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Hi what kind of deal did you get for Verizon cable & internet? Did you go with FIOS? Thanks!
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Just read that our section of Brooklyn is reffered to as "RAMBO" (Right After the Manhattan Bridge Overpass). Anyone else feel cooler after knowing that? Piercejames: I haven't set up my internet but I see an 84.99/mo (2 year) deal for internet and fios. Did anyone get something better?
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newyork123 » Just read that our section of Brooklyn is reffered to as "RAMBO" (Right After the Manhattan Bridge Overpass). Anyone else feel cooler after knowing that?
Attention Brooklynians! There is a new neighborhood.......called DotComa - Down over the crack of my ass
(and, no, Drunken Revival, you cannot move in )Do not taunt Happy Fun Ball! -
I got FIOS and I'm super excited about it. The internet is so much faster than crappy Time Warner. Spoke with the folks this week and there were three options: 35mg/sec internet and all premium channels for TV - $110/month 25mg/sec internet and showtime/flix/moviechannel on TV - $90/month 15mg/sec internet and 355 channels (75 in HD) - $75/month There is a deal right now for 6 months free with a DVR box, after which that's an additional $15.99/month. The same deal allows you to have another cable box for another TV for free for 6 months, after which it's $5.99/month (which is crazy low, compared to the additional box charge at TW) This was all for a 2-year contract, but still. Those are great deals.
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Subject: Looking for current feedback on Brooklyn Gold
Would love a current update on Brooklyn Gold from those of you who managed to move in and are living in the building. I'm looking to move with my husband and two year-old and had identified the Brooklyn Gold apartments as a good deal in a decent location - proximity to subway and downtown, but certainly without a neighborhood feel. I'm interested in how the building management has been treating you and how safe you feel in the area, particularly at night. -
I moved into Bklyn gold in February, I have a 2 bedroom. Im definitely glad with the choice I made. Management is very responsive, and my apartment is great. I shopped other buildings in the area (there are a few new ones) none of them had the same quality finishes as here and the rent was definitely better than the others. Hope this helps!
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So what kind of actual speeds are folks getting with Fios there? Test here: http://speedtest.neti extend my battery life by turning down the brightness
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We moved in at the end of January and are happy with the choice we made. The building has a website where you can post notices, alert maintenance, track package deliveries, etc. For the few maintenance requests we've put it, response time has been very short. We walk our dog early in the morning and late at night, and have never felt threatened; however, we know what areas to avoid especially when it's late. Although there isn't quite a neighborhood feel, we know many residents in the building; additionally, DUMBO and Bklyn Heights is within walking distance. On the plus side, there's a decent market 2 blocks down on Tillary/Concord and many delivery options for food (restaurants, Fresh Direct) and dry cleaning. Parking can sometimes be a challenge depending on the time of day, but hasn't been terrilble. For the price and the amenities, Brooklyn Gold is a great choice especially compared to 80 Dekalb, Avalon and Brooklyner. Hope this helps!
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Hi, What do the current tenants think of Brooklyn Gold??? I am thinking of moving there and am hoping to get some feedback. Both positive and negative feedback is welcome. Thanks!
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Subject: what's the latest on these apartments?
I am thinking about moving here, I'm not familiar with brooklyn so hoping to hear about the neighborhood also, is it safe to walk around at night? I'm a single girl with a super active life so will probably be out late. How far to the subway? and also are the apartments as great as advertised? -
We are thinking about moving here as well. Could someone who lives there please update with safety, ammmenities and transportation in the area. Also, any word on the pool and rooftop deck? Thanks so much!
