Yvonne wrote:
Rent controlled buildings downtown and other parts of the city eventually became condos. Landlords could not make a profit and sold the buildings.

corybraiterman wrote:
isn't that where the tea place is at?

Yvonne wrote:
In the 1950s, the building received a tax abatement for 40 years. The low rents allowed many residents the opportunity to buy homes on the shore. When the abatement expired in the 1990s, Schundler gave them a 10 year extension. In the 1990s, rents were typical in the $400 range. They have gone up since the extension expired but not by much. The rent also includes off street parking.

hero69 wrote:
what is going into the old a1/ myxplyyk space on grove

bodhipooh wrote: I am intrigued and may consider getting one myself for things like fish or some vegetables.

kencares wrote:
They're not spending 36 million to grow spinach. They're setting up to grow marijuana at the facility once it's fully legalized in NJ.

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CapnJon wrote:
Do you folks who have issues say anything to the managers? Or just complain here? If they don't know it's happening, they can't fix it...

I had a rather long chat with a young stout fellow who I think was the manager, that's how I was comped (compted?) the second batch of pasta.

What was wrong with the pasta? I was going to pick up some pappardelle on my way home today.

CapnJon wrote:
Do you folks who have issues say anything to the managers? Or just complain here? If they don't know it's happening, they can't fix it...

K-Lo wrote:
Third dinner at Osteria last weekend -- with a large party. All of our first course plates, which we shared, were delicious. My son and I shared a pork chop special, which we saw the waitstaff tasting as we came in as they opened. Judging by the looks on their faces, we knew whatever they were eating was making them very happy. My sin and I agreed. Everyone else loved their pasta dishes.

They could use some accoustical work, but the kitchen is consistently fine.

Yvonne wrote:
[That rule is not for every new building, plus people know how to get around laws, just use your friend's address.

jcguy05 wrote:
Their crystal shrimp is also a joke, it's just supermarket (ocean) shrimp cooked pan fried, i can cook it better myself. It's not river shrimp, and not cooked fresh under strong fire to get that fresh/tender taste

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Sommerman wrote:
just a question for you economics-savvy readers: If the existing parking decks are 1/2 full, why hasn't the cost of parking gone down?

The residents of the buildings with parking decks are not issued city parking permits. Therefore those residents can't park on the street, and have little choice but to pay the garage what they want.

Yvonne wrote:
The traffic that comes through downtown are the "shortcuts" from the turnpike. Travelers to the Holland Tunnel do not wait to exit as they should they drive through the downtown streets. This has been happening for years. Many newer residents confuse that traffic with long term residents. The long term resident either parked on the street with no problem or parked on a lot that has become a building. New buildings will bring in more residents with one third the parking for those residents. They are competing with downtown residents who park on the streets. The city is making the problem worse. It is the reason I said we need lots or garages.

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TheGinch wrote:
I heard a rumor that those weird cul-de-sacs at Grove and 1st got bought out. Any idea what's going there?

Isn't there already a bunch of privately-owned homes on those cul-de-sacs (Laurel and Saddlewood Courts)? Not sure how someone could have bought them out unless they bought out all of the homeowners.

fraulein wrote:
Got the small nutella foccacia...very good. Very nice space with a good amount of seating.

Did anyone else have debit card problems? I was the very first customer, and the machine had issues.

cas219 wrote:
Hi - looking for an algebra tutor for a high school freshman attending McNair. Daughter needs help. thanks!

SRhia wrote:
That's why our new shower floor's grout is turning yellow after 6 months!!! Because we never sealed it!!! Well, I wish our contractor had mentioned this to us!!!

What is a good product to seal shower floor (brand)? Also, how often does this need to be done? Is it hard to do? Can I do it myself?

Fomite wrote:
+1 for Seniors in the city! My parents, in their 70s, moved here from the burbs and got rid of their car. They love walking! And it keeps them healthy and out of the house. No yard work, no snow shoveling, no car worries. In the summer when Newark is closed they enjoy strolling and frequenting local shops. City life is really ideal for older folk, as they have everything they need nearby or deliverable.