The contractor is not required to notify anyone. Someone may feel like they are at risk but it doesn't mean that they are.

Posted by: route 10 at July 31, 2008 9:54 AM in response to Asbestos Warnings Near Public Place: Too Little, Too Late?

We did some soil testing through UMASS Amherst

http://www.umass.edu/plsoils/soiltest/

fast easy and affordable. They send the results via email or mail.

Posted by: route 10 at July 21, 2008 12:55 PM in response to Garden of the Day: Carroll Gardens Make-over

Another link about history of Gowanus Expressway and sinking the thing:

http://www.nycroads.com/roads/gowanus/

This is from the NYS DOT - all of the options

https://www.nysdot.gov/portal/page/portal/regional-offices/region11/projects/gowanus-project/gowanus-project-iframe

Posted by: route 10 at July 17, 2008 4:15 PM in response to Condo of the Day: 505 Court Street

Carol Gardens is often misinformed. Just for the record, there are many articles and studies about burying the BQE through Sunset Park to the tunnel entrance. Here is but one link:

http://gothamist.com/2006/05/04/gowanus_express.php

The DOT has a huge document studying all of the alternatives.

As far as I know north of the tunnel is an afterthought, especially as it enters Brooklyn Heights where the neighborhood proposed it as opposed to the DOT.

Posted by: route 10 at July 17, 2008 3:15 PM in response to Condo of the Day: 505 Court Street

We moved to the building over a year ago for room for a child. The courtyard is a terrific asset for kids and the interiors are large compared to brownstones. It was also for the schools. Maintenance & taxes may be high but nothing compared to private education if you are in a bad district or suburban taxes if you leave the city. You have to look at the big picture and add it up for your situation. Schools and a nice neighborhood were the biggest selling point. Short commute etc. Lots of kids, nice people.
The sponsor is useless. Don't expect any favors. Completely incompetent. The interiors are fair but they are fine. I don't need a "luxury" unit. As for noise, we used to live on an avenue in Manhattan and this is no dirtier or louder. Windows are decent except are difficult to clean because of their size. I like the neighborhood; an industrial edge but has character. I wouldn't mind if they bury the BQE by 2020 as planned.

Posted by: route 10 at July 17, 2008 2:17 PM in response to Condo of the Day: 505 Court Street