Isn't Stockton the place where there's a guy who spray paints the lawns green on the foreclosures? Ghost town, ouch.

Posted by: pattunia at November 20, 2008 2:22 AM in response to Stockton Real Estate California

This is a great idea. Shop in your borough and keep jobs alive. I know one of the owners of Cookie's (kids apparel) who has a store here and he's laid off many people. He's never seen it this bad and Cookie's has been around a LONG time.

Posted by: pattunia at November 20, 2008 2:11 AM in response to Black Friday Becomes Brooklyn Friday

Renovate? I'm currently shopping for a slipcover, pathetic.

Rob, tell 'em that the pit will bite their penis off if he gets really mad. Say it with a smile, throw some bags of candy out the window for them to catch and tell them to get lost. Tween boys are assholes but they can be dealt with.

Posted by: pattunia at November 18, 2008 3:32 AM in response to how to deal with noisy tweens!?

From the pic, I can see Paulson's house has recessed lighting and he considers it a necessary evil. Just look at his eyes.

Posted by: pattunia at November 14, 2008 3:43 AM in response to what the....

Hate to say it, but make your building as annoying as possible with signs and mild threats so they become someone else's problem. EVERY time you see them, you have to hassle them. Be relentless.

No water! They'll just retaliate by breaking your front door or something.

Posted by: pattunia at November 14, 2008 3:32 AM in response to How do I get rid of Crachheads in front of my apartment

Beside everything else mentioned upthread, it wouldn't hurt to carpet the room. Go to a carpet place and ask about remnants. It's cheap and you can trim and line up it up yourself.

Posted by: pattunia at November 10, 2008 3:44 AM in response to extension insulation ?

Sounds like you're really set on this place. You should go in as a total hardass on the $ negotiations. It's not making them any $ empty, esp. with those wack rental conditions. They need you, go get 'em!

Posted by: pattunia at November 1, 2008 4:13 AM in response to Weirdest rental situation

Crips or Bloods?

Posted by: pattunia at November 1, 2008 3:58 AM in response to Automatic Arms Fire on Monroe

It's great having separate floors and lots more space, right? I have a split here and I hate it because the sound travels.

Very pretty entrance way, mazel tov on the house!

Posted by: pattunia at October 29, 2008 1:30 AM in response to Where is Wasder?

That's cute. I would put a couple of potted plants on top and use the rest for storage.

Posted by: pattunia at October 6, 2008 3:09 AM in response to Slattery Stove for Sale

My husband has been known to follow a racing ambulance on the Belt just to get the open highway move. See ya suckas!

I don't condone that stunt but parking is a sport and OP has to learn that fact.

Posted by: pattunia at September 24, 2008 3:12 AM in response to Ethics-free Parking?

If you use Dragonetti nail them down w/a contract. We used them for landscaping 11 years ago and the price was 25% more than quoted. My husband had to literally scream at Mr. Dragonetti to reduce it, which he did, but still.

Posted by: pattunia at September 24, 2008 3:00 AM in response to Tree Removal Recommendation

That's gorgeous!

Posted by: pattunia at September 24, 2008 2:40 AM in response to Giant Carved Wooden "Alter" -- Looking for new home

You know this from experience with the company, mariano? Just asking, no snark.

Posted by: pattunia at September 24, 2008 2:20 AM in response to pearl jewelry

Remember to ask for a discount if you're buying several or all from one place More likely than not, you'll get 10% off.

Posted by: pattunia at September 22, 2008 10:52 PM in response to Lighting Fixtures

This huge house is owned by the Falco family - not Jewish. Their house is on Ave W between E68th and E69th right near their construction biz on 69th. Oh, and it's not Mill Basin, it's Bergen Beach which is the neighborhood immediately to the west.

I can't imagine who will buy this place cause the mob is dead and the rich Russians, Israelis et al want to live amongst their own in Mill Basin. Fwiw, there are no Syrians here in the Basin.

Posted by: pattunia at September 18, 2008 1:32 AM in response to House of the Day: 47 Sidney Place

That's why you, the owner, must be onsite frequently. You can't just hire someone highly recommended and return when it's finished. What the hell.

Posted by: pattunia at September 16, 2008 3:45 AM in response to Correction: Do Your Research Regardless of Recommendation

Those chrome fences and doors too have infiltrated much of BK. I've seen them around my area. I kinda like em.

It's yoga-sol-ay to Evalena but it's yo-gass-ole' to me.

Posted by: pattunia at September 5, 2008 2:04 AM in response to Streetlevel: Yoga Studio Coming to Windsor Terrace

Outside, it's a deterrent to thieves. Inside you see the ugly but it's good for hanging wet mittens.

Posted by: pattunia at September 4, 2008 3:09 AM in response to positioning window guards

Dean, you gotta man up and tell the little punk that he's wrong for littering instead of this passive aggressive crap that doesn't solve anything except getting your ass kicked online.

And Montrose, what's a lawyer gonna do? It's an anonymous picture and lawyers cost $$$, plz.

Posted by: pattunia at August 29, 2008 4:41 AM in response to Are you the owner of this little sprog?

Empire Direct is a rip-off. We got a quote on that fake wood flooring that was twice the price of the real oak floor we eventually installed by some place in Queens.

I've had good experience with M&M Floor Coverings on Nostrand near Ave J. Competitive prices and quick service. 718-258-9784

Posted by: pattunia at August 29, 2008 3:56 AM in response to Where can we get carpet in a week?

