truer words were never spoken, cmu. Well...ok, maybe there are, but thanks for the splash of cold water. Now if we can all just avoid getting exterminated for falling outside poley's favorite demographic and and avoid getting killed by bike psychopath brenda we'll be fine.

Posted by: lurker in the mist at October 3, 2008 6:49 PM in response to Car-Free Prospect Park? Blech!

THL- I understand exactly how you got suckered in. From personal experience. If it has big oogley eyes, body hair and fish breath, I'm a goner. Gads! I just described 1/2 the people I know!

Posted by: lurker in the mist at October 3, 2008 3:27 PM in response to The heist of America

Is the construction making your apartment unliveable? Did you not know it was going on when you moved in? Sorry, bud, you really sound like you're just trying to get over and acting in bad faith will simply bounce back on you with all the passion of bad karma.

If, on the other hand, it's causing real problems, talk to your landlord first. I don't know why people just can't be bothered to talk to one another first.

Posted by: lurker in the mist at October 3, 2008 2:59 PM in response to Tenant in building with no C of O

I think bxgrl was referring to "diego." I haz, not you. Nothing wrong with what you said and I bet it's appreciated. diego on the other hand was hardly constructive

Posted by: lurker in the mist at October 3, 2008 2:49 PM in response to Details on the Brooklyn Take-Out Taxi

from Poley's usual rollout of stupidity to Brenda's, what a nasty thread. Brenda-
1. Pedestrians have the right of way
2. they are taxpayers
4. There are more pedestrians than bikers
5. Get hit with a bike you wil suffer a lot more damamge than getting bumped by another human being
6. remind me to avoid people like you with those bloodthirsty tendencies.

talk about cretinous- you both are perfect examples.

Posted by: lurker in the mist at October 3, 2008 2:01 PM in response to Car-Free Prospect Park? Blech!

Hey cobblehiller- maybe you and What should get a room somewhere. You keep making comments about why Mr. B blocked What, "Although I will say this about that - What said some pretty atrocious stuff over time, so I'm having a little disconnect imagining what he could have said that was much worse, and would finally push Mr. B over the edge after putting up with some pretty c/rude stuff for quite awhile." what is your problem with Mr. B? You seem to be having plenty of fun on his blog/dime. Get over it already.

Posted by: lurker in the mist at September 25, 2008 6:57 PM in response to The end of the Mutant Asset Bubble...

I have a sense of humor or lurker wouldn't be my name. (and, er....Son of Sam? sam can be a little creepy too, no?) I'm a long time b'stoner (NO- not another What alias!). For the most part you seem like an ok guy, but you have your moments- usually in regards to Crown Heights. I happen to love Crown Heights and Bed-Stuy and get tired of people snarking them.

Would love to do what you do though, but I'm tethered to Mr. Computer. I work from home, so it's not all bad.

Posted by: lurker in the mist at September 15, 2008 5:24 PM in response to House of the Day: 315 Garfield Place

and you dave apparently can't see a pattern of snarking. sam's quite opportunistic. Why, he's almost, one could say, What-ish in his persistence.

Posted by: lurker in the mist at September 15, 2008 3:58 PM in response to House of the Day: 315 Garfield Place

Oops- and for my gratuitous comment: Love the house, too much money by half, hate knotty pine and can't say from the [picture if it's original or not but it looks too modern to me and the fireplace looks like it was modernized. But that's just my impression from the pictures.

From the web site "a library paneled with rare patterned wood."

Posted by: lurker in the mist at September 15, 2008 3:20 PM in response to House of the Day: 315 Garfield Place

ooooh, lookie, lookie! Another "intelligent" neighborhood market analysis from sam. Ooooh. How you do it, sam? It's all in the placement of your head, right? I find it amazing that you can bend so far over backwards.

Posted by: lurker in the mist at September 15, 2008 3:06 PM in response to House of the Day: 315 Garfield Place

cmu- How mature. I guess that works better for you than acting like a responsible grown up.

