti reflects the realities, the zeitgeist, and at times the hypocrisy of a culture; made NY world famous and even brought in business after the white flight.

Posted by: cb6 at January 27, 2009 11:05 AM in response to Brooklyn Got 'Tagged' More in '08

I prefer the old design. But the reactive nimbys will finally get what they wished for. A retrograde coliseum that will look like the old Columbus Circle desired only by philistines.

Posted by: cb6 at January 26, 2009 10:40 AM in response to Atlantic Yards Looking Increasingly Un-sexy

If it's an 8 story mixed building, they'd posted the beams only for a street level business like it used to be. Unless, the crane and the steel haven't arrived, only several men are working on site. It's been like this for a month.

Posted by: cb6 at January 13, 2009 3:03 PM in response to Development Watch: 202 Myrtle Rising

How about them MTA workers: I witnessed this cleaner pour a gal of clorox bleach on the "Q" platform on 34th St station in front of everyone, my train doors open, the fume was toxic and I got teary eyes! Then he walked away and didn't come back. Wtf, guess they hire real professionals at MTA.

Posted by: cb6 at January 6, 2009 11:04 AM in response to Bungle in the Concrete Jungle: The MTA and 370 Jay

Pull it out to see what's underneath - whether glued directly or padded and how thick. Doesn't look nailed on a subfloor, more like glued gone bad. The thickness of the wood will tell you if it's engineered, laminate or real hardwood. If floating, there was not enough room to contract (1/4 of an inch off the wall) on all seasons. Padding is moisture barrier for floating, w/out it, any flooring will eventually buckle bec concrete absorbs moisture, and the woody doesn't like it.

Posted by: cb6 at December 30, 2008 5:54 PM in response to Speed bump in our livingroom!

you have a poor romantic view of justice. keep trying.

Posted by: cb6 at December 26, 2008 10:07 AM in response to A Christmas Tale

9:50: the dog owner is an idiot, but when you leave your house you're not guaranteed safety as shown. it can happen anywhere to anyone. i hope everyone ok.

Posted by: cb6 at December 26, 2008 9:57 AM in response to A Christmas Tale