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Re: what to do about neighbor's trash?
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If you and your neighbors put a few bags out on each trash night you could have been solving this problem in a week or so. Each week you wait the greater the chance for mice, rats and roaches to infest your place. While you're right in that it's not your responsibility per se, I still think it would be better to deal with it more proactively than wait for the authorities to deal with it.

Posted on: 2010/5/19 1:33
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Re: The Hamilton Inn
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Screaming kids in a restaurant is less about the restaurant and more about the negligent and inconsiderate parents.

Posted on: 2010/4/18 17:54
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Re: Best pizza in JC????
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It's important to note that Grimaldi's in Hoboken is owned and managed by an Irish immigrant. Still I think it's very good pizza, and by far better than any of the pizza I've had in Jersey City. Quote:

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Your posting seemed to travel from comparing pizza in Jersey City to Manhattan to just discussing the Italians in Nyc; you have somewhat of a point though. Manhattan was the first stop where Italians introduced pizza to the United States starting with Lombardi on Mullberry St. Most of the pizza parlors order their ingredients from Lisanti in Totowa, which seems to be the same supply place for all which results in a similar taste & quality. I do find that the brick oven joints have an edge because of the unique contents of their product. But stating that the Italians do not have a monopoly in Nyc or Jersey City anymore is a bit over the top. If this is the case then nowhere else in the U.S. will there be a monopoly. The N.Y. metropolitan area along with Rhode Island has the most Italians in the U.S.A. You may want to try John's Pizzeria in Downtown J.C. or Grimaldi's in Hoboken before you make any further thought to this delicate subject matter. At least with the brick oven method pizza will still be a nourishing lure.

Posted on: 2010/4/12 12:08
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Re: Hamilton Park - Pet Free Zone Public Hearing - March 30, 6pm City Hall
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stagnan,

There is no proposed legislation to ban all dogs from the park entirely. Only a section of the green areas will be dog free. There will be plenty of space for leashed dogs to hang out with their owners in addition to the dog runs which are abundantly large.

Furthermore most people get that there are a lot of dog owners that pick up after their dogs. So all dog owners do not have a bad reputation. But there are certainly enough instances of dog owners letting dogs crap around to make people feel uncomfortable using the park to lay on the ground.

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On a non ass note.... as a dog owner that DOES pick up after my dog, I do agree that it sucks when there are thoughtless dog owners that give the rest of us a bad rap. But for the one pile of crap you see on the sidewalk, think of the many of us that DO pick up after our dogs. So you are going to take away everything for that one jerk? *snark alert* It's like saying you would drop the bomb on an entire country for a couple bad people. Look, most of us WILL use the dog run, but for those dogs that could care less or should not be in the run, are they not allowed to get their exercise? Not all dogs get along, especially if those dog runs are tiny. Look around the Hamilton Park area, there are dogs. They are not going away. Now, just keep in mind that we all need to work together, but to ban all dogs because of a few bad owners is bad.



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Posted on: 2010/4/8 1:18
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Re: Hamilton Park - Pet Free Zone Public Hearing - March 30, 6pm City Hall
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Eleanor,

I certainly sympathize with the dog poop problem on the sidewalks. But I don't think this concerns expressed regarding the park emanate from anti-dog sentiment. In fact I'm a dog owner. But your observation of dog crap on the sidewalk most definitely evidences that there are enough dog owners who carelessly let their dogs poop without cleaning it up understandably giving many citizens concern that they consequently can't safely use the park. So designating an area dog free can be the only solution to enable people to enjoy the green areas of the park.

Posted on: 2010/4/7 12:48
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Re: Best pizza in JC????
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Where is this Larry & Joe's? How is this the first I've heard of them. I'm gonna give them a try. I've been ordering from Paulus Hook Brick Oven pizza, which is decent.

Posted on: 2010/4/7 1:05
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Re: Hamilton Park - Pet Free Zone Public Hearing - March 30, 6pm City Hall
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The article misses the point that the department of parks and recreation are in fact designating 50% of the green areas of the park as pet free. The only point in issue is which portion of the park.

Posted on: 2010/4/6 1:53
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Re: The Hamilton Inn
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Personally I thought TommyC's criticism was delivered a bit harshly as was mattm's comments about Maggie's place which was inappropriate at many levels. But of course that's nothing new on this board.