Posted by: lurker in the mist at September 14, 2008 4:50 PM in response to Warnings to Cyclists Near the Bridge

"Nobody follows every traffic rule, they use their judgment (and accept the consequences if any. " except this isn't Copenhagen and you're supposed to obey the traffic laws. What you'e saying is you'll obey them if its convenient. Multiply that by thousands and you begin to see the problem.

"I make it VERY CLEAR that my OCCASIONAL using the sidewalk, etc, is because of other factors, or simply because IT IS SILLY for me to bike around 3 blocks instead of riding home (given the level of traffic in these areas.)" Simply because it is silly? Yeah, well it's silly for me to wait for the traffic light and since I'm a pedestrian and I have the right of way, here I go. My force field will stop the cars and bikes. For a guy who thinks he's right you sure are defensive.

"Help me understand this convolution: "everything about your answer is exactly why there is such animosity toward cyclists"" And you think I have trouble with nuances? No, cmu, the word "everything" refers to everything you posted- not just your aversion to helmets. I could care less if you wear spandex - you're the one who said "But the *main reason* I have against helmets and spandex is that it makes cycling the "other". Not us. You have to buy the threads, don the casque and ride the carbon." How ridiculous. A specious semi-philosophical argument for not wearing a helmet doesn't fly.

Are we supposed to applaud your attempt at living green even though you feel its fine to ignore the rules that deem "silly"? Am I supposed to be awed by your living free independent streak because you refuse to wear a helmet? I don't think so. Folks like you give cyclists a bad name and then you wonder why more people don't ride bikes?

Posted by: lurker in the mist at September 13, 2008 10:29 PM in response to Warnings to Cyclists Near the Bridge

Why not just ask your tenant what the deal is? I agree with THL- it's most likely a portable, and your tenant may not realize even a portable should have your permission first. Don't write scenarios until you know more from the tenant. If she's a good tenant, like you say, why let a misunderstanding cause problems?

Too many posters here want you to jump the gun and start poring over every tenet of the lease- talk first.Then you'll know what you need to do.

Posted by: lurker in the mist at September 13, 2008 3:08 PM in response to Tenant has a washing machine.

so, cmu- you really aren't part of the solution. You're part of the problem.

As for your truly absurd "But the *main reason* I have against helmets and spandex is that it makes cycling the "other".

I see plenty of people wearing regular clothing and helmets. I have no idea where you got your idea of bike culture but everything about your answer is exactly why there is such animosity toward cyclists. You're more worried about fashion- spandex, for pete's sake!-than safety? Well, I am going to stop myself here from saying what I'd really like to.

As for this:"or simply because, like jaywalking, I ain't gonna stop if it's safe to go thru. And I could argue that it's actually safer for me to go against traffic on, say, Carroll St from 5th Av and certainly faster to get to my house."

Yes- you and every other arrogant jerk on 2 wheels. So much for respect, eh? when you yourself start promoting respect, then you can complain. as a pedestrian who has been nearly hit a number of times by cyclists like you, remember karma. Someday it'll bite you in the ass. Hard.

Posted by: lurker in the mist at September 13, 2008 3:03 PM in response to Warnings to Cyclists Near the Bridge

"studies have shown that *difference* from the norm is what one tends to notice more. I think it's not that drivers don't notice them, but that some are enraged by them."

cmu- Agreed that some drivers are enraged by them, but that difference from the norm you speak about i don't think is entirely applicable to street driving where there is a hell of a lot of visual stimuli, and people, including people on bikes are part of the norm. Unless they're wearing bright colored clothing or have some object that catches your eye, a guy in a grey jacket on a black bike is not going to grab your attention from a big red SUV on your side. Visualize a bike rider against the background of a streetscape. Height doesn't make all that much difference in visibility conditions like this.

can't argue with you about bikers all over the world but in this country car is king (Not that I think that's a good thing mind you. But it is a fact). Our roadways didn't just evolve from old paths and carriage lanes, we've made a concerted effort to build for cars and that's the reality. It would be great if the roads could be shared more but wishing doesn't make it so.