Amber, did the vic or perp have recessed lighting? One terlit?

Posted by: pattunia at August 22, 2008 2:40 AM in response to Shooting - Monroe & Nostratd, Bed-Stuy

Gotta 2nd Liberty Mutual, when Allstate raised us this year LM beat the original price we had been paying. We just called around and LM was the cheapest by far.

Posted by: pattunia at August 17, 2008 2:44 AM in response to Homeowners Insurance for Ditmas Park House?

There are plenty of summer block parties near me in Old Mill Basin and the Marine Park area but they keep the kids busy by renting small rides, karaoke machines etc. And the parents keep an eye on their kids because the street is blocked off both sides with cars and a cop car for good measure. No problems.

Posted by: pattunia at August 7, 2008 4:26 AM in response to Closing Bell: Brooklyn Celebrates National Night Out

You're an idiot for removing a 50' evergreen in the backyard. You have a built in privacy screen. I have one about that size in my backyard and I love it. Who wants to see the neighbors? Not me.

Posted by: pattunia at August 5, 2008 4:05 AM in response to Tree removal

Look under iron works in the yellow pages, they can install what you need. You or your handyman are not DIYing this job.

Posted by: pattunia at August 5, 2008 3:45 AM in response to railings for terrace

Never was a fan. Glad it's THE END.

Posted by: pattunia at August 5, 2008 3:34 AM in response to THE POLICE CONCERT Last CONCERT at M.S.G

Just put his name on the deed. When you sell, family member or his heirs will get the profit. Work out the percentage w/him, no need to spend $ on advice from professionals. Write it out and go to a notary public.

Posted by: pattunia at July 29, 2008 2:01 AM in response to How to pay back family investor for downpayment contribution in 20 years?

Welcome to Brooknam.

Posted by: Cant Truss It at November 2, 2008 12:52 AM in response to Automatic Arms Fire on Monroe

Well, a Kalishnikov would probably be AK47 or one of its variants, which takes 7.62 (.308) ammo, while most Kel-Tecs take 5.56 (.223) ammo. The discriminating 'hood dweller should be able to tell the difference.

Posted by: denton at November 2, 2008 1:51 PM in response to Automatic Arms Fire on Monroe

A few useless facts:

1. AK47 = Kalishnikov. It's the name of the gun and the name of the Russian who designed it.

2. Based upon "heartbreak ridge" (the clint eastwood classic about the invasion of Grenada), the AK makes a distinctive sound that is easily identified.

Posted by: slick at November 2, 2008 6:30 PM in response to Automatic Arms Fire on Monroe

I say take this rental (or others), and save the fee altogether:

http://newyork.craigslist.org/brk/abo/905464123.html

Posted by: diego at November 4, 2008 12:26 PM in response to Weirdest rental situation

I recently had sprayed insulation (cellulose) done to my wood frame house. I noticed the change right away. The only problem is that you have to plug in the holes when they are done. The holes are about 18 inches apart and they drill from the bottom and the top. the price was also very very low. I used:

> Brooklyn Insulation & Soundproofing / NYC HIC License #1282616
> 79 Lorimer St, 5th Floor
> Brooklyn, NY 11206
>
> T: 718.388.4814

The owner's name is devin. highly recommended.

Posted by: troll at November 10, 2008 5:32 PM in response to extension insulation ?

I have the exact same problem and would be VERY curious to hear what the contractors say. Everybody acts like adding insulation is no big deal but it's hard for me to conceptualize...do they re-use the drywall they take down or do you have to start from scratch?

Posted by: Cobblekrill at November 10, 2008 5:53 PM in response to extension insulation ?

I'm also interested to hear how insulation gets added. I have a frame extension to a brick house BUT it doesn't have a full foundation underneath; I'm told these extensions are common in my end of the Slope. I got a quote from Buscarello once on a demo/rebuild but was so horrified by the price I never pursued it. What are some other options?

Posted by: South Sloper at November 10, 2008 6:59 PM in response to extension insulation ?

Re:South Sloper. I also don't have a foundation underneath and am surprised the OP does. These extensions are so shoddy compared to the original bstone. A few years ago, I had a chronic termite infestation and finally pulled up the floor to treat. THe contractor was horrified that the extension was basically built on dirt. When I suggested radiant heat to take care of the chronic cold problem he nixed the idea immediately. Apparently, termites love warmth.

Posted by: Cobblekrill at November 11, 2008 10:48 AM in response to extension insulation ?

Hi there,

My husband would be interested in the job, he'd be happy to go by and give an estimate. If you'd like to arrange an appointment please contact us:
aida_barbosa88@hotmail.com or 914-562-2706

Here are 2 recommendations:
http://www.brownstoner.com/forum/archives/2008/03/recommendation_20.php

http://www.brownstoner.com/forum/archives/2008/06/plasterer_paint_1.php

Hope to hear from you.

Thank you,Aida

Posted by: Aida008 at November 13, 2008 2:01 AM in response to extension insulation ?

I called the cops yesterday, spoke with the community affairs officer at the 76th. He was very cool and attentive. I explained the situation and he said he would make sure the beat cops check the spot more often. He also said to call 911 every time we see them there and hopefully something can get done.

I will put up a no trespassing sign as well and see how that works.

I do not talk to the crackheads at all. They are actually very nice, they talk to everyone and even offer sexual 'services' for $10.

Posted by: Watermellon at November 14, 2008 7:19 AM in response to How do I get rid of Crachheads in front of my apartment