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Re: Shuttle Enterprise Statue of Liberty flyover

#751

Home away from home

wow - sounds cool. Does anyone know what day and time (frame)?

Posted on: 2012/4/19 23:19

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SRhia

Re: Liberty Harbor Developer Companies Declare Bankruptcy

#752

Home away from home

What does the bankruptcy mean to the unsold units at Gulls Cove (assuming it is related to Mocco) and at Liberty Harbor north?

Actually, what does it also mean to current owners at liberty harbor north?

Posted on: 2012/4/18 18:25

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SRhia

Re: Cost of Home Inspection and RE Attorney

#753

Home away from home

I thought you could keep the depost if the buyer walks away with no "good/legit" reason (examples of "good/legit" reason: major issues discovered during inspection, buyer couldn't get a mortgage, etc)??? Isn't that standard wording in the contract?

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stani wrote:

That's very interesting. I just had the experience where the sale of my house fell through. The buyer walked even though we had a signed contract. We were using an attorney, who told us that the only remedy was to sue for damages, which in turn can only be demonstrated when the property sells for less than the contract price and in any event, legal fees can't be included in the calculation of damages. Our conclusion was that real estate purchase and sale contracts are essentially unenforceable (unless the seller is a real estate attorney, I suppose).

May I ask what language you included in the contract that saved you "many times his fee"?

Posted on: 2012/4/18 18:00

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SRhia

Re: Cost of Home Inspection and RE Attorney

#754

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I also had a friend who used John Moss based on a recommendation, and was very happy with John.

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vindication15 wrote:
There is no better inspector in Jersey City than John Moss. I highly recommend him. He sees thinks that other inspectors do not see and he explains how to take care of you home to you during the inspection.

Posted on: 2012/4/12 18:44

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Re: Thirty Acres Restaurant- Jersey Avenue

#755

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FYI - in case anyone's wondering, they start offering lunch next monday 4/16, starting at 12 noon.

Can't wait to try it out one day!!!

Posted on: 2012/4/12 14:39

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SRhia

Re: Good arcade for an 8 year old?

#756

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Thanks for all the replies and info! Much appreciated.

We've been to chuckee Cheese's already. While my son likes it, I was more looking for the older style arcade - like the one that was shown in the old "TRON" movie, with the young Jeff Bridges (my son loves that movie, and the new one Tron Legacy too), so I was hoping to bring him to one, to experience a bit of the nostaglic.

But as I suspected, not many of those left around anymore.

By the way, does anyone know if there's one in Chinatown? I was walking around Chinatown a few years ago, and I thought I saw one there. But I can't remember on which street I had seen it (or if it's still there today).

Again, thanks for all the ideas - will look into them!!!

Posted on: 2012/4/8 21:10

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SRhia

Plumber for toilet leak

#757

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Our toilet appears to be leaking water (from the tank into the bowl, continuously). Can anyone recommend a reliable plumber for repairs?

Also, what is the fair market price for such a repair?

TIA.

Posted on: 2012/4/8 2:43

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SRhia

Good arcade for an 8 year old?

#758

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Can anyone recommend a good video arcade place for an 8 year old? Can either be in JC or in manhattan, and accessible via public transportation.

TIA.

Posted on: 2012/4/5 23:27

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SRhia

Re: Seeking advice - dealing with condo assoc on repairs

#759

Home away from home

I thought about withholding the maintenance fees - but I read that not paying maintenance is a foreclosure-able event (even in an escrow account), as it is a first/priority lien item.

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realtor wrote:
stop paying your maintenance and this should get you some attention. make sure you put it in an account seperately...and if you live in a bldg with 10 units or less go back to self managing and get yourself on the board.

Posted on: 2012/4/2 0:32

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SRhia

Re: Seeking advice - dealing with condo assoc on repairs

#760

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Thanks for your comments - it is good to know we're not alone in our frustration...

Did the CA reimburse you for your out-of-pocket expenses? I'm concerned that the CA won't reimburse us if we go ahead and repaired the damages inside our apartment caused by the common elements - what would be our options / leverages to press for reimbursement?

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PathH8Tr wrote:
I'm happy to know everyone has the same challenged with their CA and their PMC. I know this doesn't give you hope, but it makes me feel better every CA seems dysfunctional (not responding unless it effects them directly) and a PMC that doesn't respond or do things in a timely manner. The only thing we've found that works is to do the legwork ourselves with a warning and date as in, "if we don't receive a response by _____ we plan to have x contractor conduct the work". We've actually done that and of course the CA only cares when it effects them so it worked out fine.

