The address is 270 St. Marks.

I would love to have somone interpret the last sale in 2006 ($26,000?).

The owner cleans up the lot about once a year. The tipping point (construction wise) will be when they remove the gigantic boulder.

Posted by: quig at September 21, 2007 3:29 PM in response to Plans for a vacant lot in Prosp. Heights?

Second on the Rat Zapper. The red light is like "we have a winnah!"

We tried lethal injection, but we couldn't find a gurney small enough for the little buggers.

Posted by: quig at October 12, 2007 10:38 AM in response to Time for the Mice to Move Back Indoors

Thanks for the AGAST mention. It should be a good time.

Posted by: quig at October 19, 2007 9:12 AM in response to Weekend Events

Albert Speer would be proud...

I like it. Does that make me a bad person?

Posted by: quig at October 19, 2007 1:04 PM in response to BPL Plaza Post-Renovation

Y'all gonna eat that?

Posted by: quig at November 2, 2007 10:41 AM in response to Dead (Murdered?) Squirrel Raises Questions

The only thing I'll add is not to get spooked (and take a low ball offer) if the first open house is not a mosh pit.

In my experience, people put up barriers when purchasing "we'll look for a place after New Years" etc..

Posted by: quig at November 9, 2007 1:03 PM in response to Better to Sell in December or January?

Get the Nolo book and treat it like gospel:

http://www.amazon.com/New-York-Landlords-Law-Book/dp/0873379276/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1199894283&sr=8-1

Posted by: quig at January 9, 2008 10:59 AM in response to Rental Forms Question

I've been there.

I remember looking down the stairs into the basement and saying to myself "damn, the floor looks glossy," before saying and cleaning up what was down there.

Posted by: quig at March 10, 2008 4:40 PM in response to What lies beneath

Here's a good article on why the burbs aren't the destination they once were (thanks kottke.org):

http://www.theatlantic.com/doc/200803/subprime

It's evolution, not revolution.

Posted by: quig at March 13, 2008 11:42 AM in response to GENTRIFICATION

Full disclosure, the owner is a friend of mine.

Discount Office Furniture. Their warehouse is on Bergen.

http://www.nydof.com/zcstore/

Posted by: quig at April 18, 2008 11:44 AM in response to Front Page Forum: Used Office Furniture in Brooklyn?

Op, we stayed and held on. There's a good number of black/hispanic owners in Parkslope. Dont let em fool you! And yes WE are the richest ones in terms of equity. Did somebody say $3,000,000 brownstone? You shouldnt of left!

Ever heard of the phrase?
"There’s gold in the ghetto."

Posted by: guest at March 16, 2008 8:20 PM in response to GENTRIFICATION

Those books are almost $700.00 on Amazon, was that a mistake?

Posted by: guest at May 13, 2008 12:42 PM in response to Landlords: How long did it take to rent your apt's

The Nolo Press book is out of print, which is probably why the Amazon prices are so high. Their books are usually $25-30. Might be worth contacting them directly (www.nolo.com).

Posted by: laurie at May 13, 2008 12:53 PM in response to Landlords: How long did it take to rent your apt's

some local libraries carry nolo books.
if one branch doesn't have it maybe the librarian can get it from another one.
.

Posted by: Ysabelle at May 13, 2008 2:11 PM in response to Landlords: How long did it take to rent your apt's

My name is Ruthanne Pigott, Esq. and I am the owner of Brenton Realty on 5th Avenue in Park Slope. I am happy to offer my services to rent your apartment. We have applicants fill out an application with all the pertinent information including ss#, bank accounts, previous landlords, employment, etc. In addition, we will run a credit check. No hassle or cost to you. Stop by 322 Fifth Avenue or call anytime 718-768-4566.

Posted by: guest at May 13, 2008 2:20 PM in response to Landlords: How long did it take to rent your apt's

Ruthanne...ill call you when the apt is available. My building is located very close to your office. ginger's bar building.

Posted by: guest at May 16, 2008 9:31 AM in response to Landlords: How long did it take to rent your apt's