Re: I need some serious advice regarding my rental situation
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To NewHeights:
No, you are not being heartless at all. Not one bit. I prefer an honest answer. To asnky & To dmark526: I'm already looking at other places on Craigslist. I think it's better for me to move on at this point. Thank you for your inputs.
Posted on: 2008/5/13 17:28
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I need some serious advice regarding my rental situation
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I moved from Yonkers to Jersey City in fall of 2006. I'm currently living in The Heights (Ferry and Central). My building is a 2 story Victorian/Edwardian. I live on the first floor. My unit, along with my neighbors' across the hall from me, are the only two units completely renovated. I have brand new floors, windows, kitchen appliances and bathroom. My neighbors and I adore this place. It's so convenient transportation wise, quiet and our other neighbors on our block are wonderful.
My landlord has the floor above us completely gutted. He said he will have the second floor completely renovated, since he will be living there. Well, it's been almost two years since he had said that. The house is not insulated. I'm lucky, since my unit is adjacent to the house next door. My neighbor on the other hand, is not. They spend almost $300-$400 a month on heating in the winter. The house's exterior certainly needs renovation. My landlord told me that he had already paid a contractor to do environmentally safe foam insulation, but some parts of the roof need to be fixed before hand. We were also supposed to get laundry machines on premises, in which my landlord went on to say it will be free of charge to the tenants. So, here we are in Spring 2008. Nothing has been done. My neighbors told me that they are thinking of leaving by the end of the year if nothing is being done. If they leave, I will be the only tenant in the house. Another thing I also find peculiar: our landlord has yet to renewal our leases. My neighbors and I reminded our landlord about them, but nothing came of it. I was beginning to speculate the fact perhaps my landlord may want to sell the place, but my neighbor doesn't think so. We don't want to leave this house. It's so wonderful, but we can only wait for so long. Is there anything else I can do? Any advice will be greatly appreciated.
Posted on: 2008/5/13 16:33
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Re: Who here really, really hates Comcast?
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Alright, I'm really pissed now.
Comcast just jacked up my monthly bill for the three-in-one service (phone, broadband and cable) to about $139.78 a month. Mind you, I'm only getting basic cable. I called their rep and they told me that I will be credited $10.00 per month for savings. WELL, BIG F'ING WHOOP DEE DOO! Really, I hope the next administration will pass the Net Neutrality act. The only other option is Verizon and they are a bunch of crooks like Comcast as well. *meh*
Posted on: 2008/2/19 2:19
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Re: American Can/ Canco Lofts
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I am not in any financial position to buy at this point. However, I do plan on making JC my homebase for at least the next ten years. I've been reading about CANCO and artists lofts in the Jersey City.
I'm seriously thinking of going to CANCO's grand opening next week, for more of a fact finding mission. I am a graphic designer/art director by trade. With the recent real estate market bust and the fact that it is no longer a seller's market, this may turn out to be a good thing for me. Am I being too ambitious or unrealistic? Any opinions/tips will be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance.
Posted on: 2008/2/15 20:26
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Re: Who here really, really hates Comcast?
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Here's an article from today's Washington Post
From WashingtonPost.com Comcast said yesterday that it purposely slows down some traffic on its network, including some music and movie downloads, an admission that sparked more controversy in the debate over how much control network operators should have over the Internet.
Posted on: 2008/2/13 15:45
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Re: What kind of neighborhood is the Heights in Jersey City?
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I moved here over a year ago. I really love it. It's so convenient. The comments about a sense of community certainly rings true. I'm a single female and I was the only tenant in my building for about two months when I first moved in (it's a renovated townhouse). I was informed of a murder down my block at a deli located around Webster and Ferry. My neighbor from next door checked on me, making sure I was ok.
I wondered if they caught the gunman who shot the deli owner at this point.
Posted on: 2008/2/11 2:35
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