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- herkimer dot street at yahoo dot com
- 1985
- 2004
- Brooklyn
- Bedford Stuyvesant
- House
- graphic design
- Female
- 43
Author's Posts
August 3, 2009
architectural salvage places?
hi b'stoners, a friend of mine needs to locate a fireplace mantle for his his 1929 single-family house (stone or wood). I can get a list complied of various salvage places easily enough but was wondering if anyone had any first-hand experience with some of these places in the north-east (great inventory, especially knowledge people, good prices, etc.). They'd prefer to keep the hunt confined to NY/NJ/PA area if possible. thanks!
February 25, 2009
How to secure an open window?
I'd like to be able to leave my garden level windows open a few inches for air while I'm out of the house (or at night) and not worry about them being opened further from the outside. I've been wondering if there's a product or some way to secure them on the inside so they're several inches open. The windows are old and don't have that newer security feature that pops out to prevent the window from being opened all the way. New windows aren't an option at this point unfortunately. If anyone has any ideas or tricks please let me know.
January 27, 2009
This Old House in Brooklyn
hey neighbors, not sure if this has been posted already, but just in case... This Old House is doing its first renovation project in Park Slope:
http://www.thisoldhouse.com/toh/tv/house-project/overview/0,,20238790,00.html
And Brownstoner gets a mention in the article!
November 17, 2008
help pricing a 1 BR rental?
I own a 3 family in Bed-Stuy and am having trouble renting out a 1 bedroom apt. It's a high quality reno and the apartment is really beautiful: parquet floors, original shutters, 10' tin ceilings, 2 decorative mantels, new kitchen with ss appliances, free shared washer/dryer, etc. The location is good and, while the block isn't very pretty, it's super convenient (1 block to the express stop at Nostrand, 1 block to major grocery store and PO). It's also spacious, a true 675SF. How would you price it? Is anybody else having trouble renting their apartments?
Author's Comments
Biff, you didn't get Clooney?? Seriously, that's one very flawed test :)
CarGar, I'm totally jealous -- Joan Collins?! shit that's cool.
I got, ahem, Doris Day. Que sera sera. Thanks THL, fun diversion! Work beckons me back now...
Posted by: herkimermaid at October 21, 2009 11:56 AM in response to Open Thread
If you happen to catch wind of which bachelor ends up here please send him my way. I personally don't know of any with taste this good.
Posted by: herkimermaid at October 20, 2009 1:08 PM in response to Condo of the Day: 55 Berry Street, #5D
hey Monty, yet another fascinating write-up. Thanks!
Posted by: herkimermaid at October 13, 2009 12:11 PM in response to Walkabout with Montrose: Historic Bedford, Brooklyn
Thanks George :) CarGar will you repost the list sometime? See you guys next week. Job beckons...
Posted by: herkimermaid at October 8, 2009 3:17 PM in response to Open Thread
Shoot I thought it the awards were for the thing at Union Hall next week. Is there a list? I missed submitting but want to see who won.
Posted by: herkimermaid at October 8, 2009 3:11 PM in response to Open Thread
WAIT! Did I lose already and the awards haven't even been given out?? I better win the ultimate PLUSA award for that.
Posted by: herkimermaid at October 8, 2009 3:06 PM in response to Open Thread
or finding the key to working the boy's best grip?
Posted by: herkimermaid at October 8, 2009 3:01 PM in response to Open Thread
You're being too modest Biff (also a very Clooney-like quality, I might add).
Posted by: herkimermaid at October 8, 2009 2:57 PM in response to Open Thread
excellent rewrite DIBS. I assume you're head screen writer? :) please take that and run with it people.
Posted by: herkimermaid at October 8, 2009 2:52 PM in response to Open Thread
YAY! I've always wanted to be a casting director! But I'm stunned that nobody suggested it already. You're off your game today people :) Thank goodness i stopped by.
Posted by: herkimermaid at October 8, 2009 2:49 PM in response to Open Thread
assuming we're discussing the movie version of the OT, Clooney is the obvious choice to play Biff! Apologies if someone suggested it already... can't read all 480 posts... crawling back under my rock now. If I think of any other gems I'll be sure to let you all know :)
Posted by: herkimermaid at October 8, 2009 2:40 PM in response to Open Thread
thanks for the info guys, see you next week for sure. CarGAr, definitely want to check out H Public and always love the Inn so I'll drop you a line to see if you're up for one or the other as soon as can!
Posted by: herkimermaid at October 8, 2009 1:14 PM in response to Open Thread
hey CarGar that sounds great, though being the aspiring PLUSA I am just realized tonight won't work so well b/c of an AM Dr's appt (announcing for all the world to know) that I should be *fit* for. I'd really love to check it out though so can we do another time? Is next week at Union Hall still in the works? Haven't seen youse guys in ages.
Posted by: herkimermaid at October 8, 2009 12:51 PM in response to Open Thread
hey guys, yeah it's been a while. Freakin' job :) I saw that about Henry Public opening. Looks like a respectable joint. hmmm tonight is possible... though I couldn't meet you there 'til later. What time were you thinking CarGar?
