1 news article About

• 55 Eckford North Brooklyn: Condo Graveyard?

  ...pool in their front yard), and while some aren't hurting, the story singles out 55 Eckford, a Scarano project plagued by financing troubles and stop work orders, as well as the...

  Published by Brownstoner on October 7, 2008.

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1 lost and found posting About

• Meserole Ave. and Banker LOST: Mark Bavaro Giants Jersey (Meserole Ave. Greenpoint)

  ...Mark Bavaro Giants jersey as a gift - which fell out of my car parked on Meserole Ave. and Banker in Greenpoint. Lost it on the morning of 10/7. It's brand new, I...

  Posted to Craigslist on October 7, 2008.

3 crime reports About

• Precinct 90 36 crimes reported in Precinct 90

  Week of September 29, 2008: 1 murder, 12 robberies, 5 felony assaults, 8 burglaries, 7 grand larcenies, 3 grand larcenies (auto).

• Precinct 94 19 crimes reported in Precinct 94

  Week of September 29, 2008: 1 robbery, 1 felony assault, 7 burglaries, 9 grand larcenies, 1 grand larceny (auto).

• Precinct 108 23 crimes reported in Precinct 108

  Week of September 29, 2008: 5 robberies, 1 felony assault, 5 burglaries, 9 grand larcenies, 3 grand larcenies (auto).

10 business reviews About

• 5 stars out of 5: New 5-star reviews for The Bagel Store, Beaner Bar and eliza B photography on Yelp.
• 4 stars out of 5: New 4-star reviews for The Brooklyn Kitchen, Jimmy's Diner, Fortunato Brothers and The Garden Grill on Yelp.
• 3 stars out of 5: New 3-star reviews for Apts and Lofts and Cheers Thai Restaurant on Yelp.
• 1 star out of 5: New 1-star review for Pascur Fine Wines & Liquors on Yelp.

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3 crime reports About

• Precinct 94 15 crimes reported in Precinct 94

  Week of September 22, 2008: 2 robberies, 1 felony assault, 5 burglaries, 6 grand larcenies, 1 grand larceny (auto).

• Precinct 108 24 crimes reported in Precinct 108

  Week of September 22, 2008: 4 robberies, 2 felony assaults, 2 burglaries, 10 grand larcenies, 6 grand larcenies (auto).

• Precinct 90 45 crimes reported in Precinct 90

  Week of September 22, 2008: 1 rape, 10 robberies, 4 felony assaults, 10 burglaries, 19 grand larcenies, 1 grand larceny (auto).

14 business reviews About

• 5 stars out of 5: New 5-star reviews for The Salad Queen, Beer Mania, Vinny Vella's Pizza, catbird, The Bagel Store, Alligator Lounge, Flyrite Tattoo and Five Leaves on Yelp.
• 4 stars out of 5: New 4-star reviews for Barosa, Lazy Catfish and Alligator Lounge on Yelp.
• 3 stars out of 5: New 3-star reviews for Hana Food Corp, Cheers Thai Restaurant and The Gutter on Yelp.

4 news articles About

• 55 Eckford Street The Ghost Condos of McCarren Park

  Behind the sagging wire fence, all that's left of 55 Eckford Street in Greenpoint is a skeleton, its steel ribs turned rusty from months of rain. A...

  Published by The New York Observer on October 5, 2008.

• 407 Leonard Street The Ghost Condos of McCarren Park

  He pointed to another one of the buildings he sold, the Aqua Condominiums at 407 Leonard Street, where a problem with the boiler dragged into a 30-day ordeal. The Aqua took so long to complete that one buyer, Patrick Quad, started a blog to document the process.

  Published by The New York Observer on October 5, 2008.

• Manhattan and Driggs The Ghost Condos of McCarren Park

  ...four new condo projects on Bayard Street alone, and three at its northeastern corner at Manhattan and Driggs avenues. Some are finished selling, or closed deals are at least trickling in. But 55...

  Published by The New York Observer on October 5, 2008.

• 285 Driggs Avenue The Ghost Condos of McCarren Park

  At 285 Driggs Avenue, another Scarano-designed project, buyers are beginning to move in--after four years of construction...

  Published by The New York Observer on October 5, 2008.

2 real estate listings About

• 439 Metropolitan Ave 439 Metropolitan Ave listed on Trulia for $638,000

  Listed on October 3, 2008.

• 439 Metropolitan Ave 439 Metropolitan Ave listed on Trulia for $890,630

  Listed on October 3, 2008.

