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Posted by: qis4quincy at September 25, 2008 12:17 PM in response to Quote of the Day

How long before Brownstone Brooklyn starts feeling the pinch? Or has it started already?

Posted by: qis4quincy at September 25, 2008 12:11 PM in response to Just In: New Home Sales Data Worse Than Expected

I completely agree with BK11201, I think Be@Scherm...will 'be' a nondo before it becomes a condo. (Unless they lower prices significantly.) However, I'm a fan of new architecture, especially apartment towers, so "its all good."

Posted by: qis4quincy at September 5, 2008 12:25 PM in response to Be@Schermerhorn Hits the Market

Sam, I would love to see a bank's appraisal as well. Lets see: charming middle class single family townhome; 1 block from Prospect Park; above average Brooklyn working class / middle class neighborhood. $1.350 mill seems high to me, I would list it at $999K and would let the bidding war begin.

Posted by: qis4quincy at August 21, 2008 1:39 PM in response to House of the Day: 540 16th Street

FinaceGuy - Good point. Brooklyn buyers need to take all these things into consideration.

Posted by: qis4quincy at August 20, 2008 3:42 PM in response to Co-op of the Day: 123 Henry Street

Bravo to MAS! Yes, we can do better than the National Guard's plans.

Posted by: qis4quincy at August 20, 2008 3:11 PM in response to MAS Floats Plans to Preserve Admiral's Row & Build Market

FYI McFly: Search Street Easy for "1 Bed / Brooklyn Heights" and you will see at least a dozen or so units in contract or for sale ranging from $325K to $430K.

Posted by: qis4quincy at August 20, 2008 2:16 PM in response to Co-op of the Day: 123 Henry Street

$450ks for a 1 bedroom coop in Brooklyn in this market? LOL! Good luck with that...

Posted by: qis4quincy at August 20, 2008 1:03 PM in response to Co-op of the Day: 123 Henry Street

Combustiblegirl2 - great post!

Posted by: qis4quincy at August 20, 2008 12:57 PM in response to Fort Greene Co-Op Chooses Toiling

I've eaten at Amy Ruth's two Harlem locals and wasn't impressed. I would prefer a Ethiopian restaurant instead. My 2 cents...

Posted by: qis4quincy at August 20, 2008 11:55 AM in response to Wednesday Food & Drink Round-Up

Greene Hill Food Co-op will be great edition to this part of Brooklyn. Any hints on its future location?
My suggestions- 1. Myrtle Ave. near Pratt's art store, perhaps a deal could be negotiated with the University for space in their new building. or 2. Fulton Ave. near the Clinton/Washington station, its close to mass transportation and there are currently several vacant storefronts.

Posted by: qis4quincy at August 20, 2008 11:32 AM in response to Fort Greene Co-Op Chooses Toiling

LOL! How pathetic. Someone needs to get a hobby...

Posted by: qis4quincy at August 20, 2008 11:13 AM in response to A Different Kind of Neighborhood Watch on E. 7th Street

thanks bklynrosie & 11233. I would also add Night of the Cookers (Fort Greene) as well.

Posted by: qis4quincy at August 19, 2008 4:35 PM in response to The Jazz Age Comes to Brooklyn

Its height doesn't bother me but the rendering (as displayed on previous Brown...er entries) is fairly banal. Is there a link to an updated endering Mr. B.?

Posted by: qis4quincy at August 19, 2008 3:14 PM in response to Development Watch: 163 Washington Avenue Takes Root

Thanks 4 the link ReMix...

Posted by: qis4quincy at August 19, 2008 12:25 PM in response to The Jazz Age Comes to Brooklyn

Sorry, ReMix - but some jazz sounds best in smallish intimate spaces like bars and lounges...

I'll give a $3 bill to the first kat who can list all the bars, restaurants, and or lounges in Brooklyn that have jazz musicians perform on a regular basis. ;)

Posted by: qis4quincy at August 19, 2008 11:12 AM in response to The Jazz Age Comes to Brooklyn

nice color :)

Posted by: qis4quincy at August 14, 2008 1:51 PM in response to House of the Day: 132 Cambridge Place

My guess is the price is too high. Brooklyn Heights is a great area, but for that price one could easily find something comparable in Manhattan or cheaper in other parts of Brownstone Brooklyn.

Posted by: qis4quincy at August 14, 2008 12:58 PM in response to Co-op of the Day: 110 Hicks Street

Wow, that thing is so ugly its almost avant-garde...almost.

