containers filled with weeds and the like on the roof

Dear 132n5thers,There are numerous containers filled with weeds and the like on the roof, and I was wondering if anyone plans on using them, or if they are old and up for grabs. I am starting to grow some herbs, and in trying to save some extra cash, wanted to know if I could reuse some of the containers. Let me know. Thanks

In regards to the roof

First off, I appreciate you taking some time out of your day to handle all that the 132n5thst blog has become, and boy has it become (a place for tenants to argue). I was sitting on the roof today and thinking about the issues regarding the cleanliness of the roof. In the past I have contemplated cleaning up, just for the sake of cleaning, but for some reason, I felt as though getting spotted on the roof, cleaning up, would somehow make me look like the bad guy who caused the mess in the first place. But as I thought about it, I remembered that there have been numerous occasions where people with no association to our building would be on the roof, adding to the mess, and because of that, it was likely that the blame would go round and round and round. So I decided to clean up the mess, cigarette butts and all, though not perfect, because while I may have not been the culprit, I do not want to lose the privilege of going on the roof, cause damn it is one hell of a roof, and I love hanging out up there. Based on all of the other blog entries, it seems as though there is a lot of false, and blind blame being thrown around, that has resulted in some silly arguments that ultimately lead nowhere. Personally, I would prefer if everyone would take care of the roof and clean up after themselves, but as we have seen that is not going to happen, so my own personal solution was to clean up, and not make a big deal out of it. Reminds me of a story, I once was out to dinner with an old girlfriend of mine and ordered something that she thought was terribly unappealing. I remember her saying, "that looks disgusting, how could you eat that", to which I replied, "just because you think it looks gross, doesn't mean I will like it any less". This is sort of how I feel about cleaning, there are some that like to keep things neat and organized, and there are others who could care less, so for us that prefer cleanliness, we can try to keep things clean, not worry about it, or continue to get upset and complain. Personally, I would prefer to do what I feel is right, given the situation, and not get upset that someone else does not agree with my beliefs. I am not going to deny that there are plenty of arguments to what I am saying (well if you keep cleaning up, than others will keep thinking they can openly trash the roof, etc, etc), but at the time it seemed like the right thing to do. I can't really say why I am writing this letter because I would prefer to be kept anonymous, but I wanted to mention why things were cleaner than usual up there.
Thanks again for controlling the blog.

Negotiating leases in light of the current rent decreases

This was in the mailbox this morning ...

Hey, was wondering if we could post an open thread about negotiating leases. in light of the current rent decreases (see http://www.nytimes.com/2009/03/29/realestate/29cov.html), might be interesting to discuss negotiations to renew our leases. i know we're looking to have our rent decreased, as it's already overpriced, otherwise we're considering moving out.

Spring Roof Blues

With the dawning of Spring A.K.A. the ever escalating party season here at 132 North 5th it’s time to fire up the blog again. All I ask is that YOU DON’T shoot the messenger. With that – this was in the 132north5@gmail.com mailbox this morning sent by anonymous …. Here we go!



As if the ever growing garbage was not bad enough on the roof I went up there at about 11:00 PM last night and there was not one, but two unattended fires going.

I’ll say it again - two burning fires with no one on the roof! One was burning in a new Hibachi/mini grill sort of thing, (I say new because the box it came in was littering the roof right next to it –of course) and the other unattended flames could be found in the round portable fire pit which has been on the roof since time immemorial. The fire pit was recently relieved of its contents of spent beer cans and rank garbage etc. by simply dumping it on the roof. Nice!

Oh, Btw, the Hibachi was butting up against the tar wall. UNATTENDED!
Can you fucking believe it?
Who are you?
How could you be that FUCKING stupid?

The new tenants in this building become more moronic as time goes on.

If I find out who you are I am taking the contents of those grills and any associated garbage and I will happily dump them on your front door.

Wake the fuck up!

Anyone Subletting?

If anyone is subletting a room for the month of March, please contact Katrina at (917) 528-2603. I'm currently living in 4C, but have to move out by March 3rd and would love to stay in the building.

Best,
Katrina

Bedford & North 5 January 28 2009 - Morning

Last hours of 2008 Williamsburg

Really Disappointing -

 

Less than a year and a half ago ......

Music from 2A

(This was in the Blog Mailbox this morning - )
Just wondering if anyone else hears the constant music they play in 2A. I know I hear their band practice and so do the neighbors above me (the elevator shaft that runs through the A apartments lets noise travel freely) that goes on well after 9pm on weeknights. I know I've asked them to stop, and tonight I heard someone yell for them to stop playing piano, but then they just went into their room and started play music with lots of bass at 12:10am on a Tuesday! This is a common occurrence, too. Last Monday night, they were playing bass-heavy music in their room from 12:30am - 2:30 am despite my going down there to knock on the door. I always have to resort to stomping on the floor multiple times before they get it. Do the guys in 2A disturb anyone else?

Is anyone else having water problems?

Wednesday -

This in the mailbox from pissed off anonymous poster…..

(A note from the moderator: This was in the blog mailbox this afternoon with attached photos. I will post anything anyone wants.)

Who the fuck had the party on the roof Saturday Night and didn't clean up. It must be these new overly entitled trust fund pseudo hipster children they are letting move into the building. Are they fucking brain dead or what? Don’t they know mommy or their servant is not going to clean up after them? Seriously let’s find out who threw the party and throw all the trash in front of their door. I hate going on the roof when it’s trashed like that. Let’s build a pen where the people who like to sit in their own filth can hang out. As for the rest of us a little respect please.

Pretty cool stuff ....

Even though I am not a big fan of the graffiti in our hallways and most of what is up top I have to admit I really like some of the new stuff on the roof.

Doug
4G

What fucking moron ……

What fucking moron took my grill apart and bent the shit out of it? I found the broken part among the pictured ever growing shit pile on the roof. Why would you do this?

Doug 4G

Epic!! Anyone watching the Olympics this week?

Epic!! Anyone watching the Olympics this week? -Nick in 4I

August 10, 2008 3:17 PM

The Roof - Thursday August 7, 2008 7:00 PM