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flapjack212 t1_jeec0gl wrote
Reply to Where to buy freshly squeezed in store orange juice (large bottle) around here? by Cultural-Yak4118
are you european?
i feel like this was super common in all supermarkets in europe but i've virtually never seen it here in the US
all this to say i don't know of any options for you other than to buy a juicer
flapjack212 t1_jeajr37 wrote
flapjack212 t1_jds38ts wrote
Reply to comment by No-Practice-8038 in Where to get fresh or frozen bonito/tulingan here in JC/NJ/NYC? by EksXxx
mitsuwa and the food court both take credit cards
flapjack212 t1_jdo3yrk wrote
Reply to Best Sandwiches by arca650
i'll be completely honest with you, i've never been here but these two restaurants don't sound like substitutes... certainly not any more than any other lunch option would be a substitute, so i'm going to guess the Subway opening next to them will not change much
if you're looking for a $5 footlong no one is going to be able to help you but Subway. if you're looking for a real italian sandwich and you walk into a Subway you may as well be in mcdonalds at that point...
flapjack212 t1_jcbafqy wrote
Reply to comment by hrckw32 in Where can I get turmeric root in JC? by cb2-0-0
yup i've seen fresh tumeric root many times at 99ranch, it's along the left wall when you walk in along with herbs in a plastic-wrapped foam plate
flapjack212 t1_jcag2ud wrote
i'm not sure i really understand your question, did you call hertz?
i've paid for platepass after electing it, i've never paid it after not electing it, seems like a pretty simple issue to complain to hertz about
edit: reading it again now, is it that you didn't elect it, used a toll road, and then were served the all-inclusive fee rather than the per-usage fee? sounds like you should ask hertz if they still have a per use fee at all. that said the per use was like $6 adminstrative + your actual toll price so depending on where you went it might be similar $ (which is why i ended up voluntarily electing the all inclusive last time)
flapjack212 t1_jc87okk wrote
Reply to Jersey City Apt Recommendations by Heavy-Implement-8228
for doorman/elevator buildings you can look at grove point, 50/70 columbus, mandalay/portofino (condo, but owners rent it out), newport (not near grove st, but i assume newport station is ok too), avalon cove (also newport station). these are some of the slightly older high rises, though their 1.5-2br prices are starting to be 4.5-5k i'm hearing, but you might catch a lower floor one in your price range
flapjack212 t1_jbp3cy3 wrote
Reply to comment by pixel_of_moral_decay in Newport Rental Crazy Price Increase 20-25%+ by recklessmax80
yeah OP's math is definitely off. by my guess the tax increase could justify anywhere between 10-15% increase in rent.
the next biggest component is probably the increase interest rates, as commercial loans are often variable rate. interest rates have doubled
flapjack212 t1_jbkajzw wrote
Reply to comment by [deleted] in Newport Rental Crazy Price Increase 20-25%+ by recklessmax80
in your own example, if rent = mortgage + tax + maintenance and tax increases by 32% to balance the equation the rent side does not need to go up by 32%
how much the rent side needs to go up depends on the size of the tax component vs the mortgage + maintenance, which is again not directly related to each other. however you can make some directional guesses, in any case leading you to the conclusion that 25% increase in rent likely more than covers 32% increase in taxes.
flapjack212 t1_jbk7tre wrote
Reply to comment by [deleted] in Newport Rental Crazy Price Increase 20-25%+ by recklessmax80
i just need to point out the obvious that while taxes increased 32% that number is not directly comparable to your 25% rent increase....
said simply, it is highly unlikely that a rent increase of 25% will not cover a tax increase of 32%. however i'm sure the property tax issue is indeed one of the major contributors to the rent increase
to OP: unfortunately there are only 2 options -- negotiate (and win), or move out, a lot of folks are stuck in the same situation because the increases have been so high
flapjack212 t1_jbga6oh wrote
Reply to comment by ffejie in Any local place to walk in and get a UK sim? by Blecher_onthe_Hudson
i don't know about you but i can't watch british films without subtitles....