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Subject: Deja Vu All Over Again
Hi all, Looks like the Brooklyn Gold C of O fiasco that happened at 277 Gold back in January is happening at 257 Gold now. My girlfriend signed a lease for September 1 but was told "just in case" to push back to September 12th. She did, but she's now been told to push back "another ten days" because they don't have their Temporary Certificate of Occupancy yet, even though they're "confident they'll have within the next week to ten days." Of course now this throws all plans completely out of whack, movers, storage, etc. She asked about free storage but was flatly denied it, which is a different story than what I see on this forum from January. I just wanted to post this to find out if anyone else (who perhaps googled Brooklyn Gold) is out there with this same problem? I went to the DOB website but the property profile doesn't even look like it for sure belongs to the right building... the address is listed as "249 Gold St." (with a range of 249-257) rather than 257 Gold. Anyone else renting at 257 Gold please share your experience! -
Subject: Ditto on the 257 Brooklyn Gold
Signed a lease in August -- was told that they were only waiting on a gas line to be installed and it "would take a couple weeks." Hopefully it doesn't affect me and would think they would learn from mistakes resulting in irate tenants-to-be. But I find it unbelievable that this is the *third* building? So much for having a business strategy that operates with good faith and fair dealing. -
Subject: BK Gold Buiding 257
My boyfriend and I signed a lease for an apartment in 257 as well. We work very closely with the leasing director and one of their internal brokers. The building department of NY is NOTORIOUS for postponing these approvals. We already pushed back our move in date to the 15th. We received an email from the leasing director yesterday saying they are hoping for approval by 9/13. Fingers crossed that this will happen. In terms of the buildings website, you can't really go by that since it's not up to date and 257 is a new building. Hopefully we'll have approval by Monday. -
Apparently the extra gas line was put in this week and their appointment with the buildings dept is either this week or Monday.
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We've now been told their next update from DOB is Monday. They also said they're not going to set a move-in date until they get the CofO. Which is good in terms of not stringing people along, but hard because no one can reserve a move-in time (with the freight elevator.)
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Subject: no move in date???
how can one execute a lease without a move in date? I find that very odd. Anyone have any input? -
I am also in the same boat and hoping that the c of o comes in soon. I was supposed to move in earlier this month which obviously has been delayed. Now I am staying with gracious friends until I can get a firm move in date. Good luck to everybody!
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If they don't hear from the owners by 6pm today, they'll have word tomorrow at noon. I'm praying to GOD this gets done before the end of the month or I'll be homeless. I'm starting to get annoyed.
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Subject: Any Updates???
I really want to look into this building to rent, but am obviously freaked about the CO. Do you think its a case of the City being lazy on the approvals or ineptitude of BKG? Either way its pretty silly. -
valerous » If they don't hear from the owners by 6pm today, they'll have word tomorrow at noon. I'm praying to GOD this gets done before the end of the month or I'll be homeless. I'm starting to get annoyed.
Have you heard anything new as of today? They told me that there's no news. Who told you that they'd find out Monday or Tuesday? -
I called up the lease office and was told that they would be switching on the boilers this Friday or over the weekend. Then there would be another inspections next week. If things goes well then they would have a date next week. Considering there record - even next week seems unlikely.
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so they had an inspection this week?
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Just spoke with Michaela and she is sitting and waiting by the phone for word from the DOB. She's hoping for a 9/18 move in date but cannot garuntee anything. They have someone who expedites these requests for the building go to the DOB every day and stand in line for 3 hours waiting for our approval. The DOB just does not care. I don't know about the boilier thing. She said nothing about that. She's up every night sometimes until 2am with requests from upset and angry renters like us. This is becoming redicoulous. We're all in the same boat but understand that BKLYN Gold is the middle man. We saw our apartment last week and it's ready to go. It's all in the DOB's hands now.
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I wouldn't put all the blame on DOB. Developers should know the process and have a general idea of how long it will take. But if what you're saying is true, it seems like they're doing everything possible at this point. But I heard something similar to what valerous heard; haven't heard anything about a boiler. In fact, from the DOB site, it looks to me like the boiler is one thing that has already been signed off on. On July 21 there was an inspection labeled "B - SIGNOFF TEMP C/O." I think the B stands for boiler.
