Brooklyn folk: Are there any affordable gyms in the Fort Greene/Clinton Hill area that offer strength training classes? Anything nearish to Atlantic Center would be excellent. [more inside]
posted by zoomorphic on Nov 5, 2009 - 9 answers

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

Two young professional creative types looking for an apt in Brooklyn or Manhattan. We'd like a little help getting our search started. [more inside]
posted by FireStyle on Oct 31, 2009 - 11 answers

Taking care of some things so money’s tight. What are some kickass, cool, mellow things I can do for free or dirt cheap! Preferably in Brooklyn, NY? [more inside]
posted by Hydrofiend on Oct 27, 2009 - 10 answers

Brooklynfilter: Does anyone have any experience with the Holiday Inns that have cropped up in Park Slope (Union St. and Butler St.) over the past few years? [more inside]
posted by thinkingwoman on Oct 22, 2009 - 11 answers

How can I show a couple relatives the neighborhoods from Brooklyn Heights to Prospect Park this weekend – it’s going to be cold and rainy!
posted by SirNovember on Oct 16, 2009 - 1 answer

Where can I find a relatively inexpensive venue to have a party (with alcohol) in Brooklyn, NY? [more inside]
posted by CharlesV42 on Oct 5, 2009 - 6 answers

Recommend unique, affordable men's clothing resale stores in Manhattan or Brooklyn? Hipster ok, or vintage. I'm looking mainly for short- and long-sleeve collared shirts.
posted by 4midori on Sep 27, 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

Brooklyn on a Wednesday night. What to do? [more inside]
posted by Evangeline on Sep 8, 2009 - 10 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

Is there a way to speed up the construction of the house next to mine? [more inside]
posted by hellbient on Aug 13, 2009 - 5 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

How do I look for an afterschool program for my soon to be preschooler? [more inside]
posted by RajahKing on Aug 5, 2009 - 2 answers

Moving within Brooklyn - Should I consider Bushwick as a potential neighborhood? [more inside]
posted by Julnyes on Jul 30, 2009 - 22 answers

When is the best month to move in New York?? [more inside]
posted by Unred on Jul 29, 2009 - 11 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

interested in renting a (very affordable) small space (auditorium, banquet hall, etc) for a "roast" for a friend's birthday in november in new york city. [more inside]
posted by yonation on Jun 28, 2009 - 4 answers

How has the process of renting an apartment in Brooklyn changed because of the current economic crisis? [more inside]
posted by airguitar2 on Jun 24, 2009 - 7 answers

Just moved to Ft. Greene. What's awesome here? [more inside]
posted by anthropoid on Jun 19, 2009 - 7 answers

Brooklyn Food/Meal Delivery suggestions? [more inside]
posted by k8t on Jun 17, 2009 - 6 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

I need recommendations for someone to alter a very expensive gown (to be worn for a wedding) somewhere in New York City (& S. Brooklyn). [more inside]
posted by Unred on May 29, 2009 - 2 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

What caterers in the Brooklyn area would you recommend to deliver BBQ/picnic food for ~75 people in Prospect Park on a Saturday afternoon in September?
posted by juliplease on May 12, 2009 - 1 answer

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

Where in New York City can you get free/cheap cinder blocks? Extra points awarded if the answer is near Ditmas Park Brooklyn! [more inside]
posted by alhadro on May 3, 2009 - 7 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

What is this mysterious "aviation aid" and how does it work? [more inside]
posted by millipede on Mar 25, 2009 - 5 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

Mz. Billtron and I are moving from Brooklyn, New York, to Hanover, New Hampshire, this summer. I know nothing about that part of the country and would appreciate any advice or recommendations that will make the transition a great one. [more inside]
posted by billtron on Mar 7, 2009 - 12 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

I'm a neighborhood(s) in Brooklyn with: a) very fast, easy subway access to Columbus Circle, b) pretty good transport to the Village and to the rest of Manhattan in general, and c) great cheap food nearby. What am I?
posted by shivohum on Feb 24, 2009 - 35 answers

Where to watch televised cricket in Brooklyn? [more inside]
posted by lassie on Feb 11, 2009 - 6 answers

A few weeks ago, I ate a strange sushi made with a large black roe. Does anyone know what it is? [more inside]
posted by qvtqht on Feb 9, 2009 - 14 answers

I'm going to make sushi at a dinner party in Brooklyn on Saturday night. Any advice as to where I can get fish fresh enough for sushi? [more inside]
posted by davidvan on Feb 8, 2009 - 14 answers

I need a lawyer who specializes in divorce/separation in Brooklyn or lower Manhattan. Anyone had an especially good experience?
posted by jasonsmall on Feb 4, 2009 - 0 answers

Why aren't Brooklyn town cars more explicitly marked? I feel like I have to stand within a foot of the windshield when one of them is stopped to know which company they represent, or whether they represent a company I've even heard of. Is it a licensing issue?
posted by bingo on Feb 1, 2009 - 10 answers

My main gripe are the dirty hallways. I rent a 1BR in a 32-unit apartment building in Brooklyn. The rent is well below market and the location is good, but the building isn't properly looked after. The super and landlord and by-and-large my neighbors just don't care. What's the best approach? [more inside]
posted by timnyc on Jan 14, 2009 - 17 answers

help me find a New York Times article -- it was about semi-illegal VERY small apartments within two warehouse (?) buildings in brooklyn.... [more inside]
posted by nanhey on Jan 1, 2009 - 15 answers