Category Archives: Miscellaneous Stuff

Are Child Safety Window Guards Required on the First Floor of a Brooklyn Brownstone?

Are Child Safety Window Guards Required on the First Floor of a Brooklyn Brownstone? One of my favorite Landlord/Owners who I frequent work with to find quality renters for her property asked me if she was required to install window … Continue reading

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Abraham Lincoln – An Example Of What Can Happen If You Never Give Up.

Times are difficult for many right now.  People are losing their jobs, many who have jobs are underemployed (unable to meet their financial obligations) and many self-employed persons, like real estate agents, are struggling to stay financially solvent.  Let’s face … Continue reading

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My Thoughts On The Anniversary of September 11th

I originally wasn’t going to write anything about September 11th, not because I don’t care, or I want it to be forgotten or I don’t think its important.  It’s because I don’t like to feel the sorrow and relive the … Continue reading

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Benefits for Senior Citizens in New York City

Benefits Available to Senior Citizens in New York City, and Beyond. No one has to be told that its expensive to live in New York City.  Its even more so when you’re on a fixed income like many retired New … Continue reading

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Today Was A Good Day…

I had a good day today.  Not because anything spectacular happened, its was really a very ordinary day.  I got up and dressed, ate my breakfast (whole wheat toast with a little cheese)  and prepared my “to do” list for … Continue reading

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Atlantic Yards and the Shrinking Sidewalks

I found a very interesting blog post at www.streetsblog.org regarding the shrinking sidewalks surrounding the Barclays Center. Will the Barclays Center draw thousands of fans who will take public transportation to the venue and walk around the area spending their … Continue reading

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Feeling the Earth Shake in Brooklyn and the Resilience of New Yorkers

I have to admit, when I felt the chair I was sitting on begin to vibrate yesterday at just before 2:00 pm I was scared, really scared.   As a wave of dizziness hit me and my building began to sway, … Continue reading

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Silent Sunday – And You Thought Your Apartment Was Small

Can you imagine living in a studio apartment that’s only 78 square feet and doesn’t have a kitchen or bathroom (he shares a bathroom with 3 other miniscule apartments)?  Now that’s what I call a small apartment.

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