Life on Union between 3rd 4th Ave…
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^^^ hahaha yes, lawn chairs and astroturf.
I love it and want to move in with them. It reminds me of sitting in the driveway of my grandparents house while all my uncles drank beer at 11 in the morning. -
heartobklyn wrote: car repair shops.....low income housing ....ugly block - you could do much better! :roll:
give it a year and most of that stuff will be gone. And snotty rich people with two cars, double strollers and attitude will be living there.
If I had a downpayment, I would buy now and flip in a couple years.
I think it's great the way it is. One of those undiscovered gems that will soon be gone -
Santa wrote: ^^^ hahaha yes, lawn chairs and astroturf.
I am thinking that Santa's comment is the "nostalgia" faction that would like to at least hope that an ember of the Brooklyn that I grew up with might stay alive. That ember is being fanned by the older people who live in the vicinity of Monte's.... They sit in their lawn chairs on a hot summer eve trying to catch the breeze. They say hello to their neighbors. They notice a stranger if they walk up the block. You got a problem with that?
I love it and want to move in with them. It reminds me of sitting in the driveway of my grandparents house while all my uncles drank beer at 11 in the morning. -
I take offense to that comment too - I live over there and I am by no means low income nor am I paying a low rent.
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Jilliana.. Now which comment did you take offense to exactly??
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my bad:
heartobklyn wrote: car repair shops.....low income housing ....ugly block - you could do much better! :roll:
I agree, that its not the prettiest block, but like bklyngirl said: "give it a year and most of that stuff will be gone. And snotty rich people with two cars, double strollers and attitude will be living there..
I think it's great the way it is. One of those undiscovered gems that will soon be gone" -
veets wrote: I am thinking that Santa's comment is the "nostalgia" faction that would like to at least hope that an ember of the Brooklyn that I grew up with might stay alive. That ember is being fanned by the older people who live in the vicinity of Monte's.... They sit in their lawn chairs on a hot summer eve trying to catch the breeze. They say hello to their neighbors. They notice a stranger if they walk up the block. You got a problem with that?
It would be great if it never went away but sadly my memories are from my grandparents farm in Minnesota. Its kinda funny how people who live in completely different areas can be so similar.
I have also done similar things growing up in North Carolina -
Jillianna wrote: my bad:
I agree, that its not the prettiest block, but like bklyngirl said: "give it a year and most of that stuff will be gone. And snotty rich people with two cars, double strollers and attitude will be living there..
[quote=heartobklyn]car repair shops.....low income housing ....ugly block - you could do much better! :roll:
I think it's great the way it is. One of those undiscovered gems that will soon be gone"
The people who live on Dean between Hoyt and Bond pride themselves on having the greenest block in bklyn. they win awards for it. You know what? It's completely devoid of personality. No sour grapes here - i can afford to live there. But it's duller than suburbia and everyone is nosier than mrs. Kravitz.
I used to live in Carroll Gardens years ago, and still miss the jesus statues and abundant lawn art, not to mention the holday decorations. -
Santa.. Just need to acknowledge that I understood and resonate with what you said.. This Spirit thatI was referencing in my post is not just about Brooklyn.. it is about a previous generation thing/attachment to neighborhood that probably spans the coasts and middle and all over of the USA
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…so, I just moved in last week and so far, so good! As you guys said, not the greenest street but the location is great. It was a bit noisy the first few days with the windows open, but the more industrial streets nearby are turning out to be great dog-walking routes (less crowded and fewer flower boxes to avoid)!
I like it that some of the neighbors still sit outside and greet you as you pass. I’m enjoying checking out the yard art and, really, all of the nearby neighborhoods – the walk to Smith St is particularly nice.
I’ve had great luck with the nearby restaurants, too. Haven’t made it to Montes, yet, but I hope to soon! Also thinking about checking out 2 Tom's and the Canal Bar - anybody frequent these places lately? -
who did you get the apartment through. Ive been looking around and find very little the gowanus area.
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The apartment was listed on craigslist by the broker, Bren Salamon (917.488.2286). He seems to have "exclusive" arrangements with the buildings' owners, meaning i don't think other brokers can show/rent his listings. But i could be wrong about that - the whole using a broker to rent an apartment thing is new to me!
