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January 18, 2009
Where do I get a chimney cover?
We have the elements entering our building and raining in through our mantles because there is no chimney cover on the chimney on our roof. Does anyone know where I can get a cover for the chimney like all my neighbors seem to have? Many thanks
October 17, 2007
Fire up the boiler?
It's such a predictable October thread, but we're new owners of a 4 story townhouse and we're looking for the right way to awaken our 150,000 BTU gas boiler from its summer slumber.
A plumber is perhaps in order, as our knowledge of these devices is very limited, but some have said that service contracts are the way to go, and I'd love a recommendation for that route if anyone out there is satisfied with the maintenance the receive from a plumbing / heating company.
Or, does anyone else feel like this is superfluous, and a one-time visit from a solid plumber is the way to go?
Many thanks.
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Funny, they've been sweeping (and ticketing) on my block, which is within these borders, for weeks now.
Posted by: Lothar of the Clinton Hill People at October 27, 2009 5:16 PM in response to CB2 Parking Holiday Almost Over
Don't they do Jiu-Jitsu at Master Sabu on Fulton?
Someone was talking about opening a gym on Fulton.
Come on, Fulton!
Posted by: Lothar of the Clinton Hill People at October 26, 2009 2:33 PM in response to Streetlevel: Jiu-Jitsu Coming to Myrtle
I hope it's good, and I'll certainly support it. If it's like the Buka in DC and Atlanta, the reviews suggest it'll fit in with what already exists on Fulton. Not exactly pushing the envelope though.
Posted by: Lothar of the Clinton Hill People at October 15, 2009 2:36 PM in response to Streetlevel: New Fulton Restaurant Has a Name
Maybe now you guys will get another one of those stores that sells only expensive airplane pillows instead. Enjoy.
Posted by: Lothar of the Clinton Hill People at October 9, 2009 11:53 AM in response to So Long, Slope Socksmith
dear husband of lady opening this store:
ignore the other comment. it's a great location, filling a major void in north clinton hill. clinton hill is swimming with kids these days and "still hip" is killing it (in the good way). bon chance.
Posted by: Lothar of the Clinton Hill People at October 6, 2009 11:23 AM in response to Kids Clothing and Toy Store Opening on Clinton Ave.
Sorry, border police. That's Bed Stuy, not Clinton Hill. You know the drill.
Posted by: Lothar of the Clinton Hill People at October 1, 2009 7:46 PM in response to Development Watch: 426 Lafayette Avenue
They buy drugs, Heather. I've seen it several times on the corner of St James and Fulton. That's the crux of my beef. It keeps the dealers around too.
Posted by: Lothar of the Clinton Hill People at September 29, 2009 12:51 PM in response to 925 Fulton In Turnaround
I talk to meth clinic users all the time, thanks momo.
I have talked to a drooling old black woman about kids, grandkids, life, and happiness and found her to be wise and sweet. I have picked up a pack of cigarettes discarded on the street by a white man who came out of the clinic and told him how I felt about treating the neighborhood with respect.
You can play the race card if you want, but the methadone clinic situation is much more complex than that.
Posted by: Lothar of the Clinton Hill People at September 29, 2009 12:30 PM in response to 925 Fulton In Turnaround
Perhaps Mr. Brownstoner was only suggesting that the Methadone Clinic needs to be spruced up like the building with the Stevie Wonder quote graffiti on it that is the headline of this article. Put a plant in a pot and put it on the sidewalk and make the yuppies happy.
They're also fixing up the "Future Home of Salvation Baptist Church" building next to the post office. Methinks it has something to do with a Bloomberg policy where blighted buildings need to be functional or sold.
The meth clinic is annoying to me because I've witnessed their clientele littering the streets with butts, getting in fights, partaking in drug deals, and otherwise loitering. The clinic would improve its standing in the neighborhood if they kept closer tabs on what its users do after they get their fix.
Posted by: Lothar of the Clinton Hill People at September 29, 2009 11:46 AM in response to 925 Fulton In Turnaround
I'm not sure what kind of food. I meant to ask the guy who was smashing bricks out of the back wall with a sledgehammer but I forgot.
I think the guy who said "Nigerian" is probably going to be correct though, since it's his one and only post ever at Brownstoner. He's in the know.
My neighbor told me Joloff was getting gutted today -- knowing the owner, I'd just assume its more renovation. Anybody know?
