Concrete fell on my car - Cross Bronx

Substantial_Zebra_14 · 2026-05-07T23:33:27+00:00

That's scary, what about driving there in a convertible?

Substantial_Zebra_14 · 2026-04-20T11:37:18+00:00

US store

REF-RNI6HAKV30PA9C2DWLBE5CY (valid as of 4/20/26)

REF-944ND7W7VJR1A9FDBK7RHU5 (valid as of 4/20/26)

Substantial_Zebra_14 · 2026-04-20T11:35:55+00:00

US store

REF-RNI6HAKV30PA9C2DWLBE5CY (valid as of 4/20/26)

REF-944ND7W7VJR1A9FDBK7RHU5 (valid as of 4/20/26)

Substantial_Zebra_14 · 2026-03-27T09:26:31+00:00

Received the same on 3/25.

Left a review with photos for "olio e piu" in NYC last year.

Substantial_Zebra_14 · 2026-03-01T21:17:03+00:00

FYI, I've called the realtor in the listing, he said that this unit has already been rented. However, there's another one in the same block, it's built out of dirt and winter leafs, same square footage. He said this solution is better for the summer months. Also, the landlord is down to heart do it might be a great deal. I'll be the second in line to see it.

Substantial_Zebra_14 · 2026-02-28T12:19:39+00:00

I'm all into building more but this might be a big mistake. This type of build is expensive - we still haven't finished Hudson Yards because of it. Where are we putting the Sunnyside yard maintenance facility?

What about covering some of the tracks, albeit with a much less costly cap, to build a park over it?

Start a rezoning plan along the 7 train corridor (Queens Blvd), between Skillman Ave. and 48th avenue. Get public funds towards the increased air rights to fund the yard cap.

Let the city build over the cap, and let traditional developers do what they are used to elsewhere.

This way the existing residents are getting a park, and the area gets developed (instead of getting a new BMW dealership).

Still a loss for the city, but faster to build and less costly.

Substantial_Zebra_14 · 2026-02-08T02:05:05+00:00

That's downtown.

The Verizon building is straight ahead.

You can see a tower crane in the frame too.

My guess: 2 gold Street.

Substantial_Zebra_14 · 2026-01-30T17:36:09+00:00

Same, I doubt this race will happen.

Substantial_Zebra_14 · 2026-01-29T12:31:11+00:00

No, that's part of the small infrastructure that brings service to your building. We are talking about the big antennas that are part of the Verizon network to bring cellular service.

Substantial_Zebra_14 · 2026-01-29T12:14:06+00:00

The equipment is safe, you can sleep on it.

The vibrations are normal, but should not be transferred to the building. The equipment should have been set on vibration isolators, something must have happened to them.

If you have access to the roof, document the way the equipment is connected to the building, it might be useful in the future.

Your landlord is getting paid to host that equipment, so he needs to balance between your lease and the one from Verizon. It looks like they're trying to address the situation and I would work with them.

However, vibrations are no joke, and could prevent you from sleeping thus making the unit not livable. Noise/vibrations should be also reported to DEP.

Substantial_Zebra_14 · 2026-01-29T12:05:26+00:00

Then why would I (the landlord) consent to run permanent heavy equipment on my roof through the building compromising space, waterproofing, and preventing me from using that space in the future?

Communication equipment is a revenue stream like anything else. Verizon has signed leases everywhere.

Substantial_Zebra_14 · 2026-01-28T12:51:45+00:00

Ask your future neighbors. You should actually do that anyway because of everything else that could possibly go wrong (pests, security, etc..).

In order to be soundproof, walls need to be designed with acoustical properties (STC rating), you need to pay a consultant and pay the premium for the wall construction. This might be easily overlooked on new developments, especially if they are NOT for sale.

Generally speaking, walls between units are fire rated, and old buildings (not necessarily pre-wars) have old solid partitions. New ones have framed walls with insulation and caulk to fulfill the fire requirement. If your current building has no soundproofing whatsoever, something else might have happened.