"aah, schultz had to to say "without a helmet"...that's the Nazi trope of bike threads. Get over it, sch, I and millions of others world around don't wear one and we're doing fine. Has nothing to do with the issue anyway."

well, aside from invoking Godwin's Rule, that's one of the most foolish statements I have ever read. Why would you not take the most basic steps to protect yourself? if motorcyclists have to wear helmets, bike riders most certainly should be wearing them.

Posted by: lurker in the mist at September 13, 2008 1:01 AM in response to Warnings to Cyclists Near the Bridge

sam -it could be pointed out no one ever accused you of having a rapier-like wit. Are the two of you married? Carville and Matalin? S and M?

I digress. the thread was about a serious matter (still loved the Islamic circumcision line, Biff!). I'd be curious to know the answer to east river's question of whether or not there has been more crime reported since the theater and B & N opened?

Posted by: lurker in the mist at September 13, 2008 12:25 AM in response to Wild Teens Trash Court Street B&N, Assault Manager

I'm with you, DIBS. This is a free country.If they want to live in a gated community they should move out of NYC and found one.Other than that, they need to get over it.

Posted by: lurker in the mist at September 12, 2008 10:51 AM in response to Friday Links

"We can send them to the new prison on Atlantic Ave. Thanks Bloomberg for destroying a vibrant neighborhood. Seriously, what is wrong with these people. Prison should go in poor hoods like Bed Stuy or Bushwick or East NY, not Cobble Hill/Downtown. D'uh!"

propjoe lives with polemicist in Lodi. they rent from the What.

Posted by: lurker in the mist at September 12, 2008 10:47 AM in response to Wild Teens Trash Court Street B&N, Assault Manager

polemicist- you may not have noticed but quite a few posters took issue with your many and varied stupidities. You keep trying to pass yourself off as an intellect and yet you persist in posting some of the most ignorant drivel I've ever read.

"(truly, does any noble person want to die as an old man asleep in bed? Be happy for them)." this is your comment on deaths in Iraq- this is your assessment of what makes a man noble- that they die young? In that case, I'm sure you'll live to a ripe old age.

Posted by: lurker in the mist at September 11, 2008 8:37 PM in response to Bay Ridge Becoming McCondo Central?

"(You are a typical modern nihilist unfortunately, right down to the pithy insults and your obsession with military service and the fallen (truly, does any noble person want to die as an old man asleep in bed? Be happy for them).)"

Well, if you think their lot in life is so great, why don't you try it? Honestly, of all the stupid, utterly moronic statements you have uttered on this blog- and there's been plenty- this has got to take the cake. And since I don't see you signing up to go to Iraq to die anytime soon, I hardly think you speak for them or their families.

One of the interesting things about you poley is that you really think you have a handle on everything. So I'm a typical modern nihilist, eh? Well, beside the fact I don't think you really understand the term, I have no obsession with military service or the fallen other than to acknowledge their service and respectit.

You, on the other hand are a narcissist, and a spoiled, self-entitled little twit who feels he owes nothing to anyone but everyone owes you. Where did you grow up? In a band of hyenas? You seem to have some very sociopathic tendencies as evidenced by your surreal disconnect from the most basic understanding of human interaction. (Puhlease don't throw Nietzsche at me- or at least use relevant quotes, and concepts you really understand).

"But to say it once more: there are higher problems than all problems of pleasure. pain. and pity; and every philosophy that stops with them is naive" List 'em, baby. Convince me that someone with your simplistic view of life is able to do more than write a trite, meaningless statement like that in a failed attempt to impress me with your intellectual and ethical depths. It ain't working except to show me you've scraped the bottom of the mental barrel.

Posted by: lurker in the mist at September 10, 2008 5:48 PM in response to Bay Ridge Becoming McCondo Central?

apologies to everyone but polemicist for losing my temper on that one. (But he's still an asshole.)

Adding to that, with a little more of an extended timeline:
The artificial Heart
transplant surgery
Peace Corp.
The ecology movement
the internet

Posted by: lurker in the mist at September 10, 2008 4:29 PM in response to Bay Ridge Becoming McCondo Central?

