Greenpoint Photo du Jour: Decorative Installation

From Humboldt Street.

Miss Heather

Stolen Bike

If anyone sees this bicycle, whoever is riding it is either a thief or purchased it from one. V writes:

My bike was stolen from Greenpoint Ave and Eckford St today (May 27, 2008) while I was at work. I filed a police report but all that allows me to do is claim it legally if I find it on my own… It’s a vintage, ladies’, cranberry colored, Schwinn with a big basket on the front and all the paint worn off the center of the frame from the chain lock. It was locked to a sign post with a Kryptonite lock.

It just really gets my goat that someone would take the time to cut thru my Kryptonite lock, in broad day light, on a Tuesday afternoon, just to steal my beat up old Schwinn with a wobbly wheel, bent basket, and shot breaks. Why me? Life’s not fair…

So let me get this straight: a police report was filed but all this allows V to do is claim it if she finds it on her own. Aren’t the police supposed to retrieve stolen property? Or at least investigate a little bit? I guess not. I suppose they’re too busy harassing photographers.

In any case if anyone has seen this stolen bike please call the 94th Precinct: 718 383-3879.

Miss Heather

Gophergate

Last week some of you might recall I noticed something bearing a strong resemblance to a gopher strapped to a fence behind the bath house on Huron Street. Well, lest any of you have been wondering, it’s still there.

What’s more, some sucker lucky guy or gal who buys this unit at the Viridian is going to get a particularly scenic view. I really like this photo. It almost looks like this little critter is riding a magic carpet.

Or trying to escape.

Take your pick.

Miss Heather

Greenpoint Photo du Jour: The Writing On The Wall

That’s what makes parts of Brooklyn so special. You have all of these rowhouses, townhouses, smaller-scale developments, more neighborhood-friendly developments. You have more open space. The quality of life in this way is going to be preserved in Brooklyn.

– Karl Fischer

Hey Karl, you might want to head down to the Boulevard Tavern on Meeker Avenue. Someone would like to have a word with you.

Look at it this way Mr. Fischer, at least one person in Greenpoint doesn’t think you are the “worst architect ever“.

Miss Heather

Photo Credit: BIG props got out to Jay Slack for forwarding this gem. Great find!

Hear Ye, Hear Ye!

It has been brought to my attention that Studio B is applying for a cabaret license! Community Board One‘s “Public Safety Committee”* will be having a hearing this Thursday, May 29th, at 6:30 p.m. to discuss this matter. Those you who are interested in giving your two cents at this meeting (and I know you are out there) should swing by CB1’s office at:

435 Graham Avenue
Brooklyn, New York 11211
(718) 389-0009

I wonder if these folks know about Studio’s B yet-to-be rescinded Stop Work Order and fire code issues? Well, I suppose they’ll find out soon enough. In closing I would like to quote the findings from my favorite Studio B D.O.B. violation:

WORK W/O A PERMIT. WORK NOTED: INTERIOR SHEETROCK PARTITION WALLS ERECTED TO CREATE 1 CLASS ‘A’ DWELLING WITH 2 BEDROOMS, LIVING ROOM, KITCHEN WITH GAS STOVE, SINK AND BATHROOM WITH SHOWER, SINK, TOILET, BIDET &

Bidet?!?

Miss Heather

*Not to be confused with the Public Safety Commission.

Memorial Day BBQ At Papasitos

As I wrote in this post today the newest addition to the Greenpoint dining scene, Papasito’s, threw a Memorial Day Barbecue. If what I saw late this afternoon was any indication, it may very well be a hit! I didn’t have to time to check out their foodstuffs (was too tired after playing baseball with a four year old base/heart stealer supreme) but I did take a few photographs which you can see here.

All in all, everyone appeared to be having a great time and it was a very mixed crowd. Now if you don’t mind, I am going to soak my sore feet!

Miss Heather

UPDATE: Per a tipster the food was plentiful, good and crazy cheap. A mere $5.00 a plate.

Greenpoint Photo du Jour: Manhattan Avenue

From Manhattan Avenue outside Off Track Betting.

Miss Heather

Photo Credit: Rebecca 11222

Great Find!

Happy Memorial Day From Greenpoint!

From Java Street.

Miss Heather

The India Street Trailer Mystery: SOLVED!

Anyone who has bothered to knock around north Greenpoint east of McGuinness Boulevard has surely encountered this trailer on India Street. I know I have. I even wrote a blog post about it. In the previous tome I christened this humble domicile the Pla-Mor (with my nuts) Palace.

Although I had heard through the grapevine that someone does indeed live in this humble domicile I had my doubts. That is until yesterday when I finally met the man behind inside the trailer.

I did not catch this chap’s name. It was a busy day at the junk shop and I only joined in the conversation when he voiced his desire for a Polaroid camera. My colleagues said we didn’t have one. As you can see, I knew better as he is proudly sporting one on his lap in the above photograph. After doling out my share of “customer service” I went back to work. I was quickly jolted out of my pricing and sorting bliss when I overheard the following tidbit of conversation.

Mystery Man: I live in a trailer.
Larry Da Junkman: In Greenpoint?
M.M.: Yeah, over on India Street.
Miss Heather: I KNOW WHERE THAT IS!!!
M.M.: Really?
Miss H: Yeah, I even wrote a post on my blog about it. (excitedly pulls up post on New York Shitty via the “company computer”*) Here it is!
M.M.: (surprised) Yeah, it looked a lot better back then.
Larry: Aren’t you afraid someone will try to break in?
M.M.: No, I keep the place locked up pretty well. What’s more I suspect most people wouldn’t want to enter in fear of who they might find in there.

You know, the man may live in a trailer— something that is inconceivable to most of us— but he brings up a very salient point. I wouldn’t venture in there. Would you?

I know little else about the resident of the Pla-Mor Palace other than he is going to be involved in some kind of reality television show and is an artist. He recounted several years ago that he was an audience member at a live taping of Martha Stewart Show. Knowing that she “liked things made with a hot glue gun” he made a “bearded clam” (as he called it) and gave it to her. On live television.**

The camera man really freaked out. He immediately pointed the camera to the ground.

He said.

Every neighborhood has a story to tell, one need only pay attention. Greenpoint is no exception. The only difference is the tales to be found in the Garden Spot of the Universe are— how should I say— a little more colorful than those to be found among its better-heeled neighbors.

And that dear readers is why I live here!

Miss Heather

*Whose purpose is primarily checking private email and the playing music off of I-tunes, Slacker or YouTube.

**The man deserves an award for doing this. Seriously.

TODAY: Stoop Sale On Eagle Street

Those of you with a little money and time to burn will be happy to know a(nother) stoop sale will be happening today at 49 Eagle Street. Unless my memory fails me (and that is entirely possible) I have hit stoop sales at this address before. There were some damned good pickins’. Check it out!

Miss Heather