My neighbor has a cat, who watches as the mice parade around their house. Lol. In addition to steel wool, there is a foam spray that you can spray on top of the wool or in holes to help.Also put some poison in all the corners of your basement. The exterminator has packets of pellets which you can probably get at home depot. Mice find all kinds of ways to get into brownstones and then make holes the size of a penny to get into the apts. Gotta stay on top of things but it could be worse. Could be Rats, like my girl friend who is in a tizzy ever since Ratner started demolishing buildings and the railways by Atlantic Yards. I cant even visit her cause the rats are always around to welcome you...even in the daytime Yikes. They are as big as cats ...some of them.

Posted by: iluvclintonhill at November 5, 2009 3:23 PM in response to Mouse Infestation - Help!

What a lahooser.

Posted by: iluvclintonhill at November 5, 2009 3:15 PM in response to Subway Service on Weekends Is F@#%ed

Sounds like a problem I had. A plumber came and bled my boiler, then changed the valves and put a piece of wood under each radiator and things were fine after that .He said something about air being trapped.The wood was used to tilt the radiators a bit.

Posted by: iluvclintonhill at October 30, 2009 2:18 AM in response to Hissing, But No Heat

Aside from the businesses opening up on Fulton St from Vanderbilt to Cambridge,this is another improvement on a rather busy but bleek looking stretch of the Hill.

Posted by: iluvclintonhill at October 22, 2009 9:40 PM in response to Closing Bell: Fulton BID in Action!

Funny on todays People's Court they had a similar case. I found out that you dont have to give 30 days notice on a month to month but are responsible for the entire months rent if you stay past the day the rent is due.

Posted by: iluvclintonhill at September 30, 2009 1:29 AM in response to 30-Day Notice Req'd?

For those who want good soul food Royal Ribhouse on Halsey off Throop Ave is the place to go. It is still open after 30 something years. There is a line but the wait is worth it. The current owner is a sweetheart and she cooks with alot of love and you can taste it.My family has been going there since the 70's.Unfortunately it is takeout only although I have long suggested a nice sit down spot but I guess you have to get it and git.

Posted by: iluvclintonhill at September 19, 2009 11:55 AM in response to Bed Stuy Restaurant Suggestions

That Met supermarket has been selling rotten meat for years. I think they need to replace the coolers for the meat and dairy and get some with the proper cooling temps.I have been living in Clinton Hill years and bought meat once and never again cause it was stink when I got it home to cook. I barely buy cleaners or canned goods. That is the last place I go for anything cause they are ridiculously overpriced as well, especially the white rose products. The only plus is when company drops in unexpectedly at night and you need some soda they are open to get the liters at a slightly better price than the corner bodega.Otherwise I can do without going there and smelling that hamster or cat or wet mop smell that has lingered in that store for years.

Posted by: iluvclintonhill at July 8, 2009 9:28 PM in response to Wednesday Blogwrap

Speaking of House Hunters, anyone catch the International show in Italy on the Amalfi Coast? I couldn't believe the couple that chose that shack on the hill with the 750 steps to climb and when they do renovations, which they will definitely have to do, the only way to get the materials up to the house is by donkey. I was stunned as they were in their late 40's or 50's and all I could think about is having to climb those steps when they get older.Yes the view was great but 750 steps with groceries?

Posted by: iluvclintonhill at July 1, 2009 10:20 AM in response to Open Thread

Ah....sorry....Brooklyns second. The first Checkers has been up and running on Flatbush Ave off Albemarle for a minute now.

Posted by: iluvclintonhill at June 16, 2009 12:36 AM in response to Checkers Looks Ready to Open

That is good because according to national grid there is going to be a "long project" of putting in a sewer on Grand Ave tween Gates and Lefferts Aves starting within the next couple of weeks so when they begin to drag like the Fulton St construction that lasted well over a year, I wont have far to go to complain and ask for help.

Posted by: iluvclintonhill at June 11, 2009 2:09 PM in response to Streetlevel: Tish James Campaign HQ Opens on Fulton

A bid has done wonders for Myrtle Avenue and is surely needed on that horrible corridor on Fulton from Vanderbilt to Franklin Aves. I dont know what the objections are other then the money the merchants would have to pay but improvements are definitely in order.That stretch has alot of abandoned buildings that could be developed into much needed businesses like a shoe repair, fish store, book store and more and even a yogurt bar or ice cream shop. The streets could use some more garbage cans on the corners and some trees and benches.That would bring more business into the area and benefit those who lost customers during the construction phase.Hope the bid gets going already.

