Oh I hope it's something good. Some place romantic. I met my husband when we both worked in this building.
Alas it will probably be a Legal Seafood or some other over priced chain.

Posted by: cggirl at November 11, 2009 11:32 AM in response to 'Nationally Known' Restaurants May Land in 345 Adams

I like the design but what's up with the great wall of china? How high is that rear fence?

Posted by: cggirl at October 22, 2009 12:06 PM in response to Inside Third & Bond: Week 105

I live a block away from the canal and I would certainly prefer to have the City do the clean-up. Those who support the Super Fund just don't understand the negitive effect that will have on home owners in the area. Who the hell wants to live in a Super Fund area? Plus the Super Fund takes decades to do anything.I don't think Three Mile Island is completely cleaned yet. I'm not crazy about the proposed development though.

Posted by: cggirl at October 14, 2009 12:49 PM in response to EPA, Bloomberg Compete to Clean Gowanus

Wow, I just looked at that site, they actually linked to a buyers wedding announcement in the NYT's . WTF does that have to do with real estate? TMI

Posted by: cggirl at September 3, 2009 11:24 AM in response to Blockshopper

You cannot conduct any RE transaction without being sponsored by a Broker.
Also, you must disclose to the seller & his agents that you are a licensed RE agent even when buying for yourself

Posted by: cggirl at September 2, 2009 2:17 PM in response to Co-broking for Myself

Last night my husband saw a family of 4 possums walking along on back garden wall in Carroll Gardens. I was thrilled, they eat slugs, snails and mice!

Posted by: cggirl at August 27, 2009 11:52 AM in response to Raccoons Evidently Digging 4th Avenue

Starfish, when your tenant is ready to move, he/she has already paid the last months rent and can probably prove it. So you're out a months rent thanks to Rapid. I would have demanded that they turned that over to me.

Posted by: cggirl at August 25, 2009 10:55 AM in response to Reporting a Realty Company

Congrats and welcome to Brooklyn! There is so much that you can do for very little money. Even though we are at the end of the growing season, you may want to consider covering the dust bowl with low cost mulch and adding pots of ferns that you can bring indoors for the winter. Pots of aster or other colorful fall flowers would kick it up a notch.
Get some gardening books at the library and start planning your garden for next season.
I bet you'll never live without a garden again. Good Luck

Posted by: cggirl at August 20, 2009 11:54 AM in response to Sprucing Up a Garden in a Rental

I'd rather hear mockingbirds than my neighbors screeching yorkie!

Posted by: cggirl at June 22, 2009 10:37 AM in response to Monday Links

If you really love this house, sign the contract asap and push your attornet to get it back to the seller's attorney!
Good luck

Posted by: cggirl at June 4, 2009 12:00 PM in response to Open Houses After Accepted Offer

try Woofs'n Whiskers 718-237-0298

Posted by: cggirl at May 19, 2009 3:08 PM in response to Dog Walkers?

Am I the only one to find this stuffed animal thiong annoying?

Posted by: cggirl at May 14, 2009 1:34 PM in response to Co-op of the Day: 135 Prospect Park SW

Red walls, red & black furniture, it just reminds me of my first apartment in 1972. All that's missing is a stucco wall.
Sorry but I expected something a little more stylish. But to each his own, I wish them many happy days there.

Posted by: cggirl at April 29, 2009 12:22 PM in response to Real Housewives: Simon and Alex's Renovation Revealed!

I love the double doors also.Reusing the original moldings makes this kitchen look so much better than most I've seen.

Posted by: cggirl at April 24, 2009 11:24 AM in response to Park Slope Parlor Floor Kitchen Reno

The Snack Shop sign is down right fugly

Posted by: cggirl at April 22, 2009 1:06 PM in response to Brooklyn Food & Drink Round-Up

Just wondering.. If the Gowanus canal becomes a Superfund site, how will that affect your sales?
I hear that lenders redline in Superfund areas

Posted by: cggirl at April 16, 2009 3:22 PM in response to Inside Third & Bond: Week 80

Six, just saw the black sheep vid. Funniest thing I've seen in a long time. Keep 'em coming!

