"omfg do you ever stop bragging blair?"

I second that!

Posted by: qis4quincy at September 10, 2009 6:44 PM in response to Brooklyn Sales: Under a Million

I <3 Brooklyn! (and Copenhagen)

Posted by: qis4quincy at August 31, 2009 4:27 PM in response to Closing Bell: MJ Birthday Party

It means current Forte' owners will have to wait a few years/decades before they make a profit on their unit's sale. Until then, enjoy the views, the culture, food, and the people of your new 'hood. Welcome neighbors! :)

Posted by: qis4quincy at August 31, 2009 3:29 PM in response to Forte Officially Goes Back to the Bank

"Not if you don't live there"

B-O-O H-O-O...

Posted by: qis4quincy at August 31, 2009 2:04 PM in response to Forte Officially Goes Back to the Bank

"BAM Historic District" - D'oh! ;)

Posted by: qis4quincy at August 31, 2009 1:30 PM in response to Forte Officially Goes Back to the Bank

I hope they open a "Soul Glow" boutique in Forte's commercial space...Anyway, it may not be as handsome as Toren but its location in the BAM histric distric more than makes up for it. Besides, you will spend more time looking out of your condo windows than looking at the building.

Posted by: qis4quincy at August 31, 2009 1:23 PM in response to Forte Officially Goes Back to the Bank

I love that movie. Prince Hakeem moved to Queens to search for his Nubian Queen. Maybe he could find his love at the Forte, Oro, Toren...:D

Posted by: qis4quincy at August 31, 2009 12:57 PM in response to Forte Officially Goes Back to the Bank

More good news for buyers and renters!

Posted by: qis4quincy at August 31, 2009 10:41 AM in response to Forte Officially Goes Back to the Bank

BHO, you are my hero! (and so is Mr. Jeffries who just won my vote.)

Posted by: qis4quincy at August 30, 2009 11:36 AM in response to ID'ing Troubled Condos

Sellers are fishing for a bigger fool who equate higher prices with value. Good luck.

Posted by: qis4quincy at May 26, 2009 1:46 PM in response to House of the Day: 243 Kane Street

southbrooklyn- Thanks for the more balanced CB7 meeting report.

Polemicist- Your ignorance and hateful bile speaks for itself.

Posted by: qis4quincy at May 21, 2009 12:50 PM in response to CB7 Votes in Favor of Sunset Park Rezoning Plan

$499K LOL! Good luck with that! If he/she gets $400K for this place I'd be surprised. Can't blame the seller for trying though.

Posted by: qis4quincy at May 18, 2009 1:38 PM in response to Co-op of the Day: 100 Remsen Street, #8K

just wait a year or two, the prices will come back to earth. developers/ sellers are still fishing for "the bigger fool."

Posted by: qis4quincy at May 18, 2009 1:33 PM in response to Clermont Greene Gets Its C of O

Yes! Good news.

Posted by: qis4quincy at May 18, 2009 12:47 PM in response to DDC Back to Finish Fulton Street Sidewalks

Oooh pooh! ;)

Posted by: qis4quincy at May 11, 2009 3:29 PM in response to Flea Popping Up in Manhattan Bridge Arch Sunday

Thanks for giving Ft Greene / Clinton Hill a quiet Saturday.

Posted by: qis4quincy at May 11, 2009 3:12 PM in response to Flea Popping Up in Manhattan Bridge Arch Sunday

Best RE article I've read in a long time!!!!
Please go (back) to Manhattan and take your trendy-hype-cool-overpriced bars / restaurants / boutiques with you.

Brooklyn will be quieter and more friendly for it! :)

Posted by: qis4quincy at May 11, 2009 12:58 PM in response to Brooklynites Jumping Ship to Manhattan?

Poster-child for the Brooklyn real estate bubble...R.I.P.

Posted by: qis4quincy at January 9, 2009 3:21 PM in response to Development Watch: 31 Kosciusko a Year Later

RACE, RACE, RACE! ZZZZzzzzzzz...

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