Posted by: herkimermaid at October 8, 2009 12:39 PM in response to Open Thread
hello all, a brief respite at work is allowing me to sheepishly check in to see if there are any boozey offerings in the works, (besides next week's award ceremony...). Margaritas, PBR, sangria, all welcome.
Posted by: herkimermaid at October 8, 2009 12:29 PM in response to Open Thread
hi guys, to whom do I respectfully submit my nominations for the Asshat Awards? There's no post with the list/email contact today! I think the deadline is tomorrow...
Posted by: herkimermaid at October 1, 2009 2:28 PM in response to Open Thread
Even if it's not exactly a glowing article at least it's not bad press about "scary" Bed-Stuy. Nice, in a way, that they're giving all this recent coverage to the neighborhood because there IS plenty of opportunity and demand here. Businesses are needed in all forms (and uh apparently those catering to the stay-at-home-mom crowd who seem to feel the need to travel to other 'hoods for kid-friendly amenities...), though I'd dispute that we're "starving" for them. If something opens near me that I want to patronize then great, but if it's doesn't I'll live. I didn't move to Bed-Stuy because I wanted amenities or even necessarily wanted it to change.
That said, most people would prefer to walk out their door than having to jump in the car or subway to get a decent breakfast. I think it's just a matter of time before people start figuring out just how much opportunity there is in Bed-Stuy. It took about quite a long time for DeKalb to come into its own, from the days of Cino's (RIP). And the Williamsburg section of Bedford Ave was still a bit of a wasteland a mere 15 years ago.
Anyway, I'm going to make an effort to patronize the new wine bar on Lewis even though it's a bit out the way because I respect and really admire that someone took such a big risk to realize a dream and make a contribution to the 'nabe. That's the kind of business that I hope will define the future of Bed-Stuy, meaning local entrepreneurs/people who are already somehow invested in the neighborhood.
Posted by: herkimermaid at September 28, 2009 3:45 PM in response to Bed-Stuy, a Harbor in the Tempest?
I have no idea why this post is drawing such acrimony. Just because someone lives in NYC near a restaurant doesn't mean they should be subject to unreasonable levels of noise at ANY time of the day, much less after midnight. That's absurd. There are laws about noise that should be respected for obvious reasons. That restaurant manager should receive a hearty slap for his attitude alone.
The only other suggestion I have besides Petebklyn's ideas is to connect with your local neighborhood/block association. Chances are excellent you're not the only one who is pissed off by this. You need to find those people and team up with them. Definitely attend the police precinct's monthly meeting.
Posted by: herkimermaid at September 28, 2009 12:49 PM in response to Noise Recourse?
snappy, I think I've been in this for longer than 6 mins! Unless... I've completely lost it and today is the first time I've ever posted here... the way things have been going that is entirely plausible.
and YES Bxgrl, it's VERY ODD that the same people keep winning the 500th post! This is rigged. Losers!
DIBS I think of it as Herki-mermaid but, like my real name, people kind of interpret freely... :)
until tomorrow PLUSAS!
Posted by: herkimermaid at September 22, 2009 4:45 PM in response to Open Thread
waaait a minute... first CH got it then it was Snappy. hm suspicious. I'm SURE I was 500!
Posted by: herkimermaid at September 22, 2009 4:30 PM in response to Open Thread
FUCK! I'm quiting this damn blog once and for all. see you losers tomorrow.
Posted by: herkimermaid at September 22, 2009 4:24 PM in response to Open Thread
come on 500!! Don't let me down now!!
Posted by: herkimermaid at September 22, 2009 4:20 PM in response to Open Thread
ah that's good, Oct 2. That leaves me with some time to listen to the various campaigns and accept bribes.
Posted by: herkimermaid at September 22, 2009 4:13 PM in response to Open Thread
damn I'll be back in a few.
Posted by: herkimermaid at September 22, 2009 4:08 PM in response to Open Thread
is there a deadline?
Posted by: herkimermaid at September 22, 2009 4:07 PM in response to Open Thread
is there an award for worst counter?
Posted by: herkimermaid at September 22, 2009 4:05 PM in response to Open Thread
500?
Posted by: herkimermaid at September 22, 2009 4:04 PM in response to Open Thread
Here's a replacement for the duplicate category: most roundly ignored!
Posted by: herkimermaid at September 22, 2009 10:33 AM in response to Open Thread
hey wait a minute when did it become cougEr and not cougAr? attempting to win "worst speller" perchance? or maybe you're going for most mercurial? :)
Posted by: herkimermaid at September 22, 2009 10:29 AM in response to Open Thread
Aladdin Plumbing Corp is right there in Clinton Hill and are top notch plumbers. They did all the work at my house and I've known them for years:
http://www.aladdinplumbingcorp.com/
Posted by: herkimermaid at September 22, 2009 10:19 AM in response to Looking for: Plumber, Moving Co.
thanks Bxgrl. I feel a little less afraid of ending up in rehab now that I know I can rely on my friends to get me through.
