It's not an arguement it's just what I see in my community. If i could afford to live in a Ratner development i wouldnt. Theyre just ugly and i prefer brownstones and the location sucks. Just real talk.

The Myrtle PJ's are very much near AC and Atlantic Yards and it does/will cater to it's inhabitants if theyre still there. Did you forget that theyre fortunate to live near just about every train station w/in a few blocks. It's accessible alright----thus again taking away from it's appeal to live there.

Your stance is yippie theyre going to offer affordable condo's..greeeatt?!

Do you even live in BK, or near the development site, or have you just seen the drawing boards in the main conference room of Ratners offices? Just wondering. I'm confused as to how you don't see what I'm saying.

Also, who's checking to live in Boreum Hill? Not sure I care about the PJ's there.

Posted by: grip100692 at June 5, 2009 1:48 PM in response to Gehry Officially Off Yards Project

I'm not saying the projects aren't done bkre I'm saying that they are not (most) desirable to a potential buyer. Only to the developer who's getting the tax credits.

As for the $400K to $20K comparision. Its to include all the people living on and around the Myrtle Ave projects and the Fort Green projects that are all neighbors of this development who clearly go unthought of and are slowly but surely getting pushed out. Are you going to act like they don't exist? Just going to build around them and hope we all get along?

Posted by: grip100692 at June 5, 2009 1:16 PM in response to Gehry Officially Off Yards Project

fsrg---again this aint we are the world. You make it sound like people are going to jump for joy when these condo's are built and theyre given the oppy to live in them w/ persons making far less than them. You and I know that just because the people make less theyre still working..but the average Anne and Charlie don't think like that. They'll see poor, think homely and want no parts of it.

Youre a former employee of Ratner or currently worrking there? The One Pierrepont answer gave you away.

Also we're getting off topic..I think the condo's will be ugly...rich or poor who want's to live there?

Posted by: grip100692 at June 5, 2009 12:23 PM in response to Gehry Officially Off Yards Project

11217..please..i beg you..give me examples of neighborhoods where there are a "sizable" amount of people with money...and my with i mean annual income of about 400K+ living amongst a "sizable" amount of people w/out it and by w/out it I mean people making 20K-?

The little token one -off's that move into a hood and act confused when they see kids hanging on stoops do not count.
Stop with the we are the world BS..come on.

Posted by: grip100692 at June 5, 2009 12:13 PM in response to Gehry Officially Off Yards Project

fsrg---what?! there is ZERO evidence in this city that buyers of expensive apartments (as opposed to the mega rich) wont (or even do not want) to live and be involved in communities that have significant portions of working but relatively poor people

How do you think the entire upper west/east side, west/east village, Brooklyn Heights/Dumbo, Park Slope et al became some of the richest zipcodes in the city? Folks with money want to be around other folks with money. Lets not forget the key ingredient to gentrification----folks got priced out of their natural environment. Dont' make it seemt that rich people want to live amongst the poor. If i were rich, the last place i would want to live is in the hood.

Posted by: grip100692 at June 5, 2009 11:54 AM in response to Gehry Officially Off Yards Project

I'm so bored with this development. The biggest issue it faces is funding. There is no money. Who cares about the bitching and moaning. The project is flat broke.

Posted by: grip100692 at June 5, 2009 11:46 AM in response to Gehry Officially Off Yards Project

$4,000?!?! WOW..Myrtle sure is on the come up.

Also i want to say that the AIA protects architechts with insurance and it's why companies have to have a board certified architect sign the form, even if they don't do the actual work.

Posted by: grip100692 at June 5, 2009 11:37 AM in response to Desperation Sets in at 364 Myrtle Avenue

if youre right deleep they are full of it. dang. i wonder how much is rent?

Posted by: grip100692 at June 5, 2009 10:19 AM in response to Desperation Sets in at 364 Myrtle Avenue

I love, love love those floors but the maint. is CRAZY.

Posted by: grip100692 at June 4, 2009 3:35 PM in response to Co-op of the Day: 9 Pierrepont Street Revisited

The building is very handsome. Like a large block of fudge. YUM!

Posted by: grip100692 at June 3, 2009 3:57 PM in response to Closing Bell: Fifth and Broadway in Williamsburg?

@havelc: absolutely to the 3rd questions. i think closed door meetings were held and Harvard strategically shut down anyone associated with the unfortuante incident. I honestly don't blame the university. It not only has a reputation to uphold but billions of $'s to protect. It reacted like any corporation trying to mediate risk. In saying all of that, do i think the same thing would have happened if the person's involved were white? nope.

Posted by: grip100692 at June 3, 2009 3:16 PM in response to Wednesday Links

What sucks about the Harvard story is the university just started to recruit minorites in the past 4 years or so and I'm sure that will stop..immediately. As to the student not fighting enough---I'm sure she doesn't want to go against a university with so much wealth and power. It's my understanding that she'll get her degree but just can't walk.

And yes, she's not walking b/c she's blk. It's really just that simple.

Posted by: grip100692 at June 3, 2009 10:56 AM in response to Wednesday Links

I'm always surprised when folks get upset over race being brought into the dicussions on this blog. If we except that race is a factor in everything-it's in the walls and the carpet--then maybe we can just move forward as a group and resolve some of our racial biases--b/c they do exist.

