$100 for a 1400 sq foot 2 level house is low. wait till next month. I live in a 2 level 1800 sq ft detached property. new windows/boiler/insulation...and for last feb I paid about $1000. my house is detached

Posted by: troll at December 1, 2008 11:14 AM in response to natural gas heating costs

I got a very hard sell from the US window factory. Ended up using someone local and could not be happier. US window factory is expensive.

Posted by: troll at November 28, 2008 3:45 PM in response to does anybody know where to find good but cheap windows?

paradoxical

Posted by: troll at November 28, 2008 3:41 PM in response to Streetlevel: Ethiopian Imminent on Fulton

Cow

Posted by: troll at November 28, 2008 10:42 AM in response to Closing Bell: Prospect Park's Wild Turkey

broker...email me at arial1@aol.com

Posted by: troll at November 25, 2008 3:28 PM in response to Commercial space rate in central slope

Thanks for the input. The space in question is a bar with a liq. license.

Posted by: troll at November 25, 2008 2:09 PM in response to Commercial space rate in central slope

Thanks for the input. The space in question is a bar with a liq. license.

Posted by: troll at November 25, 2008 2:09 PM in response to Commercial space rate in central slope

So the indian place is not opened yet?

Posted by: troll at November 21, 2008 3:54 PM in response to Playa Now Open For Business

Don't listen to the what. Rent in prime area's like yours still demand prime rent. Call an agent or go to rentmeter.com

Posted by: troll at November 21, 2008 9:09 AM in response to How to Estimate Rental Income

Yea, whats up with that? Don't these people have computers at home?!

On a different note, im really excited that coney island will remain an amusement park.

Posted by: troll at November 21, 2008 9:02 AM in response to Friday Links

I agree with 11217 - This is great news for park slope. This new addition strengthens 5th avenue's name as resturant row. Its a great new addition that im sure will succeed. I plan on visiting the place this weekend with the wife to check it out.

Also glad to hear that the vacent commercial spaces have been rented. Nothing worse then a landlord sticking to his $10,000 per month demand in rent while the economy is suffering like never before. Vacant stores lead to decreased foot traffic which in return deminish the value of the commercial space.

Posted by: troll at November 21, 2008 8:55 AM in response to Baluchi's Opens for Business

glad pecifico is safe

Posted by: troll at November 19, 2008 11:55 AM in response to Wednesday Food & Drink Round-Up

Thank you master plumber. Very helpfull advice.

Posted by: troll at November 19, 2008 11:35 AM in response to It's heating season for real. Is your boiler ready?

Thank you master plumber. Very helpfull advice.

Posted by: troll at November 19, 2008 11:35 AM in response to It's heating season for real. Is your boiler ready?

Cobble is very impressive.

Posted by: troll at November 19, 2008 11:32 AM in response to Last Week's Biggest Sales

woohoo! free bags!

Posted by: troll at November 19, 2008 9:08 AM in response to $400 and Free Plastic Bags Coming Your Way?

woohoo! free bags!

Posted by: troll at November 19, 2008 9:08 AM in response to $400 and Free Plastic Bags Coming Your Way?

Great idea

Posted by: troll at November 14, 2008 2:07 PM in response to More Creative Financing: Price Chopper Insurance

Soup line

Posted by: troll at November 13, 2008 3:35 PM in response to Long Line Around BAM?

DC - Take into consideration that if you end up in housing court it will appear on your next credit run when you apply for another apartment.

EVEN if you are in the right and win the case, NO landlord will rent you an apartment!!!!

I have seen that case played out many times.....

Posted by: troll at November 13, 2008 1:53 PM in response to Pre-1938 CofO renovation question

I was hoping for an apple store :(

Posted by: troll at November 11, 2008 4:57 PM in response to Streetlevel: Closeout Shop for the Slope

I recently had sprayed insulation (cellulose) done to my wood frame house. I noticed the change right away. The only problem is that you have to plug in the holes when they are done. The holes are about 18 inches apart and they drill from the bottom and the top. the price was also very very low. I used:

> Brooklyn Insulation & Soundproofing / NYC HIC License #1282616
> 79 Lorimer St, 5th Floor
> Brooklyn, NY 11206
>
> T: 718.388.4814

The owner's name is devin. highly recommended.

