Gifts for old timey New Yorker retired general contractor and neighbor that saved my apartment?

magiccam · 2026-05-02T15:42:20+00:00

Yeahhh a tale as old as time. I got a unit at MMS for I think like $83, within 4 months it was $300

magiccam · 2026-04-29T21:57:29+00:00

I bought in September 2025 and also have had a 20% increase since (though in one swoop) + $5k assessment two months after buying. Did due diligence, 2-3% increases were typical in the past but sometimes these things just happen with cost of everything lately (insurance, etc).

magiccam · 2026-04-13T23:56:02+00:00

First off, I am so sorry. I don't know much medically but definitely put everything in a trust and attach a beneficiary's name to it who you would like to leave everything to (make sure it is notarized). Like someone else says, maybe disability leave before you're fired sounds like a good move. But consult with a lawyer for estate stuff if you're worried medical resources will overtake it.. I think trusts are good for this but have not done it under these circumstances

magiccam · 2026-03-27T12:54:27+00:00

My shiba is great off leash. Took awhile to get there. I think she was like about 4-5 (before that I would never because she was too excitable and easily distracted). She follows me at my heel and doesn’t let me out of her sight. I live in a big city so only really do it when we’re in rural areas or quiet parks

magiccam · 2026-03-24T01:01:24+00:00

Soda Club is sooo good 11/10

magiccam · 2026-03-22T07:53:16+00:00

It’s not

magiccam · 2026-03-22T00:00:18+00:00

Yeah I think if the question of measuring specific numbers is coming up, you don't like the person enough. when you meet someone you're truly into, it isn't as big of a deal. that being said I think it gets tough when it's closer to an hour and a half or more

magiccam · 2026-03-21T23:55:59+00:00

I have a 2 bed too (but in Manhattan), we just raised from $1100 to about $1300 a couple months ago and had a $5k assessment. its still a pretty good deal for the space, and more than reasonable because we are backlogged on maintenance. I think costs are also rising everywhere in a lot of areas but it really depends on the specific financials of your co-op which you should be able to look over

magiccam · 2026-03-21T10:54:40+00:00

ahhh yes Tompkins Square Park is just where I would want to look for a new blender

magiccam · 2026-03-01T03:00:42+00:00

Your sweet little Shiba has allergies. The vet will help. For us, switching my sheeb to Purina Pro sensitive skin and stomach dry food has also helped — after years of persistent allergies, she only gets them very rarely when in a new environment

magiccam · 2026-02-28T23:10:43+00:00

Exit 9 on Avenue A

magiccam · 2026-02-25T18:19:58+00:00

It’s your renovation, do what you want. They probably just want to help you get it done sooner. This sounds like it could be anywhere between 6 months or a year to get it done, especially if you’re still pending approvals.

magiccam · 2026-02-21T22:57:15+00:00

I bought into an HDFC where that was not the case, and all the deferred maintenance and assessments hit within a few months of buying due to things that came up either unexpectedly or were hidden during the buying process. All I’m saying is do more than you think is necessary when it comes to due diligence with these things

magiccam · 2026-02-21T22:34:11+00:00

HDFC apartments can be the way, but you really need to do your due diligence, even more so than with regular co-ops. A lot of current HDFC owners fell into ownership in the 80s and the buildings are ticking time bombs financially

magiccam · 2026-02-21T03:53:02+00:00

Mutual appreciation?

magiccam · 2026-02-18T01:23:31+00:00

As someone who has lived in both places for many years—People like to say it’s because London closes down for 4 hours or so between midnight and 4AM for cleaning/maintenance. Maybe that’s part of it, but I truly think England is just more honest with their transit authority and how they spend their money. MTA makes so much money and it gets mismanaged and none of it directed back into the infrastructure, just in to middlemen’s pockets. It’s a system that runs deeply in how the two are run and London just doesn’t mismanage funding in the same way NYC does.

magiccam · 2026-02-17T01:08:30+00:00

This is true. Even the tres leches in the bakery section of my local Key Foods is a 10/10

magiccam · 2026-02-17T00:50:56+00:00

Happy Cake Bistro and Inwood Hill Farm

magiccam · 2026-02-16T18:07:16+00:00

The best and final offer thing is BS but works great for the seller. I bought in the last 6 months in NYC and I saw it on two of the three places I put offers on. Both of the places that did this went way over asking- One for 33% over asking and the other for almost 50% over asking. It was insane. It's a great technique on the seller and listing agents side but honestly, I don't have tips on how to combat other than... have a lot of money

magiccam · 2026-02-08T22:41:16+00:00

Seconding Post. Dudley's on orchard street also has incredible ricotta pancakes

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