"4,000 people is nothing." Really. polemicist. Funny- I would bet those 4000 young, strong people would far prefer to have died defending the elderly than defending the young jerk who posted that. (And dare I mention the tens of thousands of war wounded?)

You are really an ignorant, shallow, self-centered asshole. You have absolutely no redeeming qualities that could ever make anyone mistake you for a human being. Well, as they say, you can put lipstick on a pig but it's still a pig. Try Revlon, poley- they might have just your shade.

Posted by: lurker in the mist at September 10, 2008 4:18 PM in response to Bay Ridge Becoming McCondo Central?

omigod- now the truth comes out. Polemicist, whatever mistakes earlier generations may have made, they also made great contributions. But who can argue with someone like you who feels so entitled to everything in life that the fact the only thing he can afford is a 110 year old slum makes him angry. Have to blame someone for your problems? blames yourself and all the rest like you who feel everyone owes them something.

"Past generations have given me nothing but high taxes and inferior public services. At least I can afford a 110-year old slum. Thanks."

The world is what it is. Every generation inherited from the past. Do you really think baby boomers had it so much easier? Or the generation before? Let's see: WW II, the Korean war, The Vietnam War- gee, yeah- those guys were really having a ball in life. Everything is built on the past. The bad and the good. Until you understnad the concept of history you'll just remain the whiny little guy on the blog complaining that "old" people cramp his style.. You think you're the only one paying taxes? You blame the elderly for higher health care? How about blaming your group- the corporate greed types for that. Greed knows no age.

I dread to think the kind of society we would be again if we went back to the every man for himself idea. first up- you won't get my taxes. I need the money myself. Don't drive, so screw your roads (and your bike lanes.), you're sick? Awwwww. Too bad. You're homeless? Gee- you should been rich. Yeah- we could go back to being a heartless, soul less, society run by the number crunchers and the young whippersnappers who think life's all about them. But then- what'll you do when you get old poley? Don't come knocking on my door for help. Call me you've contributed something to society rather than trying to suck it dry.

"I have far more important things in my life to deal with than you. You ascribe far too much importance to this minor distraction." So why keep answering? In fact, why did you bother to bring it up?

Posted by: lurker in the mist at September 10, 2008 4:10 PM in response to Bay Ridge Becoming McCondo Central?

"I am not suggesting the elderly in general have no value in society, but there must be mutual benefit. "

How about defining mutual benefit as the benefit of their experience, their previous service to the country, the raising of selfish brats like yourself, paying their dues and contributing to the base of knowledge, wealth, art, architecture, etc. that you use and enjoy today?

You're living off of that mutual benefit- they paid their dues and most of them are still paying. You believe public policy should be determined by your bias- otherwise why make a point of telling older bay ridge residents they should move en masse to Florida? Why say things like "The elderly resist change?" Are you now going to claim to be an expert in the science of aging? You have such a flattened outlook and shallow understanding of society and people that you can't even figure out what you're saying.

Posted by: lurker in the mist at September 10, 2008 3:39 PM in response to Bay Ridge Becoming McCondo Central?

Ah, poley, poley, poley. "I'm amused at your reference of wisdom, as the great philosophers and statesman of history universally accept the importance of the interdependence of generations." Yes- and I argued for it, not against it- that was you, my friend. And I wouldn't be so quick to assume you know anything about my age or my military service.

"There will come a time in the not so distant future where elders such as you will need the strength and virility of those younger generations. You already require them in the present, although the peace and prosperity you have enjoyed for the past 60 years may obscure this fact through a vast abstraction of wealth redistribution, the ponzi scheme of "investments" and debt enslavement."

What you are describing is not the majority of elderly Americans but it would also serve you better to remember that without the contributions of previous generations- in both war and peace- you wouldn't exist. Or do you think (and you most obviously do) that the elderly simply appeared full blown from the head of Zeus, taking prime real estate to keep out the young, and having lived the life of Riley now simply want to suck the blood of the "young and virile."

