From the monthly archives: August 2005

Bidding Wars on Rentals: Since When?

By On August 30, 2005 · Leave a Comment

On calallillie.com:

“Alexis and I spent the better part of this weekend snooping around new neighborhoods …. We began the day visiting an open house in Park Slope– a beautiful 2BR brownstone floor through, nicely renovated with a great kitchen. The price was right, but when we got there, we realized that swarms [...]

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Monday Night Sex (on a Filthy Mattress the Neighbor Girl Threw Out)

By On August 26, 2005 · 1 Comment

Warning! This link is not safe for work. Or kids. Or anybody, really.

Via Gawker…

“This is, to the best of our knowledge, for real, and it happened earlier this week in Prospect Heights Park Slope.”

>>From: XXXX
>>Subject: For your “Only in New York” files. (Warning: nudity)
>>To: XXXX
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Anybody Get Married at the Picnic House?

By On August 24, 2005 · Leave a Comment

The Prospect Park Alliance wants your wedding photos for the Monday, September 19th ribbon cutting in celebration of the Picnic House’s restoration. Bring them in person, e-mail them, or send them by regular mail. More details here.

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5th + Union?

By On August 15, 2005 · Leave a Comment

daniel asks: “Anyone know what’s going in on the corner of 5th & Union, right next to Beso? I can’t remember what was there before, but I passed by last week and the store has been gutted. Looks like something new is coming in soon.”

Comment: 5th + Union? [Park Slope Message Boards]
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“Real” Rules for Picnics in Prospect Park

By On August 14, 2005 · Leave a Comment

birthday girl

Originally uploaded by catpita.

Over on D103.com: “There are really two sets of rules for picnics in Prospect Park, the formal rules and the informal rules.”

“Formal rules say permits are required for parties of 25 or more, no alcohol [...]

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Park Slope Food Co-op: “Please Don’t Paw the Persimmons”

By On August 9, 2005 · Leave a Comment

From the New York Sun via Only the Blog Knows Brooklyn: “The Park Slope Food Co-Op is thought by many to be a terrifying place, a netherworld of rules and suspensions and withering stares if you forget to bring your own biodegradable shopping bag. The one time I’d gone there, as somebody’s guest, when [...]

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APARTMENT FOR RENT: Park Slope, 1BR, Available Sept. 1

By On August 9, 2005 · 6 Comments

One bedroom (with smaller additional room for office, etc.) floor thru (3rd Fl.) in a really nice brownstone; 1st St. btw 5th and 6th
High ceilings, great closets, dishwasher; Very good condition
Rent: $1,625 / month; No fee, one month security

“Owner indicates that he prefers a single person or couple, as the [...]

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The Mighty Wind of Meat (El Carneviento) on Flatbush Avenue

By On August 9, 2005 · Leave a Comment

People of North Slope: What is it that unites us as a neighborhood? Our sense of community? Our desire for racial harmony and sensible development? Or the fact that we all, at one time or another, are subjected to the mighty, meaty wind emanating from El Castillo de Jagua outside of the Q [...]

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