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June 18, 2008
Thru the Wall AC Installation
We're attempting to install a thru-the-wall AC unit in our bedroom and need to find a contractor to do this minor job. Does anyone have a recommendation?
Thanks!
Author's Comments
Though it now seems like a mute point, any cleanup still would have had to go through state DEC procedures, which are quite extensive. And the Superfund program is still mostly dependent on past owners footing the bill, not the EPA, so while more Superfund is providing a more cohesive cleanup plan, its not necessarily providing any more funding, and without the financial incentive to clean up the property for future development, this is apt to take well beyond 10 years.
Posted by: washingtonandatlantic at March 2, 2010 10:18 AM in response to Gowanus Superfund Coming to a Head
washingtonandatlantic wrote a review about Mimi's Hummus on February 17, 2010 2:26 PM
Love it. Just wish I lived closer!
washingtonandatlantic wrote a review about Umi Nom on February 17, 2010 2:24 PM
I just went there last week, and while it was tasty, not sure its worth a trip if you don't live nearby. Some dishes were too salty, and overall somewhat pricey for food that isn't as inventive as Kuma Inn.
Ditto comments that the Met on Fulton isn't too bad - its improved a ton over the four years I've lived nearby. However, the produce is still generally awful and everything is waaaay overpriced. The Green Planet is cheaper than them on almost everything, and Target is about half the price. Good in a pinch though.
Posted by: washingtonandatlantic at February 5, 2010 4:53 PM in response to Streetlevel: New Supermarket for Fulton Street
Haven't been there yet, but walked by it on Friday night and it was PACKED! Always a good sign for a brand new place.
Posted by: washingtonandatlantic at January 25, 2010 3:57 PM in response to Streetlevel: Soccer Bar Opens on Vanderbilt
All is saved http://gothamist.com/2010/01/12/mta_will_spare_the_only_bus_that_go.php
Posted by: washingtonandatlantic at January 12, 2010 4:56 PM in response to Closing Bell: Curtains for the B25?
That's the Greene Hill Food Co-op (not to be mixed up with the cooperative school in the works with a similar name).
Posted by: washingtonandatlantic at December 14, 2009 10:37 AM in response to Weekday Events
Not that its any justification on this project taking so long, but even at the time, Empire State Building was faaast (actually, less than 1.5 years). The days before strict building and construction permits, and the Great Depression where labor was cheap - couldn't do something like that today if you tried.
Posted by: washingtonandatlantic at August 26, 2009 3:12 PM in response to Atlantic Terminal Station May One Day Be Complete!
I was there for a wedding earlier this year and loved the Big Island. Be sure to check out the Kona Brewing Company if you're Kona-side for some good beer and food. Enjoy!
Posted by: washingtonandatlantic at August 25, 2009 5:22 PM in response to Greetings From The Big Island
washingtonandatlantic wrote a review about Belleville on July 20, 2009 3:33 PM
I'd say Belleville opened late 2003/early 2004 - was definitely after mid 2003 when I started spending time in that area.
And I think its fine - decent food, not that over priced, but just expensive enough that I never went there on a regular basis when I lived nearby. Haven't been there since I moved out of PS in 2005, but still have fondish thoughts of it.
Adam's Books!
Posted by: washingtonandatlantic at July 1, 2009 4:00 PM in response to Streetlevel: Unnameable Books Re-Opens on Vanderbilt
washingtonandatlantic wrote a review about Bogota Latin Bistro on June 17, 2009 10:42 AM
I used to go there more when I lived nearby, but always had good meals there. Really great drinks and very tasty food. And fairly unique to the neighborhood, where there are plenty of Mexican places, but not much else from South America until you get up to Coco Rocco, which this far exceeds (except for Coco Rocco's Peruvian Chicken!). Service isn't that speedy, but otherwise, no complaints.
oh, I forgot to add, this apartment is on the Fulton side of the building, so the Atlantic noise is minimal. I live on that side as well and rarely notice it.
Posted by: washingtonandatlantic at May 21, 2009 5:31 PM in response to Condo of the Day: 555 Washington Avenue, #1A
I live in the building and stopped by the open house last week. The common charges are high because they include the taxes, and that is one of the largest apartments in the building. There's no tax abatement because the building has been condos since the early 80s.
The garden is beautiful. The loft is being used for storage right now. If you changed the entrance to the second bedroom, you would just need to walk through the living room to the bathroom because there are two full baths on the ground floor, though neither of them are much to look at. The bedrooms are pretty small too.
