Comments for The Real Fort Greene

Comment on Bodega Update by DZ

DZ — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 18:22:32 +0000

Just moved in a half a block away on Carlton. It seems that your hope for longer hours are not being fulfilled. Yesterday, the Bodega actually closed at 8:30 pm. And yes, it’s kinda pricey.

Comment on New ownership for the Fort Greene Food Market? by betsy

betsy — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:13:01 +0000

diet coke used to be 1.20, now it seems to be 1.50

Comment on New ownership for the Fort Greene Food Market? by Perry's

Perry's — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:41:44 +0000

Actually, this place (before these new owners) is cheaper than it was before. There was a sort of bodega-butcher-runny cheese store there before that. Kind of like if Staubitz on Court St. was run by someone with a coke habit. But the guy DELIVERED IN THE WINTER to moms with strollers stuck in 3rd floor apartments. He also had really nice chickens and would cut a skirt steak just so. He was sorely missed when he packed up and headed for the hills.

Maybe the new guys will put that terrific walk in cooler to better use and get something meatier than pork rinds and greener than limp iceberg lettuce.

Comment on New ownership for the Fort Greene Food Market? by Double G

Double G — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 03:39:44 +0000

Noooooo! The young men who were always working the counter were so sweet. And they had tortillas that my California born Mexican husband would actually eat. I guess I should give the new owners a chance, but this still makes me sad

Comment on Brunch in Fort Greene by king jaffee jofer...bow down, plebe!

king jaffee jofer...bow down, plebe! — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 16:18:51 +0000

…word..what he said

Comment on Fort Greene goes big for Bill Thompson by angrymonkey

angrymonkey — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 08:50:42 +0000

I think many residents of Fort Greene aren’t exactly thriving under Mayor Mike. His plutocratic ways are a reminder that NY is working for the wealthy and elite. Also there may be some residual anger that the affordable housing promised by Bruce Ratner (the best friend of Mayor Mike and Fatboy Marty Markowitz) was all a pipe dream.

Comment on Avalon Fort Greene Growing Like a Weed…Repost by Heather

Heather — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 04:49:34 +0000

Can’t we all just get along? I mean is it really that bad that us whities move into the neighborhood?

I mean if the development sucks, then that’s the tenants problem not yours, why do you care? I could care less about my next door neighbor’s apartment just as much as they can give a shit about mine.

Come on guys think outside the box!! Look at the opportunities! Whole Foods, maybe some expensive clothing, maternity and stroller shops and maybe a few french bistro’s!

Wasn’t there a similar sort of argument when Yankee Stadium was built? And look at where that went! They won the World Series!

I mean, if Carlton’s prediction on who would have won the mayoral election is any indication, I would have to think he may be dead wrong on this.

Sure it’s not 2005, but if you build it, they will come. And they will bring their bikes, stroller and designer dogs with them too!

BTW, I live in prime park slope and there are a couple of sexual offenders living right down the street from me, so he’s right on one thing, safety is relative. You can’t live scared your entire life.

Comment on Avalon Fort Greene Growing Like a Weed…Repost by Carlton Banks

Carlton Banks — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 02:58:13 +0000

Why would you consider moving to a building where you feel unsafe and you plan to “never step a foot east of the apartment”? Are you serious? Safety is relative. There are places where I may feel completely safe and others may not feel the same. Experience the area yourself. I can’t tell you what is safe to you.

Comment on Avalon Fort Greene Growing Like a Weed…Repost by Claudine

Claudine — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 08:32:13 +0000

Hi Carlton,

I was so horrified and GLAD to find your blog since I’m looking to possibly rent at Avalon at Fort Greene. I totally agree with many of the comments made above–and you must be wondering why I’m still considering renting at Avalon–but Avalon is still a very good candidate for us for many personal reasons. We are willing to put up with a lot of things but NOT safety. If we plan to never step a foot east of the apartment and only walk from and to Hoyt St Station, will we be safe??? My husband come home very late from work, and I’m a small, young female. We would really appreciate your input on this. Thanks so much in advance!!

Claudine

Comment on Support Tish James on July 27th at Moe’s by Nathan Cole

Nathan Cole — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 21:44:45 +0000

Hello my name is Nathan Cole and I work for a Non-profit organization called Citizens Committee for New York City. We have a neighborhood beautification grant and services opportunity (Love Your (NYC) Block Grant Program) coming up that I feel your readers can benefit from. Below is a short write up of the grant and a link to our website. Please feel free to email me any questions that you may have. Any help with outreach and spreading the word is greatly appreciated.

Citizens Committee for New York City is pleased to announce a new block transformation grants program. Awardees will receive a $500 cash grant along with expedited support from city agencies for block improvements such as cleaning up a vacant lot, replacing worn out litter baskets, removing graffiti and replacing worn out street signs. The application can be downloaded at http://www.citizensnyc.org. The deadline for applications is November 30, 2009. For more information, please contact Scott Codey at 212-822-9563 or scodey@citizensnyc.org or Alicia Rouault at 212-822-9558 or arouault@citizensnyc.org

Thank you for your time and all of your help,

Nathan Cole

Citizens Committee for New York City

Phone: 212-822-9581

Fax: 212-989-0983

Web: http://www.citizensnyc.org