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October 21, 2008
When Do Lawyers get Involved?
It seems to me that that with all the codes and landmark regulations in brownstone brooklyn, the building, buying, renting, renovating and even landscaping of properties might raise legal issues. When (if at all) do people (not companies) consult lawyers for this type of work? Are there specialists?
I ask as a recent law school grad and longtime resident of the area with an avid interest in the process (and fascination with this blog). All the lawyers i know work at corporate firms, in public interest, or with judges, so I have no real idea what this sector looks like.
Thanks in advance for any shared insight... I trust you, Brownstoner commenters
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crescent hill and lalena - Andate tutti a 'fanculo!
(I am Italian. and you, you are patently ridiculous)
Posted by: claudegueux at September 16, 2009 2:07 PM in response to Cast Iron Fence: We Can Rebuild It
claudegueux wrote a review about Chance on January 23, 2009 1:49 PM
This is a go-to delivery spot for us... the pan fried noodles and curry both beat out similar selections from all the thai places in the area, the duck springrolls are delish as is the peking duck (yes, it's boneless), and the fish is always well cooked and flavorful.
Things that aren't relevant: this man's socio economic status and your random pop culture "knowledge" about pit bulls. Those aren't pit bulls, bra.
If I had the evil heart to train vicious and aggressive dogs I'd choose golden retrievers or yellow labs. If these animals appeared in a post like this I bet my toyota that the words "pit bull" would come up in the comment section at least thrice.
Posted by: claudegueux at December 27, 2008 9:28 AM in response to A Christmas Tale
Things that aren't relevant: this man's socio economic status and your random pop culture "knowledge" about pit bulls. Those aren't pit bulls, bra.
If I had the evil heart to train vicious and aggressive dogs I'd choose golden retrievers or yellow labs. If these animals appeared in a post like this I bet my toyota that the words "pit bull" would come up in the comment section at least thrice.
but hey, if over-simplification works for you, go with it. it definitely works for people who think all arabs are terrorists.
Posted by: claudegueux at December 27, 2008 9:28 AM in response to A Christmas Tale
those aren't pit bulls. those are probably cane corsos. this is why the "pit bull" debate is ridic.
Posted by: claudegueux at December 26, 2008 2:03 PM in response to A Christmas Tale
do they wear chuck taylors?
Posted by: claudegueux at August 27, 2008 9:52 AM in response to Bed Stuy Program for Teens and Brownstoners
Yes, that was largely why we moved. to a block in boerum hill where we probably have the lowest income.
tybur: i was addressing the normative comparisons between the two 'hoods, not whether this board's methodology for evaluating a property was reasonable. your out-of-town guests can sleep on my pull-out sofa.
Posted by: claudegueux at August 21, 2008 9:01 PM in response to House of the Day: 540 16th Street
claudegueux wrote a review about The Soul Spot on August 21, 2008 6:55 PM
Jerk. Chicken.
I lived in WT. The people were incredible friendly; neighbors would get off their stoops to help one another with heavy lifting or groceries. In the end I moved because i couldn't look them in the face knowing I was part of the problem, paying $3600 in rent and helping to drive out local family businesses.
I'm 25 and under the impression that's young for this board... but Park Slope has a serious negative stigma. It's decidedly uncool and full of uncool people. It's all very 2005.
Posted by: claudegueux at August 21, 2008 6:51 PM in response to House of the Day: 540 16th Street
fsrq, i can think of dozens of reasons why not to live in the big city. as soon as these stupid student loans are paid off i'll be getting out. i was being sarcastic because listening to a bunch of new yorkers talk with disdain about the suburbs just reminds me of why the democrats can't win a fucking election.
Posted by: claudegueux at August 14, 2008 10:39 AM in response to And the Discussion on the Future of Suburbia Continues
i agree with the commenters, why would anyone want to live in the suburbs? It has to be the price of gas and a big backyard. I mean, if people simply liked outdoor activities like fishing, hiking, or boating, they could easily just head to prospect park or take a train a few hours out to long island. Like open, outdoor space? Try the garden at Gowanus Yacht Club or Frankie's 457! Like majestic views? OMG YOU HAVE TO GO TO ALMA AND SEE THE SKYLINE THROUGH THE CRANES THAT VIEW IS WORTH THE SHITTY FOOD!!! What, do they want to get away from the friction of human interaction? The delivery options are INCREDIBLE here. I mean, even if they want a decent sized house for their families they can simply drum up a million dollars and get a brownstone in an up-and-coming neighborhood. Don't they know how to manage a portfolio??
All I'm saying is, there are so so so many reasons why hundreds of millions of people choose not to live in a big city. It blows my mind the superiority complex some people have when it comes to matters of personal taste. as claude gueux would say, chacun a ses gouts
Posted by: claudegueux at August 14, 2008 10:19 AM in response to And the Discussion on the Future of Suburbia Continues
i agree with the commenters, why would anyone want to live in the suburbs? It has to be the price of gas and a big backyard. I mean, if people simply liked outdoor activities like fishing, hiking, or boating, they could easily just head to prospect park or take a train a few hours out to long island. Like open, outdoor space? Try the garden at Gowanus Yacht Club or Frankie's 457! Like majestic views? OMG YOU HAVE TO GO TO ALMA AND SEE THE SKYLINE THROUGH THE CRANES THAT VIEW IS WORTH THE SHITTY FOOD!!! What, do they want to get away from the friction of human interaction? The delivery options are INCREDIBLE here. I mean, even if they want a decent sized house for their families they can simply drum up a million dollars and get a brownstone in an up-and-coming neighborhood. Don't they know how to manage a portfolio??
All I'm saying is, there are so so so many reasons why hundreds of millions of people choose not to live in a big city. It blows my mind the superiority complex some people have when it comes to matters of personal taste. as claude gueux would say, chacun a ses gouts
Posted by: claudegueux at August 14, 2008 10:19 AM in response to And the Discussion on the Future of Suburbia Continues
lechacal, thanks for the lesson in crunching real estate numbers.
bedstuy dave, thanks for reminding me i'm not the only one who's clueless about these things!
Posted by: claudegueux at July 23, 2008 1:23 PM in response to 109 Gates Avenue Revealed: Man, That's Ugly
Subway search is completely inapposite. The police have a specific right carved out of the "probable cause" requirement of the 4th amendment, which deals with searches and seizures. They can check anyone's bag for any reason at any subway. You can say no, but then you can't get on the subway there.
On the street, police must have probable cause to perform a stop and frisk. Not being white does not amount to probable cause.
Rob, i don't doubt you feel annoyed when you get asked to open your bag. no doubt it inconveniences you and maybe even arouses your sense of injustice. but the dynamics surrounding your experience are COMPLETELY DIFFERENT than those of a non-white youth being stopped and frisked in the street, for no apparent reason other than, as DIBS would you have you believe, it is likely he has a gun (being non-white, and all). The equivalent would be a white guy saying it doesn't bother him when someone calls him the "n" word.
Nobody wants to believe that legal and executive power are used to perpetuate social injustice. Rob, your initial point was correct though - the problem here is broader and is one shared by the community (it takes one to raise a child...).
Posted by: claudegueux at November 11, 2009 10:13 AM in response to Two Teens Shot on Fulton in Fort Greene