Rayman wrote:
That's funny. As Moss was the inspector I used. I hired him to find out what was wrong with my building. Things that were not already disclosed by the seller.
He is aggressive, but I wanted to know the real story of the building, not a candy coated version to make me feel better. Many great deals, are only great deals for the seller that is passing off a giant headache. Moss knows that and uncovers the headaches before they become yours.
The headaches and buidling issues ruin the deal, not the person that points them out.

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Who do you contact to report someone who is doing work w/o permits?

How does this affect you?

It all matters to everybody pal. Your wall is their wall, your roof is connected to their roof, their porch could connect to your fence, if I do sh*t with a permit, they should do sh*t with a permit.

Cause everyone knows that being concerned about a structural wall in the 3 story house next yours is the same as turning in the neighbor across the street who you've been feuding with about his parking habits.

Edit: I like the nod to Robert Blake in your post. Nice touch.

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Who do you contact to report someone who is doing work w/o permits?

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baxtyre wrote:
hello! i'm just got a job in jersey city off the journal sq. stop, and i'm beginning to look at apartments in jersey city. i'm a single female in her late 20's, and i'm looking for a neighborhood that is above all safe (my definition would be feeling safe if i'm walking to my car that is parked a few blocks away, or taking a few minutes to lock my bike up after a late night at work) and also walkable to bars/restaurants.

the research i've been doing leads me to think east of 78, but because ideally i'm looking for a one bedroom for less than 1800$, west of the waterfront. seems to me like there are lots of little pockets even in this defined area, which is why i wanted to pose the question on JClist. i'm open to areas closer to the journal sq. stop, or lincoln park area, but don't really know anything about those places.

also wondering what are the best places to find apartments in the city? i'm currently perusing craigslist, zillow, and trulia.

any recommendations are appreciated! thanks everyone.

Azul_the_Cat wrote:
I see Hamilton Park as a more family oriented area, thus when you go to sell in 5 years that one bedroom layout may not be the best layout for families moving to the area.

I see Paulus Hook as more of an area with singles and couples without children. That one bedroom layout would still work for people looking to buy their first home.

boomer wrote:
$14K for stitches is outrageous. But, I think there might be more to the story.

My guess is that the kid had to be sedated because of the location of the cut and his age. Most 3 year olds I know would not sit still for 1 stitch to the chin let alone 4. Pinning down a freaked out kid isn't a good option.

If there was an anesthesiologist involved the cost would be much higher. Also they would be in the ER much longer than if it was just 4 stitches.

About 5 years a friend got stitches in the ER, the total was ~$1400. I think that's stitoo higll h.

Moral of the story is if you need a cut stitched up and the bleeding has stopped call your doctor or find an urgent care center in your network. Save the ER for life threatening situations.

bodhipooh wrote:
Actually, I think his attitude is more like "WHY DO YOU WANT EVERYONE TO LIVE IN HOME PRISONS?" Who are you (or, anyone else) to dictate how my windows should work?? Whatever happened to common sense? If someone wants to jump to his/her death, they will find a way. Stop with the nanny state, knee-jerk reactions.

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It most certainly does... It is a shame people kill themselves but if you can eliminate window jumping by restricting how they open,it might give the person a moment of clarity. Look at changes PATH put in to stop suicide by train. It is lucky no one on the sidewalks are hurt.

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You're blaming the windows?? It's very sad when someone is in such despair that they'll do this, but it has nothing to do with how easy it is to open a window.

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Seriously, though, the posts on this thread are disgusting. How about we wait until the toxicology reports and actual facts come out about this incident? Typical JC List.

Further, even if comes back that this kid was high as a kite and drunk as a skunk, is dancing on his grave really necessary? Are some of your inferiority complexes so intense that being right on something like this brings you joy?

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I couldn't care less about Peter Mocco but it's amazing how we try and blame anybody but the guy who drove his car, at a high rate of speed, into a river. In any case, I still suspect DWI and/or suicide.

1) No one is exculpating the driver.
2) There is zero reason to suspect suicide.
3) Speculation is not a substitute for actual evidence.

