|
Re: home inspector did not get on the roof
|
||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Just can't stay away
 
|
I second Pebble and Christine.
We also used Moss - very thorough. Our realtor was there for the inspection and she got jittery when she saw that Moss was going to do the inspection. She said he finds faults everywhere and is known as the "deal killer" amongst realtors - for us that confirmed that we had chosen the right inspector... He found quite a few things and that allowed us to purchase the home with a realistic expectation of what we needed to repair during the next few years. A roof is extremely important for the health of a building - a leaking or poor roof will lead to a host of issues and costly repair. But on the other hand, the cost of putting on a new flat roof on a row house (which based on description seems to be the question at hand) is small ($3-7k) compared to the overall cost of a house. That price will buy you a roof with a 10-15 years guarantee.
Posted on: 2014/3/22 14:03
|
|||
|
||||
|
Re: Good place to get a flu shot?
|
||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Just can't stay away
|
Newport Pharmacy on Erie and 9th does them too.
Posted on: 2014/3/3 22:01
|
|||
|
||||
|
Re: anyone had success in pothole damage claim against state of NJ
|
||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Just can't stay away
|
Don't have information about success in claims, but I believe the relevant statue is this: N.J.S.A. 59 et seq.
You need to file claim within 90 days and show that the "public entity had actual or constructive notice of the dangerous condition" (i.e. the pot hole). Google on NJSA 59 and pothole to find case rulings.
Posted on: 2014/2/6 4:22
|
|||
|
||||
|
Re: Where can us artist folk promote our creativity on JCL?
|
||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Just can't stay away
|
This is not on JCL, but JC Made on Grove might be another good fit for artists and craftists to promote their creativity:
http://www.yelp.com/biz/jc-made-jersey-city
Posted on: 2014/1/25 18:52
|
|||
|
||||
|
Re: What's going there?
|
||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Just can't stay away
|
Looked like work was being done yesterday at the old Ginfi spot on Erie. Any news?
Posted on: 2014/1/17 4:14
|
|||
|
||||
|
Re: Pictures of old JC
|
||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Just can't stay away
|
And there is this site with old and new pictures taken from/of the same spots :
http://www.jerseycitythenandnow.com/
Posted on: 2014/1/17 2:42
|
|||
|
||||
|
Re: PATH currently suspended 12/20 8:45 AM
|
||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Just can't stay away
|
+100
There is a serious lack of accountability at PATH regarding all of the system outages and signal issues. Also, haven't seen any updates re: Grove St Station elevator or ramp accessibility since 2011, when a Fed judge ordered PATH to bring the station into compliance with the Americans w Disabilities Act... Would be nice to see some action or loud inquiries from public officials. This is a huge quality of life issue for JC residents and its only going to get worse w all of the new developments going up. Quote:
Posted on: 2013/12/21 14:53
|
|||
|
||||
|
Re: New Year's Eve in JC
|
||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Just can't stay away
|
I think Madame Claude's is giving a dinner
Posted on: 2013/12/16 18:32
|
|||
|
||||
|
Favorite Take-Out & Delivery
|
||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Just can't stay away
|
Curious to know everyone's go-to take-out and delivery spots in JC. I hadn't known about Buon Appetito and look forward to trying it when they're back in business.
A few of our standbys are Kraverie, Nicole's, and Shadman (and we miss the mole enchiladas from Ginfi), (and the Taco truck, when we can find it) but we're looking to try new things...
Posted on: 2013/12/1 3:36
|
|||
|
||||
|
Re: LOTS of new Stop Signs Downtown
|
||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Just can't stay away
|
While there may be a few extraneous stop signs here and there, I'm baffled (though I shouldn't be) by the negativity from some commenters. As both a driver and a pedestrian downtown, I've experienced the rampant speeding and disregard for safety that some of our neighbors - and others passing through - show for our community, and it is disrespectful and terrifying.
So while there may be different schools of thought on what interventions are best and where, I can't see this initiative as anything other than progress, and I am confident that with time, the kinks will be worked out, and we'll all be safer for it. My thanks to Candice, Mayor Fulop and the new administration for getting the ball rolling!
Posted on: 2013/11/29 18:35
|
|||
|
||||
|
Re: Korean restaurant
|
||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Just can't stay away
|
Agree on ramen! And sushi too!
Posted on: 2013/11/1 3:06
|
|||
|
||||
|
Re: Korean restaurant
|
||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Just can't stay away
|
I think a non-fusion Korean spot would do very well, but don't close yourself off to what we have - Kraverie is fantastic (and not all fusion!)