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OK, I don't mean this to be nasty, but couldn't you find a nicer block to live on? Union between 3 and 4 is really disgusting, the tenements are actually sloping into the ground in the rear on both sides of the street. One of the tenements has scaffolding around it, probably to be torn down.
Looking at the tenements and seeing dirty windows, curtains tied in a knot, blinds and shades in deplorable condition, you goota be kidding how hard is it to clean windows these days???
Convenient to train, yes, and you can get to better places fast, but logically thinking, you go to work, get a paycheck, and then you would actually PAY someone to live on that block????
Sorry, that block had a definite thumbs down for me........
Now when you go above 4th, it's a totaly different world...go figure. -
Oh JoAnne.. I was following this thread and your excitement about considering this move and though you have not posted in a while.. I assume you are already LIVING on the block... so thumbs UP , enjoy your new home!
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Oh JoAnne.. I was following this thread and your excitement about considering this move and though you have not posted in a while.. I assume you are already LIVING on the block... so thumbs UP , enjoy your new home!
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nightcrawler wrote: OK, I don't mean this to be nasty, but couldn't you find a nicer block to live on? Union between 3 and 4 is really disgusting, the tenements are actually sloping into the ground in the rear on both sides of the street. One of the tenements has scaffolding around it, probably to be torn down.
wow....that's cold. And why are you assuming that scaffolding means "to be torn down"? And why is that a bad thing?
Looking at the tenements and seeing dirty windows, curtains tied in a knot, blinds and shades in deplorable condition, you goota be kidding how hard is it to clean windows these days???
Convenient to train, yes, and you can get to better places fast, but logically thinking, you go to work, get a paycheck, and then you would actually PAY someone to live on that block????
Sorry, that block had a definite thumbs down for me........
Now when you go above 4th, it's a totaly different world...go figure.
It's really a nice neighborhood over there; getting better every day. someone will be patting themselves on the back next year for taking a place there. -
I'm sorry, I didn't mean for it to be cold. But I don't agree, the block is disgusting. I am an employee of the landlords of 572 and 563 Union, I have been in the apartments to show them for rent, they are nothing special. 572 is sinking into the ground in the back and 563 is nothing to rave at either. I pass down that block almost everyday, and sorry, but can't figure out why anyone would pay to live there.
Since Joanne isn't from Brooklyn so she has no idea, but I was born here and I do know the good neighborhoods from the crappy ones. Hopefully the scaffolding around the tenement is either going to repair the building or replace it, I do not know.
I guess everyone has thier own idea of what is a good neighborhood or block. Park Slope blocks are magnificent, so to say that block is good, sorry it couldnt compare at all. I still think it is diusgusting, but hopefully as time goes on it can and will be fixed up...... -
woops, I mean 568 Union
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I guess everyone has thier own idea of what is a good neighborhood or block. Park Slope blocks are magnificent, so to say that block is good, sorry it couldnt compare at all. I still think it is diusgusting, but hopefully as time goes on it can and will be fixed up......
Well, living here is working out really well for me so far. I like the location and the people. Compared with the other places I drove by or looked at when I was apartment-hunting, I know that this place was a good decision for me…meaning this apartment was within range of what I could afford, was available when I was looking and met some of my key housing-preferences (e.g., accepts dogs, lots of light). Maybe you would have picked one of the other places I saw instead, or maybe your financial situation would permit you to move to a “prettier†block. And that would be fine. But for me, I’m really happy with where I am – for me, this place is much better than a number of other apartments I saw…but that’s just what I think. -
JoAnne.. Really get to hear that the apt has worked out for you!!
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JoAnne,
Well, I'm glad that your are happy, and feel safe in the neighborhood, that is the main thing.
I know sometimes the "budget" doesnt allow us for what we really want.
Lots of luck to you !!
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Subject: Re: Life on Union between 3rd & 4th Ave…
JoAnne wrote: Hi, I’m moving from Washington, DC to Union Street (633 Union St, to be exact!), and I’m wondering what to expect…anyone familiar with this block? (Or the building I’ll be living in!?) Is the block pretty safe? How’s the noise – and having the Holiday Inn as a neighbor? I’d appreciate any thoughts, opinions, etc on what to expect! Thanks! -JoAnne
I reckon you'll be living in a warehouse that is surrounded by other warehouses. One of those warehouses might become Whole Foods.
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