Posted by: cggirl at April 8, 2009 1:48 PM in response to Open Thread

Gemini, this is my pet peeve with corco, they often omit pics of the kitchens. My guess is that it may have plenty of cabinets but are probably very old or very ugly.

Posted by: cggirl at April 8, 2009 1:41 PM in response to Co-op of the Day: 40 Remsen Street

DIBS, after reading your post, I went back to the listing. The floors are Brazilian Tigerwood. I think they're beautiful. Overall great job on this house.

Posted by: cggirl at April 8, 2009 1:35 PM in response to House of the Day: 489 16th Street

Are Country Joe & the Fish still alive?
"What are Fighting For" is still relevant today

Posted by: cggirl at April 7, 2009 1:28 PM in response to Closing Bell: Woodstock 40th Anniversary at Prospect Park?

Why would corco omit pics of the kithchen? Some of the original details are lovely but overall, I'm not too impressed.

Posted by: cggirl at April 7, 2009 1:14 PM in response to Co-op of the Day: 32 8th Avenue

Personally, I commend you for not IDing someone you weren't really sure was the perp. I think most people would say that's him even if they were not sure.just because the cops pressure them. Good for you!

Posted by: cggirl at April 2, 2009 1:36 PM in response to Getting Mugged in Park Slope

I agree, an island would look great and provide counter space. The listing says the outdoor space is private but from the furniture it looks to be communal. Does anyone know?

Posted by: cggirl at April 2, 2009 1:10 PM in response to Co-op of the Day: 59 Pineapple Street, #5I

Gemini, THL
So glad to see others think Kelly is off her rocker. If it was the real housewives of brooklyn and Kelly kept someone waiting for half hour and then said"too bad", the next episode would probably open in a funeral parlor.

Posted by: cggirl at April 1, 2009 11:34 AM in response to Open Thread

DIBS, thanks. I never noticed that button before. That garden is in large part what makes this place much more livable that a condo. Your living space is expanded for almost half the year.

Posted by: cggirl at March 31, 2009 2:16 PM in response to House of the Day: 93 2nd Street

I know this house well. It is on the small side but soo much better that a condo. It was origianlly build as a workman's cottage ( there's about 8 of them on the block) around the late 1890's, early 1900's. It's too bad that there is not a picture of the landscaped garden, it's lovely. The interior is drenched in sunlight. This is a great block . Friendly neighbors and plenty of kids. The best block parties and New Year's Eve parties. My guess is that will sell slightly below asking, maybe 1.1

Posted by: cggirl at March 31, 2009 2:02 PM in response to House of the Day: 93 2nd Street

LOve this. great job, MM

Posted by: cggirl at March 31, 2009 11:12 AM in response to Walkabout with Montrose: Terra Cotta Delights

This is a gutsy move for broker in this market. Good luck Brownstone

Posted by: cggirl at March 30, 2009 12:26 PM in response to Real Estate Broker Setting Up Shop on 7th Avenue

I am salavating. A fire place in the hallway! Oh well, maybe someday

Posted by: cggirl at March 30, 2009 11:36 AM in response to 'Our Victorian House' Hits the Market

Jim, the CG house is on a best block. It's on the landmarked part of President between Smith & Hoyt. It's beautiful

Posted by: cggirl at March 27, 2009 1:47 PM in response to Open House Picks

I love the though of street cars but imagine VanBrunt St with one.

Posted by: cggirl at March 27, 2009 1:43 PM in response to Horror Show Friday: 8 Dikeman Street

Dibs, check out the brokers website. The pictures are great. I think the horrible pix are NYT's fault. I'm starting to really hate the times site.
The CG house has been on the market for a while. I like the look of it overall but still needs a further reduction

Posted by: cggirl at March 27, 2009 1:33 PM in response to Open House Picks

Old timers called the garden level the basement and below that was the cellar

Posted by: cggirl at March 26, 2009 1:57 PM in response to House of the Day: 182 Rutland Road

in my next life, 4.2 will be chump change . I'm in a townhouse now with front & rear gardens that I love. But I'd be just as happy gardening on a roof with views! I would live here in a heart beat.