Posted by: iluvclintonhill at June 2, 2009 12:14 AM in response to Fulton BID Opponents Threaten Not to Pay

I luv Michael Allen desserts. He is one baker who stays true to the art of baking and uses fresh pure ingredients not margarine or imitation vanilla essence or the other less expensive ingredients. Although I have enjoyed quite a few of his pastries and desserts, glad to report my waistline hasnt suffered much.I dont think another bakery was needed but at least it isnt a shuttered storefront along that ugly corridor.

Posted by: iluvclintonhill at May 13, 2009 10:13 PM in response to Streetlevel: Another Bakery Coming to Fulton

I noticed that other than posting these pictures and saying they were nice Brownstoner has no comment as to how he thought the reno turned out. Then again maybe he feels like I do at times and believes if you cant say anything nice dont say anything at all.

Posted by: iluvclintonhill at April 29, 2009 3:50 PM in response to Real Housewives: Simon and Alex's Renovation Revealed!

I think they are. They just opened a location on Flatbush Ave and Albemarle. I first heard of them last year while visiting my nephew in Co-op city. I must say I like their burgers and seasoned fries.This Court St location should do well for the moviegoers as well.

Posted by: iluvclintonhill at April 7, 2009 12:54 PM in response to Checkers Checking Into 111 Court Street?

What recent Brownstoner party? Why wasn't I invited? :-)

Posted by: iluvclintonhill at January 9, 2009 10:48 AM in response to Open Thread

Ah,he had to work? I have seen everything in my years but I have to admit I have never seen anyone working construction on Christmas Day. Truly a first. Hope he left early and got home in time for dinner or at least dessert. Bah humbug!!!!!

Posted by: iluvclintonhill at December 26, 2008 6:41 PM in response to Closing Bell: Working on Christmas

Hope everyone takes the time to remember the true reason for the season. Thank God for your blessings because through the good and the bad, whether you deserve it or not he continues to show his mercy and sustains you.Wishes for a blessed healthy safe New Year.Happy holidays all.Now as I get on the road to upstate traveling mercies to others who have to travel as well.

Posted by: iluvclintonhill at December 24, 2008 1:40 PM in response to Wednesday Links

All along the signage had said..coming soon Luigi's Pizza.Guess they figured grand 275 sounds better.Have not had their pizza at Dekalb and Hall in a minute.Will have to try this out and see if it is better than Marios on Dekalb and Clermont.

Posted by: iluvclintonhill at December 22, 2008 6:11 PM in response to Streetlevel: New Pizza Place Open on Grand Ave.

I was entering my gate when two women walking past were talking about the site. One lady told the other to go on brownstoner.com and she would find some references.That was over 2 years ago and I have visited daily ever since.I love that it is so educational and appreciate the shared wealth.Congrats.

Posted by: iluvclintonhill at December 19, 2008 4:12 PM in response to Four Years and 25,000 Posts Later

It felt so funny and seemed strange to drive only on the right.They took so long with this project I cant get used to the two way street.I don't think the MTA got the news cause the buses were still running on Atlantic when I last looked.

Posted by: iluvclintonhill at December 18, 2008 1:26 PM in response to Fulton Street Goes Two-Way Again

Sorry to hear of females or males being mugged at anytime of the day or evening. Morality and lawlessness is rampant.Unfortunately this is an age and time where you have to be a little smart wherever you live. Violent crimes are not only occuring in NYC but just check all over the USA and other countries. Satan is walking the earth in all forms. Unless you live in a bubble, doesnt matter if you are from Nebraska or New York,you have to be aware of your surroundings at all times.Between the perverts, sex offenders, deviants,robbers, muggers,rapists, psychopaths you gotta stay prayed up and thank God for keeping you safe and out of harms way.

Posted by: iluvclintonhill at December 8, 2008 5:24 PM in response to Violent Mugging on South Elliott Place

He who is without sin cast the first stone.

Posted by: iluvclintonhill at November 10, 2008 12:59 PM in response to Universal Church Almost Ready, Still Ugly

I for one am glad because the other location was desolate. Having the entrance on Flushing after closing made me anxious as I went up the steps and fiddled with the cardkey which took forever to buzz me in.Since the pizzeria is open, i feel a little better . This one is on a busy strip.

Posted by: iluvclintonhill at November 8, 2008 2:08 AM in response to New Chase on Myrtle Now Official

So will Choice have 3 outposts including the one on Greene or just Lafayette and Atlantic and Greene Ave is now scratched?

