Yeah, it's kind of ruthless, but, come on, are you surprised? you live in nyc, not mayberry.

Posted by: dtrain at September 24, 2008 1:25 PM in response to Ethics-free Parking?

there is also a new store that may be of help to you called "green depot"

Posted by: dtrain at September 3, 2008 4:16 PM in response to looking for info on all things green

there were guys on the roof the other day doing some work (?)...

Posted by: dtrain at August 22, 2008 10:28 AM in response to BROKEN ANGEL CONDOS. WHAT HAPPENED?

cabinet manufacturers sell a "heat shield" for installation between a range and whatever is next to it. you may want to ask a cabinet dealer to give a manufacturer a call to ask what the material of the heat shield is.

Posted by: dtrain at August 11, 2008 8:07 AM in response to legal cabinet height above stove and space between stove and fridge

I'm not sure if the Green Demolitions route would be cheaper or not. But you are probably not comparing apples to apples (i.e. what are the cabinets {box} made out of). It could be done (re-using used cabinets), but it is going to be a puzzle to figure out. Some people like the challenge of that.

Posted by: dtrain at August 11, 2008 8:04 AM in response to Kitchen Renovation Options

what's a cornetor?

Posted by: dtrain at July 29, 2008 2:25 PM in response to Kitchen an Bth Renovation

do you mean shallow, (from front to back as you are standing facing it) with deep set ends (to the left and right)?

Posted by: dtrain at July 24, 2008 3:56 PM in response to sources for pull out closet hangers

correct me if i'm wrong, but doesn't the law from sections 110 & 106 of the national preservation act say that federal agencies (national guard?) are responsible to maintain buildings/property in a particular manner? If admiral's row is transferred to a non-federal entity (as has been rumored in the press) wouldn't that render that responsibility null and void?

the below is taken from www.nps.gov

“Section 110 of the National Historic Preservation Act (hereinafter referred to as NHPA or the Act) sets out the broad historic preservation responsibilities of Federal agencies and is intended to ensure that historic preservation is fully integrated into the ongoing programs of all Federal agencies. This intent was first put forth in the preamble to the National Historic Preservation Act upon its initial adoption in 1966. When the Act was amended in 1980, section 110 was added to expand and make more explicit the statute's statement of Federal agency responsibility for identifying and protecting historic properties and avoiding unnecessary damage to them. Section 110 also charges each Federal agency with the affirmative responsibility for considering projects and programs that further the purposes of the NHPA, and it declares that the costs of preservation activities are eligible project costs in all undertakings conducted or assisted by a Federal agency.”

And

“Purposes of the section 106 process. Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act requires Federal agencies to take into account the effects of their undertakings on historic properties and afford the Council a reasonable opportunity to comment on such undertakings. The procedures in this part define how Federal agencies meet these statutory responsibilities. The section 106 process seeks to accommodate historic preservation concerns with the needs of Federal undertakings through consultation among the agency official and other parties with an interest in the effects of the undertaking on historic properties, commencing at the early stages of project planning. The goal of consultation is to identify historic properties potentially affected by the undertaking, assess its effects and seek ways to avoid, minimize or mitigate any adverse effects on historic properties.”

Posted by: dtrain at July 23, 2008 4:56 PM in response to Public Hearing on Admiral's Row Held Last Night

I actually read law last year on government owned property. It referred to how they were required to maintain the buildings and/or land. I can't recall exactly, but I thought they were bound by law to maintain it to a certain degree. IF Admiral's row is "transferred" to a private entity, as I've been reading about, the law would no longer apply. Is anyone familiar with law regarding state owned or federal owned property?

here's a link to the report done for the national guard on the buildings
http://www.nan.usace.army.mil/business/buslinks/admiral/pdf/report.pdf

Posted by: dtrain at July 22, 2008 3:32 PM in response to Public Hearing on Future of Admirals Row Tonight

I actually read law last year on government owned property. It referred to how they were required to maintain the buildings and/or land. I can't recall exactly, but I thought they were bound by law to maintain it to a certain degree. IF Admiral's row is "transferred" to a private entity, as I've been reading about, the law would no longer apply. Is anyone familiar with law regarding state owned or federal owned property?

here's a link to the report done for the national guard on the buildings? http://www.nan.usace.army.mil/business/buslinks/admiral/pdf/report.pdf

Posted by: dtrain at July 22, 2008 3:31 PM in response to Public Hearing on Future of Admirals Row Tonight

I actually read law last year on government owned property. It referred to how they were required to maintain the buildings and/or land. I can't recall exactly, but I thought they were bound by law to maintain it to a certain degree. IF Admiral's row is "transferred" to a private entity, as I've been reading about, the law would no longer apply. Is anyone familiar with law regarding state owned or federal owned property?