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Subject: im scared
just signed a lease for this place. i got an oct 15 move in date and that was pushing it to the MAX as i may be overstaying my welcome at my friends already. im going to be checking this forum DAILY to see if 257 gold will be done soon! -
Subject: BKLYN GOLD LEASING AGENTS = HORRIBLE
I am in the same boat. I was supposed to move in 9/1 but they have been constantly delaying it 7-10 more days. . . (Talk about false hope). It seems ridiculous how sneaky they are being about this whole situation. I went to go speak with Michaela Belding in person, but they refused to let me speak with her because she was "busy." Also, I asked them if I can go see my leased apartment, and they said that all leasing agents are "busy" at the moment. (And this is after them telling us when we were signing our leases that we can come in any time to check in and see how everything is progressing...). So I ended up actually asking the people at the lobby on my way out and they told me that the building is probably not going to be ready for at least until October! I could sort of understand how a city agency can be slow with things but it just seems like BKLYN GOLD has just been hiding the truth from us. They knew the construction wouldn't be done by 9/1 but made sure to tell everyone during their open houses back in August that it will be so that people sign the leases before the summer season is over. Apparently, this leasing group is notorious for pulling such stunts. I guess it is partly my fault for not doing my due diligence. Now it all makes sense. Why else would they come up with a new excuse each and every week? "DOB missed their appointment this week." "All the bureaucracy in the city is too complex." "ConEdison failed to install the pipe on time." "We have had electrical wiring problems." "We are the leasing agency so we don't know the exact Construction issues..." Ridiculous! I advise everyone to watch out for these guys in the future! -Angry & Homeless -
They told you it was the boiler? They told me it was the electrical wiring. . .
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Subject: Re: BKLYN GOLD LEASING AGENTS = HORRIBLE
BrooklynGoldSucks » I am in the same boat. I was supposed to move in 9/1 but they have been constantly delaying it 7-10 more days. . . (Talk about false hope). It seems ridiculous how sneaky they are being about this whole situation. I went to go speak with Michaela Belding in person, but they refused to let me speak with her because she was "busy." Also, I asked them if I can go see my leased apartment, and they said that all leasing agents are "busy" at the moment. (And this is after them telling us when we were signing our leases that we can come in any time to check in and see how everything is progressing...). So I ended up actually asking the people at the lobby on my way out and they told me that the building is probably not going to be ready for at least until October! I could sort of understand how a city agency can be slow with things but it just seems like BKLYN GOLD has just been hiding the truth from us. They knew the construction wouldn't be done by 9/1 but made sure to tell everyone during their open houses back in August that it will be so that people sign the leases before the summer season is over. Apparently, this leasing group is notorious for pulling such stunts. I guess it is partly my fault for not doing my due diligence. Now it all makes sense. Why else would they come up with a new excuse each and every week? "DOB missed their appointment this week." "All the bureaucracy in the city is too complex." "ConEdison failed to install the pipe on time." "We have had electrical wiring problems." "We are the leasing agency so we don't know the exact Construction issues..." Ridiculous! I advise everyone to watch out for these guys in the future! -Angry & Homeless
Can you be more specific? Who in the lobby told you what? When the lobby will be done? I don't think random construction workers would be up-to-date on the DOB process, and I'm pretty sure a building can get a TCO while work continues. So they may have been saying that whatever work they are doing in the lobby won't be done until Oct., which may have nothing to do with the TCO. When did they give you those excuses? What I've heard is that they're just waiting now. The excuses you're giving are very different--are those recent, or are those the excuses you've heard over the past month? -
It seems like they have a different excuse for all of us. Today I was told by one of the leasing agent that they would be firing up the boiler this weekend, following that DOB will be visiting back for another inspection and only then they we would know the moving dates (which I am pretty sure is not going to be in September). They have fixed all the outstanding issues from last inspection. I also visited BKLYN Gold last night and observed that the lobby was pretty much done except for a big scaffolding upfront. According to one of the employee all the construction was doen except for the pool and the gym.