We've only had our CA respond when the leak hit their floor - then it was mayhem - two years later.

Posted on: 2012/3/31 16:39

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SRhia

Re: Seeking advice - dealing with condo assoc on repairs

#761

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5 units in total;
the repair was already voted on during condo meetings and emails, and special assessment had been collected as well (so we have the money in the reserves for the repairs);

During this 1.5+ years, we also switched from self managed to a professional management company - I was hoping this switch would actually help push to get the repairs done faster. But now the management company is telling me their designated contractor is busy (we actually got estimates from the contractor already and all owners had approved the cost and the repair itself as well), and therefore can't set down a date for the actual repair.

I'm getting really tired of waiting, and waiting, and waiting.... and I'm the only one that keeps bugging the management company (who's not even responding to me half the time) to get this done - I guess since no one else's apartment is affected, they're not really concerned whether this gets done or not.

Posted on: 2012/3/30 22:12

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SRhia

Re: Mega Millions is 640 million!!! What would you do with the money??

#762

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and with that lottery money, you can buy ALL of them!!!

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CapnJon wrote:
i wouldn't leave town, but i'd definately upgrade - there's a few awesome brownstones we love, and a few amazing victorians i'd love too!

Posted on: 2012/3/30 18:33

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Re: Mega Millions is 640 million!!! What would you do with the money??

#763

Home away from home

Go traveling for the rest of my life!!! perhaps even that space flight

Posted on: 2012/3/30 17:01

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SRhia

Re: Pole Position Go Kart racing near Liberty State Park in Jersey City

#764

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I just called them - all participants has to be 48" or taller, and that's usually 8 years or older.

My question for those that have been there is: do the teenagers / adults race on the same track and same time as the younger kids? Or do they separate by age while they race? I'm concerned if it will get really "rough" and scare off my kids (who's never done racing before).

Thx.

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jc_dweller wrote:
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SRhia wrote:
Is this suitable for kids under 8? I'm interested in taking my sons there, but I'm wondering if this is really for teenagers / adults only?

Hmmm. They have kid's cars/track (slower cars) but I'm not sure if that is suitable for those under 8....let us know what you find out.

Posted on: 2012/3/30 16:10

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SRhia

Re: Pole Position Go Kart racing near Liberty State Park in Jersey City

#765

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Is this suitable for kids under 8? I'm interested in taking my sons there, but I'm wondering if this is really for teenagers / adults only?

Posted on: 2012/3/30 15:18

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SRhia

Seeking advice - dealing with condo assoc on repairs

#766

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Seeking advice on how to deal with our situation:

We have some water damage inside our apartment due to holes/ cracks in the external wall of the brownstone building. This was discovered and reported to the condo assoc back in Sept 2010.

As of today, the external repair still had not be carried out (long story), and hence we still had not repaired the internal damage.

we're starting to get VERY frustrated at the situation, and is wondering what can we do, and what can we tell the condo assoc, to get the repairs (both external and internal) done asap.

Advice would be much appreciated.

Posted on: 2012/3/29 22:03

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SRhia

Re: Who here really, really hates Comcast?

#767

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I want to switch to FIOS too, and when I typed in my address on the verizon website, I see they only offer DirectTV (along with internet and phone) - does that mean I need to install the dish on my roof / somewhere? Is this what everyone is using? Is there another, perhaps, better option? I also see "FIOS TV" and I'm wondering if thats the best.

Posted on: 2012/3/8 14:27

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SRhia

Re: Need recommendations for several home projects

#768

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I'd be interested in recommendations too - things needs to be done / repaired in this old house...

Thanks...

Posted on: 2012/3/3 1:42

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SRhia

Re: Recommendation of a Taekwondo school for kid

#769

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I had my son at JC Taekwondo at one point, and had to take him out - the classes were too crowded with too many different levels in the same class. He spent half the class sitting down watching other levels train, and he was obviously bored.

It was a good location and all that, but the class structures can be improved, IMO.

Posted on: 2012/2/22 1:05

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SRhia

Re: Kayaking in JC

#770

Home away from home

Would be interested if price is reasonable. Also, would be interested to know if there'll be a price that includes storage, and another price for no storage.

Posted on: 2012/2/17 1:06

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SRhia

Re: Little Gym (of Jersey City) Closed

#771

Home away from home

You should call up your credit card company and try!!!

I had an issue with my gym one time, whose membership I pre-paid a year in advance. A year later (since the credit card charge date), I had issues with the gym not honoring the remaining months of my membership after a long freeze (due to traveling and sickness, etc). I had their agreement in email communication. I called up my credit card company, explained to them what happened. The credit card company asked me to send in the details in a letter, and I was able to get my prorated money back!!! I remember while on the call with my credit card company, once I told them it was a pre-paid one year membership, they immediately changed their reaction (they were in the middle of giving me their 90-day return / refund policy).

