Empty Storefronts on Flatbush Ave
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sterling2000 wrote: Uh-oh...
I'll bring the popcorn! Can I interest anyone (jack, pitbull, alafairnadia, sje) in some nude mud/oil wrestling?
It's another round of fisticuffs a-brewing between the free market capitalists and the more socialist bent.
:twisted:
"Socialist until I die -- poor!" -
PHeightsGirl wrote: [quote=sterling2000]Uh-oh...
I'll bring the popcorn! Can I interest anyone (jack, pitbull, alafairnadia, sje) in some nude mud/oil wrestling?
It's another round of fisticuffs a-brewing between the free market capitalists and the more socialist bent.
:twisted:
"Socialist until I die -- poor!"
not without copious amouns of liquor, first. -
I have a question: if a small business manager rents space from a landowner, who pays for the renovation of the space, the installation of counters, freezers, decor, and other structural renovation? It strikes me that if the tenant is paying for those type of expenses he would have some legal claim to them. What happens if he doesn't renew the lease? Does he basically just have to eat the cost of that investment?
Also, for the record, charging rents that no one is willing to pay in anticipation of future market increases is called bad business, not greed. It's actually the opposite of greed, since your revenues drop to zero. -
escap wrote: I have a question: if a small business manager rents space from a landowner, who pays for the renovation of the space, the installation of counters, freezers, decor, and other structural renovation? It strikes me that if the tenant is paying for those type of expenses he would have some legal claim to them. What happens if he doesn't renew the lease? Does he basically just have to eat the cost of that investment?
check the new york UCC & commercial real estate laws. in Texas, at least, you get to take whatever you install. well. that was the state of the law 5 years ago.
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> I had shirtless crackheads beating the shit out of each other in broad
> daylight a month ago right on front of the shop,
wow, i hope you locked your doors when that happened...
how are rents on vanderbilt compared to fulton in prime fort greene or dekalb avenue on restaurant row? -
Subject: Re: Empty Storefronts on Flatbush Ave
"Just counted 11 empty storefronts on Flatbush Avenue between 5th Avenue and 8th Avenue. Is this a sign of a slow ecomony or is it that landlords are asking too much for rent?"
Just counted 89 occupied storefronts on Flatbush Avenue between 5th Avenue and 8th Avenue. Is this the sign of a robust economy or is it that landlords are asking too little for rent? -
sje wrote: 15-20 years? OVER. Way OVER. Not even 10 anymore. Maybe for a large supermarket or bank. As far as small shops are concerned, you're imagining a bygone era, my friend. Where did you get your information?
I write commercial leases all the time - 5-10 years is standard with 1 or 2 5 year options (tenant) If you signed for substantially less than you have no one to blame but yourself - I mean why else would a LL demand such short term lease except that they see commercial rents rapidly increasing and if LL could see it so should you.....
BTW where is your shop b/c I am looking for some below-market-rate products and I am sure you sell your products below market rate since you arent 'greedy'sje wrote: And yes they do increase "exponentially". My landlord of one year has let me know to my face that mine is skyrocketing, like doubling or tripling when it's up, despite yearly increases. Greed? "Fraid so. I had shirtless crackheads beating the shit out of each other in broad daylight a month ago right on front of the shop, I want to keep paying MORE for that!
Then dont; its a free market - move to a different store.sje wrote: It seems like you have it all figured out, can't wait until you open your own business in the 'hood. Then we'll talk some more.
Since you are apparently going to be put out of biz shortly after starting due to very foreseable market conditions I would suggest you seek out some who has it 'figured out' asap.