While I very much enjoyed the new Hamilton Inn and anticipate it's continued success I wouldn't compare it to The Embankment as I believe the two are very different types of venues. The Embankment opened at the beginning of an unusually bad economy which I believe made it hard to build momentum. But I remain confident it will meet much success as things start to turn around. The owner is there often, works really hard while demonstrating a willingness and ability to make the place very successful, evidenced by his past performance. Incidentally, I've never had much problem with the service there.

Without criticizing Hamilton Inn in particular, boasting of TVs available in a pub like Hamilton Inn IMHO misses an opportunity particularly in Jersey City . While I was glad to see the new TVs are much smaller, I don't like TVs at all in restaurants or bars for the most bar, but understand their value in some venues. Still I think it's worth mentioning that there still is an observable gay presence in JC. While the JC gay population is very different than they typical Chelsea type gay population I still doubt the TV's are much of a draw to this crowd. Of course a business owner shouldn't cater to a small segment of a demographic and I don't want to foster stereotypes, but when you consider the female population in conjunction with the gay and lesbian presence in the area the TV thing probably doesn't have the same significance it may have in Hoboken or the suburbs. Also, I find TVs in a restaurant a distraction from the purpose for which I go out to eat which is to socialize with a friend or two, catch up and decompress while not having to prepare the meal and clean up. Sometimes I like to go to dinner alone with a book and read. TV's are just more noise and cultivate more noise. Of course I should mention there is a gay sports bar in Chelsea. But that's a bar not a restaurant. So my theory is a lack of TVs in a restaurant is less of a distraction than TVs may be and Hamilton Inn probably doesn't need a TV to be successful, its good food, decent beer and drink selection, nice decor and good able customer service will drive it to success. Of course as TV's pop up more and more in restaurants I'm apparently in the minority on this. But I consider TVs in a restaurant as annoying as a dinner companion who makes/takes cell phone calls or texts during dinner.

Having driveled on to make some very small points, I still wish the owners of Hamilton Inn much luck and remain confident in it's success.

Posted on: 2010/4/3 13:27
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Re: The Hamilton Inn
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I dunno, I liked the spacious feel of the place which they accomplished by taking down the second door of the former vestibule. It will still maintain it's comfortable feel. This place has a great deal of potential and is likely to do really well. They've hit the ground running. But they just have to really lower the music, but it was exceptionally LOUD. My voice is horse from trying to converse while in there.

Posted on: 2010/4/2 16:40
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Re: The Hamilton Inn
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I stopped in last night to show my support and wish them luck. The place looks great, the staff worked hard and were friendly. I did have a burger which was really good. My only one comment is it was really really LOUD in there. I asked the bartender to lower the music and he did, but it was still really LOUD. A few of my neighbors stopped in and shared my observations including that it was really LOUD.

Posted on: 2010/4/2 12:40
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Re: bored with JC restaurants
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I should mention I have not been to the Italian restaurant downtown, which I think is called Presto's ?

I believe it's in the space that replaced Taste of Cin, which catered a party I hosted at my home. Taste of Cin was also pretty good Italian American fare.

Other NYC Italian restaurants I patronize with excessive frequency include Intermezzo and Colas. More recently I've started eating at Zucca on 7th Ave just below Christopher.

I do strongly recommend people try Grano.


Finally, I should mention this past Sunday I made absolutely incredible meatballs and sauce.

Posted on: 2010/4/1 11:28
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Re: bored with JC restaurants
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Heights,

I've been to Casa Dante, Rita & Joes and Laicos. I have nothing bad to say about them and would say they're OK, but IMHO they're just not incredible or even really good. The one thing I don't like about Casa Dante is the lack of windows and is a bit too much of the Italian American restaurant faire. I've been to quite a few trattoria's in NYC which have better sauces than any of the aforementioned in addition to a few more dishes. D'Andrea, which recently moved to 13th St. (near the Quad) from Hudson comes to mind. Another is Coppola's on I think W. 72nd St, then there's Grano on Greenwhich and 10th, Mala Testa on Washington and Christopher. Another in the W. Village the name of which now evades me.

I have enjoyed meals at all of the places dramatically more than the JC Italian places I've been too.

Posted on: 2010/4/1 1:08
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Re: bored with JC restaurants
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I've been to Portland Maine for business once. There were some pretty good Italian restaurants and apparently some good seafood places. But that's because of the location and the in season seafood. We definitely lack a really good Italian restaurant. Embankment had some eclectic options on its menu when I was there last. Unfortunately, I'm a pretty picky eater so that stuff is wasted on me. Frankly, I don't think we have the population or customer base for too many more restaurants around here, especially with NYC so close and a draw.

