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Amazing how many people are in favor of that archway ignoring the way it completely dominates the space and adds nothing in the way of functionality or aesthetics. I'm historic preservationist and I am all for this reno. If the brick had any sort of character, I might see the point of the people arguing it shoudl've been kept. What a beautiful job. Looks like it was hard work, but what a fabulous space you have to enjoy now!

Is this blatant pandering to the pet lovers amongst us? Probably.

Do I care? No. More pets plz!

Ecandle - The first picture looks like it's from the area she has labeled "Library" on the floor plan (judging by the bookcase) while the second is from the "Media" area judging by the television.

Luisa - I think it's great that you've managed to create so many distinct spaces in a small space! Very nice!

And apparently I didn't bother reading the last paragraph of this post. However, it's annoying that the website linked to in this post has nothing to do with the antique store side of things.

I've had great experiences with my landlords and supers, but since I was just looking for a new place, I was very aware of when I entered buildings that didn't have the same level of upkeep that I was used to. One big warning sign was a Marshal's order on an apartment a few floors down from the one I was being shown (Had it been an elevator building, I never would've noticed!). But things like maintenance of common areas are a big indication of the kind of service you'll get when you're a resident.

Unfortunately the other big issue is the only one I have with my current place: the way the other tenants treat the common areas. Despite the best efforts of my lovely super to keep the lobby and elevator clean, there are tenants who just don't seem to care. I've seen people leave a (full) broken bottle of wine in the middle of the lobby, let their pets roam without leashes and urinate in front of the front door, etc. These are the sorts of things you just won't notice until you actually live someplace for a while.

Hey, AT editors, is it possible to get a tag for all the renters solutions posts? I'd love to be able to access all the related posts, but they don't seem to be linked thematically.

I'm with Kakugori above. This is not a restoration. A restoration would involve hiring a conservator to investigate the paint colors and determine what color the house was painted originally (or at certain periods in its history). It's what I do for a living and I have to say it's irritating when people conflate "color consultants" with conservators.

That said, the paint scheme is lovely.

I LOVED that they had Marimekko umbrellas and tablecloths on the picnic tables in the pedestrian mall outside. So festive!

I'd never made a ricotta cheesecake before (generally I'm more of a NY Style kinda gal) but if you want a much easier cheesecake recipe (no water bath required) it's a great option.

I have a friend who lives on Jackson, and every time I visit and walk by this building (and another condo around the corner) I cringe. The neighborhood isn't exactly known for grand architecture (hello vinyl siding!), but the scale of the new buildings and in many cases their tendency towards tackiness makes them stand out in a not-good way.