I'm going to be in NYC for New Year's Eve with a few friends and we would like to go to a local celebration/event in Queens or Brooklyn instead of Manhattan. Are there any that you recommend? [more inside]
posted by melodykramer on Dec 21, 2009 - 6 answers

I need an affordable framing place in NYC/Brooklyn! [more inside]
posted by Viola on Nov 13, 2009 - 2 answers

Escape from New York! (By car during the New York Marathon.) [more inside]
posted by The Straightener on Oct 31, 2009 - 5 answers

NYCtwitterfilter: Recommendations for NYC/Brooklyn related things to follow on Twitter. [more inside]
posted by greta simone on Sep 27, 2009 - 11 answers

Where should I purchase business cards for a small company? [more inside]
posted by davidriley on Sep 25, 2009 - 7 answers

How can I get my medium-sized dog to my place of work once a week if I live in Brooklyn and have no car? Can I sneak him onto the M train without being caught? [more inside]
posted by coffeeflavored on Sep 18, 2009 - 19 answers

How can I learn NYC's street repair status? [more inside]
posted by mhz on Sep 13, 2009 - 3 answers

Sought: a safe deposit box in Brooklyn or Manhattan. Difficulties: I don't want it to cost me $80/year (as my bank, Chase, does), and I don't want to have to sign up for a checking account / other relationship with the bank (though I may be flexible about this if the bank offers absotively-free checking). Now, to make it more annoying, I only want a box at an attractive bank. Also, the easier it is for me to give a key to a deputy/agent, the happier I will be. [more inside]
posted by thejoshu on Sep 9, 2009 - 9 answers

We're in the process of relocating to New York and need help finding a great sofa bed for all of our impending visitors! Mr Hibbersk is currently there organizing our apartment in Brooklyn and we had planned to buy this sofa bed from Ikea - however it is out of stock across the entire country and they don't know when it will be available (something about factory relocations and shortages). [more inside]
posted by hibbersk on Sep 5, 2009 - 19 answers

MovingFarAwayFilter: GF is dead-set on moving from Brooklyn to Cairo, Egypt, for at least a year. I'm pretty resistant to the idea since I love NYC and, if forced to move outside the US, there are hundreds of cities I'd rather move to. I desperately need some 1st/2nd person accounts of living in Cairo / Egypt to help make this decision. [more inside]
posted by NolanRyanHatesMatches on Aug 23, 2009 - 43 answers

So I probably have a warrant out for my arrest on a very old (3 years ) ticket for possible public consumption, in New York City. I want to take care of this, but what repercussions can I expect? Do I go to the courthouse and turn myself in? Will my fine be exorbitantly higher than the ticket? Additionally, I need to renew my license in Brooklyn before my upcoming birthday. Would I be able to do this if I do in fact have a bench warrant? This is my first "I screwed up" question, so please take it easy on me! Thanks!
posted by apetpsychic on Aug 11, 2009 - 13 answers

I have a question similar to these two timely threads about what to do in NYC, but with a Brooklyn twist. My family is coming mainly to see yours truly, and we've decided to kick it mainly in my hood, Brooklyn. What should we do? [more inside]
posted by Viola on Aug 10, 2009 - 13 answers

I am moving from Brooklyn, NY to Providence, RI next month. I have a full-size upright piano which needs to be moved. The problem is, my dream apartment in Providence is on the second floor and so the piano will either need 4-5 movers or a crane (as per a quote) because of the winding stairs. Piano movers have given me crazy expensive quotes (around $2000) which I cannot afford. I do have a quote for about $500 from local movers to unload the piano into the apartment from a truck, probably less if they can bring it up the stairs (that's with a crane). Which of the following options would you choose, or do you have another solution entirely? Any piano mover recommendations for NYC-Providence accepted! [more inside]
posted by betsbillabong on Jul 8, 2009 - 13 answers

BrooklynBikeRouteFilter: Please help me map the best route to/from Brooklyn/Manhattan by bike. [more inside]
posted by mhz on Jun 29, 2009 - 24 answers

Moving to Prospect Heights, Brooklyn, a couple of blocks northeast of Grand Army Plaza. We're already excited about being near the Brooklyn Museum, the Library, and Prospect Park... but we're looking for neighborhood tips on the little things: good cheap food and drink, best grocery, best coffee, least shady laundromat, what to check out, what to avoid, et cetera. Help us out!
posted by D.Billy on Jun 12, 2009 - 24 answers

What music videos feature people standing on, driving across, or (preferably) walking across either the Brooklyn Bridge or the Manhattan Bridge? [more inside]
posted by milquetoast on May 27, 2009 - 2 answers

How can I get an awesome engraved diploma? [more inside]
posted by mhz on May 9, 2009 - 1 answer

Looking for suggestions for sex therapists in NYC. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on May 6, 2009 - 0 answers

Help my girlfriend find a doctor in NYC who will take her chronic pain seriously. [more inside]
posted by nebulawindphone on Apr 21, 2009 - 13 answers

How does rifle cartridge brass end up on the sidewalk in Brooklyn? [more inside]
posted by jeb on Apr 10, 2009 - 13 answers

I'd like some smart advice for storage (and moving) in NYC! [more inside]
posted by ezekieldas on Mar 18, 2009 - 5 answers

Please help me filter out the good from my list of NYC doctors covered by my insurance. [more inside]
posted by scazza on Mar 9, 2009 - 3 answers

I need to get to Newark Int'l Airport from Brooklyn for a 4:55pm flight out on Sunday night. I'm planning to take the subway to NY Penn Station, then NJTransit to the EWR AirTrain station. I've got the relevant schedules, but how much time do I need to allow for walking and buying various tickets along the way? [more inside]
posted by Alterscape on Mar 6, 2009 - 8 answers