Posted by: qis4quincy at August 13, 2008 3:03 PM in response to Going Modern on Fifth Avenue

I wish them well. Wish they were closer or on Myrtle Ave.

Posted by: qis4quincy at August 13, 2008 2:21 PM in response to Streetlevel: Il Porto Opening Tomorrow

Some people live in cities because they actually enjoy the noise, energy and movement of people. And its also a new condo building which attracts a different type of resident compared to your average brownstone homeowner. Different strokes for different folks. :)

Posted by: qis4quincy at August 13, 2008 2:15 PM in response to Condos of the Day: Park Place Doubleshot

Has anyone been to a concert there?
( http://www.masonicboom.com/ )
The pics on the masonicboom webpage look great! It would be nice to have a decent music venue in the 'hood.

Posted by: qis4quincy at August 13, 2008 11:10 AM in response to An Inside Look at the Masonic Temple

The fence caught me off-guard as well, but then again this is 2008 not 1978. Money and "exclusivity" rule the day...

Posted by: qis4quincy at August 13, 2008 10:51 AM in response to Fencing In Bob Dylan

Like hundreds of Toren apartment dwellers flicking the lights in their apartments on and off.

Posted by: qis4quincy at August 12, 2008 4:57 PM in response to Toren Really Showing Its Skin Now

Does anyone know if the Toren, when completed, will light-up at night like the model at the sales office?

Posted by: qis4quincy at August 12, 2008 3:05 PM in response to Toren Really Showing Its Skin Now

Damn, that thing is BIG!

Posted by: qis4quincy at August 12, 2008 2:38 PM in response to House of the Day: 100 Lefferts Place Revisited

fsrq LOL! You are right, I will forever be young at heart! :p

Posted by: qis4quincy at August 12, 2008 1:57 PM in response to The Next New Brooklyn

Truth is Manhattan stop being "cool" in the mid '90s with the death of the big clubs (Limelight, Twilo, etc.) If one visits the East/ West villages or the LES on weekend nights all you will see are preps, squares, NJ/LI types and tourists. The bars in Will-burg/Green Point, Bushwick, Fort Green/Clinton are where the hipsters, bohos and granola types dwell (myself included).

Posted by: qis4quincy at August 12, 2008 1:43 PM in response to The Next New Brooklyn

Money, money, money...is that all you people think about?

Posted by: qis4quincy at August 12, 2008 12:22 PM in response to The Next New Brooklyn

Similar to another favorite city of mine: Brooklyn is the left bank and Manhattan is the right bank. The current real estate "correction" will parse-out those who love Brooklyn's relaxed-underground-bohemian vibe from the Manhattan-wannabe refugees who are living amongst us. Viva Brooklyn! :)

Posted by: qis4quincy at August 12, 2008 11:53 AM in response to The Next New Brooklyn

Or maybe he's speaking from his/her experience...Ethnic enclaves/ghettos are not the best place to live if you are not part of the group. Religion can really f#ck people in the head.

Posted by: qis4quincy at August 11, 2008 1:50 PM in response to The New York Times Does Gravesend

OK price but the high CC kills it for me. Does anyone know if the building is being renovated?

Posted by: qis4quincy at August 11, 2008 1:31 PM in response to Co-op of the Day: 150 Joralemon Street, #7B

Sorry if you didn't pick up the sarcasm in my post, after all we are talking about a piece in the Onion (for god's sake!) ;)

Kisses

PS Crime has decreased citywide. Not just in Brownstoner Ville. Increasing property values don't decrease crime rates if this were the case Midtown Manhattan would be crime free.

Posted by: qis4quincy at July 29, 2008 12:42 PM in response to Onion: Gentrification Being Trumped by Artistocratization

"good old days of more crime and fewer flea markets" - LOL! My, my, my, aren't we full of ourselves todays. :p Yes, everything has gotten better because of Y-O-U and people like Y-O-U. Smooches!

The Pentagon should send a few hundred Brownstoner yuppies and a couple Chase ATM Branches to Iraq and Afghanistan to help gentrify those poor slobs....

Posted by: qis4quincy at July 29, 2008 11:55 AM in response to Onion: Gentrification Being Trumped by Artistocratization

As for the sanctity of the "sabbath," if we followed the logic of some of the posters here the City would be shut down Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Posted by: qis4quincy at July 26, 2008 11:51 AM in response to Closing Bell: Brooklyn Flea + Urban Arts Festival

Could we please drop the black vs white vs hispanic vs asian vs ? thing. People of all colors, languages, creeds, sexual orientations, etc. attend the Brooklyn Flea and thats part of what makes it so GREAT! Its one of the few neighborhood institutions where folks from all walks of like come together and mingle. Unlike the churches, temples, and mosques I must add.