Posted by: Lothar of the Clinton Hill People at September 22, 2009 5:03 PM in response to New Restaurant/Bar for Fulton Street
They put three windows in the back of the building to add a little natural light to a building that's like 80 feet deep.
They wanted a garden patio but the building takes up the whole lot depth.
I am a mother f*cking wellspring of information about this place.
Posted by: Lothar of the Clinton Hill People at September 22, 2009 11:33 AM in response to New Restaurant/Bar for Fulton Street
That's right, son. Your eggplant has not just one but THREE penises.
Posted by: Lothar of the Clinton Hill People at September 18, 2009 12:04 PM in response to Bushwick Farmers Market Takes Off
I know nothing except it's a super deep building and when I asked a worker what was going in there, he said "a restaurant and bar" and someone called to him to correct him from inside... then he said "I mean, a restaurant."
Not supposed to tell the neighbors about the bar part yet, I suppose.
Posted by: Lothar of the Clinton Hill People at September 16, 2009 11:32 AM in response to Money Starting to Flow to Fulton Street
Great news! I feel like Fulton's starting to step up to the plate. There's a new restaurant/bar going in next to the Vet Across From The Met, and that hilariously run down building with the Stevie Wonder quote on it between Waverly and Clinton is finally getting worked on too.
As for the meth clinic clients, they seem to have discovered the new bodega at the corner of Cambridge Place and built a nest on its cozy sidewalk.
Posted by: Lothar of the Clinton Hill People at September 16, 2009 11:07 AM in response to Money Starting to Flow to Fulton Street
Not to be insensitive, but there's a stop at Putnam/Grand which is literally ONE block away. You could throw an egg and hit it from the senior center.
To reinstitute the stop at the Met would mean asking a bus to stop three times over the course of four blocks.
If safety concerns at Putnam/Grand are the reason for this uproar, I would say the community and the police should work to make that intersection more secure.
Posted by: Lothar of the Clinton Hill People at August 31, 2009 11:51 AM in response to Seniors Call for Bus Stop
Woo hoo! Something to eat in South Clinton Hill besides Golden Krust Stomache Ache Patties!
Posted by: Lothar of the Clinton Hill People at July 31, 2009 5:17 PM in response to Streetlevel: The Return of Hot Bird!
Yeah, it's not the market speaking, it's just three stupid buyers.
We'll all be better off if we stop pretending that the widget carries any significance at all.
Posted by: Lothar of the Clinton Hill People at July 29, 2009 9:57 AM in response to Widget Underprices for Third Straight Time
I do think that if rezoning to avoid large development was a decision that was made regardless of the purpose of said development, we ought to consider this spot-re-rezoning without regard to the merits of low income elderly housing.
Low income elderly housing is as politically volatile an issue as banning smoking in day care facilities for toddlers, which is to say, of course it's a good idea. Whether it's a good idea for this block of Lefferts Place needs to be discussed as a matter of landmarks and historical context, which was the reasoning behind the original rezoning.
It's one thing to be flexible but it's another thing to be completely hypocritical (I am looking in your direction, Johnny Dew-Dew).
This block of Lefferts Place is not a dump, though it's not as beautiful as the one between Grand and St James. Also, the Lefferts Hotel no longer leaves a mint on your pillow as a welcoming gesture.
Posted by: Lothar of the Clinton Hill People at July 28, 2009 10:33 AM in response to Lefferts Place Threatened by Healthcare Developer
Umm, the "crappy bodega" next door, Pena's, is awesome, with nice people, friendly cats, delicious cheap sandwiches made with love and attention, and great prices. When it goes, there goes the neighborhood. I don't know what "program" you expect Pena's to "get with" ... you must be a realtor.
Posted by: Lothar of the Clinton Hill People at July 1, 2009 7:38 PM in response to Streetlevel: Unnameable Books Re-Opens on Vanderbilt
That does seem extremely cheap, even with the financial apocalypse discount. I imagine there's something weird about it somewhere.
Posted by: Lothar of the Clinton Hill People at June 17, 2009 2:09 PM in response to House of the Day: 385 Grand Avenue
That's a nice 3 bedroom pad. Great area too.
Posted by: Lothar of the Clinton Hill People at June 16, 2009 1:31 PM in response to House of the Day: 244 Hall Street
Who cares!
Everyone hated Gehry's design when it was first made public and now people are pining for his "high end" touch. Please. Put up a basketball arena where there is currently rubble and weeds, it's going to have a big ad for a bank on the side of it no matter who made the blueprint.
