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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

There's something in the air around here lately - Park Slope, Brooklyn - that smells a lot like cloves or clove oil, and a bit like pipe tobacco. It came on strong yesterday afternoon and is still drifting around today. [more inside]
posted by moonmilk on Aug 27, 2008 - 7 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

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