Posted by: troll at November 10, 2008 5:32 PM in response to extension insulation ?

I have no problem with the city keeping the $400....just don't raise real estate taxes!!!

Posted by: troll at November 10, 2008 12:04 PM in response to Where Do You Stand on the Property Tax Rebate Question?

thank you vinca :)

Posted by: troll at November 9, 2008 9:08 AM in response to applying for property tax reduction

Without a doubt a scam! Avoid at all costs

Posted by: troll at November 8, 2008 7:41 AM in response to Scammmm??????

A quick search on craigslist for brooklyn apartments under $700 produced some interesting results. Found on Ave O and ocean pkwy a studio for $700/month in a rent stabilized apt. for rent by owner.

...............do the search

Posted by: troll at November 7, 2008 2:57 PM in response to studio apartment for rent

where on 5th?

Posted by: troll at November 7, 2008 11:10 AM in response to New Restaurant for 230 Fifth Avenue

snark - my credit card monthly bill alone is 2-3k monthly!!

Posted by: troll at November 6, 2008 6:09 PM in response to End of the $400 Property Tax Rebate

yep...that sounds about right (30 yr mortgage). but unless that person plans on living in this space for the next 10 years...its a good idea to rent vs buy.

Posted by: troll at November 6, 2008 2:13 PM in response to Big-Bucks Rentals in Dumbo

Yea!!!

Posted by: troll at November 6, 2008 1:53 PM in response to Closing Bell: Working Away at JJ Byrne

Yea!!!

Posted by: troll at November 6, 2008 1:53 PM in response to Closing Bell: Working Away at JJ Byrne

Ironballs is correct!

250k is not a lot of money in NYC! Especially if you have 2 kids to support, a mortgage, and car payments.

after taxes your left with 165k. A modest size family home will bring in a morgage of 5k/month...now your at 105k.

Now add all the other expenses and you will be down to nearly 20k.

Posted by: troll at November 6, 2008 1:38 PM in response to End of the $400 Property Tax Rebate

I love 5th avenue. Its so much more livelier then 7th. 5th avenue has the young crowd. 7th has the mommy crowd.

Posted by: troll at November 6, 2008 1:14 PM in response to Christmas Coming Early to Brooklyn

I really hope 4th avenue becomes what they have hoped it would be.

Posted by: troll at November 5, 2008 9:41 AM in response to Fourth Avenue: Gentrification or Ghettoization?

sorry for the multiple posts. don't know how that happened.

Posted by: troll at November 3, 2008 3:08 PM in response to Need tin installer

I love tin ceilings as well. Rick...how much would it cost to cover 200sq feet (labor only)?

Posted by: troll at November 3, 2008 3:04 PM in response to Need tin installer

I love tin ceilings as well. Rick....how much would it cost to cover 200sq feet (labor)?

Posted by: troll at November 3, 2008 3:03 PM in response to Need tin installer

I love tin ceilings as well. Rick....how much would it cost to cover 200sq feet?

Posted by: troll at November 3, 2008 3:03 PM in response to Need tin installer

I have used wayne for a while now. He is very good and the price is even better. Im sure he will give you a free estimate. 917-440-6654

Posted by: troll at November 3, 2008 2:48 PM in response to Need an Electrician

They should make it like ocean pkwy.

Posted by: troll at November 3, 2008 12:41 PM in response to New Visions of 4th Avenue & 9th Street

The 3ed rendering shows only 1 car lane!

Posted by: troll at November 3, 2008 12:09 PM in response to New Visions of 4th Avenue & 9th Street

Lisa - How did you miss the NY times article (on sunday) about the couple that left Brooklyn and later just had to come back?! There was even a reference to Brownstoner in that piece.

Posted by: troll at November 3, 2008 8:51 AM in response to Monday Links

What - where did you go? did you get blacklisted?

Posted by: troll at October 30, 2008 12:53 PM in response to Brooklyn Bargains? This Week's Condo Price Cuts

park place - Arson!