No matter what, the property owner is not solely responsible. But he definitely bears some responsibility.

So you are speculating that it was not suicide. In any case, young man just graduated from college, booze plus the holidays plus the new pressures of success equals plenty of evidence to speculate that it could easily be suicide.

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I voted for Fulop with enthusiasm but I am starting to regret that decision. It seems like all he does is try to be in the state spotlight to showcase his worth for higher political office.

That, and he wants to switch the ambulance contract from in-network JCMC to out of network McCabe who will charge residents lots more $$$$ for the same service.

Healy was a political corrupt hack but at least he actually cared about the people of JC and not solely his own ambitions. When you think about it, this last JC mayor election increasingly seems like a choice between two godawful candidates.

You have got to be kidding me. Wow. Dude. You are a piece of work. The amount of things Fulop has done in less than a year compared to Healy? Just, wow. I can't even argue it's not worth it.

The truth is that most of my upsetness comes from how aggressively Fulop is pushing the McCabe contract without explaining any details about it. I don't think I'll be needing an ambulance any time soon, but if Fulop gets his way, an ambulance ride may cost up to $2,000.

This is not an exaggeration, just read any article that discusses out of network bills and rates for ambulance rides. And McCabe operates the most expensive hospital in the country (in Bayonne). Also, they donated to Fulop's campaign.

All Fulop has to do is release some kind of statement that would discuss the estimated cost difference to residents. Yes, everyone has different insurance plans, so the cost of a JCMC ambulance ride will vary, but since McCabe is out of network, I'd imagine everyone will be getting an extremely hefty bill. All this for a potential maximum payment to the city of $2 million.

In the rare event this benefit is transferred to residents in the form of lower taxes, it will be completely offset by the huge ambulance bills JC residents will receive.

Sorry to go off-topic, but in my opinion the atrocious way Fulop is handling the ambulance situation reflects extremely poorly on his character, and makes me regret voting for him.

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I voted for Fulop with enthusiasm but I am starting to regret that decision. It seems like all he does is try to be in the state spotlight to showcase his worth for higher political office.

That, and he wants to switch the ambulance contract from in-network JCMC to out of network McCabe who will charge residents lots more $$$$ for the same service.

Healy was a political corrupt hack but at least he actually cared about the people of JC and not solely his own ambitions. When you think about it, this last JC mayor election increasingly seems like a choice between two godawful candidates.

CapnJon wrote:
I feel like Hoboken cabs are even worse. When you get out of the PATH / Light Rail at the Hoboken Terminal, the cab prices vary, AND they fill the car with customers, even though it's illegal, and it says so in every cab... but since the racket exists, and laws are never enforced on the drivers it won't stop.

My trip to the Heights can be anywhere from $7 to $8 to $9 to $10 - depending on who the cab driver is. And, they fill the car and drop me off last. So, on one trip from the terminal, with four passengers, ending in the east side of the Heights, and the cabbie has probably made about $50 bucks or more... what a rip off....

asny10011 wrote:
I live in VanVorst Park but if i had to choose a rental, i'd say Laguna would be a great option for rental. I'd also consider purchasing at 77 Hudson or Crystal Pointe or Liberty Terrace. I bet the views are awesome.



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[size=large]Enough with the Beacon! Don't they always say the "Projects" are going away? Guess what? They're not! They need projects in an inner city of course they have to make the finishes appealing what else is there. The true test of an area you plan to reside is drive by at night, I say drive because it makes for a faster get away. Do you're googling before you land anywhere and know whats around you whether its coming or going. Laguna in Newport is my safe haven. [/size]

MDM wrote:
Having had to deal with a nuisance slip and fall lawsuit (wasn't due to ice) that went on for three years... I will continue to use salt. I don't need to risk another person having an 'accident'. Get your dogs some booties.

BTW: The alternative is calcium chloride, which can be toxic to pets of they clean their paws. Rock salt isn't. The only other alternative would be to make up some brine and spray it on the sidewalk. Then you would have no crystals to get stuck in a dog's paw.