Posted by: qis4quincy at July 26, 2008 11:45 AM in response to Closing Bell: Brooklyn Flea + Urban Arts Festival

C U There!

Posted by: qis4quincy at July 25, 2008 4:58 PM in response to Closing Bell: Brooklyn Flea + Urban Arts Festival

Aaah hostel dorm rooms, the picture alone causes the memories to flood back in... If they market themselves in Lonely Planet, Rough Guides, etc. they will do well...

Posted by: qis4quincy at July 24, 2008 12:02 PM in response to Closing Bell: Bunking in the Burg

Wonderful! Now if only someone could make a widget that lowered mortgage interests rates...

Posted by: qis4quincy at July 24, 2008 11:46 AM in response to Brownstoner Goin' Mobile

Yup, nothing says Gowanus like a big bland glass building...

Posted by: qis4quincy at July 18, 2008 12:54 PM in response to Glassy Office Space Planned for Gowanus

Nope, these beauties won't be awarded Pritzkers anytime soon. However, someone will buy them and rent them to small families.

As for the "crack house" comment sounds like something I'd see on Curbed. I expect more from Brownstoner, but maybe I'm just kidding myself....

Posted by: qis4quincy at July 18, 2008 12:52 PM in response to Who's Gonna Buy This Stuff Now?

Great idea! I'd much rather see City, State and Fed dollars spent on this project than Forest City Rats arena or the Brooklyn Bridge Park for that matter.

Posted by: qis4quincy at July 18, 2008 11:09 AM in response to Pratties Have 'Cake-and-Eat-It' Design for Admiral's Row

It used to be, but i haven't been there in years.

Posted by: qis4quincy at July 16, 2008 4:57 PM in response to Development Watch: 96 Rockwell Topped Out

Does anyone know if "Rockwells" (gay bar on the ground floor) will reopen?

Posted by: qis4quincy at July 16, 2008 2:26 PM in response to Development Watch: 96 Rockwell Topped Out

I think it has an understated beauty, its a quiet and sedate residential building...besides we all can't live in $2 million+ brownstones or multi-million dollar high concept glass box. :)

Posted by: qis4quincy at July 16, 2008 2:22 PM in response to Co-op of the Day: 130 8th Avenue, #3H

Lovely facade, rustic lived in interior ;), up and comming 'hood - lop of $250ks and this beauty will sell..

Posted by: qis4quincy at July 16, 2008 1:35 PM in response to House of the Day: 1372 Dean Street

Sorry HDL, I don't agree. I think its a charming building and once renovated and spruced up it will be wonderful. Especially when juxtaposed with WF new building which will surely be a bland big-box warehouse. Besides, WF has deep pockets, if it wants to operate in BK it should be a good neighbor and lend a hand...

Posted by: qis4quincy at July 16, 2008 1:31 PM in response to Whole Foods: Not the Best of Neighbors

guest - you are bad to the bone! fight the power dude/dudette! LOL!

Posted by: qis4quincy at July 16, 2008 11:56 AM in response to 'Real World' to Red Hook; No Tears Shed at Belltel?

Red Hook is a great choice. Each of the kids could live in a different Ikea showroom floor.

Posted by: qis4quincy at July 16, 2008 11:18 AM in response to 'Real World' to Red Hook; No Tears Shed at Belltel?

Why not incorporate Admirals Row facade into the supermarche's design. Thats how its down in historic urban sections of Europe...Love that Letitia J! She's a keeper...

Posted by: qis4quincy at July 16, 2008 11:07 AM in response to James Opens Door to (Partial) Admiral's Row Preservation

Perhaps the parole office could be transfered to the Wall Street area. Lots of predators already there...

Posted by: qis4quincy at July 16, 2008 10:56 AM in response to Federal Probation Officer Defends Proximity to St. Ann's

Just curious, how many people live in this "no-mans land"? Chistopher Columbus did not discover America and Hipsters/Yuppies didn't discover Brooklyn either. Be careful my fellow neighbors your words say much more about you then you may realize.

buddaluv

Posted by: qis4quincy at July 15, 2008 5:41 PM in response to Foreclosures of the Week: Crown Heights West Edition

I Architects! Great addition to Brownstoner...