You have no idea what you're talking about and your last post proves that you're desperately trying to backpedal on comments here and those you've made previously. For someone who claims to believe in the importance of intergenerational dependence, you've made more than one agrument against that, both subtly and not so subtly.

Sorry pal- being young doesn't entitle any of us to anything other than the possibility of growing old. All you are is an elderly person with a little less mileage and a lot less experience.

Posted by: lurker in the mist at September 10, 2008 3:19 PM in response to Bay Ridge Becoming McCondo Central?

I think dave and bxgrl should donate the royalties to i disagree for most appropriate use of their signature line. Don't let the teacup hit you on the way out moreteasir.

Posted by: lurker in the mist at September 10, 2008 2:35 PM in response to Is the Q Train the New L?

"Often the very children of these NIMBYs who can't afford to buy in the neighborhood since the elderly occupy most of the prime housing."

Ahh, I see poley is on his kill the elderly to get their prime housing rant again. Poley- someday when you're older (if you're lucky) and wiser (if we're lucky) you'll look back on this and cringe. Seems to me that people who have worked all their lives, payed taxes, rent or own have a right to stay in their homes. Ageism is just as ugly a characteristic as racism. Don't forget, your parents (I'm making an assumption here) did their time, so to speak. Why is it on that generation to now simply get up and out of your way? Doesn't say much for your vision of society, despite all your professed concern with the environment and housing.

Tell you what, Poley- when you've contributed as much to society as many older Bay ridge residents have (got your military service done yet, boy?) then you have a right to open your mouth about where they should live. Until then, don't because you make yourself look like an ignorant, biased fool.

Posted by: lurker in the mist at September 10, 2008 1:59 PM in response to Bay Ridge Becoming McCondo Central?

You never know. the house down the street was renovated and they ripped out all the old sheet rock. Under one section they found the original wood built in (it was originally the dining room) with huge stained glass doors. They had no idea.

Posted by: lurker in the mist at September 5, 2008 1:08 AM in response to Digging out a fireplace mantle

"I have built my comments and you, setancre, 11233, wasder, bridges, Brooklyn Love, lurker in the mist (shall I go on?) have come."

Whoa- just saw this and dowhat- not to put too fine a spin on it but we don't come because you built anything. we come because brownstoner created a blog and we come here to comment and interact with each other. You're just one of many, no one special.

But everyone brings something to the mix. Like wasder I'm not convinced you're not the What. and if you are, you're certainly one malicious human being. If you're not, we'll owe you an apology, but in the meantime it was a really interesting conversation to read and we'll all just keep on keepin' on.

Posted by: lurker in the mist at September 4, 2008 9:32 PM in response to Open House Picks Open Thread

Spoke to Bubby- she's sending the wine!

Posted by: lurker in the mist at September 4, 2008 7:48 PM in response to First Font Adopted in PLG

Hey rookie (so aptly named). It's a lot better than being a standard issue conservative jerk with no plan.

Posted by: lurker in the mist at September 4, 2008 7:44 PM in response to Closing Bell: Advice on Brooklyn Staycations

Hard to tell biff- it look like they may have done away with the tops, in which case I vote for filling them with Mogen David wine and toasting Elijah in a literal display of My Cup Runneth Over. Little lights, latkes,-you could recycle from Chanukah to Pesach. (Succoth could be a little more problematical).

Posted by: lurker in the mist at September 4, 2008 5:50 PM in response to First Font Adopted in PLG

Hi DIBS. We're impatiently waiting for you to get back and put the dog on a leash.

Posted by: lurker in the mist at September 4, 2008 5:18 PM in response to Unwinding of the Mutant Real Estate Bubble

Of course you would also need the tin foil star and balls for that special seasonal touch.

Posted by: lurker in the mist at September 4, 2008 5:16 PM in response to First Font Adopted in PLG

And then you could still use it at Xmas

Posted by: lurker in the mist at September 4, 2008 5:15 PM in response to First Font Adopted in PLG

oops- dittoburg. sorry.