The basement level is huge though - really nice spread with plenty of room for a big tv room plus two home offices. And a bathroom down there in the laundry room though no shower. If need be, you could probably easily (but unofficially) partition off part of the downstairs into a bedroom, especially since you wouldn't have to walk up the spiral stairs to go to the bathroom.
Posted by: washingtonandatlantic at May 21, 2009 5:29 PM in response to Condo of the Day: 555 Washington Avenue, #1A
washingtonandatlantic wrote a review about Chavella's on May 19, 2009 2:51 PM
I had been meaning to check out Chavella's when it opened, but didn't make it until I was at Washington Commons recently and ordered takeout from Chavella's. LOVE at first bite! Their rice and beans are amazing. I'm starting to drool thinking about them. Since then I've eaten in and its even better fresh. Love the tacos, especially the chicken mole and the beans and avocado. Guac is good too. Its officially my favorite mexican in the city.
washingtonandatlantic wrote a review about Ortine on April 15, 2009 9:11 AM
Live down the block and like its relaxing atmosphere for dinner after a hard week. The lasagna is very good, as are the pizzas. Nice to have a place like this so close.
prices seem very reasonable on a square food basis, but those are pretty awkward layouts, like with a master bathroom a flood below the master bedroom....
Posted by: washingtonandatlantic at March 11, 2009 12:48 PM in response to Developer: Sterling Green Is "Seriously Green"
Deniz actually opened a few weeks ago, and has been pretty busy since then.
Posted by: washingtonandatlantic at March 11, 2009 12:42 PM in response to Brooklyn Food & Drink Round-Up
washingtonandatlantic wrote a review about No. 7 on March 11, 2009 12:35 PM
Just love the broccoli, and I dream about the kimchee perogies. Both times I've been there, the service has been a bit spotty, though very nice, but otherwise, great.
washingtonandatlantic wrote a review about Tavern on Dean on January 26, 2009 1:26 PM
I think Tavern on Dean is perfectly ok, but not great. Something about it just always rubs me a little bit the wrong way, and its probably to do with the check. It just seems a bit too pricey for bar food. The burgers are tasty, but the so called overpriced burgers at 67 Burger are still a few bucks cheaper, and the beer is not the cheapest either. Somehow, two burgers and two beers ends up always costing more than $40, so I'm never in a rush to go back, even though I live just down the block.
washingtonandatlantic wrote a review about Luz on October 23, 2008 1:09 PM
I've only been once but it was really a great experience. Great drinks, really good meal. If I didn't live so far from Myrtle, I'd be back more often.
that's odd that the name doesn't leave a google trace - i passed by the sign last week and it said Since 1948 or something around there, which begs the question, where?
Posted by: washingtonandatlantic at August 19, 2008 2:56 PM in response to Streetlevel: No Boar's Head for 117 Court Street After All
actually, green planet has some good produce - not a ton of selection, but most things you need for a salad.
Posted by: washingtonandatlantic at June 19, 2008 11:08 AM in response to Streetlevel: Bar Olivino Opens
its on the top floor of the building - 4th floor.
Posted by: washingtonandatlantic at June 19, 2008 9:10 AM in response to Thru the Wall AC Installation
no, our window is actually a few feet off the lot line and the neighboring building is at least 20' from the wall at that point, so i don't think an easement will be an issue. thanks for the rec though, and i welcome more contractor names!
Posted by: washingtonandatlantic at June 18, 2008 3:06 PM in response to Thru the Wall AC Installation
Its on a lot line of a neighboring property which is currently a construction site, not over the sidewalk, so I don't think a sidewalk bridge will be required. As for resale value, there is no a/c in our bedroom and a ceiling fan just didn't cut it last week. It won't be visible to anyone except our new neighbors once the building next door gets finished, so I don't think there's anything but a plus in terms of resale value.
Posted by: washingtonandatlantic at June 18, 2008 12:46 PM in response to Thru the Wall AC Installation
this is a brick wall, but my father's an architect and he seems to think its a simple job - he's drawing up the plans to submit to our condo board. as for the type of unit, we are thinking of a split system in our living room, but for our bedroom, we're just going with a regular ac unit - probably just an LG thru the wall unit. So the work is really to cut the hole and install the lintels...
Posted by: washingtonandatlantic at June 18, 2008 11:44 AM in response to Thru the Wall AC Installation
in terms of building green, there are probably some tax incentives available, but if the building is designed well, it can save a huge amount of money on heating and cooling costs, especially as prices increase. The designers probably have some paybacks calculated but if you save a few hundred bucks a month on AC in the summer, that's definitely worth some increase in the cost, though maybe not $500,000.