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enzo » It seems like they have a different excuse for all of us. Today I was told by one of the leasing agent that they would be firing up the boiler this weekend, following that DOB will be visiting back for another inspection and only then they we would know the moving dates (which I am pretty sure is not going to be in September). They have fixed all the outstanding issues from last inspection. I also visited BKLYN Gold last night and observed that the lobby was pretty much done except for a big scaffolding upfront. According to one of the employee all the construction was doen except for the pool and the gym.
That's disturbing, to say the least. It doesn't seem to square with what other people are hearing at all. Someone told valerous that she's hoping for a Sept. 18 move-in date, which is obviously impossible if DOB is coming back next week for an inspection. -
Received the following e-mail from the Leasing Director last night. Anyone get the same or something similar? My boyfriend and I are hoping to GOD this gets done before or by the 1st . I really do not want to pay another months rent. There is a leasing agent who has NO idea what she is talking about. Tall, thin, long dark curly hair. Walks ahead of you when she views apartments. Makes lessees wait to see spaces until she has her lunch. My mom and I were completely put off. Was she the one who told you about the boiler? The only one I semi trust is Patricia. Also, can someone post the link to the DOB site with the approval status? E-mail: Please be advised that we are still awaiting the final approvals from the Building Department. Con Edison and the boiler are not a factor in the delay at this time. Even though this news could be imminent, we are extending the offer for you to push back your lease date up to October 1st if necessary. You will be notified as soon as we receive the approvals and we will be prepared to move you in right away. Your next advisory is expected in a week, but we will definitely contact you as soon as we receive firm dates for occupancy. Thank you for your flexibility.
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doib » I wouldn't put all the blame on DOB. Developers should know the process and have a general idea of how long it will take. But if what you're saying is true, it seems like they're doing everything possible at this point. But I heard something similar to what valerous heard; haven't heard anything about a boiler. In fact, from the DOB site, it looks to me like the boiler is one thing that has already been signed off on. On July 21 there was an inspection labeled "B - SIGNOFF TEMP C/O." I think the B stands for boiler.
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I got the same "extending the offer" email...to which I had to respond for clarification because that makes it sound like a favor and/or option. I got a pretty obnoxious and curt email back from michaela.
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What was her reply? To be honest I already have a lease signed here too and am waiting, waiting, waiting. That email looks exactly like the one i got and i too needed some clarification.
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This is the link to the building profile (I think this is the right building): http://a810-bisweb.nyc.gov/bisweb/PropertyProfileOverviewServlet?bin=3335886&requestid=2 Here's a link listing the required items for the (final) certificate of occupancy: http://a810-bisweb.nyc.gov/bisweb/BScanItemsRequiredServlet?requestid=6&defaultdisplay=y&allisn=0001034422&passjobnumber=302340081&allbin=3335886 There's no list for a temporary certificate of occupancy, so don't worry about the 24 open requirements. If you look earlier in the thread to the people who were dealing with 277 Gold Street, you'll notice that No Sleep Till Brooklyn suggested calling the Brooklyn Borough President on Jan. 20. The TCO was issued on Jan. 25. Coincidence? Maybe. But if it really is held up at the DOB, then the borough president's office would probably have some influence, and it would probably be receptive to individual residents. If your lease date was pushed back, I'd definitely recommend calling the numbers that Don't Sleep Till Brooklyn provided:
We have reached out to Marty Markowitz's office, Brooklyn Borough President, at this number: (718) 802-3700. They were very interested in hearing about this situation and referred us to the Brooklyn Housing and Family Services (Jonathan Goss at 718-435-7585). If we did not get resolution from the Housing office, we were told to call the President's office back. The Housing office is reviewing the case (they have a copy of the lease). I will post my findings when I hear back in the next 24 hours.
