HobokenJ
HobokenJ OP t1_j84ou8w wrote
" A year ago, I probably would have felt obligated to stop and check if the kid was OK, but we have a new precedent now. Due to Councilwoman DeGise and all the other hit-and-run drivers since then, I had the confidence to just keep driving and go on with my day as if nothing happened. "
HobokenJ t1_j7mdv9g wrote
Can Fulop actually do anything to remediate? Does he have the power to remove members of the Council?
HobokenJ t1_j7bmfex wrote
Reply to Is it just me or has Wonder Bagels on Jersey Ave really stepped up their game recently? by pixelated_vision
It's just you.
HobokenJ t1_j610g1y wrote
Reply to comment by moobycow in Repair costs borne by tenants in condos? by master_brat
Yep. It's total horseshit. I'd stay far away from this listing.
HobokenJ t1_j610c9l wrote
Reply to comment by imaluckyduckie in Repair costs borne by tenants in condos? by master_brat
The mgt company doesn't do the actual maintenance--if they can be bothered, they make a call to one of their vendors (who invariably gives them a cut), and the tenant is then on their own. They'll likely be paying full freight for that minor (i.e., $400) plumbing repair.
HobokenJ t1_j5zjb7y wrote
Reply to Repair costs borne by tenants in condos? by master_brat
Former landlord here. This is NOT typical. You are NOT responsible for maintenance--that is the landlord's responsibility (obviously, if you break something, you are responsible for repair costs--but not routine maintenance, and certainly not appliances (again, unless you did something to cause the issue).
They are using the Mgt Company as a buffer because they don't want have direct interaction with their tenants. Fine. But this will cause massive headaches for your friend (when it comes to maintenance requests or reporting problems with the unit).
I'd look elsewhere.
HobokenJ t1_j5p0zfu wrote
Reply to comment by robocub in Weekly theme - something I still have from my childhood, my Atari 2600 by JourneymanHunt
I had an original 2600--thing lasted almost 30 years! And the damndest thing? The controllers--despite taking ungodly abuse for decades--still worked at the very end (the rubber sleeves eventually popped off, but the joystick itself still worked fine).
HobokenJ OP t1_j5lixrp wrote
"The incident occurred at 40 Journal Square at 10:30 a.m., Jersey City spokeswoman Kimberly Wallace-Scalcione said."
HobokenJ t1_j5jm84p wrote
Recommend for what?
HobokenJ t1_j5aat36 wrote
Reply to Why does the contrasting color (stone?) not go all the way up? Was this really the original design or did they cut costs half way up? by extraORD1NARYmachine
I like it, actually! (Can't say the same for the cookie-cutter, low-quality, shoebox apartments inside--though the lobby is quite nice)
HobokenJ t1_j483or8 wrote
Given your age and the need to be near the NJ Transit station, I'd say Hoboken is the easy pick. And JC is a 10-min Uber.
HobokenJ t1_j370c97 wrote
Reply to comment by Jahooodie in What should I eat right now? Late night foods, people by LuxuriousTime
+2. TB's is legit disgusting now.
HobokenJ t1_j32cuya wrote
Reply to comment by mikevago in What is the best grocery store in the JC area? by Alert-Ad4070
Nice list, though I'd drop Supremo and Stop and Shop waaaaay down. Both are gross nightmares
HobokenJ t1_j32biea wrote
Reply to comment by Camaro_1SS in Anyone hearing constant loud car engine sound at night? by sanderling_app
Glad you asked! It sounded just like a micro-penis turtling in response to the woman behind the counter at AutoZone.
HobokenJ t1_j2rxapm wrote
Something to keep in mind: If you're doing a gut reno, your inspection needs are a bit different than someone buying a place with minor issues or or in need of cosmetic upgrades. you might want to go with an engineer or even an architect. Most inspectors have a checklist of the basics, but you may need a deeper dive into structural issues.
HobokenJ t1_j2rx10q wrote
Reply to comment by justanothersynthdork in Recommendation needed - trustworthy home inspector by Cutedawg123
Fourthing. Excellent advice. Roofing should be looked at by a specialist.
HobokenJ t1_j2msqb1 wrote
Yes! I heard these assholes as well.
HobokenJ t1_j1mi5ph wrote
Reply to Should we sell our car? by hourlongflyer
It seems like you've made a pretty compelling case on your own re: ditching the car. do it!
As for me: Born and raised in the suburbs, so always lived a very car-centric life (including a stint in the Bay Area). Moved to Hoboken in 2006, and, like you, my car basically sat in the garage all week, with weekend trips to visit family.
Sandy hit, and I lost the car to the flood. Just assumed I'd replace it because... well, because I always had a car! One month goes by, then another. I realize... I don't miss the car at all.
It's now been 10 years, and I still don't miss it (I live DTJC, which isn't quite as convenient as Hoboken re: walkability, but is obviously excellent in this regard).
HobokenJ t1_j1dgl0f wrote
Reply to NJ/NY tax prep by [deleted]
I used Sal Grasso for years -- can recommend without hesitation. he's not cheap, but he's good. Office right next to the PATH.
HobokenJ t1_j0zbwki wrote
Reply to Have you checked out all the new stuff at the Jersey City Free Public Library? by edwinblanco201
Just registered for my card! Thanks for posting.
HobokenJ OP t1_j0uno4e wrote
Reply to comment by well_damm in Can a $10 Billion Highway Fix One of New Jersey’s Worst Traffic Jams? by HobokenJ
Right. But expanding this stretch does nothing to alleviate the issue. They can't add lanes to the Holland Tunnel approach. All this does is make the existing bottleneck--which is brutal--much, much worse.
HobokenJ OP t1_j0uhe3f wrote
I voted for Murphy. Twice. But this boondoggle prelude to a Presidential run is appalling. There is zero justification for this project.
HobokenJ t1_j07hu6a wrote
Since the OP is afraid to name names (for some reason none of us understand), I'll say that the Boil are sneaky bastards who present you with a tip screen AFTER they've already added 20% to the bill. I'll never go back.
HobokenJ t1_j07hk2l wrote
Reply to comment by AWarTimeConsigliere in path fare evasion ticket help / virtual court summons by seaawhisperer
Right?
HobokenJ t1_j9gt7qs wrote
Reply to Best pastrami on rye sandwich, go by DirectorBeneficial48
Katz's. Duh.