I pass by that place all that time and always notice the blue statue in the garden next door - anyone know why its blue???

Posted by: dahl at July 11, 2006 12:07 PM in response to Architecture 101: Inniss Franciscan House

Is that what is going on at The Washington on Washington and Dean? This project looks like its been ready since March!

Posted by: dahl at August 2, 2006 12:38 PM in response to Scarano in W'burg: On Hold or Not?

I stopped in at the sales office back in February/March and they indicated a move in date of January 2007. Doubted it then, but looks possible. And the sales people were pretty unhelpful.

Posted by: dahl at August 31, 2006 12:48 PM in response to Wazzup at Da Smith?

I lived in a 2 br apt in a brownstone in Prospect Heights, close to Atlantic Center and Bergen St train stations, and we only paid $1900 and the current renters pay $2000. Paying the same price for a 1 br with less train accessibility seems high.

Posted by: dahl at November 8, 2006 11:53 AM in response to Eating Our Words: Clinton Hill Eyesore Rents Out

i grew up in a brownstone on the upper west side and our neighbors tried to do something like this, but the tenants kept leaving their trash next to it rather than opening the lid.

Posted by: dahl at January 19, 2007 11:33 AM in response to Untrashy Approach to Garbage

we just bought something smaller rather than pursue this, but in san franscisco, where i lived for a while, this is standard practice. similar to brownstones in size, there are all those older victorian homes that are perfect for two-three couples.

Posted by: dahl at January 22, 2007 9:48 AM in response to Tenants In Common: A Recipe for Disaster?

i grew up in a brownstone on the upper west side and it had recessed mailboxes at the top of the stoop in a small foyer before a second door (never had problems with people sleeping in the foyer).

and unlike brooklyn, the mailmen never seemed to have problems walking up the stairs.

Posted by: dahl at January 25, 2007 10:28 AM in response to The Brownstone Mailbox Dilemma

i took a look at it on saturday and it does look like its shaping up pretty nice. the big if is what is going to happen next door.

Posted by: dahl at January 29, 2007 11:27 AM in response to 435 Waverly Avenue: An Updated Photo

if you work a normal 9-5 job, then across from the school isn't too bad, especially since people are usually making sure the street is safe, but if you work at home, then its deadly - loud screaming kids all day long.

Posted by: dahl at February 1, 2007 1:10 PM in response to House of the Day: 392 Waverly Avenue

i walked by the other day and noticed that there are also gaps between the facing and the structure - i forsee heating issues for years to come. as for the building between atlantic and fulton, they're moving forward furiously - they've been digging for a while, but finally look like they're starting to get the retaining walls poured. and they now have an architect placque outside - Stephen B Jacobs Group.

Posted by: dahl at March 12, 2007 1:43 PM in response to Development Watch: Washington Bummer