Posted by: troll at October 29, 2008 3:08 PM in response to Development Watch: 272 19th Street

W'burg - I don't understand the attraction to that place. I went to the area for the first time in many years. Although the commercial area (Bedford) was full of lively buisnesses and young people walking around...it only stretched for a short distance. Past those few streets Bedford was dead.

Venture away from Bedford and the area is industrial and cold.

The dinner that my guests and I had was very good. However, they all agreed that Park Slope was a better place to visit.

Posted by: troll at October 29, 2008 2:21 PM in response to Streetlevel: New French Restaurant Coming to W'burg

I don't get it. What does Obama have to do with rent? If he is elected, rents will not be effected. Or am I missing something?

Posted by: troll at October 28, 2008 10:46 AM in response to Renters Love Obama

Idiots!

Posted by: troll at October 28, 2008 10:45 AM in response to The Obama Escape Clause

cool! will check it out this weekend

Posted by: troll at October 27, 2008 2:32 PM in response to Streetlevel: "Tiki Hut" Bar in Park Slope Open Today

Rob - Check out 2ed avenue

Posted by: troll at October 23, 2008 3:49 PM in response to Facade Revealed at 4th and Warren

Great work.

Posted by: troll at October 22, 2008 7:11 PM in response to Art Takes Over Myrtle Storefronts

How much does such a project cost?

Posted by: troll at October 21, 2008 8:52 AM in response to House Extension

Thanks for the heads up master plumber

Posted by: troll at October 20, 2008 9:39 AM in response to BE ADVISED: RECALL ON BOILER PARTS RISK OF CARBON MONOXIDE HAZARD

one hundred sq feet??

Posted by: troll at October 20, 2008 9:37 AM in response to Looking for Retail Space to Share?

Combat roach gel is the best thing out there. Once they eat the gel they go home and and kill all the roaches there as well before dying themselves. I bought a large house recently full of roaches. Put a small amount in the kitchen and the bathroom and haven't seen one roach since. its been over a year now.

http://www.combatbugs.com/index.cfm?page_id=191&pid=5

Posted by: troll at October 20, 2008 9:31 AM in response to i'm so sick of these roaches

How low are the ceilings?

Posted by: troll at October 17, 2008 11:20 AM in response to Checking In On 346 Coney Island Avenue

Can't confirm but there is quite a buzz in Brooklynian. Many seem excited at the prospect of a Vietnamese sandwich place moving in.

I wonder if they will be paying the rent that the owner asked of the tea lounge.

Posted by: troll at October 15, 2008 2:20 PM in response to Streetlevel: Banh Mi for the Old Tea Lounge?

I agree with Adam. I don't see 50 grand here

Posted by: troll at October 15, 2008 11:20 AM in response to Interiors: Small Spaces in Prospect Heights

where does he live?

Posted by: troll at October 13, 2008 3:44 PM in response to Super/garbage guy available for you!

Al Sharpton is the cause.

Back in the late 80s a real estate office sold a house to a black family. The real estate office was set on fire by residents who wanted to keep the area white. Al Sharpton decided to march through the area in protest. The mayor promised sharpton that he will make sure that black families will be able to buy homes in canarsie. Sharpton said it was not enough and said that most black families can't afford the asking prices so a plan was set up where families can buy into canarsie with 5% down or even 2% down.

Remember those old newspaper ads advertising a 2 family home for only 3% down?! ....well...that was canarsie.

So lots of familes bought a 2 family house with very little down. Their logic was that the second apartment would supplement the mortgage. You know what happened next...tenants did not pay the rent and owners fell behind on the mortgage.

before we had this recent crises, some 2000 homes in canarsie were in default.

THANKS AL SHARPTON!

Posted by: troll at October 13, 2008 3:21 PM in response to Canarsie: Hard Hit by Mortgage Crisis, and Changing

I agree with Xander!!!

Ruska - You are the man of the house hold. Get a second job with health insurance and carry your family's weight!

You are pethatic if you have to rely on your wifes income and insurance. BE A MAN AND TAKE CONTROL OF YOUR FAMILY'S WELL BEING!!!