Good job Brownstoner for reporting this incident. It's not unfounded that a groupd of kids shoot each other at the begninning of summer. Happen in a lot of places, both urban and rural. I think it's to do with class, not so much race.
Mostly though--it's to do with boredom and heat.

Posted by: grip100692 at June 1, 2009 2:42 PM in response to Teen-on-Teen Shooting on Downing Street

There are too many poor people i.e., brown people in BK for Whole Foods. The population in BK isn't rich enough and Whole Food demands a large income per captia.

Who needs them anyway when you have Fairway. Which is much better.

Posted by: grip100692 at May 28, 2009 11:31 AM in response to Whole Foods Rumor Bites the Dust

I agree with Maly- go ask and do some research instead of trying to knock the smell out on your own.

Posted by: grip100692 at May 18, 2009 1:37 PM in response to Odors from Neighbors

Totally agree Grapes of Wrath...it's mentioned waaaayyy too much on this site and really..it's not all of that.

Posted by: grip100692 at May 13, 2009 4:38 PM in response to Spotlight on Brooklyn Flea Markets

It depends on what's being sold? Clearly this dude is an amatuer and if he's nic'in and dim'in in the halls, shut it down. Just walk out there, mid deal and ask if they can take it somewhere else.
If that doesn't work, move.
DO NOT CALL THE COPS.

Posted by: grip100692 at May 13, 2009 3:55 PM in response to What To Do About That Pesky Drug Dealer?

This guy needs therapy. I'm against dog owners who have no control of their dogs allowing them off leash, but if your dog is good, like most dogs, then folks shouldn't have a problem. It's a park folks..that's where animals s/b.

Rob, real talk: kicking any dog will get you stomped in the hood. Just stating a fact. I let me dog off leash all the time and seriously i wish a mofo would! Try it.

Add'l most dogs aren't stupid enough to eat rancid meats and will just puke it up, like they do most things that aren't good for them. Why waste your time and money?

Andrea

Posted by: grip100692 at May 11, 2009 10:43 AM in response to Prospect Park Vigilante Wages Canine Campaign

Where is the apt. located? Make it known that the space sucks for future renters.

Posted by: grip100692 at April 24, 2009 10:40 AM in response to Breaking Lease 2 Months Early

Where do you live?

Posted by: grip100692 at April 24, 2009 10:38 AM in response to Breaking Lease 2 Months Early

I would sublet the space and move. Or just move and get sued for the back rent.

As for the security, there's such a thing as "living it out" perfectly legal but you have to actually be in the space to do such.

Posted by: grip100692 at April 24, 2009 10:35 AM in response to Breaking Lease 2 Months Early

I agree Heather, the fixutres here are great. The ones next door are just crap. I mean worse than Target. Dollar General cabinets. The bathrooms sucked too.

I'll check back in at the end of the year to see how youre doing, b/c if im not mistaking the building is still fairly empty?

Posted by: grip100692 at April 21, 2009 2:27 PM in response to Checking In On The Lofts on Lex

I agree Heather, the fixutres here are great. The ones next door are just crap. I mean worse than Target. Dollar General cabinets. The bathrooms sucked too.

I'll check back in at the end of the year to see how youre doing, b/c if im not mistaking the building is still fairly empty?

Posted by: grip100692 at April 21, 2009 2:26 PM in response to Checking In On The Lofts on Lex

Bleach the entire floor. Should work.

Posted by: grip100692 at April 21, 2009 2:06 PM in response to renew bathroom floor tile?

I think a lot of these post are made by friends of Susan and Ralph. If/when i want lobster i'll be taking it to fairway were im sure it's cheaper, unless I just want to grab only a lobster to go (very, very, very....... unlikely)

Posted by: grip100692 at April 21, 2009 1:55 PM in response to Streetlevel: Lobster Pound Coming to Red Hook

I think a lot of these post are made by friends of Susan and Ralph. If/when i want lobster i'll be taking it to fairway were im sure it's cheaper, unless I just want to grab only a lobster to go (very, very, very....... unlikely)

Posted by: grip100692 at April 21, 2009 1:48 PM in response to Streetlevel: Lobster Pound Coming to Red Hook

I don't like the flea b/c they don't allow dogs. They allow kids, but no dogs. It's just not right!

Posted by: grip100692 at April 21, 2009 1:15 PM in response to Sunny Skies Grace The Flea's Opening Day

I don't like the flea b/c they don't allow dogs. They allow kids, but no dogs. It's just not right!

Posted by: grip100692 at April 21, 2009 1:15 PM in response to Sunny Skies Grace The Flea's Opening Day

The news is very shocking and I'm thankful for the reminder that things like this do happen in your hood and you have to protect yourself. My only suggestion is to never walk on the sidewalks when out late or very early. I tend to walk in the middle of streets and sway from one side to the next. Also I'm always curious to know if the perps attack just anyone out and about or do they specifically target smaller women? Again this is sad news and i hope the victim gets the help she needs to recover.

Posted by: grip100692 at January 23, 2009 12:45 PM in response to Sexual Attack on St. Felix Prompts Press Conference