Holy crap! Uh, can I borrow $2,250,000?

Posted by: rh at September 1, 2010 2:48 PM in response to House of the Day: 287 Dekalb Avenue

I saw a woman leave her purse in the shopping cart at Trader Joe's yesterday and I wanted to take it just to teach her a lesson. I know it's not just tards, but people need to pay more attention.

Posted by: rh at September 1, 2010 10:06 AM in response to Wednesday Links

Try the Bed Stuy Foot Soldiers. But I have to ask....why can't you do it yourself?

Posted by: rh at August 30, 2010 11:03 AM in response to Stoop Sweeper Needed Asap

I know I'm not Donatella, but we used Z. Abedin and paid $10,700. It looks great but in the end, we were less than impressed with his work ethic. The usual stuff...taking on too many clients at once, leaving us hanging, not working neat enough. Would I use him again? Yeah, probably. He does good work.

http://reclaimedhome.com/2009/07/15/the-10700-stoop/

Posted by: rh at August 30, 2010 9:29 AM in response to Question for Donatella

I actually just did this a few months ago to tenants whom were there for 3 years. We had a good relationship, but we wanted to move back in before their lease was up.

We told them the truth, as you should....that it made more sense financially and otherwise for us to move back in. They totally understood and in fact, they were not going to renew the lease anyway, which was a total relief to us!

We gave them as long as they needed (within reason) and gave them glowing references. It all worked out fine in the end. Had they asked for or needed moving $, we would have given them something.

Just be honest with them and they should understand. But as back up, I would suggest you have a good landlord/tenant lawyer in place just in case.

Posted by: rh at August 30, 2010 9:16 AM in response to Reclaiming Apt from Great Tenants

I'll wait for someone else to say what I'm thinking...

No, I won't. I'm sorry, I can't help it....WHY would you ever rip these out of the home??

Posted by: rh at August 27, 2010 12:53 PM in response to Architectual Salvage

Rob, come on, you've never bought vintage or used clothing before? It's the only way to go!

Posted by: rh at August 26, 2010 1:23 PM in response to LuLu's then&now Opens Next Week

Ditto on Dittoburg's post. Please make sure it's an abandoned nest or is only being used by birds that can fly.

Posted by: rh at August 18, 2010 3:34 PM in response to Removing Birds Nest from Below Gutter

Bay Ridge, man, with all of those driveways! I'd get a Smart Car. You can park that in your living room.

Posted by: rh at August 17, 2010 3:13 PM in response to Parking on Bay Ridge Streets

"Clearly the person that did it thinks they are sooo different and interesting, whereas it's really not imaginative, just garish."

Hey, that statement bothers me! Do you know these people personally? Are you jealous that you can't appreciate anything slightly different?

I would DIE FOR that Hello Kitty house!!!!!!

Posted by: rh at August 17, 2010 3:10 PM in response to Rental of the Day: 233 Garfield Place

I tend to renovate my homes according to how I want to live. I never say "This is only a rental." If it's a special apartment, not only can you get more for it, but it will rent that much faster.

I recently took over my former tenant's apartment to have more space. I was so thrilled myself for giving them a lovely apartment....because now it's all mine!

Posted by: rh at August 17, 2010 12:04 PM in response to Rental-Grade Finishes

Wow, that's some bad park! Even if she was hit, how did she end up at that angle?

Posted by: rh at August 17, 2010 11:54 AM in response to Rite Aid Smashed In The Slope

MM, wanna be my roommate @ the home? I don't know who she is either.

Posted by: rh at August 16, 2010 11:27 AM in response to Santigold Buys in Bed Stuy

30 years? We could all be dead in 30 years!

I think you should live in Williamsburgh. I don't want anyone who calls Williamsburgh "Willy" to be living in my neck of the woods. Sorry, no offense.

Posted by: rh at August 10, 2010 5:56 PM in response to Need Input from Owners in Bed Stuy & Williamsburg

Manny LaSalle. You'll probably find his # through a forum search.

Posted by: rh at July 27, 2010 2:09 PM in response to Fireplace Mantle Repair

I like Ikea. You can find things for under $3.

Although the best National Wholesale Liquidators in Soho closed, there's still one in Boro Park.

Also, don't forget stoop sales!!

Posted by: rh at July 26, 2010 7:53 AM in response to Best Dollar/Bargain Store

Great shot!