Posted by: iluvclintonhill at November 6, 2008 5:35 PM in response to The Big Draw in Clinton Hill: Architecture

Choice is opening on Atlantic? Where?Secondly, when is that construction scheduled to end because before you know it winter will be upon us and it will come to a grinding halt. That is impeding the businesses on that stretch. That poor new bakery cant even be seen with the construction equip parked in front of it but the pastries are delish.Tried several including the financier,damn damn good. Hopefully they will stay in business but need our support.I cant wait till the strip from Vandy to Franklin improves more with businesses.

Posted by: iluvclintonhill at November 6, 2008 5:08 PM in response to The Big Draw in Clinton Hill: Architecture

I also am glad that this bakery has opened and will patronize it to help it stay in business.Although my waistline might have a little to say about that. Anyone been yet?

Posted by: iluvclintonhill at November 3, 2008 3:48 PM in response to Streetlevel: New Bakery in Clinton Hill

Count your blessings. Winter hasnt fully hit yet. Many landlords dont give good heat or hot water so you are truly fortunate.That being said, noone wants to live in a sauna but you have the windows fully cracked and it is still hot? Wow.Maybe he needs to check the valves that might be releasing too much steam because they arent good.

Posted by: iluvclintonhill at November 3, 2008 3:33 PM in response to Overheating

I have two toilets.......excellent advice. Nuff said.

Posted by: iluvclintonhill at November 3, 2008 12:51 PM in response to Mugging on St. John's Place

A bar, beer and kids is not a good mix and not a good example to set.No wonder this country is going down the drain.Morality and good character and judgement are not taught or practiced. Such a shame.

Posted by: iluvclintonhill at October 29, 2008 2:51 PM in response to Wednesday Food & Drink Round-Up

Oh man Prodigal....you and me both. That would have been sweet. Now the trek to Houston St continues for my corned beef and pastrami sandwiches.Hmmm....I am getting hungry just thinking about them.

Posted by: iluvclintonhill at October 22, 2008 3:04 PM in response to F. Martinella Finally Open

The barbecue truck sounds great. Will give it a try. HOpe it is good.

Posted by: iluvclintonhill at October 22, 2008 3:01 PM in response to Wednesday Food & Drink Round-Up

I thought the same one day per week applied to clinton hill as well according to the article.

Posted by: iluvclintonhill at October 22, 2008 2:40 PM in response to Clinton Hill Goes Both Ways, Too

Add Clinton Hill to the list. This guy came around one evening about 2 weeks ago and told my bro in law he needed a copy of the bill to tell me how much money i could save.Said he was from Con Ed. I was in the living room on the parlor floor and heard the talking.I was leery because of some sheister in bedstuy so my antennaes went up. I ran outside like a bat out of hell, demanded to see his id, asked why con ed would send a rep to see a bill when they have them in the office and told him i was going to make a call upon which he scurried off the block never to be seen or heard from again.

Posted by: iluvclintonhill at October 17, 2008 11:55 PM in response to Energy Scammers Plaguing Brooklyn?

Anyone know what kind of bakery is opening up on Fulton St tween Downing and Grand? Bread and what else? Cakes, pastries or like some of these new bakeries, cupcakes only.

Posted by: iluvclintonhill at October 15, 2008 12:07 AM in response to No Blog Is An Island

About 3 years ago my neighbor had a can of beer in a brown bag walking back to his home from talking to the neighbor immediately next door to his home. Some officers in a marked patrol car were driving down the block, came to a halt,jumped out and walked towards him. I watched as he continued to go into his gate and the officers told him to halt. I watched him pull out his id,then he went inside and got his uniform, yes uniform(army) and brought it out. He then said something to an officer who shook his hand as they laughed and headed back to their car. My neighbor later told me they were going to ticket him for having his can of beer, even though it was in a brown bag but when he told them he was having his last beer before leaving for Iraq they let it slide. He said he went for his uniform to prove to them he wasnt lying and then they started talking about the fact that one officer was in the reserves, etc. They thanked him for his service, wished him well and took off. I guess it is to the discretion of the officer as to whether he is going to uphold this law or not.

Posted by: iluvclintonhill at September 20, 2008 2:18 PM in response to More Tickets for Stoop Drinkers

You can absolutely do this yourself. Just have to get the materials yourself. Check at home depot,lowes,weismans on mcdonalds ave,bergen tiles on flatbush ave and certified lumber in williamsburg for sheetrock,wood , etc. Good luck.

Posted by: iluvclintonhill at September 17, 2008 12:42 PM in response to Is it possible to renovate a 6 by 8 bathroom for $12,000?