Can anyone recommend a reliable, affordable handy(wo)man in Brooklyn / NYC? [more inside]
posted by Dr. Wu on Dec 8, 2008 - 2 answers

I need a good psychiatrist / neurologist in NYC. Oxford Health Plan. [more inside]
posted by grumblebee on Nov 10, 2008 - 9 answers

I'd like a referral for a service in New York City that can provide transport for six people, and luggage, from Penn Station to the Brooklyn Cruise Terminal. There are dozens - if not hundreds - limo services to choose from so I just need help separating the wheat from the chaff. Thanks.
posted by Man with Lantern on Sep 18, 2008 - 7 answers

NYCFilter: I need to find the best Sunday brunch in Brooklyn, preferably around Park Slope, Prospect Heights, Fort Greene or Crown Heights. [more inside]
posted by youcancallmeal on Aug 26, 2008 - 13 answers

NYC Move: I'm driving a UHaul from Brooklyn to Morningside Heights in Manhattan. What's the best route? [more inside]
posted by rustcellar on Aug 17, 2008 - 9 answers

How much does it cost to heat an apartment in Brooklyn? My roommates and I are about to put down a deposit on a 3-bedroom in Greenpoint. The only unknown is that heat isn't included, and we have no idea what that will cost for a winter. Rough estimates and anecdotal evidence appreciated. 1000 a year? 500? 3000? Thanks much.
posted by boots on Aug 11, 2008 - 11 answers

What's the deal with getting a creative writing MFA from an American school, as a Canadian? [more inside]
posted by skwt on Jul 23, 2008 - 10 answers

We're celebrating our 15th wedding anniversary this week and need some help on planning sights/activities in and around the Brooklyn Bridge. [more inside]
posted by Lactoso on Jul 8, 2008 - 8 answers

Why are there so few lesbian bars in the NYC/Brooklyn area when compared to the high number of gay bars? [more inside]
posted by Viola on Jun 19, 2008 - 31 answers

Where can I get a good old-fashioned bialy in Brooklyn? [more inside]
posted by mhz on Jun 13, 2008 - 5 answers

How can an older-than-he-looks 20 year-old guy get into a 21+ music event in Studio B? [more inside]
posted by bkudria on Jun 7, 2008 - 23 answers

Where is a nice place for lunch near the Brooklyn museum?
posted by shothotbot on Jun 5, 2008 - 8 answers

I am headed to law school in Brooklyn with a full ride and a great housing offer-- subsidized housing for 3 years. My partner and I can pick between two apartments, but we can't decide which we should take. [more inside]
posted by sondrialiac on May 30, 2008 - 20 answers

NYCFilter: What are some good venues (600-1000 seated theater style) in Manhattan and Brooklyn? [more inside]
posted by justincone on May 21, 2008 - 6 answers

Please help me find some safe, beginner-ish bike routes that start out in Williamsburg/Greenpoint, Brooklyn. [more inside]
posted by zoomorphic on May 16, 2008 - 5 answers

Will I go crazy if I move from New York to Chicago? [more inside]
posted by zoomorphic on May 9, 2008 - 32 answers

I'm looking for a recording studio in Manhattan or Brooklyn that can record Drums, Standup Bass, and Ukulele (at the same time, not overdubbed), in Logic Studio. I'd then like to have the Logic Project files given to me, so I can work on the rest of the arrangement in my bedroom. [more inside]
posted by defenestration on May 7, 2008 - 9 answers

How do I get space to park a you-pack moving container (think PODS) in Brooklyn? I'm moving to New York from DC for a new job in a few weeks. I'm moving the bulk of my stuff using ABF U-Pack - I'm subletting for two months and need my stuff stored until I find more permanent digs. In DC, I know I need to get a permit for the moving container for space in front of my place, but how do I do this in New York? Digging around on NYC.gov hasn't given me any leads.
posted by anarchivist on May 6, 2008 - 8 answers

When should I start looking for a room in a Brooklyn apartment, if I intend to move there in September? And where, besides Craigslist, are the best places to find ads? [more inside]
posted by scarylarry on May 4, 2008 - 11 answers

WeddingDance Filter: Need recommendations for a place to take dance lessons in NYC. Bonus points if it's close or convenient to Park Slope. [more inside]
posted by blapst on Mar 26, 2008 - 7 answers

Are there any good adult bookstores in NYC outside of Manhattan? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Mar 19, 2008 - 4 answers

My roommate and I are planning on leaving our filthy, shitty East Village apartment, to find something nicer and larger in Brooklyn or Queens. How do we go about making this move? [more inside]
posted by incomple on Feb 13, 2008 - 12 answers

Send me on a tour of Brooklyn that will help me decide which part of it to live in. [more inside]
posted by bingo on Jan 12, 2008 - 36 answers

Who are your favorite fortune tellers in the Manhattan/Brooklyn area? [more inside]
posted by zoomorphic on Dec 31, 2007 - 8 answers

YANAD, but maybe you can help me find one: Any doctor recommendations in Brooklyn/lower Manhattan? [more inside]
posted by doift on Dec 12, 2007 - 5 answers

I want to generate a list of visual artists working in NYC. Just the ones with established, active careers and gallery representation -- this is so I can get a new internship. I'm especially interested in artists in their 30s and 40s.
posted by xo on Nov 1, 2007 - 12 answers

Do you know any [insert NFL team here]-centric bars in NYC/BK? [more inside]
posted by gettingpaidforthis on Sep 6, 2007 - 4 answers