Posted by: rh at July 26, 2010 7:50 AM in response to Closing Bell: Book Drive Flea

Emilia DeVitis does Venetian plaster. She helps me on lots of projects in my homes.

devitisemiliaATyahooDOTcom

Posted by: rh at July 20, 2010 6:29 AM in response to Plaster Guy Who Can Do "Venetain Plaster"

We like the garden duplex because we are the noisy ones with all the pets. Bedroom is downstairs. Living/kitchen in parlor. The tenants have their apartment door on the 3rd floor so we can share the hallway and see the lovely staircase. No deck at the moment. Maybe next year.

Posted by: rh at July 19, 2010 5:03 PM in response to House of the Day: 714 Macon Street

I would just have them made to match the molding in the rooms. Protecting the pipes and yourself probably isn't a bad idea.

I have some baseboard heaters with the covers they came with. I didn't bother to make covers for them even though that's the plan. Just painted them the same color as the walls and I hardly notice them anymore.

Posted by: rh at July 19, 2010 11:13 AM in response to Can I Skip the Baseboard Covers?

This isn't going to be all that helpful, but maybe someone will know what I'm talking about. I had one made in Gowanus a few years back. The guy was either on 6th Street or 15th Street. Or some other street. But it was between 2nd & 3rd. I think.

Posted by: rh at July 15, 2010 1:58 PM in response to Where Can I Find Cover for Hatch?

The Leaning Tower of Bushwick? What's with that exterior shot?

Posted by: rh at July 15, 2010 1:54 PM in response to Rental of the Day: 197 Himrod Street

Jeez Louise! Gute Besserung, Mrs. B!

Posted by: rh at July 15, 2010 11:35 AM in response to Guten Tag from Berlin!

I hope you mean $25 per hour. It sounds like he's not a painter...just some guy you hired to paint. You may do a better job yourself.

Posted by: rh at July 13, 2010 11:23 AM in response to Painter Rates

Well, you said it..."Ultimately it is better to have a nicer house next door". Just try to have a positive attitude about it and wait for trouble to start before getting upset. This is a good thing, really!!

Posted by: rh at July 13, 2010 6:45 AM in response to Living Next Door to a Gut Renovation

Well, I think these are more rugs than carpeting, but it's worth a shot...
http://www.classicrug.com/home/index.html

Posted by: rh at July 9, 2010 6:15 PM in response to Eco Friendly Carpet

Oy. I have a job now? I'll talk to the old timers on my side of the street. Hopefully, they're on board.

Posted by: rh at July 8, 2010 7:08 AM in response to Bedford Corners Historic District Meeting

I'll be there! What kind of alcohol are they serving?

BSM, yeah, I know them. I'm across the street. The house with all the basement clean out trash in the front yard.

Posted by: rh at July 7, 2010 5:25 PM in response to Bedford Corners Historic District Meeting

There are about 6 people living on the block...how come I don't know you?

Posted by: rh at July 7, 2010 1:35 PM in response to Bedford Corners Historic District Meeting

This guy SAYS he's humane...
http://newyorkwildliferemoval.com/

Posted by: rh at July 7, 2010 12:31 PM in response to Raccoon Removal Asap!

So, why ARE they skipping Verona? It's right there in the middle of the entire landmark district. I feel left out. :(

Hey Montrose & Amzi, see you at the meeting?

Posted by: rh at July 7, 2010 12:24 PM in response to Bedford Corners Historic District Meeting

FYI, I'm not Latino. But I don't think I'll tell ya who "my people" are because I'm sure you'll have something to say about them too.

Posted by: rh at July 6, 2010 9:50 AM in response to Prospect Park Holiday Litter

Oh, I just looked. In Bklyn since 2002?

Yeah, people like you are the reason I left the Slope.

Posted by: rh at July 6, 2010 9:26 AM in response to Prospect Park Holiday Litter

Yes, you are a racist. Own it.

It's a fact of life. The park is filthy after a holiday weekend or an event like the Philharmonic. I'm not condoning it. I just accept it and keep my dogs out the morning after so I don't have to run after them removing chicken bones from their mouths.

One thing I will say about the park patrol. They're quick to ticket dog owners who don't have their dogs on leash by 9:01, but I've never seen them go after the litterers.

Posted by: rh at July 6, 2010 7:06 AM in response to Prospect Park Holiday Litter

Ok, he just came. I could swear he was disappointed in the lack of tip, but maybe I'm imagining it.

I know that chargers are cheaper, but reliving my childhood memories: priceless.

I'll let you know how it is!

Posted by: rh at June 30, 2010 10:51 AM in response to Seltzer Delivery

My mom says no, as does a bunch of FB friends.