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dear friendlypitbull,
you should just change your name to jerk. you're not friendly and are giving pit bulls a bad name.
no love,
alafairnadia -
friendlypitbull wrote: BTW where is your shop b/c I am looking for some below-market-rate products and I am sure you sell your products below market rate since you arent 'greedy'
What's with the taunting? Are you twelve? -
A good remedy to stop people in the middle of fist-fighting, and if you're brave enough, is water. (Best if it's cold) Toss a bucket of water on them, spray them with a hose, whatever. It usually surprises and distracts them enough to stop fighting and if it's enough water they're too wet to continue. Usually if you drop the bucket/hose fast enough, they won't know who did it. Frankly I've never seen fighters get angry at the water thrower anyway. The person getting their ass kicked is pretty grateful and the person doing the ass kicking is either cooled off or exhuasted.
Just in case anyone ever needs to break up a fist-fight immediately.
(Don't ask how I know this) -
Not that I'm suggesting that we throw buckets of water on people 'discussing' on this board -- this was more in reference to the shirtless crack heads.
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I post here with my real name and contact info because I have nothing to hide, I stand behind my words and opinion. I've have fought {quite hard, I might add} for over 6 years to make this a nicer place for everyone. One jerk doesn't like it, well, so what. I'm done with this conversation. Thanks for the replies, all, but I'm getting tired of being attacked by bitter, clueless people who hide behind userids. FPB is apparently still all hopped up by the market, and thinks it's going to last in his favor forever.
FPB knows nothing at all about the current state of retail aside from what you imagine.
Why don't you give us your name and office address, FBP, so I can avoid you when I look for a larger storefront in a few years? Afraid of losing clients because of your real thoughts, posted anon. here? Won't it bring more people to you since you think you have all the answers? :P
PS> PHG, we didn't have time go and fill a bucket.
Jack, you actually counted them? I'm impressed. -
sje wrote:
PS> PHG, we didn't have time go and fill a bucket.
Dude, just a general comment for anyone in the situation. That's all. -
How did I miss another White Castle discussion!? Oh Baby I love you so.
Hey, if someone organizes a late night visit to white castle you can write up the experience and possible make their Hall of Fame page in the name of Prospect Heights!
http://www.whitecastle.com/_pages/story_submit.asp
Check out the new seafood products, clam strips...... -
No, I didn't count them. I only wish that I had that much free time! I was merely trying to point out that, despite the aforementioned vacancies, that strip of Flatbush is thriving.
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Captain M wrote: How did I miss another White Castle discussion!? Oh Baby I love you so.
I had such a great experience (in a comically bad way) there the other day... I would imagine that Madea's Family Reunion runs along the same lines.... A guy ordered a Crave Case two orders before a very indecisive and VERY outspoken family placed their erratic order. I sat back and watched for about ten minutes after I'd finished my number one with jalapeno cheese...
Hey, if someone organizes a late night visit to white castle you can write up the experience and possible make their Hall of Fame page in the name of Prospect Heights!
http://www.whitecastle.com/_pages/story_submit.asp
Check out the new seafood products, clam strips...... -
qtrain wrote: [quote=friendlypitbull]BTW where is your shop b/c I am looking for some below-market-rate products and I am sure you sell your products below market rate since you arent 'greedy'
What's with the taunting? Are you twelve?
Not trying to be taunting or petty just trying to point out how silly and misdirected it is to call people 'greedy' , when all of us expect to be compensated @ the maket rate for our services, product or work.
As for using my real name - what difference would that make?? Would the merits of my argument change if you knew my name was David? and maybe you didnt notice but you are virtually alone on this (and every other internet) forum in giving your name/address.
Finally as to be hopped up by the RE market - I actually hope it drops big time - and if it does I would just as vigorously defend you for trying to negotiate a lower rent on your lease renewel and would scoff at anyone calling you greedy for trying to take advantage of a LL with space that he just couldnt rent. -
Market rate is what people think it is, it's not a figure etched in stone. It's a purely speculative amount.
I'm on plenty {and read plenty others} of boards where people identify themselves, you should get out more.
The merits of your argument will stay the same if we know who you are, it just takes a person with balls to stand behind their words, IMHO. Don't want to do that? That also speaks volumes. -
nybt wrote: [quote=Captain M]How did I miss another White Castle discussion!? Oh Baby I love you so.
