I assume this is one of the buildings in Sunset Park. You should poke around there are extensive discussions as to the pros and cons of those buildings.

Any apartment can work out if the price is right.

Posted by: slick at August 12, 2007 4:08 AM in response to co- op purchase

Everyone wants to own a place in the world, but not everyone can afford deluxe accommodations. 250k is still nearly double the average home price in America. Develops have been ignoring the entry level buyer. As a result, when one comes along, people buy fast (even if it's a hovel next to crack den).

Posted by: slick at August 16, 2007 12:48 PM in response to Crown Heights Condos Fly Off the Shelves

All of Greenpoint is on top of the old spill.

Posted by: slick at August 17, 2007 1:32 PM in response to Open House Picks

Ah yes, the 2008 election question:

Socialist dystopia or Christian-o-fascist police state.

Posted by: slick at August 17, 2007 1:40 PM in response to Fed Cuts Discount Rate, Markets Rejoice

I would talk to them and generously offer an extra month's time to move out (2 mos). However, I would insist in exchange, that if they take longer than that, they will pay liquidated damages, etc., that will discourage them from holding over.

If they dont agree, then they will likely be a problem so you can hire a lawyer now so (s)he can make sure all of the paperwork is done correctly from the beginning.

Posted by: slick at August 17, 2007 11:39 PM in response to Getting rid of a tenant

I think people forget how long people have lived in New York and Brooklyn. In particular, people forget how many people have died violently in every corner of the city over the past 300 years.

If your building is more than 50 years old, something unpleasant likely happened there.

Posted by: slick at August 18, 2007 2:05 AM in response to Ghosts

Seriously, is there a clown bar in Brooklyn?

Posted by: slick at August 20, 2007 4:14 AM in response to socializing

i dont have a problem with tall buildings, but I have a problem with ugly buildings.

Posted by: slick at August 24, 2007 4:38 AM in response to Man on the Street: Ready for a Rezone, Sunset Park?

i always wondered about those buildings. Anyone else think they waited a year too long?

Posted by: slick at August 24, 2007 4:08 PM in response to Change Coming for Old Bergen St. Buildings?

Those buildings are so much of the block, if they were rehabbed, it would turn into a primo blk.

Posted by: slick at August 26, 2007 2:01 PM in response to Change Coming for Old Bergen St. Buildings?

See "The Tree that Owns Itself" in Athens GA.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tree_That_Owns_Itself

"FOR AND IN CONSIDERATION
OF THE GREAT LOVE I BEAR
THIS TREE AND THE GREAT DESIRE
I HAVE FOR ITS PROTECTION
FOR ALL TIME, I CONVEY ENTIRE
POSSESSION OF ITSELF AND
ALL LAND WITHIN EIGHT FEET
OF THE TREE ON ALL SIDES
WILLIAM H. JACKSON"

Posted by: guest at May 4, 2008 12:41 AM in response to Tree Issue

I don't know of anyone in the city that might do it, but you can 'appraise' a tree elsewhere.

Did you go to your neighbor after you talked with their neighbor? Maybe you can buy some time to find an arborist you trust with (1) appraisal for future record (2) trimming to your neighbors liking (3) maybe moving it as someone has suggested.

You neighbor does sound unreasonable, but if you're willing to shell out the cost instead of him/her maybe they'll work with you instead of against you.

RE: appraisal, talk to whom you think it the best garden center or landscape architect to see if they can refer you to someone in NYC or have someone come out from Staten Island or other suburbs to do it.

Please keep us posted. It's unimaginable to think that there are those today celebrating in BBG the very tree your neighbor wants cut!

Posted by: guest at May 4, 2008 11:30 AM in response to Tree Issue

I highly reccomend a wall of english Ivy (growing on chainlink even) instead of brick. Even if you do a wall, you'll want green all around you.

English Ivy grows quickly and stays green in winter.

I would also highly reccomend blue stone over pavers.

Keep it looking as natural as possible, and you'll have a great sanctuary.

Posted by: guest at May 5, 2008 1:39 PM in response to Back Yard Dream or ???

The neighbor relations thing is one thing, but the rule is that the neighbor can trim whatever part of the tree is in their yard, but cannot kill or injure the tree.

Posted by: donatella at May 5, 2008 2:15 PM in response to Tree Issue

I will keep you all posted. Thanks for all the advice!

Posted by: jlo at May 5, 2008 2:49 PM in response to Tree Issue

A sad note, I'm the poster from may 2, 2:25pm.

Our neighbor's beautiful blossoming tree had a serious issue last night.

A giant section equalling about 1/3 of the tree fell off! WTF!? It looked, and still looks so healthy.

Thoughts? Termites? Rot? Blight? I hope the whole tree doesn't have to come down.

Posted by: guest at May 5, 2008 3:39 PM in response to Tree Issue

I also live in Greenpoint. My yard is walled on the back and right sides (a garage's back and the windowless side of a building) and has a low chainlink fence on the open side (left). I would not want the barrier and blocakage that a solid and tall fence would provide. We'd feel too boxed in, and the smallness would be emphasized. I think that a sense of openness is ideal. If you must have some privacy, chain link fences can have ivy and other plants grow on/through them. You can also buy the vinyl (different colors available) inserts that you weave through the chain link fence's 'holes'. I understand that if you and neighbors are all outside, then you want to have some visual privacy...

Hope you are thinking about planting trees, shrubs, plants, etc. We have and our little oasis is a mental joy for us, it smells great and the variety of birds have made our yard their home and / or feeding ground.

My dream would be for all my neighbors to plant and maximize their little urban courtyards. How lovely for all to enjoy, including the birds.

Good luck.

Posted by: guest at May 7, 2008 2:00 PM in response to Back Yard Dream or ???

Definitely contact the State Liquor authority and see if they have a permit for backyard and also see if they are violating any rules with Dept of buildings etc. I have heard several people complain about that same bar so its better to get a group of people behind you - power in numbers you know?

Posted by: guest at May 9, 2008 3:31 PM in response to BACK YARD BAR NOISE - SOLUTIONS

Everybody mostly goes to Park Slope for nicer restaurants or for shopping. It's a 15 minute beautiful walk across the park in nice weather, or one stop away on the B/Q. Still, trust me, the whole neighborhood is gettin' organized and going to do more and more to get better amenities. The new tall glass condo on Lincoln when it is finished will have high-end commercial tenants on the lower two floors, per the developer and architect who have talked to residents.

Funny enough, the lack of restaurants might be what makes the neighborhood so social. I have never lived anywhere in my life where we hang out with neighbors as much as we do here in PLG's LM.

Posted by: guest at May 10, 2008 2:39 PM in response to Prospect Lefferts Garden Feedback

I would guess that it's a problem with the printer or the computer, not the electrical. The fact that it popped the breaker, is more likely due to problems with the printer or computer shorting somehow.

I'd guess it's unlikely that you plugged in the printer exactly at the same time that there was a power surge in the line. It sounds like the USB shorted something in the computer or printer.

Contact the manufacturer of the printer and computer.

Posted by: bpeikes at May 10, 2008 6:10 PM in response to Why did our USB port explode? - Anxiety about wiring