Exactly why I try to cook everyday.I like my food seasoned but not with rat or mice droppings or urine or roach legs .Eww!!!!!!!!

Posted by: iluvclintonhill at September 17, 2008 10:58 AM in response to New York's Dirtiest Restaurants

I don't know how they lasted this long? Their prices were ridiculous.Fifteen dollars for a fresh baked bread and that was when they first opened.

Posted by: iluvclintonhill at September 17, 2008 10:48 AM in response to It's Official: L'Epicerie Est Morte

Wish them well.

Posted by: iluvclintonhill at September 8, 2008 11:33 PM in response to Streetlevel: T-Cup Opens on Throop

The frozen yogurt spot is open and has been about a week now. This place is owned by the Asian woman who also owns the bodega/fruit veggie stand on Greene and Cumberland, the Japanese restaurant on Greene and Fulton with the orange and brown awning, the new gourmet shop on Fulton off South Oxford with the same awning, the nail salon and spa on Fulton St across from the frozen yogurt spot.

Posted by: iluvclintonhill at August 28, 2008 6:59 AM in response to Wednesday Food & Drink Round-Up

Access-A-Ride is under the MTA however they are not paid by them so they earn $7 dollars an hour to start,are subcontracted out to different co .they have to make their pickups and dropoffs within a certain time or they are fined money for being late . They are a crazy outfit whose routing is done by guys in Texas who have no idea about the city and therefore will schedule a pickup in bklyn for 9am with a dropoff for that same pickup in mid manhattan at 9:07am,pickup in manhattan at 9:15 returning to bklyn by 9:27 all the while not being able to use the fdr drive or certain bridges , roads and parkway including the belt pkway.How do I know? I took a job with them as a driver after losing my job after 9-11. I trained for a couple of days and was put out on the road with a lousy route.it took me from bklyn to manhattan back to bklyn to queens back to manhattan back to bklyn, then queens back to bklyn then manhattan...my break was 40 mins but really no break because my pickup after lunch was in queens so after my manhattan dropoff i drove to queens during my "lunch" break because as the dispatcher likes to remind the drivers....we get fined if you are late.after the nerve wrecking radio check every 5 minutes to know where you are and if you are near your destination, after putting in 4 hours and dealing with the craziness, I went back to the depot,turned in my key, picked up my belongings and quit on my first day.The supervisor ran after me begging me to stay. I told him I cant work under those stressful conditions. Oh , I forgot...when you pick someone up, you are to get off the bus and help the passengers on and off. If you dont, they have inspectors who have your route and wait at the pickup or dropoff location to see if you are following procedure and also write you up if your name tag is crooked or your trip sheet isnt filled out properly or your fares werent noted. So when you see them on the fdr or bklyn bridge or belt,they arent suppose to be there but since they are on a time limit they take a chance with the highway patrol giving them breaks when they are caught.when you see them driving like madmen,it is because the people in Texas who dont know bklyn from staten island have scheduled a 5am pickup in bklyn,5:10 dropoff in manhattan, 5:20 pickup in staten island and 5:30 dropoff in manhattan.constant stress,lousy hours.,lousy shifts that start at 3am and lousy pay. and you wonder why they drive like maniacs and are miserable?now you have an idea why. i would never have lasted with that crap.

Posted by: iluvclintonhill at August 16, 2008 11:04 PM in response to Access-A-Ride Van Burns Up on 8th Avenue

I wish them well. Wonder if t-cup is connected to Tiny Cup on Nostrand Ave and Clifton Pl?Well I see the mickey d's in the background and they do well with breakfast so T Cup is going to have to come with something really good to capture that breakfast crowd especially price wise in these current times.

Posted by: iluvclintonhill at August 14, 2008 10:37 AM in response to Bed-Stuy Gets a New Cafe

I wish him well but he should set up shop in Clinton Hill where he is needed and where the residents wouldnt mind that he is an immigrant trying to make a dollar like the rest of us.

Posted by: iluvclintonhill at August 8, 2008 12:24 PM in response to Closing Bell: Happy Fruit Men Everywhere

Unfortunate for LICH.I think their problems are due to bad management. They never recovered from the fraud committed by the previous administrator.Too bad. I had been a patient for years but noticed the quality of service and knowledgeable staff has deteriorated greatly thus leaving me no choice but to find the wonderful doctors I found at Methodist.I wish them well.

Posted by: iluvclintonhill at July 31, 2008 4:36 PM in response to LICH Selling Off More Cobble Hill Buildings

One word describes this place.........GAUDY.....