Posted on: 2013/11/1 3:05
|
|||
|
||||
|
Re: Speed cameras = a great way to improve safety and raise money
|
||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Just can't stay away
|
Quote:
These Radar Speed Signs are legal in NJ. Seems as if they are also effective - interestingly enough, effectiveness increases over time (a few years): http://www.ci.bellevue.wa.us/pdf/Tran ... adar_sign_report_2009.pdf http://www.stopspeeders.org/options.htm#Radar http://www.informationdisplay.com/htt ... ming-research-studies.php And it seems as if the signs are already in use in a limited fashion Jersey City, but not too surprisingly for JC, placed in non-sensible locations... http://jclist.com/modules/newbb/viewtopic.php?post_id=256468 We could do with more of them - in the right locations. The report from Bellevue lists lessons learned to take into consideration for placement.
Posted on: 2013/10/25 20:22
|
|||
|
||||
|
Re: What's going there?
|
||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Just can't stay away
|
Quote:
On a related note, are there any long term plans for some of the empty lots (currently parking lots) on the WEST side of Marin in that same area? Are you referring to the the Morgan / Grove / Marin redevelopment plan? Plenty of details here: http://www.harsimuscove.org/news/amen ... emarin-redevelopment-plan
Posted on: 2013/10/24 20:09
|
|||
|
||||
|
Re: Speed cameras = a great way to improve safety and raise money
|
||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Just can't stay away
|
Quote:
I like those, and would be in favor of sprinkling them across JC... But if they are banned in NJ as later posters have suggested it may be a mute point - at least in the short term. Seems as if Hoboken has had success with reducing speed through those signs that tell you how fast you are driving. http://www.nj.com/hobokennow/index.ss ... ds_speed_sign_system.html While probably (but who knows) not as effective as mobile speed cameras (and would not bring in in any money) it would be interesting to see if it had any lasting effect on traffic calming - when in position on a particular street and any remaining effect after the sign has been moved to a different location. Based on success elsewhere it would be worthwhile to carry out a pilot in Jersey City.
Posted on: 2013/10/23 19:58
|
|||
|
||||
|
Re: PATH (pathetic attempt at transporting humans)
|
||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Just can't stay away
|
Agree w JCMan8.
Would add: 1) Inform riders what time the next train to each destination is expected. At a location like Grove St, one has to wait for this info to scroll slowly across the bottom bar of the tv screens, when it should show continuously for all destinations. At a location like Christopher St, there are electronic screens that could share this info but don't; they just tell you that trains to HOB, JSQ and 33rd run there (as if you didn't know). 2) Develop realistic, immediately actionable contingency plans for when Path service is cut off, including/especially during rush hour, such as free ferry, bus and shuttle access 3) Stop the excuses and legal action and build the mandated elevator at Grove St station already!!!
Posted on: 2013/10/23 2:51
|
|||
|
||||
|
Re: Banksy in JC?
|
||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Just can't stay away
|
That stencil was cool!
The 'quick' technique looks like Banksy to me too, but it seems as if the inspiration / concept came from a German artist Evol (and possibly others before him): http://www.evoltaste.com/ Click prjcts > 04 continued buildings (click on the picture icon) http://idnworld.com/creators/?id=EVOL Nevertheless, nice addition to streetscape.
Posted on: 2013/10/17 15:24
|
|||
|
||||
|
Re: Today, a Downtown Jersey City parking lot; soon, 99 luxury apartments
|
||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Just can't stay away
|
Quote:
The map is indeed incredible! The whole map, can be found on Boston Public Library's web, here: http://maps.bpl.org/id/10752 The link above shows the whole map in very high resolution, as well as detailed panels around the map with drawings of certain buildings and blocks. I find the two panels below particularly interesting as they show what the north part of Grove Street looked like (long time) before the Bayonne style detached houses with parking in front were constructed. a) Bonneville French Flats (# 52), shown in panel lower left, located on Grove Between 9th and 10th St. b) 187 to 205 Second Street, shown in panel top right, Second Street between Grove and what is now Marin (Henderson). The following is also interesting: c) Hudson Tunnel Works (shown in panel lower right) - Hudson Tunnel works that attempted to construct at tunnel between Jersey City and Manhattan. This particular project was never finished and is not what became the Path tunnels (aka Hudson and Manhattan Tunnels).
Posted on: 2013/10/14 14:55
|
|||
|
||||
|
Re: Speed cameras = a great way to improve safety and raise money
|
||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Just can't stay away
|
Quote:
Definitely! People drive like maniacs through Jersey City. But I also think that in many places mobile "speed patrols" would be the way to go. This would ensure that smaller streets, (where many of the accidents happen but would not bring return on investment on a speed camera) could also be monitored and make the monitoring less predictable (by switching up locations) and hopefully cause motorists to drive slower in spots that do not have speed cameras. But totally agree that enforcing speed limits (and stop signs) would be a good way to improve safety and generate money for the city.