Posted by: Lothar of the Clinton Hill People at June 10, 2009 1:55 PM in response to More Renderings of New Arena Design
Lothar of the Clinton Hill People wrote a review about Planet Thailand - CLOSED on May 28, 2009 12:20 PM
Ah yes, the reason I used to only do take-out from Joya -- the burgeoning Thai Food + DJ experience. Rot in hell, whoever started it.
Why wouldn't they plant some trees in front of the Met?
They would like nice.
Posted by: Lothar of the Clinton Hill People at May 18, 2009 1:11 PM in response to DDC Back to Finish Fulton Street Sidewalks
From what I've read the AY plans were flawed, traffic will be a nightmare, taxpayer money was acquired through suspicious means, and eminent domain was not appropriate.
That being said I'd rather have AY go forward than walk past that giant ugly hole for ten more years.
You guys are admirable holding to your ideals in the midst of this. You remind me of the Lothar of the Clinton Hill People that voted for Ralph Nader in 2000 and then wished he didn't after the next eight years nearly dissolved our country.
Posted by: Lothar of the Clinton Hill People at May 18, 2009 10:11 AM in response to Appellate Court Rules Against Atlantic Yards Opponents
I bought yucca from the empanada lady years ago and it was delicious. May she put the restaurants on Smith street out of business.
Posted by: Lothar of the Clinton Hill People at April 29, 2009 11:54 AM in response to Brooklyn Food & Drink Round-Up
I figured they'd fix the sidewalks on the north side of Fulton as soon the weather warmed up a bit. No such luck. A barely-functional Fulton St is as high as they seem to want to set the bar.
I saw a guy with a yellow BID shirt on with a broom on Fulton a month ago. He was hanging out on a corner chatting with people. Haven't seen anyone since, but the trash cans on the corner of Fulton & St James are constantly overflowing into the street.
I feel bad for the businesses that had actual hopes for the BID accomplishing something for them other than higher expenses.
Posted by: Lothar of the Clinton Hill People at April 10, 2009 12:53 PM in response to Hit and Run by the DDC?
Lothar of the Clinton Hill People wrote a review about Ortine on April 1, 2009 12:48 PM
Yes, it's kid friendly and mighty tasty too.
Lothar of the Clinton Hill People wrote a review about Tom's Restaurant on March 26, 2009 1:21 PM
This place is a stand-out experience. Food is fine, but the charm of the restaurant, and it's hosts, is unique and refreshing. Tom's is exactly how you run a business and why they've been around as long as they have, through ups and downs and changes in the neighborhood. I implore you to check it out, hopefully while there's a bit of a line. That's part of the experience.
Really nice block and really nice renovation, but I think $500/sq foot is closer to the going rate.
A million bucks! FINAL offer.
Posted by: Lothar of the Clinton Hill People at March 24, 2009 3:20 PM in response to House of the Day: 154 St. James Place
Lothar of the Clinton Hill People wrote a review about Outpost on March 20, 2009 12:26 PM
I am at Outpost right now and there's not an empty seat in the place. I think The What is wrong about this one, even if he was right about the apocalypse and such.
This is just about the best coffee shop I can think of in Brooklyn.
Lothar of the Clinton Hill People wrote a review about Joloff on March 17, 2009 12:30 PM
This place is always a great experience, eating in or taking out. The owner and the staff could not be more hospitable. I recommend the curried okra.
I hope they bring back the sidewalk tables now that we actually have sidewalks on Fulton.
It's really all about the website for me. How in the... I would love to know who created it, and why. It simply defies explanation.
Posted by: Lothar of the Clinton Hill People at March 13, 2009 10:53 AM in response to When a Candy Store Isn't a Candy Store
I guess Joloff isn't a well kept secret anymore
Posted by: Lothar of the Clinton Hill People at March 4, 2009 1:15 PM in response to Brooklyn Food & Drink Round-Up
Is this the same property that was up for auction the other day? Or is it the other side of Downing?
Posted by: Lothar of the Clinton Hill People at March 2, 2009 12:01 PM in response to 38 Putnam Cleaning Up Its Act
Hockey rink!
Posted by: Lothar of the Clinton Hill People at February 4, 2009 10:50 AM in response to Two Fulton Lots Up for Foreclosure Sale
The space next door has a sign that it's available for $4700, and it's much bigger.
$4000 seems high for the smaller space, but I do believe someone has rented it.
I hope it's another bodega.
