New York Assemblymember Hakeem Jeffries has a very promising career ahead of him. He was instrumental in having Cathie Black fired and may have his sights on the US Congress. But Mr. Jeffries latest bill proposal, about regulating up-and-coming neighborhood names,… Read More ›
The Rest Of It
Revenge of the "pushy asshole passive agressive [sic] broker."
Although I have been referred to (anonymously) as a “pushy, asshole, passive, agressive [sic] broker.” I like to think the comment below is more representative of my work: “You’ve been incredibly helpful, and if we do in fact choose to move forward with… Read More ›
Three's Company
Well now I’ve heard it all. I mean, I’ve always known that oral sex was illegal in several states, and I was not surprised when the Texas Board of Education erased Thomas Jefferson from their textbooks, but this morning I learned that… Read More ›
28 Days
Here’s a quick anecdote from one of my clients: Jim, I think you’ll get a kick out of this. We are refinancing our home through a mortgage broker that shall remain anonymous. Among the mountain of paperwork they asked for,… Read More ›
Who You Know Votes Where
Skeleton of nonpareils by artist, Heather Cox Today I took a break from work to pop into one of the artist studios participating in A.G.A.S.T., Annual Gowanus Artists Studio Tour. It’s great, it’s one of a kind, and I highly recommend… Read More ›
E. 17th Street
Yesterday, I arrived early for an appointment and so decided to take a stroll down E. 17th Street. This neighborhood was once known as Flatbush and is now called Ditmas Park. It was such a nice walk that I had… Read More ›
Take Five
The author demonstrates the Take Five method People often solicit my opinion about a given neighborhood. “Is it safe?”,they ask. “How is the area? What are the locals like?”, etcetera, etcetera,… I flat out try to evade these questions and… Read More ›
I’ve been away
Hi. I have neglected this site for some time now. At the risk of sounding a bit sentimental I want to say I have a good excuse. My wife Julia and I had a son and we couldn’t be happier. Nathan J.P. Winters (aka Nathan… Read More ›