Posted on: 2013/10/14 14:37
|
|||
|
||||
|
Re: Residents welcome plan to increase cabs on Jersey City streets; taxi owners less enthusiastic
|
||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Just can't stay away
|
+1
The rules & fares should also be posted in the cab. Would also hope for some standards for condition; the few JC cabs I've taken were all ancient, with torn and taped-up seats. Quote:
Posted on: 2013/10/11 16:22
|
|||
|
||||
|
Re: Small Business Seeking New Location
|
||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Just can't stay away
|
I believe there is a new 'available for lease sign' on the CH Martin store on Newark Ave, between Barrow and Grove. (There has been an old for lease sign for upper floors for ages, but I believe this particular sign is new.)
Also, one of the neighboring smaller stores also seem to have their lease running out pretty soon - can't remember if it was Sleep Cheap, or another one. There is a for lease sign on the front. Both those locations are just around the corner from Brick Haus Fitness and a martial arts center though.
Posted on: 2013/10/7 17:33
|
|||
|
||||
|
Re: Ginfi Mexican Restaurant.
|
||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Just can't stay away
|
Quote:
plus 1 I really liked their food, but always ordered take out. When I tried to order over phone last Saturday they said that the restaurant had gone out of business. Don't know about the truck - hope that it is still doing fine.
Posted on: 2013/10/2 22:42
|
|||
|
||||
|
Re: What used to be at Grove Pointe
|
||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Just can't stay away
|
Another old photo showing what used to be at Grove Pointe about 100 years ago:
http://www.jerseycitythenandnow.com/2 ... oad-ave-columbus-ave.html
Posted on: 2013/9/7 2:17
|
|||
|
||||
|
What's going on at Grove News Corner ?
|
||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Just can't stay away
|
They seem to be removing the vinyl siding. Any chances that they will restore the building to it's former glory as seen here?
http://www.jerseycitythenandnow.com/2 ... st-grove-news-corner.html Does anyone know what the plans are?
Posted on: 2013/8/30 4:49
|
|||
|
||||
|
Re: Sexually assaulted on Kennedy Blvd, 5:30pm
|
||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Just can't stay away
|
Wow, that sounds awful and maddening, three times over-from the assault itself to the incompetence of the 911 staff to the offensive and despicable behavior of the police officer. I hope you got the officer's name and are planning on filing a complaint.
I was looking into resources that might prove fruitful There's the NJ Coalition Against Sexual Assault http://www.njcasa.org/ In terms of complaints regarding the police and 911 operator responses, there's Steve Fulop's office, the Mayors Action Bureau, the city council members, etc. all of whom have a vested interest in turning JC around, starting with the major police dept transition. In any case, I'm so sorry that all of that happened.
Posted on: 2013/7/19 4:18
|
|||
|
||||
|
Re: What's going there?
|
||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Just can't stay away
|
A few months ago, a construction worker told me the Erie/3rd St storefront was going to be an Indian restaurant. We thought it was an odd spot for that; coffee makes more sense.
Would someone please open a gourmet food shop w/a butcher in it? We have enough Mexican and pizza.
Posted on: 2013/6/27 21:16
|
|||
|
||||
|
Emergency No Parking Tickets
|
||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Just can't stay away
|
Has anyone else been ticketed and towed after an "emergency no parking" sign appeared where you were parked? It happened to us on Monday-no signs were posted on Sunday or when I left for work Monday at 7:45am, but when I got home, my car had been towed and there were "no parking" signs everywhere.
Had to call around to find the car, get a ride to the tow lot from a neighbor, pay $190 to get the car back, and there's a $42 ticket on the windshield. And it was in a legal spot for the day. I'm not so put out that they had to move the car, but paying for a ticket and tow with no notice seems excessive. What is considered fair notice for changes in parking rules?
Posted on: 2013/6/27 19:19
|
|||
|
||||
|
Re: Ginfi Mexican Restaurant.
|
||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Just can't stay away
|
We often get the chicken mole and salsa verde enchiladas for take-out. Delicious and convenient to have in the neighborhood!
Posted on: 2013/5/29 2:08
|
|||
|
||||
|
Re: Sharing woodworking space
|
||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Just can't stay away
|
Send an email to Seamus at info@makergrove.com
He's starting a shared studio space in JC and I think a wood shop is on the agenda.
Posted on: 2013/5/26 4:35
|
|||
|
||||
|
Re: Healy signs and “workers” every where this morning…..
|
||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Just can't stay away
|
Took a photo of a guy carrying a huge Healy sign right in front of the Grace Church Van Vorst polling site on Erie Street while voting was still underway this evening. Unbelievable and yet par for the course. (Image Manager not letting me upload)
Posted on: 2013/5/15 0:11
|
|||
|
||||