Posted by: troll at October 13, 2008 10:20 AM in response to Berkeley Carroll Child Care Center to Close

Crimson nailed it.

Posted by: troll at October 10, 2008 9:09 PM in response to I told you so...

How much are they asking for the retail space?

Posted by: troll at October 10, 2008 12:49 PM in response to Checking In on 5One5 Condos

nice.....

Posted by: troll at October 9, 2008 11:30 AM in response to The Edge Sells Williamsburg's Most Expensive Condo

Park Loper....are you sure?

Posted by: troll at October 9, 2008 8:49 AM in response to BBQ Extinguished at Lookout Hill

It needs a good indian restaurant !!!!!!!!

Posted by: troll at October 8, 2008 2:58 PM in response to BBQ Extinguished at Lookout Hill

tybur6 - now your talking!

Posted by: troll at September 29, 2008 1:58 PM in response to Curtains for Whole Foods?

There is a great fridge/AC repair place on 4th avenue and around 7st on the corner. I believe they are called B&M. They offer great work and a very good price.

Posted by: troll at September 29, 2008 10:45 AM in response to Refrigerator Repair

That's beautiful

Posted by: troll at September 29, 2008 10:31 AM in response to Installing floor mural/tile persian rug

Yes, the raise is to be expected. They raised the maint. on my brothers condo recently due to increase costs. Its not strange that the increase came after the deal was closed. Its just circumstance. Don't read too much into it.

Posted by: troll at September 29, 2008 10:11 AM in response to Common Charges Increase on Coop

Sam - right on!

Posted by: troll at September 11, 2008 11:23 AM in response to Multifamily Commercial Real Estate Sale for $35.3 Million

Are those Canoes in the rederring?! Ha Ha Ha..... THAT WILL BE THE DAY!

Posted by: troll at September 9, 2008 2:19 PM in response to The Next Unveiling of Toll Brothers' Gowanus

So the What predicted a total collapse in 9 months. I am not sure when he made this prediction and how much time is left, but I think it would be a good idea to place a ticker at the top of brownstoner.

Call it "The What's doomsday ticker"

Posted by: troll at September 9, 2008 2:08 PM in response to Last Week's Biggest Sales

I grew up on East 9 and Ditmas. I never had a problem with anyone and enjoyed my years there.

Posted by: troll at September 9, 2008 7:19 AM in response to East 9th b/w Ave C and Cortelyou Rd?

Legion is right on

Posted by: troll at September 7, 2008 9:57 AM in response to Real Estate Market Will Be Fine by 2011

wasder - right on!

Posted by: troll at September 5, 2008 1:23 PM in response to Real Estate Market Will Be Fine by 2011

That is so cool. Can't wait to check it out

Posted by: troll at September 3, 2008 2:37 PM in response to New Music Venue Coming to Gowanus

Why are they closing?

Posted by: troll at September 3, 2008 11:12 AM in response to Streetlevel: Kids' Shop Closes on 5th Avenue

There will be a bidding war and the house will go for around 1.65 mil.
...................party like its 2005!!!

Posted by: troll at September 2, 2008 9:46 PM in response to House of the Day: 139 Clifton Place

wasder, it might be just a matter of time when the area gets crowded and parking spots hard to find. 10 years ago there was plenty of spaces to be found in park slopes 5th avenue. now I have to drive around for 30 minutes looking for a spot

Posted by: troll at September 2, 2008 10:27 AM in response to The Luxury of the Garage

So DOWhat = the what ?

Posted by: troll at August 29, 2008 2:47 PM in response to Open House Picks Open Thread

the waterfalls are damn ugly! what a waste!

Posted by: troll at August 28, 2008 10:08 AM in response to BHA Wants Waterfalls Shut Down

whats a shill?

Posted by: troll at August 28, 2008 10:06 AM in response to Streetlevel: A New Wine Shop on 5th

anon552 - I am not a buisness owner but have a place walking distance from this place.

Posted by: troll at August 28, 2008 10:02 AM in response to Streetlevel: A New Wine Shop on 5th

Denton.....MOVE BACK!!!!

