Archive for the 'Opinion' Category

Shops Not Accepting Credit Cards

Published by arZan January 22nd, 2007 in Issues, Neighborhood, Opinion and Restaurants. 5 Comments

I have come across this trend more and more in recent times. Shops in our neighborhood dont accept debit or credit cards. On the other hand they install ATM machines in their shops. A case in point is Conneticut Muffins on the corner of Myrtle and Clinton. They dont accept credit cards, and there is […]



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Lower Standards at Retail Chains

Published by arZan December 17th, 2006 in Issues, Neighborhood and Opinion. 3 Comments

Everytime I go to retail chains here in Clinton Hill, its always a strugggle to get the customer service reps to be helpful. In most cases they could care less. I get the attitude that I am somehow disturbing them by asking them a question about something sold in their store. The biggest defaulter is […]



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Village Voice Archives: Clinton Hill

Published by arZan August 6th, 2006 in Neighborhood and Opinion. 1 Comment

The Village Voice featured an article in their August 13th, 2003 issue that takes a close-up view on Clinton Hill. A lot has changed in three years, including the cost of living here !!! For a look at how Brooklyn’s rich used to live, take a stroll down the mansion rows of Washington Avenue and […]



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  • From the Forum: Adding Some Greenery to a Brownstone Facade April 23, 2018
    Looking for some summer greenery, a homeowner is hoping to find a vine that will provide some color without harming the facade of their home. The vine would be planted in a container and ideally would spread itself up the wall. Should the homeowner provide a trellis or support so… Read More > The post […]
  • Bed Stuy Brownstone With Original Coal Burning Stove, Juliet Balcony Seeks Record-Setting Price April 23, 2018
    Here’s an extra-large Bed Stuy brownstone packed with rare original details, including a Juliet balcony and a whopping 10 decorative mantels. It's located at 105 MacDonough Street in the Stuyvesant Heights Historic District, and the asking price, which will break records if reached, doesn't fully match the serviceable renovation --… Read More > The post […]
  • Big Windsor Terrace Condo by Prospect Park Offers Views, Balcony, Walk-in Closet for $1.245 Million April 23, 2018
    The location alone will draw some people to this spacious condo overlooking Prospect Park. Tennis players, green space lovers and horseback riders (the Kensington Stables are right around the corner) will all enjoy the convenience of living close to their favorite activities. But there is so much more to love… Read More > The post […]
  • The Quirky Wooden Relic of Brooklyn’s Transit Past in Prospect Park April 23, 2018
    It's a fairly small structure that could easily be mistaken for an old carousel ticket stand or Prospect Park information booth, but the octagonal wood structure with a bright red umbrella-shaped roof is actually a remnant of one of Brooklyn's early toll roads. Tucked into the Children's Corner of Prospect… Read More > The post […]
  • Affordable Housing Lottery Opens for 38 Units Near Williamsburg Bridge, Starting at $865 a Month April 23, 2018
    An affordable housing lottery has opened up for 38 units in an 11-story building under construction at 105 South 5th Street in Williamsburg, right across from the Williamsburg Bridge. The site was once home to the LPC’s architectural salvage warehouse, which was demolished in 2011. Of the 38 affordable apartments, there… Read More > The […]



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