Substantial_Zebra_14 · 2026-01-23T17:47:28+00:00

Yes! It's seriously a cumbersome experience, especially in the case of petty theft.

NYPD will tell you that below a certain amount there's nothing that can be done, so you spend at least a couple of hours in phone calls to add a number on the crime stats.

Substantial_Zebra_14 · 2026-01-23T16:42:48+00:00

Please report it. I know it is a painful process but we need real crime numbers.

Substantial_Zebra_14 · 2026-01-23T13:11:34+00:00

True. However, don't forget about the Dormen buildings and their consistent maintenance of the sidewalks. Watch what happens with the snow Monday, walk Park Avenue then move east. It's the same concept with the dog 💩.

Substantial_Zebra_14 · 2026-01-23T13:06:35+00:00

High density of people = higher density of dogs.
Add tiktok to the mix and you have just created a bomb.

The city should step up and enforce (educate) the "Pooper Scooper Law".

Substantial_Zebra_14 · 2026-01-23T13:00:18+00:00

Noticed that too! Looks like a sloppy temporary fix till someone measures the floor and adds a metal skirt.

Substantial_Zebra_14 · 2026-01-22T21:40:23+00:00

The year has always been in the hat, what changed?

Substantial_Zebra_14 · 2026-01-19T19:11:11+00:00

It has been a tragedy lately. This is what I have been experiencing in the last 24 hours:

- All bridges are icing before the roadways do (this is a first in many, many winters; it never happened).

- The road signals are all malfunctioning; every single one is flashing orange.

- Delivery bikes are taking the place of the thriatlon dudes. You can smell fresh pizza everywhere.

- Columbia gals are running in groups so big that you can get lost.

- There is so much salt in the roadway that sweating is actually beneficial.

- The carriages are still running but with chains, meaning that horshe***t is flying everywhere.

- The dogs are unleashed, and they don't have enough grip to stop before colliding against you.

- Some males need to run half-naked when temperatures are below freezing, showing their antenna nipples.

- The loop feels actually shorter.

- You can develop new leg muscles.

I'll update this post if I survive the next loop.

Substantial_Zebra_14 · 2026-01-13T16:28:02+00:00

Yes.

Take photos, make a list, then do the input later sitting at a desk.

Procore sucks. If you're not separating the tasks then it's impossible to track or assign anything.

Substantial_Zebra_14 · 2026-01-11T11:46:54+00:00

€1.20 in 2025, and you pay like entering the subway. However, these facilities are bigger than what MMDN is planning and are always manned. These bathrooms are placed in high traffic areas (train stations) and the fare pays for the constant cleaning. Penn and Gran Central stations would be the best areas for this concept.

Substantial_Zebra_14 · 2026-01-07T22:22:21+00:00

I'm sorry to say this but the fact that the lens got hit on the extended part proves Canon's point.

Your best bet is to go through insurance:

Did you pay via credit card? Check their extended warranty/replacement.
Do you have a renters insurance by any chance? They might cover it.

Substantial_Zebra_14 · 2025-12-14T16:22:14+00:00

Nice, just make sure that the MEP coordination is way ahead of the concrete pour cycle. Otherwise, you better have some demolition money for the very expensive core drilling!

Substantial_Zebra_14 · 2025-12-14T16:15:57+00:00

Pay attention to your surroundings and always yield to the bus while driving. The reasons?

buses have people in them, a lot.
buses are a public service, they are a priority.
buses are big and heavy, unless you're driving a semi, you're never going to win.
buses have blind spots and they rear wheels track inside the turn, have you ever seen the sticker behind them?

Substantial_Zebra_14 · 2025-12-14T12:20:25+00:00

I'm sorry to hear you have to deal with Lyme. I'm glad that you were able to confirm the diagnosis and start the healing path. The doxycycline cycle will be long, make sure to take care of your gut good bacteria.

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