I haven't called because my move-in date is still weeks away. But if you've been pushed back, try calling--it might lead to a call from the Brooklyn government to DOB, which might speed up the process. -
Subject: add me to the limbo list
We signed our lease almost 2 weeks ago with a move in date and time 30 Sept. We were told all inspections were passed so far and while they can] y guarantee anything, it looked good and hoped to have good news this week. We were made awake that people are waiting since 1 sept. yesterday we received the vague email about delays and that all move ins are being pushed to 1 oct. I wondered what to do for only one day of storage/delays since i have to leave my current place on the 30th. I'm stressed more about the limbo-- how can we only get ten days at a time-- so you cant even sign a month-to-month lease while waiting. Ugh! Is anyone using the storage co on-site? Or can you recommend a movers/storage company? I don't even know how to start packing- will i need to keep clothes for months of limbo and homelessness or just a day? I really wish i read the clause about the fact that you are stuck in the lease even if you can't move in. crazy! Still I hope for the best in a somewhat delusional way! HOPE TO SEE ALL OF YOU SOON IN OUR FAB NEW HOME. -
I would not use the public storage space in btw the 2 buildings. we reserved a unit and thankfully inspected it beforehand. it was gross, dirty, moist and looked like a spooky basement. for real. we have our belongings elsewhere and packed our stuff up good and tight, as if it was going to be there for few months because hey, you never know. thank goodness we did that, bc it looks like it will be a few months. fugh! I suggest everyone do the same as based on the experiences of 277, it could be awhile kids, realistically. I hold hope as those who went through this same shuffle in the last building seem to be happy in the end. and we all fell in love with the aprtments we signed leases for. A love that is only rivaled by the anger and frustration we feel for not being able to move into that same apartment now. Double fugh! I reccomend OZ moving. Great quotes, good with my stuff and they did the job under the estimated time so i paid less than the quote. I will use them again when this BS comes to an end and i get to move into my apt. Lets all keep communicating and supporting each other in this and keep trying to find a way to get into our new homes.
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Dr. Quartermass » What was her reply? To be honest I already have a lease signed here too and am waiting, waiting, waiting. That email looks exactly like the one i got and i too needed some clarification.
this was my email (pretty cordial, considering the circumstances): Hi Michaela, Thank you for the update. Can you please clarify "extending the offer"? Offer insinuates option, and if things get pushed, it seems like there is not much of one. Just asking so we have all the information on what offer we are accepting or rejecting. Thank you for the clarification. Hopefully things move smoothly over the week. her reply: Perhaps “offer” is not the best choice of words for you. We will keep you updated. ...not really clarifying... -
Subject: Signed a Lease
So I have been following this thread for a few days now. I too have signed a lease at 257 Gold with a "tentative" move in date of Oct 2nd. I also would like to voice my concerns and opinions. I am currently studying to be an architect, and have practiced in the field for a number of years. I am familiar with DOB bureaucratic hold ups and certificate of occupancy procedures. Firstly, Michaela, Patricia, Kyle and all the staff there have been nothing but helpful, and none of these issue are directly caused by them, so lets try not to berate them with angry phone calls and emails. That being said do I believe verbatim what they are telling me, NO. Do I think they are intentionally misleading us, NO, I think they are merely conveying information they have. 257 does not yet have a C of O, and in our honest opinion, it may take longer than they are leading on. (I stand corrected about my previous post, early morning caffeine lacking brain fart. ) In short, I hope this is resolved in a timely manner, and I feel terrible for those who have had their move in date moved back and are currently displaced. We cannot blame the people in the office, they have no control over this, so lets try to not murder the messengers here. I will post new information as I receive it and hope this thread can become a repository for such information. Regardless of further delays, we will all one day be standing on the roof deck, looking over Brooklyn and realize that it was indeed worth the wait. -
Rsquared -- I think the link you posted was to the temp C of O for 277 Gold and not 257 Gold.