I had such a great experience (in a comically bad way) there the other day... I would imagine that Madea's Family Reunion runs along the same lines.... A guy ordered a Crave Case two orders before a very indecisive and VERY outspoken family placed their erratic order. I sat back and watched for about ten minutes after I'd finished my number one with jalapeno cheese...
Hey, if someone organizes a late night visit to white castle you can write up the experience and possible make their Hall of Fame page in the name of Prospect Heights!
http://www.whitecastle.com/_pages/story_submit.asp
Check out the new seafood products, clam strips......
the jalapeno cheese is critical. but I'm not big on the fries or onion rings - I prefer an order of chicken rings to accompany my steamed lovelies. Carnivore advises that I try the chicken ring sandwich next time. perhaps ..with jalapeno cheese? here's hoping I remember all of this in the wee hours of the morning on march 12th ... -
alafairnadia wrote:
So I'm looking for an announcement for March 12th, and I'm not seeing anything... :evil:
the jalapeno cheese is critical. but I'm not big on the fries or onion rings - I prefer an order of chicken rings to accompany my steamed lovelies. Carnivore advises that I try the chicken ring sandwich next time. perhaps ..with jalapeno cheese? here's hoping I remember all of this in the wee hours of the morning on march 12th ...
:evil: :evil: 
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nybt wrote: So I'm looking for an announcement for March 12th, and I'm not seeing anything... :evil:
We could tell you, but then we might have to kill you. :P :evil: :evil: -
Candicissima wrote: We could tell you, but then we might have to kill you. :P
Shhhhhhhh! We've already said too much... :shock: -
Carnivore wrote: [quote=Candicissima]We could tell you, but then we might have to kill you. :P
Shhhhhhhh! We've already said too much... :shock:
any other disclosure will be made at happy hour tonight. maybe. so come by and ply me with drinks. -
Sje, what boards do you frequent where the majority of people give out their real names? On the boards that I check out (e.g. brownstoner, curbed, this one) most posters use a pseudonym.
Unless, of course, names like Carnivore, lovemynabe, and friendlypitbull appear on birth certificates.
I, myself, am thinking of changing my name to King Tubby. Or maybe Ron Jeremy. -
amusingly, my avatar is a real picture of myself. drinking bubble tea. (everyone thinks I'm smoking a bowl. that doesn't make any sense at all)
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Jack Krohn wrote: Sje, what boards do you frequent where the majority of people give out their real names? On the boards that I check out (e.g. brownstoner, curbed, this one) most posters use a pseudonym.
I'm on a motorcycle board where many people use their real name.
Unless, of course, names like Carnivore, lovemynabe, and friendlypitbull appear on birth certificates.
I, myself, am thinking of changing my name to King Tubby. Or maybe Ron Jeremy. -
Knitting boards are almost all real names, crafty boards always have a link to the persons website with contact info, I could go on and on, it's quite common in my circles. Not a big deal. I link back to my shop, not my apartment.
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alafairnadia wrote: amusingly, my avatar is a real picture of myself. drinking bubble tea. (everyone thinks I'm smoking a bowl. that doesn't make any sense at all)
Yes! I totally thought it was a person smoking crack. Er, not that I've ever seen a person smoke out of a crack pipe or anything... -
PHeightsGirl wrote: [quote=alafairnadia]amusingly, my avatar is a real picture of myself. drinking bubble tea. (everyone thinks I'm smoking a bowl. that doesn't make any sense at all)
Yes! I totally thought it was a person smoking crack. Er, not that I've ever seen a person smoke out of a crack pipe or anything...
of course, I think it's an *awesome* picture because I'm in chinatown, wearing one of those silly tourist hats, drinking bubble tea and the sunlight is reflecting off of the plastic cup dome. oh well. I'm destined for misinterpretation forever and ever, I guess.
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