flapjack212 t1_jb7ufba wrote
Reply to comment by firef1y in Ways to be apart of the community? by cgrave0480
nope sorry don't know of anything like that, you can check library?
flapjack212 t1_jb7mla4 wrote
Reply to comment by totallynotnotnotreal in Ways to be apart of the community? by cgrave0480
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flapjack212 t1_jb6oblf wrote
Reply to Ways to be apart of the community? by cgrave0480
this is such a great question and i feel like something that i've loved about JC that i didn't get when i lived in NYC
there are local neighborhood associations, animal rescues, park groups, gardening groups, volunteering organizations, reddit community meetups, and a lot of the highrises themselves have building facebook pages etc
flapjack212 t1_jayl2zr wrote
Reply to Hi, me and my husband are looking out for a 1 (or 2) room apartment in and around grove street. Have heard terrible things about The Beacon so skipping the tour. Don’t want to pay over 3500$. Pls share suggestions if you guys have any. by [deleted]
grove pointe has 1BR on the cusp of what you're looking for, otherwise bodhi is right
flapjack212 t1_jahn50y wrote
Reply to Lease renewal question by Remarkable_Debate866
typically the contract itself would state what forms of notice are possible so you should actually review the document again. you can call the tenant relations office for the law if it is not stated in the contract though.
flapjack212 t1_jaanqhg wrote
Reply to How much does a real estate lawyer cost for a standard condo purchase in JC? Looking to get an idea based on your experience. by ilikeUni
i called around, between 1200-1800 out of the 6 or 8 folks i called
some will take a legal plan if you have that through work so it could be free
flapjack212 t1_ja4zhy1 wrote
Reply to comment by objectimpermanence in I tried the gentrification chips so you don’t have to. Review inside by objectimpermanence
same thickness as lays classic?!?! those things are paper thin!
flapjack212 t1_j9uiged wrote
Reply to Teppan permanently closing this Sunday by ebastoria
anyone know how to contact hai di lao and tell them to move into this space lol
flapjack212 t1_j9ui1dn wrote
the OP list was excellent, i saw several ppl already said liberty state park which is a must in my view
i also feel like taqueria and razza are musts here in downtown. i find both quite uniquely good and i recommend them to visitors. i know not everyone will agree though
flapjack212 t1_j98j88t wrote
Reply to What are my options if someone has been blocking my driveway for almost a full day? by Jersey-City-2468
not trying to be sarcastic but what possible options are there besides (a) waiting for them to come back or (b) removing the car unilaterally (i.e. towing it)
i guess you could do things like stand outside the car or activate its car alarm to try and make (a) happen faster, but those two feel like the only possible actions no?
flapjack212 t1_j8xydfg wrote
Reply to Negotiating Rent Increase? by Embarrassed_Ferret50
i've faced this situation so many times and it's really tough. the best way to deal with it is look around at the market and see if there are better options. if all other similar buildings are priced at your new rate you both have no choice and no real way to argue it. if there are options you should both negotiate and prepare to take those options.
i have no love for large landlords in general but property taxes went up an incredible amount over the past year, easily >$500/mo on a 2br
flapjack212 t1_j7nqrio wrote
I've been harassed and threatened several times on the streets of downtown jersey city, every time by teens. I frankly just stay away from teens now.
I have indeed thought many times about what I could've / should've done, it's somewhat comforting to see many people agree here there's not that much to do.
None of the situations ended in violence so perhaps de-escalation and trying to get away is ultimately the best answer... sorry this happened to you too.
flapjack212 t1_j71rigu wrote
it is privately owned and given you didn't know, you (personally) likely cannot park there
the street parking is also not public. i see cars booted in the lot and all along that street all the time, the developer/owner seems quite picky about it.
if jersey city parking authority hired those guys they'd hit the annual quota before the month of January was over...
flapjack212 t1_jefkr57 wrote
Reply to comment by Brudesandwich in Japanese Department and Grocery Store Teso Life Opening in Jersey City by mooseLimbsCatLicks
if i remember correct it's a non-fixed-price version of daiso, which itself is almost like a dollar store but not everything is $1
so has household goods at relatively low prices