Posted by: dtrain at July 18, 2008 2:53 PM in response to Pratties Have 'Cake-and-Eat-It' Design for Admiral's Row

try calling the partnership for the homeless

http://www.partnershipforthehomeless.org/

To Make a Furniture Donation: 718-875-5353 or furniture@pfth.org

Posted by: dtrain at July 17, 2008 12:45 PM in response to Furniture Donations

does "low rent project" mean public housing? if so, they will not necessarily remain forever, policy reform can get them demolished (as in chicago and st. louis). but nyc public housing is an anomaly, within the high-rise variety (i.e. it is better managed, maintained and safer than the ones that have been demolished).

however, as with everything, when there is money involved, new policies can get pushed through.

it sounds like the problem is kids being kids. doing stupid things because they don't yet realize the effect.

unfortunately, the design of high-rise projects makes it hard to determine where a kid with a bb gun is shooting from.

kids need leisure activities that are less destructive and harmful; and they need to understand the consequences of their actions.

Posted by: dtrain at July 17, 2008 12:34 PM in response to williamsburg low rent projects

Might be a little too busy with that pattern on the counter as well as the backsplash (depending on how subtle or busy the pattern is). You may want to pick one color out of the top and do a glass tile backsplash. Also, look into Icestone as a countertop (made with glass pieces instead of quartz, brooklyn made, & more sustainable).

Posted by: dtrain at July 15, 2008 2:49 PM in response to Zodiac counter tops

We give very good pricing whether its Brooklyn or Manhattan. The city is a lil more expensive because of transportation, parking, etc. Shoot me an email at alrosariojr@aol.com. I am a licensed & insured contractor.

Posted by: alrosariojr at July 29, 2008 5:37 PM in response to Kitchen an Bth Renovation

We give very good pricing whether its Brooklyn or Manhattan. The city is a lil more expensive because of transportation, parking, etc. Shoot me an email at alrosariojr@aol.com. I am a licensed & insured contractor. We are currently wrapping up a project on a condo @ Bleecker near B'way.

Posted by: alrosariojr at July 29, 2008 5:37 PM in response to Kitchen an Bth Renovation

Madamlee I had lunch today with a friend of mine who'd building his own home in Chester Connecticut and has been working on a bathroom extension for the last 6 weeks. We talked about how much time he saved putting in PEX plumbing rather than copper, but basically he finished the tiles, vanity, other finishes installed in three days after doing all the rough work for 6 weeks.

Point being -- there's a huge amount of labor in the small details of moving plumbing a slight bit. Finishes in a bathroom might make up a third of the cost (?), depending, but basically in a bathroom you have a very small room with specific electrical work and a lot of plumbing labor, and all the tiling has to be precise.

Posted by: Smokychimp at July 29, 2008 11:40 PM in response to Kitchen an Bth Renovation

went out for chinese again around the same time
was in front of a different building on a different block and there were a lot of cops
i asked what was going on and they said someone was doing it again, had hit a few latino teens i think but no damage done that i could see (maybe hit their clothes)

Posted by: reno911 at August 13, 2008 10:55 PM in response to williamsburg low rent projects

See US Green Building Council website: http://www.usgbc.org/
See also: Greenbuild Expo info (Boston, November 19-21, 2008) at: greenbuildexpo.org

Posted by: vinca at September 4, 2008 5:22 PM in response to looking for info on all things green

do not call green depot. i have had problems on multiple occassions, they failed to take any resposibility for their mistakes.

Posted by: matthew difrancesco at September 5, 2008 10:41 AM in response to looking for info on all things green

Glad to see you have scruples. I advise next time you be behind the street cleaner to get that spot ! Good luck.

Posted by: BklynPEZ at September 24, 2008 2:14 PM in response to Ethics-free Parking?

Double-parking is illegal and potentially problematic, even when it's customary.

The OP's argument depends on extending this custom ad absurdum.

If you want to live on the wild side and possibly piss off a neighbor by double-parking for street cleaning, that's fine. I do understand this custom. I do it on my own street.

But to whine that someone has come along and parked their car while yours is still double parked? As if your (illegal, potentially inconveniencing) double-parked status somehow earns you a spot on the other side of the street?

Get the fuck out!

Posted by: vanburenproud at September 24, 2008 9:45 PM in response to Ethics-free Parking?

Nope - no potential inconvenience. I'd concede that point if the double parking were such that the drivers left their cars and disappeared, but seeing as how the entire block is dp'd with drivers all sitting there ready to put their cars back, no one is getting boxed in.

So if you were looking for parking and found a car pulling out of its spot, so you stop past the space and put your blinker on and wait for it to open up, then when it does another car zips around the corner and pulls into the space...that's cool?

Well, I guess I'll keep playing the game.

Still, I'm never going to chase ambulances on the Belt!

Posted by: jebensch at September 25, 2008 7:46 AM in response to Ethics-free Parking?

The Broken Angel ... really Broken

Its October and wheres the building? There are people who are watching very closely. The only one who wins from this is the developer and the Woods were easy pickings weren't they.

Posted by: killscrooks at October 29, 2008 5:05 PM in response to BROKEN ANGEL CONDOS. WHAT HAPPENED?