Posted by: lurker in the mist at September 4, 2008 5:12 PM in response to Closing Bell: Advice on Brooklyn Staycations

He has a plan. Say nothing of substance and throw a woman with good legs out in front. Don't let her talk to reporters but who cares? she can bash with the best of 'em!

Ohhhh- you meant on the economy and the war in Iraq and health care and everything else they've screwed up in this country? Oh no- no plan whatsoever.

dittobeg- south Park still on?

Posted by: lurker in the mist at September 4, 2008 5:12 PM in response to Closing Bell: Advice on Brooklyn Staycations

you're right, traditional mod, and this is a much discussed topic- the perceptions of outsiders and insiders. Your point is well taken.

Posted by: lurker in the mist at September 4, 2008 4:19 PM in response to Quote of the Day

Water feature, jawbreaker! Le water feature! But you gotta say, on one level it has that same ticky tacky undernourished look the waterfalls do. At least it's cheaper.

Posted by: lurker in the mist at September 4, 2008 4:17 PM in response to First Font Adopted in PLG

not for nothing, but if you run a business, that fence doesn't scream "welcome, c'mon in!"

You wouldn't be trespassing, biff. You'd be going over to the dark side.

Posted by: lurker in the mist at September 4, 2008 4:14 PM in response to Streetlevel: Yoga Studio Coming to Windsor Terrace

Oh, I'm not taking you to task in any way wasder. In fact I was implying you were too kind!

I don't mind Lodi- its the doggie drool. we don't know if he's had shots.

Posted by: lurker in the mist at September 4, 2008 3:56 PM in response to Unwinding of the Mutant Real Estate Bubble

"I clearly can see you are in the mist of Greed and Delusion and I can't reason with people in this condition. "

What- you have to be capable of reasoning if you intend to "reason" with people. So far you've shown ample talent for name-calling, ranting, foaming at the mouth. For a guy who is going to have to buy drinks for everyone, I'd really prefer it if we didn't have to sit with you tied up to a chair leg and eating kibble.

wasder- I don't know why you persist. It's like expecting a rabid dog to stop biting. Clearly What isn't ready to have a dialogue with anyone but himself. He just starts these threads because he needs something to feed off of. Just can't seem to realize his glory days of NY Mag fame are over.

I know you're trying to be charitable to the Has-Been....hmm... actually I meant Never-Was. His air of desperation, that take me seriously or I'll fucktard you to death, is just so sad. He'll never get it.

Why, actually, do we want to have drinks with him? Unless we can tie him to a hydrant outside the bar, maybe then.

Posted by: lurker in the mist at September 4, 2008 3:27 PM in response to Unwinding of the Mutant Real Estate Bubble

Hey, thanks Biff. I'm still laughing over Montrose Morris' line about the Skull and Bones basement.

Gotta say, gary cooper = mutant real-estate bubblehead.
I think she and the What are married.

Posted by: lurker in the mist at September 3, 2008 8:53 AM in response to House of the Day: 139 Clifton Place

Chaka, you said "I am entitled to the curb cut though. The title to my home clearly states as much. " right now steve has my head spinning with information, so for personal reasons I'd like to ask how the title of your home relates to an entitlement to the public street? (I'm just also thinking about the stoop thread the other day and trying to figure out what is private and what is public property.) I have no question your the curb cuts are legal, I'm just asking how the title to your home can give you that right. Of course in the days of horse and carriage, access to the stables was necessary and present day curb cuts were grandfathered in but I seem to be missing something here.

You own the garage and the land it sits on, correct? so the DOF is taxing you on what property you own but essentially, unless there's a line on your property assessment that says curb cut, the curb cut is essentially free. That doesn't mean I think it's illegal. I don't.

In all honesty, everyone pays property taxes and everyone is required to take care of the street out front. I'm not trying to make this into an argument- I'm just looking to see a fairer system.

Posted by: lurker in the mist at September 3, 2008 12:32 AM in response to The Luxury of the Garage

Nah, gc- in Cuba they would have just laughed you off the Island. You really think too highly of yourself. You just ain't that important. Or that capable.