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Post Redacted: We were infact looking at 277, somehow I didn't read the combined BINS right. I apologize sincerely.
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RsquaredDesigns--You are reading the DOB website incorrectly. That is the TCO for 277 Gold Street. Here is the page for the new building job at 257 Gold Street, where you can see all the filings for a new CO: http://a810-bisweb.nyc.gov/bisweb/JobsQueryByNumberServlet?requestid=4&passjobnumber=302340081&passdocnumber=09 They are not waiting for a CO. They explicitly said that they are waiting for a TCO to move us in. 277 Gold Street still only has a temporary CO, as do several other buildings in the area. It's standard to move people in with a TCO. But your idea about putting pressure on the DOB is good. I suggest that everyone call the Brooklyn Borough president.
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Post redacted: 257 has no C of O. Didn't have my caffeine this morning, I read the BINS wrong.
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Yeah, the CO is attached to that filing. You can view the CO application information here: http://a810-bisweb.nyc.gov/bisweb/COApplicationSummaryServlet?requestid=5&passjobnumber=302340081&passdocnumber=09&allisn=0001804181&allbin=3335886 Is there a permit separate than a TCO that allows limited commercial use of the building? Regardless of what you see on BIS, there's no way the building has its TCO. It is standard to move residents into a building with a TCO. 257 Gold Street is losing its owner lots of money now because we haven't been moved in. And, remember, 277 Gold Street still doesn't have a final CO. Why would the developer move residents into 277 without a final CO, then refuse to move residents into 257 without a final CO? That doesn't make sense. If you are in an architects' office, could you have someone with knowledge of DOB procedures call DOB and ask where 257 Gold St is in the process? What's left to be done?
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Also, it could take years before a final CO is issued. If we're waiting on that, I don't think any of us should expect to move into Brooklyn Gold, ever.
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doib » If you are in an architects' office, could you have someone with knowledge of DOB procedures call DOB and ask where 257 Gold St is in the process? What's left to be done?
Yeah, like I said, I stand corrected, I read the BINS wrong, so yes, there is no TCO what-so-ever. I will contact the DOB at lunch and see where they are in the way of getting their TCO. If you are implying I don't work at an architecture office, or have no knowledge of the proceedings, that is your prerogative. Putting my goof aside. It looks like the objections listed below need to be rectified before a TCO is granted. http://a810-bisweb.nyc.gov/bisweb/OutstandingObjectionsServlet?requestid=6&passjobnumber=302340081&allbin=3335886&allinquirytype=BXS2C630 Again I apologize for my mix up, didn't mean to argue with, or offend anyone if I did (im sure i didnt). Lets just put some heads together in order to gain the most accurate information possible. -
No, I wasn't implying that at all. I just meant it would be useful to have an expert call and see what's up. I didn't mean to imply that you aren't an expert! Thanks for offering to make that call--interested to see what DOB says.
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No it's cool, I prob read into that too much. I know when to admit I was wrong, and I was. I edited my above post, it looks like those objections need to be rectified before they are granted a TCO. Regardless, they have alot of work to do before they even get a TCO. Lets hope this isn't a case of the owner going broke, and not being able to pay his subs to finish the work. If they go bankrupt, we all lose our money. I honestly don't think thats the case. Our lead expeditor is convinced they are close, though Oct 1st TCO date, to her, seems like wishful thinking, not because of anything Bklyn Gold did, but because the DOB is slower than molasses in the winter time. Again sorry for any confusion, their BIN combinations through me off, as well as an edited C of O for 277 showing a change in the number of stories. Again, Ill post info as I receive it.
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I'm not sure all of those objections/requirements are relevant to the TCO, I think they are the requirements for a final CO. 277 Gold St. still has several outstanding requirements, but has a TCO. I've been told that all work is done on their end, and that they are just waiting for DOB. That's why I think calling borough hall is a great idea. Make sure DOB knows that their delay is leaving people homeless.
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