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I feel like so many JC restaurants serve the same food. Poached salmon, mac and cheese, sliders, filet mignon.... I wish there was something more eclectic out there. I'm not necessarily talking about ethnic food (I love Saigon Cafe and Komegashi), but eclectic, creative food in general. Something where it's like, "I wouldn't have thought to put THOSE foods together" or "I wouldn't have thought to prepare this like that." Maybe it's because I used to live in Portland, Maine, where you can't walk a block without encountering an excellent restaurant with a chef that wants to show off, in a good way. Is it just me? Someone school me and prove me wrong.

Posted on: 2010/4/1 0:37
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Re: Hamilton Park - Pet Free Zone Public Hearing - March 30, 6pm City Hall
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Believe it or not, there are actually people who live in the area who have neither dogs NOR children and don't like either. Still those people have a right to enjoy the park as well but deal with the fact that they have to share the park with their neighbors. So all of this whinning and comparing children to dogs and maintaining the dog area should be as big as the over sized children's play area is absurd. Everyone could maintain their particular interests aren't met. Get over yourself, your dog and your brat.

Posted on: 2010/3/31 11:58
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Re: Hamilton Park - Pet Free Zone Public Hearing - March 30, 6pm City Hall
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So after all the noise on this thread only about 11 or 12 people attended the meeting???

Posted on: 2010/3/31 1:10
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Re: Hamilton Park - Pet Free Zone Public Hearing - March 30, 6pm City Hall
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Again, this diagram blatantly fails to illuminate the sections of the park dedicated to dog use. So as usual you're a wing-nut who's full of crap. Quote:
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Vigilante wrote: BTW? Here is a diagram of Hamilton Park. I have colorized the new areas with red that would obviously be "pet free" plus the rest of the grassy NW quadrant. Looks about right. No need for any new "proposals". The law is 50% designated pet free. Nuff said. Resized Image
Here's the reality based map of where dogs would be allowed as per the proposal I've heard, rather than V's paranoid fantasy. Leashed dogs can go anywhere green. Whether it's definitely those 2 segments I'm not certain. Photobucket

Posted on: 2010/3/30 10:26
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Re: Hamilton Park - Pet Free Zone Public Hearing - March 30, 6pm City Hall
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Your diagram fails to illuminate the portion of the park that is dedicated to dogs. So 50% of the park is NOT pet free. There is a section of the half dedicated to two very large dog runs.

Posted on: 2010/3/30 2:12
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Re: Daniel Wrieden aka 'Queer Eye For The Historic House Guy'
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Of course personal attacks on Wrieden or anyone else are inappropriate and probably cast by those who have invested the least amount of serious thought and effort to this process.

Still the historic preservation ordinance has been unevenly and incorrectly applied for a long time. The City does NOT follow the guidelines of the Secretary of the Interior, though some volunteers associated with historic preservation will maintain they do.

There are a host of neighbors who have been living in Jersey City for a long time who have a distorted impression of their own command of the subject. While I sympathize with their concern for preserving many of the beautiful building here in JC, their misguided enthusiasm has resulted in way many missed opportunities to really build support for this ordinance and cultivate more actual restoration.

What has frustrated and angered constituents most has been the cost they have been forced to incur as a result of the lack of real integrity on this issue and unwillingness of the City to genuinely and sincerely work with the constituents on this.

Posted on: 2010/3/30 0:14
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Re: Daniel Wrieden aka 'Queer Eye For The Historic House Guy'
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Some years ago a group of citizens did push for more clear and appropriate rules around Historic Preservation. They cited to a host of other jurisdictions and materials for reference. One neighbor, a construction engineer in NYC had conducted a great deal of research identifying an appropriate color chart. This neighobr found reliable authority describing how colors were originally selected based upon the color of the brick. During that time Dan insisted he could identify the original color of your home and insisted you should only paint your home that color he suggested.

Also proposed were rules that provided if your house did not have a historic/original element you should not be required to replace that element with an original. However, if your house had an original element you should be required to MAINTAIN/ PRESERVE that element when renovating. This same group suggested tax credits be given to home owners who CHOSE to replace missing historic elements with the historic element, to encourage historic restoration. These are the rules followed by the vast majority of historic preservation districts. Keep in mind the purpose of historic preservation is to PRESERVE what's in existence, NOT replace what's not.

Also as a gay guy I could say that Dan can sometimes be arbitrary when enforcing the rules.

More importantly if citizens are concerned about this issue, the should gather at their respective neighborhood associations and present this issue in a professional and civil manner.