Posted by: troll at August 27, 2008 3:27 PM in response to Streetlevel: A New Wine Shop on 5th

I agree with 11217. That area of 5th avenue is definitly blossoming and is developing a character of its own. I am very very happy that they are opening a wine shop in the area. I will visit the new store often as I am sure many others will as well.

Welcome to the neighborhood Picada Y Vino ..... we are very glad your here!

...................see you soon :)

Posted by: troll at August 27, 2008 2:17 PM in response to Streetlevel: A New Wine Shop on 5th

I agree with anon552. Private pharmacies everywhere are suffering a great deal due to managed care. The chain pharmacies don't offer the service that the private pharmacies provide. One of the biggest misconceptions is that a large chain pharmacy will be cheaper because they would buy the drugs at bulk passing the savings to the customer. That is false. A large chain pays the same for the medications as a small private pharmacy. Its illigal for them to get a discounted price. And since they have a larger overhead there is a good chance they are more expensive then a private pharmacy.
The pharmacists in chain stores are pushed to produce volume and are not given the chance to consult the patients and provide quality service.
you are much better of going to a private pharamcy. They will go the extra mile to make sure everything is correct and you are well informed.
Unfortunatly, mom and pop pharmacies are a dying breed. Its a great loss for everyone when a corporation puts the mighty dollar ahead of peoples health.
I am a pharmacist who worked at a chain pharmacy and now work for a hospital.

Posted by: troll at August 24, 2008 2:53 PM in response to Streetlevel: Health and Beauty Shop on 7th Ave

There is a law that states that a bar must be a few blocks from another bar, a school, or a church.

Can someone tell me why I see so many bars so close to each other?

Posted by: troll at August 21, 2008 11:04 AM in response to Grand Opening of Bar on 6th Avenue Today

Can a landlord renege after the lease is signed?

Posted by: troll at August 20, 2008 11:51 AM in response to Wednesday Food & Drink Round-Up

ill bring my 12 foot tape measure. Should be more then enough.

Posted by: troll at August 18, 2008 10:36 AM in response to The City's Most Prolific Architect

How wide is it?

Posted by: troll at August 18, 2008 10:23 AM in response to The City's Most Prolific Architect

pet rock. Oh...someone thought of that already.

Posted by: troll at August 18, 2008 10:10 AM in response to When Lowering A Home's Price Doesn't Sell It

I do my part and hope others at least try.

Posted by: troll at August 15, 2008 11:21 AM in response to New Yorkers Find It Ain't So Easy Being Green

Missing big yellow dots on the facade....

Posted by: troll at August 14, 2008 3:48 PM in response to House of the Day: 132 Cambridge Place

Crown - your property is attached and a limestone, so its a different ball game.

You can't have a loud party if you want without the neighbor banging on your wall and you certainly don't have a detached 2 car garage!

Posted by: troll at August 14, 2008 1:45 PM in response to Help me estimate expenses - First-time homebuyer

I had work done on my roof. For a patch job there is no warranty. If you get the whole roof done....you get a 1 year warranty.

Posted by: troll at August 14, 2008 1:40 PM in response to Roofing repair - warranty, Is there such a thing?

looks nice

Posted by: troll at August 14, 2008 11:16 AM in response to Closing Bell: Mural-in-Progress on Fourth Avenue

Where is it?

Posted by: troll at August 14, 2008 10:57 AM in response to Choice Greene Coming Into Focus

Dave...what is key money?

And dave...you are paying $72 per sq foot (its priced for the year not the month)

$72/sq ft x 500 sq/ft = $36,000 per year in rent.

$36,000/12 months = $3000 per month.

That is a good price for prime brooklyn (north slope, brooklyn hights)

Posted by: troll at August 13, 2008 3:47 PM in response to Retail advice

industrial look.....

Posted by: troll at August 13, 2008 3:41 PM in response to Going Modern on Fifth Avenue

I like it.