Posted by: cggirl at March 26, 2009 1:36 PM in response to Co-op of the Day: 160 Henry Street

I've lived in Carroll Gardens all of my life. I don't know of anyone who finds this ugly building an asset to our neighborhood. Just look at that picture, could anything be more out of scale?

Posted by: cggirl at March 25, 2009 3:40 PM in response to Development Watch: 100 Luquer Street

What a bunch of "fraidy cats". Everyone wants to own their own home and be in control of their own destiny. Who the hell wants to be at the mercy of a landlord who may raise your rent or sell the home. Not to mention no tax write off. If you're planning on living in a new home for several years, you won't get hurt. It's only those looking for a quick flip that should stay put.

Posted by: cggirl at March 11, 2009 12:53 PM in response to To Buy or Not to Buy

I've tried to get on several times today. Still no luck. I hope it's up and running soon

Posted by: cggirl at March 6, 2009 11:49 AM in response to Gowanus Lounge Is Back Online

It is a sad day indeed.
Rest in Peace

Posted by: cggirl at March 5, 2009 1:54 PM in response to Robert Guskind, Founder of Gowanus Lounge, Dies

Dom was the best! Was Hindy's the ice cream parlor on Court St?

Posted by: cggirl at January 26, 2009 3:32 PM in response to Streetlevel: The Return of Chicory on Degraw

I have an eat-in kitchen and while it's great to talk to friends while I cook, I HATE looking at the pots while we eat. Most people don't seem to mind that though because the open kitchen is the most popular style. I know several people who did not buy in Pre-War buildings because of cook-in kitchens. I don't think this developer has any other choice.

Posted by: cggirl at January 15, 2009 12:42 PM in response to Inside Third & Bond: Week 67

WTF are these builders thinking? I agree with Nokilissa, 4th Ave is the new 2nd Ave. Big Fugly buildings.

Posted by: cggirl at December 9, 2008 11:43 AM in response to 150 4th Avenue: The Renderings

Great design! I hope you have better luck with your apple than I did. I planted an apple tree 20 years ago and have had a love/hate relationship with it for the last 15. Since I don't use insecticides, the flies have found a lovely home and the fruit is no longer edible. Except for the the wildlife. I love all the birds that it attracts ( yellow belly sap suckers, orioles, jays, cards etc)the squirrels, no so much. They sit high in a branch and peg half eaten apples at our dogs head. Thus I end up with a catalpa-esque mess and more flies.Still, I will not remove it.

Posted by: cggirl at December 3, 2008 1:04 PM in response to Garden of the Day: Bearing Fruit in Bed Stuy

Maybe I'm reading this wrong but Pshark shows that Chase gave a $2,166,686 mortgage on this place back in 1999.
I know the market was strong back then but who in their right mind ever thought this place on that block was EVER worth that much!

Posted by: cggirl at November 12, 2008 11:38 AM in response to A Mediterranean Makover

I have the same issue with my neighbors in Carroll Gardens. Every spring they complain about sweeping up cherry blosoms!

Posted by: cggirl at April 30, 2008 4:07 PM in response to Creating Front Yard Garden

The thought of this makes me ill. I live on 2nd St which is all 1 & 2 family houses. Kids still play outside but that will end with so many strangers using 2nd St to get to the subway. If this project was scaled back a bit(like 3rd & Bond) I could support it. I'll fight tooth & nail to keep this from happening!

Posted by: cggirl at February 14, 2008 11:14 AM in response to Toll Brothers' Gargantuan Gowanus Plans Revealed

It's standard realty practice to expect tenants to earn 40 times the rent.

Posted by: cggirl at February 6, 2008 2:03 PM in response to Rentals of the Day: Brooklyn Heights 1-Bedrooms

What is the purpose of the sofit above the kitchen? Is this just a design element or does it serve a functional purpose?

Posted by: cggirl at November 29, 2007 1:08 PM in response to Inside Third & Bond: Week 15

I appreciate the attempt to blend in ie use of brick and front yards but it appears to stop there. Cornices and wrought iron railing on the roof patios would fit it much more. Overall, nice design for South Beach

Posted by: cggirl at October 25, 2007 11:59 AM in response to Inside Third & Bond: Week 11