Posted by: iluvclintonhill at July 30, 2008 10:41 PM in response to Dyker Heights 'Mansion': Yours for $2 Mil

oops.....and I said I wasnt moving with him cause my family was here.

Posted by: iluvclintonhill at July 30, 2008 10:34 PM in response to StreetLevel: Cornbread Diner Coming to Flatbush

You may wish to check the size if the vents on the rads that are hissing but not getting hot. If the vents are not large enough they will not bleed the cool air from the system before the floor where the thermostat is located gets warm (because it is usually closer to the boiler) and the thermostat shuts the boiler off.

The vent on the rad in the room where the thermo is located should be a #4. The vents farthest from boiler should be a a higher number or even a D. The higher numbers or D vents vent faster, getting steam to the end run before it heats the room where the thermostat is located.

Also, once the radiators are hot, the vents should not hiss. if they are hissing when the are hot, they are not closing all the way; you are releasing steam or hot air which will cause your boiler to run more than it should have to.

All of this assumes we are talking about steam heat. If you have hot water heat with gurgles in the rads, that is air trapped inside; that must be bled off.

Call me if you have any questions.

Steve
www.thetinkerswagon.com

Posted by: thetinkerswagon at October 30, 2009 6:12 PM in response to Hissing, But No Heat

A hissing steam vent is broken. A cold radiator with a silent vent usually means that the vent is full of water. Replace the hissing air vents with Gorton or Jacobus C or D for large radiators. For a small radiator, a Hoffman #40 is sufficient.

Posted by: Mansfield at October 31, 2009 12:12 AM in response to Hissing, But No Heat

As has been posted here before, a human sacrifice is necessary to get steam heat working properly.

If no humans are willing to sacrifice themselves, then gamble with all of the conflicting information on this and other boards, including my information below.

Best of luck to you.

Do NOT let a contractor come to you and charge you hundreds and hundreds of dollars to simply change the vents. Do a little googling, and you'll save a fortune.

1. Tilt radiators towards valve by placing a metal object of some sort underneath the other legs (using wood to prop up the radiator will eventually backfire as the wood will compress, and the radiator will be level again, allowing condensate to collect in the radiator. Use metal)

2. Ensure all valves are completely open. Remove the knobs so that no one plays with them thereafter.

3. Clean the boiler.

4. Lower the pressure in the boiler.

5. Insulate those risers with fiberglass.

6. Insulate the basement main pipe that most likely runs the length of the building.

7. Cross fingers.

Posted by: 13thStreet at November 2, 2009 7:42 PM in response to Hissing, But No Heat

I had this problem for the last 3 years. (Thanks to construction around me, shocker!) Finally I had a contractor come with the exterminator and they went and found every little hole in my apartment. They pulled out all my appliances and plugged up the gaps around my gas line in my stove. I also had about 12 traps set in a 700 sf apartment, and since my holes have been filled, not one of those traps have had a mouse in them! Good luck!

Posted by: Cobblehillbaby at November 5, 2009 4:13 PM in response to Mouse Infestation - Help!

"Mice can't resist the peanut buttery smelling tunnel of excitement and fun. "

LOL im dying over here.

Folks it's true the screams do send a message to the rest.

Posted by: jack slade at November 5, 2009 4:47 PM in response to Mouse Infestation - Help!

I heard a huge crashing, thrashing sound last week and rushed into the kitchen to see a mouse leap and soar like a gold medalist in the mousie Olympics over my glue trap and around a corner (while in mid-air) and then run straight at me across the kitchen floor and under my legs as I simultaneously reversed course and leapt straight upward and then onto the bed to escape it, while it ran under the bed and was not seen again.

Three hours of mouse screams from a less skilled relative two days before apparently did nothing to discourage this mouse.

We suffocate them in plastic bags after we catch them in the glue traps.

Posted by: mopar at November 5, 2009 5:31 PM in response to Mouse Infestation - Help!

mopar, seems like a golf club would have come in handy!

Posted by: denton at November 5, 2009 6:12 PM in response to Mouse Infestation - Help!

LOL, Denton.

Posted by: mopar at November 5, 2009 6:22 PM in response to Mouse Infestation - Help!

"peanut buttery smelling tunnel of excitement and fun" will haunt my dreams...oh, what paradise! (until the screams begin!)

Posted by: Brenda from Flatbush at November 5, 2009 6:30 PM in response to Mouse Infestation - Help!

Vidiot please contact the good folks at Hershey Park I really think you have something here! I'm cracking up when ever I read that line.

Posted by: jack slade at November 5, 2009 6:36 PM in response to Mouse Infestation - Help!