Posted by: troll at August 13, 2008 2:57 PM in response to Going Modern on Fifth Avenue

oooooh.........purty

Posted by: troll at August 13, 2008 10:44 AM in response to An Inside Look at the Masonic Temple

Heating = 7k per year (gas heating/steam)
water = $300 per year
electricity = $1200 per year
garbage = free (woohoo!)

real estate taxes and home insurance should be included in your mortgage....buy my taxes are around 3k per year and insurance is 2k.

Damn...i pay alot!

Every year there is an additional major expense to upgrade the house. Wifey wants a new kitchen now! (damn)

When I had my bachlor pad condo I was paying $226 per month for maint. and that was for a 2 bedroom condo!

Posted by: troll at August 13, 2008 10:36 AM in response to Help me estimate expenses - First-time homebuyer

I live in a house very similar to what you are getting. My biggest expense is heating during the winter. I installed a new boiler and on the coldest Feb month I spent about $1400. I plan on opening the walls and installing insulation soon. Its a messy job but needs to be done.

When I first bought the house I installed a new roof,windows,boiler,gut reno the bathroom, full basement installed, 50 year old carpets removed and wood floor refinished, and electrical upgrade for split system AC units.

My house is around 1800 sq feet and is detached. I moved from a condo into the house. Huge difference. Lots of freedom. I can play my music as loud as id like and run around the house chasing the damn cat without the neighbor below me complain of noise.

All this freedom is expensive. close to 1 million so far and counting.

Posted by: troll at August 13, 2008 10:30 AM in response to Help me estimate expenses - First-time homebuyer

bkny - which park?

Posted by: troll at August 11, 2008 7:47 PM in response to Smart Streets Make Property Values Soar

ClintonHillLady - While your visiting during the day, weekends, nights and other days....someone could buy the place you were so carefully looking into.

Posted by: troll at August 11, 2008 3:07 PM in response to Smart Streets Make Property Values Soar

prodigal - I was joking as well.....

Posted by: troll at August 11, 2008 12:23 PM in response to Smart Streets Make Property Values Soar

if this did not happen to anyone else in the building then something is wrong!

Posted by: troll at August 11, 2008 11:59 AM in response to Taxes

Prodigal - drug trade = gun shots = high DB = bad block. However, if you can convince the drug trade on your block to use silencers....thats a different ball game!

Posted by: troll at August 11, 2008 11:44 AM in response to Smart Streets Make Property Values Soar

I live in this neighborhood. Its like a suburb in the city. very quite (especially on saturdays). Some of the mansions are really ugly and you can't help but scratch your head when so much money is spent on something so ugly. Additionaly you don't have many resturants in the area. When going out to eat I either go to 5th ave park slope or bay ridge.

Other then that, the area is very beautiful and I love living there.

Posted by: troll at August 11, 2008 11:40 AM in response to The New York Times Does Gravesend

ahhh.....nothing better on a monday morning then settling in my office with a hot cup of coffee in my hand and the whats early morning rant.
.........I LOVE BROOKLYN!!!!!!!

Posted by: troll at August 11, 2008 8:43 AM in response to Monday Links

ill raise your 2 cents and add another nickle for the house

Posted by: troll at July 30, 2008 3:22 PM in response to Dyker Heights 'Mansion': Yours for $2 Mil

.........make sure to bring pastel colored bathing suits to the pool party!

Posted by: troll at July 30, 2008 3:16 PM in response to Dyker Heights 'Mansion': Yours for $2 Mil

POOL PARTY AT THE OPEN HOUSE!!!!!!!!!

Posted by: troll at July 30, 2008 3:16 PM in response to Dyker Heights 'Mansion': Yours for $2 Mil

How to get the green room look:

1. Feed cat lots of food

2. Tie cat to ceiling fan

3. Turn on fan to high

4. Watch cat throw up

Posted by: troll at July 30, 2008 12:33 PM in response to Dyker Heights 'Mansion': Yours for $2 Mil

One word for that green room----STYLE!

Posted by: troll at July 30, 2008 11:07 AM in response to Dyker Heights 'Mansion': Yours for $2 Mil

Right next to that big rental building. not worth it!!!