Posted by: washingtonandatlantic at May 13, 2008 1:33 PM in response to Upscale Green Townhouses Coming to Bed Stuy
for desks and stuff, doors on sawhorses make for great desks....
Posted by: washingtonandatlantic at April 18, 2008 12:56 PM in response to Front Page Forum: Used Office Furniture in Brooklyn?
that looks incredibly similar to the rehab of the verizon building (1095 Avenue of the Americas) by bryant park that i see from my office all day long (http://www.mdeas.com/#)
Posted by: washingtonandatlantic at April 17, 2008 2:06 PM in response to The Absolute Hard Launches
i'm assuming these are long term plans, not something they're looking to do in the next year, because otherwise, its a bit of a waste when the smith and 9th train station will be closed for 2 years.
Posted by: washingtonandatlantic at April 17, 2008 2:00 PM in response to Could Red Hook Become a Biker Haven?
its just as well that the borders deal fell through - i think it would be a great location for a book store, but with borders filing for bankruptcy, it would likely never pan out anyway.
Posted by: washingtonandatlantic at April 16, 2008 10:12 AM in response to Still No Takers for One Hanson's Retail Space
back to mirrors, i passed by it a week ago and it had people at the bar, definitely looked open but maybe only to friends and family.
Posted by: washingtonandatlantic at March 18, 2008 5:59 PM in response to Streetlevel: Mirrors on Grand Actually Close to Opening?
as one of those ch'ers that treks over to the coop, i would welcome one opening closer. for me, the choice to go to ps for produce is a no brainer, and working 2.5 hrs once a month is really not a big deal. and the fact that its half the cost of the crappy produce at the met makes it even better. bring it on!
Posted by: washingtonandatlantic at December 21, 2007 11:30 AM in response to Food Co-op Planned for Ft. Greene/Clinton Hill?
I was there on Saturday morning, fairly early in the morning, and everyone was really nice (seems like some French people running the spot), but there were some kinks in the food. Eggs were a bit watery, bland salad, but the potatoes were good. I definitely plan on going back though for dinner, and if people had good brunches there yesterday, they must have worked out their first brunch jitters pretty quickly.
Posted by: washingtonandatlantic at December 3, 2007 1:18 PM in response to Old Bodegas = New 'Autour du Monde'
back to the original question, my apartment has separate bath and shower in the master bathroom. it wasn't our choice - it came that way - and it is a nice renovation with a nice jacuzzi tub, but i don't use it enough to make it worth the lost space.
Posted by: washingtonandatlantic at November 27, 2007 2:00 PM in response to Bathroom Reno #5: Soaking It Up
Tesco is starting out in the West Coast first, so we probably won't see them here on the East Coast for a while. And ditto contempt on the New Balance store - it seems like an odd location for it and I've never seen anyone in there.
Posted by: washingtonandatlantic at November 12, 2007 1:44 PM in response to Which Foodie Is Coming to Court and State?
it looks kind of like one of the buildings on the northwest corner of Central Park...which tend to look dated to the early 80s.
Posted by: washingtonandatlantic at September 19, 2007 2:53 PM in response to Condo of the Day: Park Circle
I had Allstate as a renter and they would not sell us homeowners insurance when we bought our place well outside the flood zone: their explanation was that they weren't insurance any of Kings County since the 100 year flood plain crossed through it. We have State Farm now and it suits us just fine.
Posted by: washingtonandatlantic at September 12, 2007 6:19 PM in response to Insurers See Storm Clouds Over Brooklyn
has it opened yet? i stopped by a week ago and they definitely weren't. it looks cool from the outside, but very small to be too social...
Posted by: washingtonandatlantic at September 10, 2007 4:13 PM in response to Streetlevel: Cafe & Gallery for Pioneering Stretch of Atlantic
it can't look worse than the projects a few blocks down atlantic. i can't believe they're finally getting somewhere on this! that's been an empty lot for years!
Posted by: washingtonandatlantic at August 17, 2007 2:06 PM in response to Work Begins on Fort Greene Affordable Build
Its not that the balconies themselves are sukkahs - its that they enable the owners to build sukkahs during Sukkot. These types of balconies are all over the orthodox area of Williamsburg. And I agree, they look very unsafe, and probably added on after the fact, since they aren't designed to be used as fire escapes as well.
Posted by: washingtonandatlantic at March 8, 2010 5:13 PM in response to Closing Bell: Safe for Sukkot?