Big developers get away with a whole host of "deviations" from the rules and they get tax abatements to boot.

Posted on: 2010/3/29 19:13
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Re: Hamilton Park - Pet Free Zone Public Hearing - March 30, 6pm City Hall
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Last I checked I own a dog.

I know what my humble opinion is and I speak to many dog owners.

So I don't think I'm out of my mind. Quote:

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Once a dog is outside, it's pretty hard to stop them from peeeing or crapping on a grassy area. Even if the pet owner is vigilant about picking up after their dog, there is often residual left behind.

As a dog owner, IMHO there is no real reason why other dog owners can't keep their leashed dogs confined to the walking paths and then let them off leash in the designated dog run.


With some limited exceptions it seems most dog owners share my view on this. People want some dog free space.


If you believe that then you are out of your mind.

Posted on: 2010/3/26 18:21
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Re: Hamilton Park - Pet Free Zone Public Hearing - March 30, 6pm City Hall
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Once a dog is outside, it's pretty hard to stop them from peeeing or crapping on a grassy area. Even if the pet owner is vigilant about picking up after their dog, there is often residual left behind.

As a dog owner, IMHO there is no real reason why other dog owners can't keep their leashed dogs confined to the walking paths and then let them off leash in the designated dog run.


With some limited exceptions it seems most dog owners share my view on this. People want some dog free space.

Posted on: 2010/3/26 16:48
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Re: Special Meeting - Pet Free Zone
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Pet and dog owners are welcome throughout the entire park. Its their pets that may have some limitations. As a dog owner I welcome an ordinance for 50% of the vacant green space as entirely pet free. There are now two huge dog runs in Hamilton Park giving ample room for dogs to run, play and wrestle. A space free of trampling dogs and their feces is definitely needed.



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...If all the open space was cut in two, one pet free and one pets on leashes allowed, would that really be a huge issue?

Not trying to stir up trouble. Just asking.

With all the playgrounds, basketball courts, tennis courts and gardens, the park is already close to 50% pet-free.

If you take what?s left and cut that in half, that means dog-owners would only be legally allowed in 25% of the park area. I can?t answer for Vig, but that would be a pretty big issue for me.

BTW - I've got no objection to a pet-free area,... just so that no more than 50% of the total park is pet-free and there are no shenanigans to introduce a Council resolution to make > 50% pet-free.

Posted on: 2010/3/24 16:03
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Re: Divorce decree for marriage license
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I'm sure you will have to have a copy signed by the judge with the docket number and county where it was adjudicated or disposed of. The judge's signature and stamp by the clerk is what makes it final. There is not another type of certification.

Posted on: 2010/3/15 1:29
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Re: Park Hamilton
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I understand the maintenance is rather high and there's a developer who lives there who is very litigious causing some problems.

Posted on: 2010/3/2 12:38
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Re: Real estate prices in Jersey City
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Real estate values are predicted to drop more this year. Jersey City will be no exception. One significant reason why JC became attractive and our real estate values increased is because NYC prices sky rocketed making it unaffordable for many people earning a good living. When the Euro was strong Europeans were helping fuel the NYC market even more particularly towards the end of the bubble. The Euro is probably at a tipping point and on the verge of a huge correction. This is probably going to have an extremely adverse impact on the NYC RE market and ultimately the JC market.

Several other factors to keep in mind is that there are still a lot of homeowners who are in default on their mortgages, but the banks aren't foreclosing because they don't want the foreclosures on their books nor the inventory of houses. Unemployment remains stubbornly high, suggesting many of the unemployed have gone through their severance, savings, unemployment benefits and exhausted how much they could borrow from their friends and families if at all. Also, interest rates will eventually start going up which may or may not impact real estate sales. Short sales aren't moving because banks are not cooperating. There are pools of ARMs on the verge of resetting and it seems no one knows how that's ging to impact the RE market.

Here are a few links which aren't so encouraging:

http://www.housingpredictor.com/newjersey.html

http://moneywatch.bnet.com/retirement ... he-housing-market/315696/

Posted on: 2010/2/28 19:50
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Re: Real estate prices in Jersey City
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I think people aren't only concerned about making an investment, but suffering a loss if they lose their job, have to relocate for their job and have to sell for these or some other reasons. While not everyone is interested in making money, everyone hates losing money, especially a substantial amount.


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This discussion is interesting, but yields a very real problem. Everyone is looking to buy to invest, but not looking to purchase to live. I certainly do not want to pay the highest price in the area for my home; but on the flip coin, I'm not sharking every geography for a place to make a quick buck.