Posted by: troll at July 29, 2008 1:42 PM in response to House of the Day: 112 Lefferts Place

11217 - thanks :)

Posted by: troll at July 29, 2008 11:45 AM in response to Korean-Style Yogurt Pays Big Bucks for Court Street

Does anyone know what the rents are in park slope for commercial space?

Posted by: troll at July 29, 2008 11:08 AM in response to Korean-Style Yogurt Pays Big Bucks for Court Street

alro - I don't believe you. I don't believe anyone in park slope would complain about kids playing on the stoop. You made it all up just to get a rise out of people. Find a hobby.

Posted by: troll at July 29, 2008 8:42 AM in response to Old Slopers Vs. New Slopers

Biff - you're right. I had a weak moment. No coffee this morning...:(

Posted by: troll at July 28, 2008 2:05 PM in response to Last Week's Biggest Sales

PropJoe - The syrain jews are a very tight community that likes to remain within WALKING distance to their shul/synagogue. They are willing to pay any price to stay in the community. To them community means more then location. Besides, most of these shit hole homes will come down and mini-mansions will go up. If you have a shit house in that area that sits on a 40x100 lot...your a millioner.
Most syrain's are buisness owners and very successful. They tend to look down on higher education and prefer that their kids get into the family buisness right after high school. They also tend to marry young and only other syrians.
..............im not a syrian jew.

Posted by: troll at July 28, 2008 12:23 PM in response to Last Week's Biggest Sales

Link is dead

Posted by: troll at July 28, 2008 9:27 AM in response to A Full Plate for the LPC, and Not Much Time to Feast

They will not become rentals or loose value. The area is very desirable. Your a short walk from 5th avenue's resturant row and very close to the city.
I strongly believe that in 15 years 4th avenue will look very differently then it does today.
The Novo will become more popular as the strip gets more populated. 4th avenue has much more potential then say red hook.

Posted by: troll at July 26, 2008 10:41 AM in response to Signs of Life at the Novo

Puck - congrats on the place. I walked by the building the other day and it looks really nice. I am sure that you won't have any regrets. Welcome to park slope.

Posted by: troll at July 25, 2008 1:20 PM in response to Signs of Life at the Novo

ditto 1842 - what happened exactly?

Posted by: troll at July 25, 2008 11:49 AM in response to Corcoran and Citi - Staying away may be wise

good news....
hopefully they will finish the work on the park soon.

Posted by: troll at July 25, 2008 11:43 AM in response to Signs of Life at the Novo

does anyone have any idea what commercial space on 7th goes for? (per sq foot).
how big is/was the tea lounge?

Posted by: troll at July 25, 2008 11:41 AM in response to The Tea Lounge Bids Adieu

I don't understand why the landlord would be so set on getting such a high rent. Even if he eventually gets 12k, he will loose lots of money for having it sit empty till he finds someone.
It would have been in his best interest to negotiate a rent that the tenant can afford in order to maintain foot traffic to the area. Once the area is greatly improved and traffic is higher he could raise the rent to 12k.
hard times are ahead. he should have been wiser. no telling how long this place will remain empty.
get fresh on 5th avenue was vacant for over a year before they moved in.

Posted by: troll at July 25, 2008 11:22 AM in response to The Tea Lounge Bids Adieu

This place is a horrible investment.

Posted by: troll at July 23, 2008 1:20 PM in response to 109 Gates Avenue Revealed: Man, That's Ugly

Looks like a beautiful house. It would be interesting to see what its going to go for.

Posted by: troll at July 23, 2008 1:16 PM in response to Foreclosure of the Week: 445 East 19th Street

Ditmas park

Posted by: troll at July 23, 2008 1:14 PM in response to Foreclosure of the Week: 445 East 19th Street

I like that area. I used to drive around just to look at the buildings and how empty the area was.

Posted by: troll at July 23, 2008 11:45 AM in response to Industry City, a Photo Tour

What a moron!

Posted by: troll at July 23, 2008 11:44 AM in response to 109 Gates Avenue Revealed: Man, That's Ugly

I agree with Zinka. Its a small step up from staten island. There are many old people living from their social security in the area and the median income is one of the lowest in Brooklyn.
Stay in Park Slope. If you move to Bay Ridge expect a culture shock.