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6 business reviews About

• 5 stars out of 5: New 5-star reviews for Flyrite Tattoo and Beer Mania on Yelp.
• 4 stars out of 5: New 4-star review for The Richardson on Yelp.
• 3 stars out of 5: New 3-star reviews for Five Leaves and Jimmy's Diner on Yelp.
• 2 stars out of 5: New 2-star review for Wasabi on Yelp.

1 news article About

• Union and Metropolitan Avenues, Williamsburg Williamsburg: Spruced Up, but Some Prefer Scruffy

  KELLOGG’S DINER is a chrome and white building that sits at the Union and Metropolitan Avenues, Williamsburg. It closed for a major makeover last spring and will finally reopen this week — not a moment too soon.

  Published by New York Times on October 4, 2008.

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1 lost and found posting About

• Metropolitan and Humboldt STOLEN Track Bike - Metropolitan and Humboldt - $100 Reward (Williamsburg)

  ...was stolen on the night of Friday, October 3rd at Legion (on the corner of Metropolitan and Humboldt). The bike was custom built from a black Pake frame (without decals) and consists of...

  Posted to Craigslist on October 4, 2008.

6 business reviews About

• 5 stars out of 5: New 5-star reviews for Rite Aid and Mousey Brown Salon & Beauty Spot on Yelp.
• 4 stars out of 5: New 4-star reviews for Amarin Cafe and Alligator Lounge on Yelp.
• 3 stars out of 5: New 3-star review for Turkey's Nest Tavern on Yelp.
• 2 stars out of 5: New 2-star review for Bamonte's on Yelp.

4 restaurant inspections About

• 292 GRAHAM AVENUE, BROOKLYN DOUBLE ROSES RESTAURANT inspected: 7 violation points

  Violation points: 7 Inspected on September 26, 2008.

• 594 UNION AVENUE, BROOKLYN ROYAL OAK BAR inspected: 34 violation points

  Violation points: 34 Inspected on September 25, 2008.

• 7 WITHERS STREET, BROOKLYN 7 WITHERS STREET CORP. inspected: 2 violation points

  Violation points: 2 Inspected on September 22, 2008.

• 442 GRAHAM AVENUE, BROOKLYN CENTRAL CAFE inspected: No violation points

  Violation points: 0 Inspected on September 26, 2008.

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3 business reviews About

• 5 stars out of 5: New 5-star review for Daisy Day Spa on Yelp.
• 4 stars out of 5: New 4-star reviews for Kyoto Sushi and Golden Dragon Kitchen on Yelp.

2 real estate listings About

• 38 Richardson St 38 Richardson St listed on Trulia for $999,999

  Listed on October 1, 2008.

• 149 Withers St 149 Withers St listed on Trulia for $1,199,000

  Listed on October 1, 2008.

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6 business reviews About

• 5 stars out of 5: New 5-star review for Soft Spot Bar on Yelp.
• 4 stars out of 5: New 4-star reviews for Joe's Busy Corner, Schmook's Pizza and Metropolitan on Yelp.
• 3 stars out of 5: New 3-star review for Metropolitan on Yelp.
• 2 stars out of 5: New 2-star review for Phoebe's Cafe on Yelp.

2 news articles About

• Driggs and Union Cab-nabbed!

  • A futbol felon snatched a soccer player’s black leather wallet — which contained credit cards and $900 — on Sept. 21 from the sidelines near Driggs and Union avenues while the victim was on the field between 9:10 am and 9:50 am.

  Published by Brooklyn Paper on October 1, 2008.

• Driggs Avenue and North 11th Street Cab-nabbed!

  • Crooks pilfered a white van parked at Driggs Avenue and North 11th Street on Sept. 25, shattering the passenger’s-side window between 8 am and 6:30 pm and grabbing a Makita Drill set, a computer, hand tools, and electrical gadgets.

  Published by Brooklyn Paper on October 1, 2008.

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6 business reviews About

• 5 stars out of 5: New 5-star reviews for The Richardson and Dumont on Yelp.
• 4 stars out of 5: New 4-star reviews for Le Brique and Sal's Pizzeria on Yelp.
• 3 stars out of 5: New 3-star review for White Castle on Yelp.
• 2 stars out of 5: New 2-star review for Variety Cafe on Yelp.

6 business reviews About

• 5 stars out of 5: New 5-star reviews for eliza B photography and Urban Rustic Grocery & Cafe on Yelp.
• 4 stars out of 5: New 4-star reviews for Napolitano Pharmacy, Settepani and Mugs Ale House on Yelp.
• 3 stars out of 5: New 3-star review for Harefield Road on Yelp.

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