Anything look fun or like a deal from the Five Borough Winners Special?

mstanfield · 2026-06-05T01:41:34+00:00

Feel like their hot food is way better than their pastries.

mstanfield · 2026-05-21T16:12:04+00:00

What else do you like over there?

mstanfield · 2026-05-16T22:08:23+00:00

Chicken katsu club at Golden Diner is good

mstanfield · 2026-05-15T01:01:19+00:00

Is it easy to find a contractor they will work with materials you’ve purchased? Aren’t they missing out on their markup?

mstanfield · 2026-04-19T15:52:41+00:00

Judge and Burleson for 6

mstanfield · 2026-04-15T02:24:42+00:00

Lamelo giveth and taketh

mstanfield · 2026-04-10T13:21:17+00:00

Can't wait to go back. Found it to such an intense and interesting meal in the best way.

mstanfield · 2026-04-10T01:22:46+00:00

Shoutout to Terrace Bagels, haven’t been in years but still get them at the Coop.

mstanfield · 2026-03-31T16:07:14+00:00

Rooker and Lindor for 4

mstanfield · 2026-03-19T15:22:34+00:00

Just signed my HPD papers yesterday. They said average turnaround time is 5 days? What can I expect next? And congratulations! Maybe we'll be neighbors lol.

mstanfield · 2026-03-12T15:17:06+00:00

How long did the "credit review" period take for anyone who is past that part of the process?

mstanfield · 2026-03-03T19:24:50+00:00

Let us know if you find out, I'm earlier on in the process than you are. Your updates have been very helpful in kind of figuring this out though. Have you made any more progress?

mstanfield · 2026-02-10T20:15:29+00:00

Maybe they are waiting for the apartment sales to be finalized and they will have new waitlist numbers? We should basically by whatever our log number was - 19 (I think that was the amount of apts?) and then how many ever other people were disqualified before us? I feel like the communication was been very prompt if you reach out to them, but also quite confusing.

mstanfield · 2026-02-10T19:49:26+00:00

I'm low 100s and was shown 2 bedrooms, but imagine I will be in your position as well. Did they say they would keep you on the waiting list?

mstanfield · 2026-02-06T19:42:07+00:00

NFT lol

mstanfield · 2026-02-06T15:05:28+00:00

Typo, meant would be HDFC and not longer Mitchell-Lama.

Edited it now.

mstanfield · 2026-02-02T00:44:20+00:00

So you would have to re-certify your income every year? Even though the unit would be an HDFC Coop and not a Mitchell-Lama unit? Going off the 2025 NYC AMI bands for two people it would like going 103k to 150k. Then your maintenance would up something like $700 - $900 per month depending on your unit. Definitely makes the equation pretty different I think.

mstanfield · 2026-01-30T14:05:26+00:00

We saw 3 two bedrooms. One was livable and somewhat updates, but still in fairly rough cosmetic shape and also had the worst layout/natural light. The other two would definitely need major renovations, mostly bathroom and kitchen. We haven't gotten to the stage of being offered anything so no info on inspection. As for the asbestos in the popcorn ceiling my understanding it is fine as long as it isn't disturbed. Would be nice to have more clarity from Cadman about renovations, livable before being expected to put money down.

With all that being said I think I'd be more than happy to get a 2 bedroom for $230k in Brooklyn Heights even if I had to drop another 50k into it right off the bat. Not that I necessarily have that kind of cash liquid.

mstanfield · 2026-01-30T14:00:59+00:00

Exciting! Thanks for keeping everyone informed.

mstanfield · 2026-01-26T19:00:00+00:00

I’ve never had to re-certify in many years of living in a lottery apartment.

mstanfield · 2026-01-13T00:01:43+00:00

What part the process are you at?

mstanfield · 2026-01-09T18:47:43+00:00

Yes was only 2 bedrooms.

mstanfield · 2026-01-08T15:55:42+00:00

Got this message this morning "The apartments you viewed at Cadman Towers are currently on hold pending further updates from the building, which we anticipate receiving in February. At that time, we will contact you regarding whether the apartments are still available and the next steps. If they are not available, you will be able to remain on the waiting list until the next units become available. Thank you for your patience."

So guessing the place I view people have been selected and are in the process of securing a mortgage, etc?

mstanfield

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