Posted by: troll at July 21, 2008 8:51 AM in response to Anyone cool living in Bay Ridge??

Nanook - All I am saying is that these homes are ugly no matter where they are. They would still look like upscale crack houses if they were located in park slope!

The fact of the matter is that the developer has shown no imagination or vision when building these homes. They are very blend and there is nothing appealing about them.

Posted by: troll at July 18, 2008 1:04 PM in response to Who's Gonna Buy This Stuff Now?

They look just like upscale crack houses.

Posted by: troll at July 18, 2008 11:15 AM in response to Who's Gonna Buy This Stuff Now?

boring

Posted by: troll at July 17, 2008 3:41 PM in response to Inside Third & Bond: Week 45

route 10 - What do you mean by "bury the BQE by 2020 as planned"? Where did you about this? any links?

Posted by: troll at July 17, 2008 3:31 PM in response to Condo of the Day: 505 Court Street

With a 6000 sq foot lot, the midwood house will definitly see the wrecking ball. Thats how midwood rolls!

Posted by: troll at July 15, 2008 2:31 PM in response to Last Week's Biggest Sales

Thanks for the input. The space in question is a bar with a liq. license.

Posted by: troll at November 25, 2008 2:09 PM in response to Commercial space rate in central slope

A bar is definately going to be on the higher end per sq. ft.

Posted by: broker at November 25, 2008 2:25 PM in response to Commercial space rate in central slope

broker...email me at arial1@aol.com

Posted by: troll at November 25, 2008 3:28 PM in response to Commercial space rate in central slope

Windows We Are is fairly reasonable. If you're doing them yourself (which isn't that hard - I've done it - 65-yr-old female), Bklyn Windows has large stock to choose among that comes w/ installation instructions - Andersen windows.

Posted by: Arkady at November 28, 2008 5:09 PM in response to does anybody know where to find good but cheap windows?

Energy-efficient improvements sometimes qualify you for incentive programs and/or low-interest financing. For more info, see links below:
http://www.nhsnyc.org/eastflatbush/services/homeimprovement-loans.htm
http://getenergysmart.org/SingleFamilyHomes/ExistingBuilding/HomeOwner.aspx

Posted by: vinca at November 28, 2008 5:53 PM in response to does anybody know where to find good but cheap windows?

replacing windows in an historic house is very expensive. even so-so quality windows are extremely expensive. Unless you have Harry Potter's magic wand, there is no way on earth you will find cheap, high-quality windows.
And if you happen to be in an historci district, you may want to contemplate moving.

Posted by: Inigo at November 29, 2008 8:11 PM in response to does anybody know where to find good but cheap windows?

lol tell me about it.

i live on the 4th floor of a brownstone in henry st which we just purchased.

was hoping to replace the 'poorly insulated' metal casement windows.

had 2 vendors come to inspect with the view to getting quotes.

basically both asked me to get the 'historic tax photos', which i did and paid for but neither got back to me with quotes or prices once we found out it would involve changing the windows from metal casement to timber vertical sash windows.

i cant believe in this day of 'green' living that having poorly insulated single pain windows is even legal let alone all the impediments involved in replacing them.

Cheers,
Dean

Posted by: deanc at November 30, 2008 2:15 PM in response to does anybody know where to find good but cheap windows?

I can take a look at the job as a contractor supplying materials and performing the installations, if you are interested please get back to me, you can email me at acrcontracting@optonlne.net.

Regards,
Al Rosario
ACR GC
(917) 573-3304

Posted by: alrosariojr at December 1, 2008 12:35 PM in response to does anybody know where to find good but cheap windows?

My one bit of advice about windows: you get what you pay for.

Posted by: BrooklynButler at December 1, 2008 1:43 PM in response to does anybody know where to find good but cheap windows?

$100 is very low for winter, that was for Sep-Oct? Here's my figures for 2800sqft 4 story semi-detached for last year:

Oct:96 Dec:560 Feb:1322 Apr:1075 Jun:444

Posted by: cmu at December 1, 2008 2:02 PM in response to natural gas heating costs