Posted by: herkimermaid at September 21, 2009 12:59 PM in response to Open Thread
jeez Benson what are you trying to ruin me? Now that i've discovered a source of unlimited bloody mary's who's going to visit me in rehab?
There's an award: PLUSA most likely to end up in rehab (celebrity rehab?)!
Posted by: herkimermaid at September 21, 2009 12:49 PM in response to Open Thread
"Unlimited mimosa too!"
thanks Benson. That puts it at the top of my list. Any chance they make a good bloody mary?
Posted by: herkimermaid at September 21, 2009 12:44 PM in response to Open Thread
well Snappy, i'd pretty much win the worst speller award (move aside Lech!). And if there was a restaurant called Park Slop I'd host my brunch there in a heartbeat. But there isn't, so... anyone have any ideas for a brunch spot? :) Where IS our president?? Biff's good at this stuff.
BTW, Der Schwarze Kölner report: TERRIBLE.
Posted by: herkimermaid at September 21, 2009 12:41 PM in response to Open Thread
sorry to interrupt folks, but I'm looking for PLUSA recommendations for a brunch place in the Slop area (or Smith street) that can accommodate a large group (dozen or so people). Any favorite spots?
Posted by: herkimermaid at September 21, 2009 12:30 PM in response to Open Thread
PLUSA most likely to be the last one standing? I haven't a chance to prove myself yet! I could win that! Damn job keeps getting in the way.
Posted by: herkimermaid at September 21, 2009 12:13 PM in response to Open Thread
best speller? :) :)
Posted by: herkimermaid at September 21, 2009 12:02 PM in response to Open Thread
Aladdin Plumbing did all the work at my house:
http://aladdinplumbingcorp.com/
they're top notch and really know what they're doing. 100% professional.
Posted by: herkimermaid at September 18, 2009 12:27 PM in response to Plumber needed
hey Arkady I'd really love to but have plans...
Anyway, here's a little helpful language instruction that may come in handy on future benders when you PLUSAs find yourself suddenly, inexplicably unable to communicate coherently (perhaps tonight?). Scroll down to see the "Bar Signs"
http://www.drunkard.com/issues/10_02/10_02_bar_signs.htm
Posted by: herkimermaid at September 17, 2009 3:30 PM in response to Open Thread
unfortunately the bug is dead. if I blew on it it would have to be back in the direction of the garbage can :( RIP
Posted by: herkimermaid at September 17, 2009 3:11 PM in response to Open Thread
bitter, didn't eat it (the bug... still thinking about that burger though). I tried offering it to my adjacent cubiclemate who has a thing for ladybugs (they're literally plastered all over her cube along with pics of her cats...) but she just looked horrified. I think I scared her. Should I pick it out of the garbage??
Posted by: herkimermaid at September 17, 2009 3:04 PM in response to Open Thread
"he wants to start handing out milkshakes and bacon cheeseburgers"
if he starts doing that will you let me know? I don't have bones jutting out of me but... but can I still have a burger? medium rare please and a coffee milkshake :)
btw I just found a ladybug in my salad.
Posted by: herkimermaid at September 17, 2009 2:51 PM in response to Open Thread
this is my corner of the world and is very good news. The sidewalks are in dire need of attention and some more trees along Fulton would make a huge difference. Maybe they'll find it in the budget to add a few more garbage cans too...
Posted by: herkimermaid at September 16, 2009 10:22 AM in response to Money Starting to Flow to Fulton Street
which night is margarita night?!
Posted by: herkimermaid at September 15, 2009 2:27 PM in response to Open Thread
woohoo!
Posted by: herkimermaid at September 15, 2009 2:20 PM in response to Streetlevel: New Coffee Shop Coming to Halsey
would anybody be willing to post contact info for their cleaning people? I need a back up.
Posted by: herkimermaid at September 15, 2009 12:56 PM in response to Rate for Cleaning 4fl Bstone?
fantastic. I never realized that some of them are REALLY funny! thanks for posting. I'm going to take a closer look from now on.
Posted by: herkimermaid at September 15, 2009 12:03 PM in response to Walkabout with Montrose: Faces I Remember
ditto security. mine's on a motion sensor to really scare the bejesus out of intruders!
Posted by: herkimermaid at September 14, 2009 11:25 AM in response to Lights on Backyard
I think the jukebox is gone DeLepp... the building owners took over the business about a year ago and changed some things around... that was one of them :(
anybody remember the juke box at O'Conners??
Posted by: herkimermaid at September 10, 2009 5:33 PM in response to Open Thread
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herkimermaid wrote a review about 67 Burger on October 26, 2009 4:51 PM
hmmm, I order out from here not too infrequently and have never had a problem with the service, my order, the quality of the food, etc. I think they do a pretty good job overall and have remained consistent.