Posted by: lurker in the mist at September 2, 2008 11:45 PM in response to House of the Day: 139 Clifton Place

"I'm doing this to get a rise out of you
complacent brownstone-owning bourgeoisie
who think you are God's gift to new York, when
actually. by and large, you are self-rightous, self-absorbed, hypocritical, self-interested, boring, people."

Oh, yeah, right, uh-huh. gary- indeed all of us have user names and I daresay our cyberselves differ more or less from our real world selves. So gary cooper= handle= no surprise. Yawn, babe.

You know, I almost think you might be the What- he claims the same thing but you show such a vast social ineptitude that I daresay even the What has better social skills than you do.

Awww, I know you're sore and upset. After all when you turned the white hot brilliant beam of your crystal like mind upon us, we didn't bow down and worship the Ferragamos. Most of the posters here are self-made folk. I don't always agree with them, but I respect the fact they for the most part they got where they are by hard work and smarts. How you, a self-professed champion of conspicuous and compulsive consumerism fueled by daddy's money thinks to show them anything is such a hoot!

gotta run. Thanks for the laughs, gc. Don't let the cyber door hit you on the way out.

Posted by: lurker in the mist at September 2, 2008 8:59 PM in response to House of the Day: 139 Clifton Place

"Everyone I knew at Yale was just like me."

Bush is from there also. I say we close down the school.

Don't play the little innocent with me, dear. You know perfectly well why you tossed in that little bit of info. If anyone wants further proof I suggest they visit you on the HOTD of last Friday in Crown Heights. Montrose Morris not only kicked your butt, he kicked it really well.

I tip my hat to you, TownHouseLady.

Posted by: lurker in the mist at September 2, 2008 8:30 PM in response to House of the Day: 139 Clifton Place

Oops- just wanted you to clarify if you would - does your property tax assessment specifically mention the curb cut? Not trying to start a back and forth with you but I've been curious for a long time about this.

Posted by: lurker in the mist at September 2, 2008 8:05 PM in response to The Luxury of the Garage

Every homeowner pays property taxes. I don't know what the situation is in Ditmas Park, but buying a house and property taxes doesn't entitle you to a piece of public property. What does that say for others who pay high property taxes but have no curb cuts? You bought a house with a driveway and a garage,and of course you spent more because of that, but if as steve says, the DOT is the owner of the curb cut, you're essentially getting a freebie.

It's obviously not a big problem in Ditmas Park, but in brownstone areas like mine it is.

Posted by: lurker in the mist at September 2, 2008 8:03 PM in response to The Luxury of the Garage

Ah- I can see it all now. Big Headlines!: gary cooper, knee jerk racist. Ya know, for someone who claims to have gone to Yale you're sure are an embarrassment. (Oh! FYI- I am of the Caucasian persuasion).

Posted by: lurker in the mist at September 2, 2008 7:38 PM in response to House of the Day: 139 Clifton Place

The hostility is because OP never indicated that(s)he is affected adversely by the construction, or that there is an unsafe condition, or even violations.

It *sounded* as if OP just wants to stop paying rent on a legality. If not, let OP respond.

Posted by: cmu at October 4, 2008 11:18 AM in response to Tenant in building with no C of O

I did pay rent, but am without heat/hot water. LL is totally unresponsive. I'm reluctant to call 311 and be removed from the building due to the lack of C of O, but don't know how else to get LL to pay attention. Thanks for the helpful responses. I've seen an atty to discuss my options.

Posted by: grizzlycat at October 5, 2008 8:26 PM in response to Tenant in building with no C of O

It now sounds like you have warranty of habitability issues. Glad you're speaking to attorney. Make sure it's someone who does a lot of landlord/tenant work, cause the CofO problem combined with this will make things tricky.

BTW, if you'd posted that you had no heat/hot water, and that the landlord wasn't responsive, I would've told you not to pay rent and also to see an attorney.

Posted by: Iris at October 6, 2008 10:24 AM in response to Tenant in building with no C of O