BHS - 12th st Condo

Bklyn Fire - not at all. But this literary occurred right after street cleaning. You can still see the cars double parked. it just literary nullified the cleaning.

Posted by: greenwood gal at August 1, 2009 5:23 PM in response to A Tree Falls In Brooklyn

Brian,

I think it's great that you're able to accommodate and plan accordingly, but not everyone has that luxury. Different variables go into play like a person's work schedule, residents on the block and the amount of car ownership per household.

For instance, on my block, we have an average of 3 cars per household and lots of construction for half a mile on 5th avenue. Very limited parking to begin with, and for the past year a half, it's downright terrible.

Maybe if we had trash bins in Sunset Park (including it's neglected red-headed step-sister Greenwood Heights) the residents themselves would be more inclined to use them. Many a time have I walked from Bay ridge to Sunset, or conversely from Park Slope to Sunset, only to find that trash bins on street corners end on the periphery of Sunset Park!

It's downright disgraceful if you ask me! The residents of Sunset Park have the potential to be as "neat" as those in Ridge or Slope, but they need to be given a proper chance to first.

Posted by: greenwood gal at July 29, 2009 3:22 PM in response to Sunset Park Alt Side Parking

I don't have a dog (or a cat). I had a goldfish, but he died. I do love dogs though! And I love running. And I especially love poop-free streets!

I'll sign! And hopefully I can run with you too!

Posted by: greenwood gal at July 27, 2009 5:40 PM in response to South Slope / GH Dog Run

need a roomie?

Posted by: greenwood gal at July 20, 2009 3:08 PM in response to One Sunset Park Open House

pay stubs, credit check and your gut are all you need. it also helps to call the previous landlord and inquire about late payments, loud parties, pets, etc. in my experience i've found them to be an honest and reliable source. i've also asked for two personal references in the past. that's just an added measure so my tenants know i'm looking for someone responsible.

good luck!

Posted by: greenwood gal at July 1, 2009 4:08 PM in response to How to Assess Potential Tenants?

bar reis is my favorite place for drinks, on any night of the week. so happy about the sandwiches! no more late night trips to smiling pizzaria or daisy's diner because now reis will provide us with sammiches :) yum yum

Posted by: greenwood gal at June 30, 2009 4:22 PM in response to StreetLevel: Bar Reis Sandwich Spot in Biz

Whether someone eats out every day or at home, goes to a bar everyday or drinks at a restaurant or drinks at home,or uses a credit card, an atm card, or pays cash tells you precisely nothing about their savings rate or level of responsibility. So what do you care and what business is it of yours?

Posted by: mopar at July 1, 2009 6:42 PM in response to How to Assess Potential Tenants?

Jack,

Truth hurts?

Denying me without a valid reason would land you in court. I'd love to get your name on record for denying housing because I wouldn't provide school transcripts. Would you tell me that's the reason? No, I'd assume it and proceed accordingly.

You prey on people who don't know better. Some of us, non-newbies if you will, know better and will take you to task for it.

Good thing you made everyone aware today of the way not to handle potential tenants.

For the record, denying people housing, it's a big issue.

It's not so much emotion as disgust.

Yes, I'm still going with scum lord. Sounds right to me.

Posted by: TownhouseLady at July 1, 2009 6:56 PM in response to How to Assess Potential Tenants?

This is what I have been looking for:

http://www.hud.gov/offices/fheo/FHLaws/yourrights.cfm

Owner occupied property is exempt from fair housing laws as long as they have 4 units or less - EXCEPT in NY State where it is two units.

Posted by: WrathOfGates at July 1, 2009 7:32 PM in response to How to Assess Potential Tenants?

"Good thing you made everyone aware today of the way not to handle potential tenants."

Lady, you're speaking for "everyone"?

I think this is what happens when you're constantly ranting and hijacking threads on brownstoner. You get all delusional thinking the opinions of you and your circle of buddies are the only ones that matter on this site.

And honestly I cant believe an adult wrote that they would take me to court based on an assumption.

here's the line you would hear after I wasted both our times and showed you the entire apt.

"Hey everything looks good and no worries on the report card i hope i didn't offend you. It's just something I ask prospective tenants because my last tenant's kid was cutting class and selling drugs on my stoop. The police arrested her at 11:00 am on a Tuesday.
OK ciao I have several applicants to review. If you hear from me that means the apt is yours. Thank you good luck".

Posted by: jack slade at July 1, 2009 7:42 PM in response to How to Assess Potential Tenants?

Jack- ok.I can understand why you want to do that,under those circumstances. But a kid's report card isn't going to give you the whole story, and you would be very surprised at some of the so-called good kids, with great grades, who deal drugs and indulge in bad behavior. You're also demanding to see private records of a minor which is problematical because you have no authority to demand those. You'll probably get away with it because tenants either don't know they can refuse or they desperately need a place to live and are afraid to refuse. That becomes a power trip for you and makes tenants feel like crap.They may not tell you that to your face, but they'll remember it and resent it.

Posted by: bxgrl at July 1, 2009 8:07 PM in response to How to Assess Potential Tenants?

Grl, it sucks that you threw me under the bus and called me all sorts of names without thinking of all the circumstances... I can list many.

No question our jails are packed with straight A students, and a report card, bank statement or credit report is just a small peek into understanding a person. But the fact is it helps me in picking the right person that I'd like to share my roof with.
If they sign out of desperation and resent me secretly after... oh well hopefully my request will forever haunt them and it will empower them to get their own place or another rental. That's the breaks. I signed up for it 30 plus yrs ago.

And please you know there's huge difference between the word "demanding" and "asking". You 2 are making up your own pictures and foaming at the jibs on brownstoner for no reason.

Posted by: jack slade at July 1, 2009 11:11 PM in response to How to Assess Potential Tenants?

Pitbull and King, I hope for your sakes you're being sarcastic, if not, your naivete is rather shocking.

You're a Landlord, you have a $1000 studio, would you rather:
a) A teacher that makes 38k but has 25k in savings, no debts or
b) A recently divorced store manager making 65k but has piles of cc debt, a care note plus the 400 a week child support for his two kids.
I know who I would choose.

Posted by: Crownlfc at July 1, 2009 11:17 PM in response to How to Assess Potential Tenants?

Jack- I didn't call you any names. You should reread what I said- I certainly didn't throw you under a bus. But I do still stand by the word "demanding." If you make it a requirement for consideration, its a demand. Please don't think I don't understand where you're coming from, or that I am completely unsympathetic. But I see no reason to let someone have access to my entire life for an apartment. Not unless you're willing to do the same - fair is fair.

crown- The question isn't who you think- based on salary, references and credit history you should choose. The question is how much information and what kind, you ask for.

Posted by: bxgrl at July 1, 2009 11:48 PM in response to How to Assess Potential Tenants?

quote:

"A teacher that makes 38k but has 25k in savings"

LOL x 5000. good LUCK finding a teacher who makes 38K and has 25K in savings :-/ you'd have better luck renting to a unicorn!

*rob*

Posted by: PitbullNYC at July 2, 2009 9:40 AM in response to How to Assess Potential Tenants?

Actually rob, most immigrants are in that league....low wages but saved every penny. My Chinese bf has about $250k stashed away and he's only made about $50k or so every year!!!

Posted by: daveinbedstuy at July 2, 2009 9:43 AM in response to How to Assess Potential Tenants?