Posted by: Lothar of the Clinton Hill People at January 30, 2009 5:02 PM in response to Streetlevel: A Tenant (Finally) for 936 Fulton Street?
I hope it's another Met!
Posted by: Lothar of the Clinton Hill People at January 29, 2009 12:19 PM in response to 470 Vanderbilt Cleared for ULURP Take-Off
Lothar of the Clinton Hill People wrote a review about Choice Market on January 28, 2009 12:51 PM
Say what you will about the layout and the service, but I'm hard pressed to think of a better place in all of Brooklyn for a casual meal with a newspaper. May the Choice empire continue its expansion and domination until it's a global chain and its quality is a distant memory.
Burger is awesome too.
Looks like a hospital. Really nice on the inside, though, and the location is good with a subway right there and equal access to Clinton Hill and Prospect Heights.
Good luck Izzys.
Posted by: Lothar of the Clinton Hill People at January 15, 2009 11:42 AM in response to Checking In On the Isabella Condos
Lothar of the Clinton Hill People wrote a review about Locanda Vini e Olii on January 12, 2009 12:52 PM
The first two times I found that green lettuce-sauce for the bread completely bland and confounding. The third time I added a bunch of salt to it and thought maybe I understood what they were going for. It's a weird first impression.
Be prepared to order a lot of courses and spend a lot of money if you go there, that's really the best way to enjoy what they have to offer.
this just sucks. best restaurant in the neighborhood, nicest people working there. fortunately it's only a window.
Posted by: Lothar of the Clinton Hill People at December 29, 2008 11:29 AM in response to Break-In at Kush
Hallelujah. Let's hope it's a worthwhile investment for everyone.
Posted by: Lothar of the Clinton Hill People at December 18, 2008 3:15 PM in response to Fulton BID Approved! Buses Returning Soon
Look both ways when you cross the street, people!
Posted by: Lothar of the Clinton Hill People at December 17, 2008 10:36 AM in response to Fulton Street Goes Two-Way Again
I can't find on thing to complain about with the Choice Greene. It rules.
I've now heard a rumor that Choice Atlantic is going to be a bistro. True? False?
Posted by: Lothar of the Clinton Hill People at December 16, 2008 1:13 PM in response to Choice Greene in Full Gear
... and Brownstoner was never seen or heard from again.
Posted by: Lothar of the Clinton Hill People at December 8, 2008 11:15 AM in response to Restaurateur Gets Wrist Slap For Laundering Money
yeah that's the place
Posted by: Lothar of the Clinton Hill People at November 6, 2008 1:22 PM in response to Fulton Street Dig: End In Sight
I still get all tingly walking down Clinton and Washington Avenues.
Posted by: Lothar of the Clinton Hill People at November 6, 2008 11:52 AM in response to The Big Draw in Clinton Hill: Architecture
Hallelujah. I hope Fulton is running two-way again before the end of the year. Two observations:
The Washington Mutual space (between Sister's Hardware and Embora) is "For Lease By Owner" -- goodness, this is a huge space in a gorgeous building by a busy intersection, and someone ought to do something great with that space. How do I pitch it to the Ft Greene / Clinton Hill food co-op people?
Anyone else notice "CHOICE ATLANTIC" opening on Atlantic Ave between Grand and Classon!?
Posted by: Lothar of the Clinton Hill People at November 6, 2008 11:51 AM in response to Fulton Street Dig: End In Sight
Let's give this place a Chance (pun intended) -- I'm a font-judger like the next guy, but when I lived in "BoCoCa" I hated Angry Wade's more than the devil ... I hated the stucco exterior, the douchey crowd, everything. I once had someone ask me for directions to Angry Wade's and I pleaded with them to go somewhere else instead.
Then one afternoon I wanted to watch a Met game. It was 95 degrees out and I didn't have cable. I knew the game would be on in Angry Wade's. I did the unspeakable. I walked in -- the air conditioning felt amazing. There was free popcorn. They had Brooklyn Lager on tap. The game was on in HD. The bartender, who was either from Long Island or New Jersey, was friendly, if slutty looking. I spent a couple of hours there and left happy.
If this place has a good burger, or shows soccer matches, or sweeps the cigarette butts in front of the building, or adds anything remotely of use to the neighborhood, I welcome it.
This stretch between Vanderbilt and Clinton is booked solid now. Other stretches of Fulton further east beginning to follow. Hear ye.
Posted by: Lothar of the Clinton Hill People at November 6, 2009 1:02 PM in response to Fulton Sports Bar Signage Revealed