Making Friends on State Street
The folks now living in the recently-constructed townhouse on State between Nevins and Bond aren’t exactly making friends on the block, it appears. Over the weekend, they decided to do a little jackhammering, much to the chagrin of the some neighbors. “What the hell were they jackhammering in a basically 6 month old house?” asks…
The folks now living in the recently-constructed townhouse on State between Nevins and Bond aren’t exactly making friends on the block, it appears. Over the weekend, they decided to do a little jackhammering, much to the chagrin of the some neighbors. “What the hell were they jackhammering in a basically 6 month old house?” asks the tipster who sent this in. Has to be either for the cellar or the backyard, we’d guess. Did anyone have the pleasure of hearing these shenanigans? Any other tales of particularly inconsiderate neighbors this weekend? GMAP
Anyone know if the dev site (prior to this weekend) was a “good neighbor?” If not (illegal work, after hours work, etc.), the neighbor(s) may be reacting in good form.
I agree 110% in the ability for one & two homes on weekends from 10-4pm (which is also the allowable DOB variance permitted work on permitted construction, Saturday’s only). Much work done by the Mrs. and myself on our humble abode.
Including breaking up our “Brooklyn Style” concrete backyard. Easy clean up with a hose, but not if you want a garden & patio. With sledge hammers, though.
While I agree with Bren (above), I think it’s ultimately up to the circumstances as to how this new development affected the neighbors quality of life. Ultimately if the work is too loud, call in a 311 DEP quality of life complaint and go for a walk…
I would’ve throttled the jerk if it was my front door for all the reasons that everyone already had brought up. What a heel.
Landlords are responsible for the cleanliness in front of their properties. Common charges for condos should be going to things like that. The dustpan/broom idea is comparable to taping signs up to their door telling them they are bad neighbors.I have been living on the same block for over 20 years, one family houses have turned into multifamily dwellings, leaving the block with very little sense of community, its just the way it is. On my block you can be living next to someone 10 years and never know them. There are blocks that are more community oriented than mine, and maybe setting up a “real” block association would be an idea if you really wanted to form or develop a true sense of community.The state street thing above is funny, because normaly the block seems to have the nicest front gardens, and at least a sense of visual pride.
The response to the noise was so immature … and possibly,
the nitwit damaged the finish on the door with all that duct tape.
On the other hand, it’s generally considerate to give your immediate neighbors a “heads up” if you have to plan repairs that involve heavy odors (floor refinishing) or noises…
This discussion brings up a related question re: neighbors, and since you’ve all thought this out so well, maybe you can help me come up with a solution? I live on a block where most of the old timers are gone (back in 1982 I was the new kid on the block) and we’re on our second and third wave of renovation/development, you name it.
The problem? None, except that NO ONE SWEEPS THE SIDEWALK. Some offenders are tenants, some are new co-op owners who probably think the city comes out and sweeps for them. We’re on a busy corner and there is a LOT of crap. I find myself sweeping the entire block.
New neighbors – who are paying more than 20 times for a coop (with a private street entrance) what we paid for an entire building – are moving in soon. I would like to be friends with my neighbors, yet I’d like a little company with my solitary sweeping.
You might think the cost mention is a non-sequitor, but it’s not. The attitude my husband and I have encountered from other high price newcomers is that we aren’t quite “good enough” for them and probably shouldn’t even be talking to em. I guess we’re just hippie dirtbags.
Anyhow, do any of you Brooklyn Law students have an idea how us hippie dirtbags should communicate with new comers next door about sweeping the sidewalk now and then?
I’ve considered making up a fictional block association and giving them a dustpan and a little broom with a bow on it as a housewarming gift, but that’s about where my creativity ends.
Got any suggestions?
Perhaps its a Brooklyn Law student freaking out about tomorrow’s bar exam…
lol….i meant time to get up 🙂
Let’s not forget…this could have been emergency work going on here. Whatever the case, the owner should have at least explained the situation to his neighbors…Just like when you let your neighbors know you’re going to be having a party…It’s common courtesy and common sense.
brownstoner, are you running out of things for your post? tipster ? what a revelation,someone is making noise in the cit.this is ny. if you arent awakened by jehovah witness knocking on your door at the crack of dawn, then it is the neighbors barking dog, utility meter readers, loud music from passing vehicles,garbage trucks,traffic towing cars and on and on. as one person stated, if they were given notice prior, does it make the noise any less bothersome? my neighbor is powerwashing their home and building new steps, i dont set my alarm clock lately cuz when i hear that generator going off i know it is time to get off. just another part of city life you have to deal with.