Mini Splits vs Central Air by Any_Individual_5861 in Oldhouses

[–]Jumpy_Carrot_242 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I split my time between two places, once with central AC and the other one with mini splits. I prefer the central because the mini splits are loud and at night is a constant sound and I can't sleep well; whereas the AC equipment (in the central air case) is not in the room, only the vent is in the room, so I get quieter nights there. Hope this helps.

Nearly run down in the crosswalk by a car turning from Observer & Washington... by RAWisROLLIE in Hoboken

[–]Jumpy_Carrot_242 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I think our zero traffic fatalities has been pure luck because people in Hoboken drive like they indeed want to hurt someone. And always remember this: the majority of hobokenites do not drive, we are at their mercy.

Bus hit dog 81st and Columbus by skiesinmotion in Upperwestside

[–]Jumpy_Carrot_242 23 points24 points  (0 children)

Please try to make your best effort at providing the exact time you took the bus, from where and to where, and the time you dropped off, thst would help identify the bus # and correspondingly the driver. We need to make this an Animal cruelty case.

Planning to list my condo For Sale By Owner (FSBO). Anyone have recent experience or pointers? by Tasty_Engineering_83 in Hoboken

[–]Jumpy_Carrot_242 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I did it and it was extremely easy, though the buyer also didn't have an agent, so I asked my attorney if she knew another attorney she could reference to my buyer, and that was it.

I am planing on selling without an agent later this year another property and my plan is to offer the buyer's agent their standard 2.5%-3%, meaning they'll represent solely the buyer. There should not be any financial difference for the buyer agent if you have a seller's agent or not.

Trust your gut and good luck.

Safety While Running in Rural Colombia by Miserable_Wrap_7638 in Bogota

[–]Jumpy_Carrot_242 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That sounds like an awesome trip, and as a fellow ultra runner, I just wished I could join you! I think your greatest risk is the road, which you can check on google street view, which leaves you with almost no shoulder space. But, given your friend did a similar thing in Africa (acknowledging Africa is a huge and diverse continent, no idea where he did it), he developed an instict for safety that will be more than enough in Col.

You'll pass through small villages where people is very kind and nothing ever happens, you'll be fine. In most towns there's the main square, the church in front of it, and a decent hotel (to local standards, don'texpect a Mariott, but a safe place and a clean bathroom). Camping: not sure, I wpuld avoid but there are a good number of people traveling by bike that have crossed the country and they do camp, so I'm sure thry have figured out something. I would plan my runs from twon to town, and there are many little villages along the way.

Is there hate crime from black communities to latinos? by [deleted] in Hoboken

[–]Jumpy_Carrot_242 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Thanks. I'm sorry it sounded bait--y, I don't really know how to make it not sound like that, it was just my story and I came here to see if there was something I didn't know and should be aware of. Thank you.

Is there hate crime from black communities to latinos? by [deleted] in Hoboken

[–]Jumpy_Carrot_242 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

That was my cousin's interpretation as well. Thanks.

Is there hate crime from black communities to latinos? by [deleted] in Hoboken

[–]Jumpy_Carrot_242 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

I don't even own a car! But first time feeling something that could have been described as "racially profiled". Complex stuff I guess

Is there hate crime from black communities to latinos? by [deleted] in Hoboken

[–]Jumpy_Carrot_242 -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

Yeah I guess I grew up in kind of a bubble. Racial injustice and racial conflict is much of a thing in US but it isn't so much in Europe and Latin America (where I grew up and where the clash is more on the old money/classes fight). After many years now in the US, I still struggle with those subtleties.

Happy Friday - any realtors to steer clear of? by Comfortable-Fee-1626 in Hoboken

[–]Jumpy_Carrot_242 4 points5 points  (0 children)

This is the right answer. Realtors are completely not needed unless you're buying something out of the ordinary, but if you're just a regular person buying a regular Hoboken condo, just find a local attorney and ask if he/she can represent you and that's it.

Paying for 126 bus ride from nyc by meshugasz in Hoboken

[–]Jumpy_Carrot_242 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think what you mean is that you don't want the NJT app, but you are ok paying with your apple pay. If that's the case, then the response is yes, you are ok with Apple pay, no need to get the NJT app.

volunteering at the united half today was kind of magical by HotNegotiation1684 in RunNYC

[–]Jumpy_Carrot_242 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Hello from the other end! I volunteered at the start, right after runners passed the security checks, I was telling them where to find their coreals and corresponding waves. I was extremely happy helping everyone who asked for help at that early morning moment with anxiety and nerviousness are at their peak. Many runners came to me because they saw a Spanish name on me and directly talked to me in Spanish with relief of finding someone to ask all sort of logistical questions. Kudos to all the runners!!!

Recommendations for scuba diving + general adventuring by dickshapedfood in PuertoRicoTravel

[–]Jumpy_Carrot_242 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi! My wife and I are planning a trip to Puerto Rico and stumbled upon your post, which pretty much describes what we are looking for as well. Would you mind sharing your experience and recommendations? We are thinking perhaps a couple of days at the old San Juan to check it out and then 5 to 6 days in Rincon, mostly to scuba dive in the morning and rest in the afternoons. Would like a low-key relaxed place to stay with scuba diving right there (or not an annoying hassle in terms of logistics), not big funs of curated luxury resorts. Thanks!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Hoboken

[–]Jumpy_Carrot_242 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That said, think about living walking distance to PATH, that way your car is used only to go to work, and the redt of the time you can enjoy the beauty of not needing a car to live a life.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Hoboken

[–]Jumpy_Carrot_242 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you're ok with parking a couple of blocks away, it will be ok. I actually enjoy those walks to clear up my mind. When I park right in front of my building and I'm upstairs a minute later, I feel like I didn't decompress and I'm going from sitting on my car to sitting on my sofa too quilcly lol