arches...do you live in the building?

Posted by: redbone at September 15, 2009 11:50 PM in response to 328 Sterling Place

I'm very close to signing a contract on a new construction building in PH...is this 475 sterling place?

Posted by: redbone at September 14, 2009 8:46 PM in response to Is This Shady?

You should contact Sarah Carson. She is an amazing designer and helped me reorganize my office. sarahcarson1@gmail.com

Posted by: redbone at September 4, 2009 10:25 AM in response to Affordable Interior Design

Thanks for your comment. I'm very familiar with the area having lived there for 10 years I was really looking for answers about the living in the building and the closing process.

Posted by: redbone at August 8, 2009 4:55 PM in response to 475 Sterling Place?

Urban View Realty in North Slope is amazing! Friendly attentive, service ask for Jeannette. 718-398-2900

Posted by: redbone at September 26, 2008 4:28 PM in response to Looking for Rental Broker Recommendations

I work at Urban View Realty which is located in North Slope on 5th Ave. and Degraw St. We represent many of the landlords in the neighborhood and have an extensive client roster. I would be happy to speak with you about the possibility of working together.

Robin Cloud
Licensed Sales Agent
Urban View Realty, LLC
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Posted by: redbone at August 4, 2008 2:12 PM in response to park slope real estate agent needed

I agree. I think we're headed into bamboo. Thanks for all your thoughts!

Posted by: redbone at July 24, 2008 11:37 AM in response to In lieu of white cermanic tile?

are you open to other neighborhoods besides PS?

Posted by: redbone at July 24, 2008 11:34 AM in response to Why such low inventory?

they think walking on the tile will cause too much noise?! which is ridiculous because she doesn't wear shoes in the house. i thought about painting the floors white..i think that will have to be the option. the existing floor is really dark and worn parquet.

Posted by: redbone at July 22, 2008 6:45 PM in response to In lieu of white cermanic tile?

I used this amazing woman named Kate Taylor. She did an amazing job on my apartment and has reasonable rates. She's also very knowledgeable about green products. 443-465-6490.

Posted by: redbone at February 12, 2008 4:28 PM in response to Recommend painter?

ron harris at Outreach Real Estate.

Posted by: redbone at September 6, 2007 12:54 PM in response to Prospect Heights co-op search

Not only the noise, the board has to take into account resale value for all shareholders, and they may feel that something that far off the norm could bring down the value of the apt. Boards are heads of corporations and the prime requirement of a board is to enhance shareholder value.

I'd bleach the existing floors and/or paint, per 4:10. You wouldn't need board approval for that.

Posted by: denton at July 22, 2008 7:02 PM in response to In lieu of white cermanic tile?

Most bathroom floors have ceramic tile. Some kitchen floors, too. They are hypocrates on your coop board.

Posted by: madamlee at July 22, 2008 8:10 PM in response to In lieu of white cermanic tile?

Most bathroom floors have ceramic tile. Some kitchen floors, too. They are hypocrates on your coop board.

Posted by: madamlee at July 22, 2008 8:19 PM in response to In lieu of white cermanic tile?

I just had another thought - what about cork flooring? You can get planks or tiles in different white tones (as well as natural tones or other colors), it has an interesting texture, is SUPER quiet, and soft to walk on (which is great for your friend who doesn't wear shoes in the house). I once had cork floors in a loft and for the most part I like them. My only complaint is that, because it is is relatively soft, it can get damaged (I had an animal that liked to chew). On the upside, it is easy and not very expensive to repair.

Posted by: clintonhillbilly at July 22, 2008 8:48 PM in response to In lieu of white cermanic tile?

Speaking from personal experience, one does not need to wear shoes to make tons of noise walking on the floor. For years I endured a heavy footed upstairs neighbor who didn't like rugs. Agree with those who say paint or laquer the floor white. To each his/her own, but reselling a place with tile floors throughout would be tough indeed, IMHO.

Posted by: bklyn_girl at July 23, 2008 9:02 PM in response to In lieu of white cermanic tile?

I agree. I think we're headed into bamboo. Thanks for all your thoughts!

Posted by: redbone at July 24, 2008 11:37 AM in response to In lieu of white cermanic tile?

I also think a lot of people who once might have thought about leaving Brooklyn are seeing what's happening in the rest of the country (large housing price declines, gas prices shooting up, unemployment, the divide which is shaping up in the November election between liberals and conservatives and those in this country who would never vote for a black man for president, and the general feelings of some that the suburbs and exurbs are not the place to be right now).

I think all of these things are going to keep people here in New York. If you've been out in "the real world" lately...to small towns, or to places like Cleveland or Philadelphia or Phoenix, you can really get a sense of what this economic situation is doing to many communities across this country.

It is devastating for many places, many of which were prospering just a few short years ago.

Posted by: 11217 at July 24, 2008 12:09 PM in response to Why such low inventory?

some people and or their agents dont advise that you put a home on the market during the summer since many people go on vacations. Then you may end up with a home sitting on the market for a long period of time. People always ask how long has it been sitting on the market, the longer the more weary people are of purchasing. Thats what I've heard from friends in the industry.

Posted by: caseycrespo at July 24, 2008 12:22 PM in response to Why such low inventory?

We are open to other neighborhoods (WT, PH, CG) but have to be careful because of school (we have young kids, and while one is enrolled at a great school, it's risky to assume younger one will get in on a variance). Yeah, I figure summer has a lot to do with it - already I've been getting feedback from various sources that a lot of people are waiting til the fall to put their places on the market. I do realize something will come up soon, but it is a weird time. As for the city argument, I see that, but there are definitely more affordable cities - Boston for one, which has great quality of life, great jobs, and much more affordable housing. Even the Bay area is more affordable now since things have softened more out there than they have yet in NYC. I actually know people who are leaving NYC to live in these more affordable cities - it's not always a choice between NYC and the burbs, but rather NYC and another city, not to mention places commutable outside of NYC where you can currently get great deals and take public transport (so gas is not a huge issue). And FYI, we're not lookie-loos nor are we expecting a rock bottom price (so are not frustrated in terms of being unable to afford something - our budget is actually pretty healthy given our wish list which is pretty flexible/modest) - we really are ready to buy ASAP (no dawdling on an offer over financial worries i.e. having to sell or expecting the market to crash), but we just need to find the right place. The Zillow suggestion was a good one, as is walking around to look at "for sale" signs from smaller brokers (apparently, there are more of these in South Slope) but I do suspect we mainly have to wait til summer is over, when more properties should hit the market...

Posted by: Miss Muffett at July 24, 2008 12:38 PM in response to Why such low inventory?

Unless I'm mistaken, your post seems to imply you should be able to purchase something for what you feel it is worth not what the seller is asking. The number of sales in Brooklyn may be down a bit but the average price has increased by 6% or so this year.

There is no "timing" the market. Like most people, you must have a budget. If your budget or pocketbook match the market, well you will certainly get frustrated. There are no deals in Park Slope, Brooklyn Heights or any of the other "prime neighborhoods" such as Prospect Heights or Carroll Gardens, which you listed. These are very desirable neighborhoods. You are not the only person who wishes to live there.

There's plenty of product out there, but it seems you feel you will get a bargain especially made for you. Good luck with that.

Posted by: bilk at July 24, 2008 9:50 PM in response to Why such low inventory?