If you invest in a community, you'll probably yield dividends. If you like Jersey City and want to settle, buy here. After 10 or 20 years of life in a place you enjoy, you'll almost certainly be able to sell at a profit. This concept isn't Jersey City specific. This applies to Brooklyn, Staten, Queens, Manhattan, West Chester, w/e. Buy a place where you would like to live. Try to be savy when you buy, and after a certain time, you will be able to sell at a profit. Most importantly, you will have enjoyed your time.

IMHO, if you want to invest to make money, you should probably place you money in a business. Business exists as a way for some to make wealth. You believe in the Jersey City real estate market? Don't buy a property. Buy a stake in a real estate company invested in Jersey City. You'll have a much smaller headache.

If I were to attempt to make money in Jersey City, I wouldn't purchase a condo. I'd purchase a multi-unit house. That way, someone can pay your property taxes for you while you attempt to sit on an investment until the value increases.

Posted on: 2010/2/28 19:41
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Re: Real estate prices in Jersey City
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GetTheFacts,

Were you drunk when you wrote this? I have no idea what you're trying to say. I most certainly can't decide whether to agree or disagree with you.


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If they don't say it bottomed out even less buyers their are, than if they do say that just like the tax incentive. Some how if you aren't educated you will believe anything also who see as an expert when they are not. It goes with anything, cause most people don't turn to an amature and just take everything for granted if they knew better than that person, more often than not.

On the note of Corcoran sound said they heard of and the were the first time ever busted on that island for the square footage cause they jacked it so much, and it was challenge after some bought and over a room was missing from the size they said it was, just to get the price than it was worth. And if Scott Brown was a Shock in Politics, that bust was equal to those companys on that island if not more. And when they were picked up by Coldwell Banker or Cendant the parent company it 2 or 3 times the level, cause it couldn't compete without some kind of funny business to buyers and sellers compared to the rest.

And then after that took Citi-Habitats as well which probably stunned everyone even more. Since that island is approximately 75% rentals and not 10-15% like most cities because rentals are so unstable and no votes are guarantee like that of property owner are who pay property taxes, you can just run from it like you can from a rental. There is more companies like nearly 5-10 times the companies who only do rentals because they can't really get very many properties to sell like they can find rentals on that island, unlike anywhere else. And a good amount those building are called REITS, and once paid off it is like 5% occupany only to run and maintain them and the pure profit.

Why do you think Lefrak does so well from Newport or Battery City or Lefrak City in Brooklyn, mostly condos or more like 90-95% rentals. And that is Mocco intention as well for Liberty Harbor he recognize how much the Newport one make. And the city did emminent domaine on 15-20 property owners with the were a few brownstone to have him start building, since they realize what was about to happen and they were in the way and could get top dollar on them since they were only going to be torn down to make something bigger instead.

Posted on: 2010/2/28 19:33
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Re: How much to tip for food delivery?
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I typically tip $5, but if the weather's bad I may tip as much as $10.

Posted on: 2010/2/22 1:57
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Re: Hamilton Park Ale House jersey Ave.
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Let's hope the owner doesn't reopen. He sucked at running a restaurant in addition to being a total douche.

While it would be nice if he Ale House reopened, I would hardly say the lack of options around here are depressing. Both Embankment and White Star are good options despite individual tastes.

If the current owner doesn't capitulate to the demands of the latest buyer or another buyer, he's going to become incredibly insolvent if he isn't already and have to give the place away. Then eventually someone else will swoop in and take the place at some rock bottom bargain and make it awesome.

It's just all going to take awhile.

Posted on: 2010/2/20 16:10
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Re: Real estate / renting - help jumpstart my research :-)
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You could probably stay in Manhattan and easily reduce your rent to about $2200 a month by either negotiating with your landlord or moving with in Manhattan. The vacancy rates are higher than ever. But if you're interested in being closer to work and save even more money Hoboken would offer you a better social scene than Jersey City. I can't comment on the Hoboken rental market, but suspect it's less expensive than Manhattan. The Jersey City social scene has made dramatic strides and depending on your life style and how important your commute time is, can be a good option. Just be mindful that once you move into either Jersey City or Hoboken your Manhattan friends aren't going to be coming into NJ to see you as often as you like. Also ask yourself whether you think you will still be going into Manhattan on weekends. The PATH could be a PITA, especially when coming home. Of course you could take a cab for about $40 all in, especially since you'll be saving so much money on rent.

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