Posted by: qis4quincy at July 15, 2008 5:35 PM in response to Architect's Diary: Dry Dock No. 1

Atlantic Ave does seem to be an odd choice. I wish them the best of luck. I'll try to remember to walk over there but Fulton (Myrtle, and Dekalb)is soooo much closer and has less car fumes.

Posted by: qis4quincy at July 15, 2008 5:18 PM in response to Streetlevel: Fresh Produce Comes to Atlantic

Ooops, my bad. You're right amt230 i didn't read the article. A coworker sent me the link with a misleading email subject heading.

Correction: Did anyone see the gang of men running down South Third wielding machetes? If so, describe it to us after you tell the police.

Posted by: qis4quincy at July 14, 2008 3:54 PM in response to Eternal Sunshine of the East Williamsburg Kind

Great idea...looking forward to Clinton Hill/Fort Green reviews.

Posted by: qis4quincy at July 14, 2008 3:46 PM in response to Introducing the Brownstoner Restaurant Ratings Feature

doubt it. PS is nice, but not that nice...

Posted by: qis4quincy at July 14, 2008 1:46 PM in response to House of the Day: 615 2nd Street

Don't worry, in this bearish market the "price" is always negotiable...

Posted by: qis4quincy at July 14, 2008 1:08 PM in response to Condos of the Day: Head-to-Head in Dumbo

70 Washington Street wins it hands down. Why pay over twice as much in CC each month for only an additional 138 sqft?

buddaluv

Posted by: qis4quincy at July 14, 2008 12:58 PM in response to Condos of the Day: Head-to-Head in Dumbo

He'll be a good addition to the 'hood...Did anyone else see the piece in NYDN regarding the gang of teens who killed 2 people with machetes in Williamsburg last weekend?
FYI:
http://www.nydailynews.com/news/ny_crime/2008/07/12/2008-07-12_two_teens_attacked_by_gang_with_machetes-2.html

Any eye witnesses to the mayhem?

buddaluv

Posted by: qis4quincy at July 14, 2008 12:40 PM in response to Eternal Sunshine of the East Williamsburg Kind

I think Puffy is....ANYWAY, back to the topic at hand: MTV should shoot Real World in Clinton Hill. You've got plenty of creative hipster Pratt students, new school locals who like to sip lattes after their morning yoga, and old school residents who are "keeping it real." Its the complete Brooklyn experience in one 'hood.

buddaluv

Posted by: qis4quincy at July 14, 2008 12:30 PM in response to Belltel/Real World Marriage on the Rocks?

Great. Much needed!

Posted by: qis4quincy at July 10, 2008 10:49 AM in response to Moving Forward

Fools and their money...

Posted by: qis4quincy at July 3, 2008 11:20 AM in response to The Biggest Sales of '08, So Far

Lovely block, great corner of the neighborhood. Price is a couple $100k too high (the same can be said for the rest of Brownstone Brooklyn.) It will sell, my guess $1.1 - $1.3 million.

Posted by: qis4quincy at July 3, 2008 11:00 AM in response to House of the Day: 64 Lefferts Place

I (heart) Clinton Hill!

Posted by: qis4quincy at July 2, 2008 10:24 AM in response to Manhattan 'Still a Party'; Hangover for Williamsburg?

I love the old school public transportation directions! I love "Colored" Brooklyn!

Posted by: qis4quincy at July 2, 2008 10:17 AM in response to The Slope Armory, Then and Now

Great Idea! Are the Flea Bags made from 100% recycled material? If no, why not?

buddaluv

Posted by: qis4quincy at May 30, 2008 12:20 PM in response to Flea Bags

The What, you're my hero!

xoxo
Mr. Q.

Posted by: qis4quincy at May 30, 2008 11:39 AM in response to Commercial Klutch: Downtown & Dumbo Edition

Ok, if not Crown Heights- then where? (floating barges not included. ;)

Posted by: qis4quincy at May 30, 2008 11:33 AM in response to News Columnist: 'Shameful' Crown Heights Homeless Plan

I think anonymous commenting should be eliminated. It takes less than 60 secs to register a username...

Posted by: qis4quincy at May 30, 2008 11:26 AM in response to Taking the Pulse on Anonymous Commenting

The 2br Bridge View Tower would be my pic. Great location, lovely views, decent floor plan. However, if I had $140,000 cash I would buy something in Morocco and continue renting (and working) in NYC.

buddaluv
Mr. Q

Posted by: qis4quincy at May 30, 2008 10:20 AM in response to You Have $140K Down, Where Do You Buy?