I'm totally excited about my seltzer. Egg creams for everyone!

Posted by: rh at June 30, 2010 10:27 AM in response to Seltzer Delivery

Oh crap, Mr. B, I checked the wrong category.

Posted by: rh at June 30, 2010 10:06 AM in response to Seltzer Delivery

I used to take that stuff, but I no longer have space. The salvage places will come to you. You won't get much (if anything) to have them haul it away. You can try Eddie Hibbert, Build it Green and Olde Good Things.

On the other hand, you could do an "open house" if you want to sell the stuff to the public without setting up a ton of appointments. Just make it kind of a tag sale for salvage.

Posted by: rh at June 25, 2010 12:38 PM in response to Salvage Items

CGModern, my sentiments exactly!

Forget the crap and the dripping water. Ask yourself this: Which is more important? Your friendship or occupancy? Because one or both of them ain't gonna last.

Posted by: rh at June 23, 2010 6:14 PM in response to What's Expected of Me as a Landlord?

RF, I had the same question and I'd be totally excited if it's the same store! Famous for clothing the tweens of Brooklyn though. :)

Posted by: rh at June 18, 2010 4:51 PM in response to Thrift Store for Fulton Mall

DIBS has a point. Whatever you do, don't let the electrician at it until you speak with a plasterer first. Even if you have to take down the whole ceiling and replace it with sheetrock, the detail can be carefully taken down and reused.

Posted by: rh at June 11, 2010 12:05 PM in response to Help Save Some Rosettes?

So, here's thing. I went to the event last night and blogged about it this morning, not knowing anything about the swag. Would I have preferred vodka and a Flip camera over free blogging? Sure, I'm not proud! I went, as I do every year, to meet other bloggers. I had a good time.

Seriously, to me it looks like that AYR is an Absolut ad.

Posted by: rh at June 9, 2010 11:44 AM in response to Brooklyn Blogfest Sells Out

I just learned that cheap vodka mixed with water will get the smell out. Use as you would Nature's Miracle or Fabreeze.

Posted by: rh at June 8, 2010 3:16 PM in response to Serious Cleaning Crew for Animal Odor?

I can only speak for myself and my brownstone is worth less than a million, but I bought early in an up and coming neighborhood (South Slope) when housing prices were low, saved $ by having tenants and then made some cash on the deal and moved on up.

Posted by: rh at June 8, 2010 1:04 PM in response to How do People Afford it?

Babs is probably referring to Rescue Ink. http://www.rescueink.org/

Mshook took the words right out of my mouth....Pits are usually total dotes unless trained otherwise.

I'm curious as to why you don't speak to the "dozens" of neighbors about this. You must know your neighbors, right?? I'm sure there are some old timers around who can spread light on this guy.

ASPCA is no longer THE city shelter. It's NYCACC now. But keep in mind that they are a kill shelter and those dogs probably won't last longer than 2 days.

Posted by: rh at June 8, 2010 1:00 PM in response to Barking Dogs, Illegal Kennel

Oh jeez, I'm so old...the last time I rode The Cyclone I think it was $2.50. And I thought that was expensive!

Hey Lesloaf, I spent my teens in Coney too (Brightwater)! Great backyard!

Posted by: rh at June 1, 2010 11:44 AM in response to Luna Park Opens

Pigeon, perhaps if I had read your rules, I would've lasted longer up there. I broke #s 2, 8 and 10 big time.

Posted by: rh at May 25, 2010 5:30 PM in response to The Upstate Brooklyn

We had a place near Rosendale back in the early oughts. It IS an awesome town, as is the entire area. There's no lack of culture (including a $5 art cinema!), exceptional restaurants and the great outdoors. We loved our weekend place so much that we moved up there full time. Ok, so that was a mistake.

Perfect second home place. Year round...not for me.

But Hmmwhichneighborhood is right...Beacon is the next Brooklyn! Now, would someone please buy my Beacon house?? :)

Posted by: rh at May 25, 2010 11:56 AM in response to The Upstate Brooklyn

Actually, I'm gonna have to go ahead and ditto Dave on this. Perk, kick back, have a beer and join the BBQ.

-rhinbedstuy

Posted by: rh at May 23, 2010 7:17 PM in response to Open BBQ

Wait. Why does invisible mention selling drugs? What does that have to do with sweeping and trash?

Posted by: mopar at September 1, 2010 1:29 PM in response to Stoop Sweeper Needed Asap