So I'd say - if you have the time to spare, it's worth a try with your credit card company.

Good luck!

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dojan wrote:

In my case I paid $675 one year in advance, which I cannot get it back because it's well past 90 days and the credit card company won't create a dispute case. Yes the loss (200 - 300) has minimal effect on me but Mr Giani lost the trust from the neighborhood forever.

Nevertheless my baby and I do miss the place...

Posted on: 2012/2/15 23:36

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SRhia

Re: IRS Filing status - civil union? domestic partner? Other?

#772

Home away from home

Thanks for all the comments so far!

Just to clarify, this is not a same sex couple, so civil union is out!

Sounds like:
- the jobless partner definitely can NOT file as a dependent on the other partner's return;
- could potentially file as "married", but seems to be very complex (since federal doesn't accept that status)

What a pain!!!

Posted on: 2012/2/14 18:23

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SRhia

IRS Filing status - civil union? domestic partner? Other?

#773

Home away from home

Does NJ recognize "common law marriage" or "civil union" for Opposite sex partners? I'm understand the impression that it doesn't (at least for opposite sex) - is that correct?

Does that mean a jobless partner cannot be claimed as dependent on the partner's tax return? And need to file as "single"?

What about federal tax filing?

TIA.

Posted on: 2012/2/13 20:12

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SRhia

Re: Little Gym (of Jersey City) Closed

#774

Home away from home

While I don't want to get into whether ANT731 did the right / wrong thing by posting the owner's address publicly, I think everyone here is coming down too hard on her here.

While the owner's life is probably miserably now by losing his business / credit, etc, I think people here are too generous toward his behavior.

As so many of you pointed out, he is probably a good (great) guy. Nonetheless, one don't decide to go bankrupt overnight, and therefore, he was wrong to keep accepting payment from other people. Yes, some people who paid by credit card can get it back, but those people will need to spend time calling their credit card company, and go through the process in order to get money back. And even if he does plan to give the money back to everyone - why waste everyone's time by taking it in the first place, make these parents go through agony and unknown (and how many of us are not worried about our jobs and money in this economy?)?

if he does indeed plan to NOT take money that doesn't belong to him, the way he's doing it just doesn't make sense to me.

Posted on: 2012/2/12 5:18

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SRhia

Howard Lisch - feedback?

#775

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Has anyone used Howard Lisch's company for tax preparation? Got his name through a friend, and want to see if anyone has experience.

Thanks in advance...

Also - what's the "market rate" for tax preparation by a CPA / accountant?

Posted on: 2012/2/8 18:46

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SRhia

Re: Gulls Cove info, any residents here?

#776

Home away from home

Use "201 Marin" only in "Location", and make sure "district" is selected to "Jersey City" (default is Bayonne). I was able to get many pages of results back.

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vindication15 wrote:
For some reason, I can't find how much some of the units have sold for on the http://www.hudsoncountytax.com/html/taxAppealFAQ.aspx site. I've tried different iterations of 201 Luis M Marin Blvd with no luck. There is a 201 Luis M Marine Blvd but very few units. Can anyone link me or tell me how much some of the studios, 1 brs, and 2brs went for either last year (2011) or 2010? Thanks.

best,
Tim

Posted on: 2012/2/8 1:11

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SRhia

Re: Little League Baseball

#777

Home away from home

I'm interested in trying this out for my son this year.

Would love to hear more feedback (positive or negative) from parents / kids who have participated.

Also, are all the games play in the field / sports complex at 9th and brunswick? Do they ever travel to other fields (in other words, is a car necessary for transportation in order to participate fully in the league)?

thank you.

Posted on: 2012/2/7 2:38

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SRhia

Re: WiFi near exchange place

#778

Home away from home

are these safe and secure to use?

In general, what is a good way to protect myself while using "public" WiFi?

Posted on: 2012/2/3 14:16

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SRhia

Good general physician?

#779

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Is there a good general physician in the downtown area? I've been sick for weeks and it's not getting any better, so it's probably time for a doctor's visit. Would like to stay in / around downtown JC for convenience's sake.

TIA.

Posted on: 2012/2/3 0:10

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SRhia

Re: Taqueria Mi Mariachi - 213 Sip Ave

#780

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They deliver downtown? Do they charge a fee for delivering downtown???

Posted on: 2012/1/29 22:12

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