You’ll be fine. That being said, FIST is Word of Command’s party and he is one of the best techno DJs in NYC right now. Oscar Mulero, Rebekah, and Lars Huismann we’re all stellar shows with great crowds. I was just kind of shocked that a friend of mine who lives in Briarwood in Queens pays his mom $1,000 and while I live in the Clearview area in Queens only pay $1,500 ,a dn live in a basement apartment which my mom owns. Update: DOB came by today with a warrant , inspected the property and gave a violation for illegally converted basement. Doorman Locking Me Inside Lobby. Hello NYC! We are looking at purchasing a house in queens that has a nice basement. I accepted and paid those months rent, this was around July 9th for the months August and September, following when I had paid July's rent. No. Anyone nostalgic for the Budapest underground club scene circa 1990 will be in their element at Basement, a subterranean nightclub in industrial Queens dedicated to techno music The opening of Basement is kind of a big deal for techno fans in the US. Cocktail Bars. The illegal tunnel was being used to move soil and debris from an illegally excavated space adjacent to the synagogue into a storage basement next-door to the building. Lovers of Today. The basement one has him worried about big ass rats getting in. Nov 20, 2019 · Nov. Really hoping to see DVS1 this weekend, but sadly didn’t get a ticket. A project by Knockdown Center, est. " Reply reply. EDIT: following up on your comment - I lock my door even if I'm going down a flight to check my mail or to the basement to switch laundry. room. The creature behind me howls and begins running after me. Take multiple bags of ice, cover them in a cold wet towel, and put them in front of your fan. Posted by u/Gummmobearr - 2 votes and 2 comments I live in a basement apartment that has a walk down staircase opening out to the street. 4. Basement is not the place to go alone and roll when you haven't partied in many years. Wear black (or if it’s a specific night match the vibe). My friend and I were going to see Answer Code Request just now, arriving a bit after 11 to get inside. Any… A vacate order is different. I think historically, especially in New York, clubs have been about more than just the music, they are about identity and expression, they are about living a life outside of the everyday. The crowd is also not as “accepting” or “inclusive” anymore. It was designed to be a safe space for a marginalized community, first and foremost, and they kindly allow others to participate if they are respectful. the landlords i had/have were/are good at getting a bug guy to come once a month to spray. Recently my landlord approached me offering me a reduction in the next two months rent as a wedding gift if I prepaid. Flooding directly on the shore (like the Rockaways) has been ridiculous this year. I’m (queer male) coming in for Wired 5/20-21 but would like to hit up basement one of the nights, later in the night. The venue used to be great but the door guy at the front has really killed the vibe. Except he keeps it locked. 215 votes, 111 comments. Tonight was probably the 10th time I’ve heard someone come down the steps to pee in the stairwell. Underground techno weekly on Fridays & Saturdays. I've only ever heard people say to avoid basement and even first floor apartments. This just became available in the last few weeks. I’ve looked into information online on what can be considered a bedroom in NYC and there are some aspects that are unclear, so I was wondering if this house was truly 3 bedroom, as I didn’t want to run into issues with appraisal. We have also have a basement entrance, but you need to live there to have the key or have to have grown up in the building to have one. Making it swing outward would probably work but then the hinges will be very visible and tacky. And even then not really, assuming appropriate attire is worn. Twice now my whole apartment tripped and I’ve needed to get in the basement to reset the breaker. Reach out to mail@basementny. So you’re just stuck. I pull it open and look behind me, just in time for the creature to open its mouth and bite my slipper with its fangs. gov and make an account to get alerts, there are now basement flooding alerts. The sixth floor walkup would have more light, less noise, but its obviously six flights up every time you leave your house. well its NYC nightlife, and there are many unfortunate realities that come with that. Hi, I am sitting here still drunk and high trying to process what just happened. e. ) We were both wearing full black except for white shoes on both of us. I agree that Basement should be stricter, that they are sort of veering away from the purity they aim to cultivate. Discussion. 2. In an effort to keep the inside of these homes clean, architects added a flight of steps to the second floor (or parlor floor) to enter the home. First time Basement, NYC. Yeah, it is a pretty rare chance no matter what, but nobody is gonna collapse in if they just step on the edges. All this water goes into the ground and then finds porous places to go- like old basement walls. I spoke to the tenants and apparently it’s never flooded due to it being on top of a hill and the people upstairs are quite no pests either. There's this building with a front door with buzzers and the doors have been blocked so no one can use it or reach the buzzers. Unfortunate Experience at Basement. I was there from 1 am till closing, and these are my observations, note that I am a big techno fan who used to Build each half of the tee on the floor, then stand them up and screw them together. The edges are just as solid as the sidewalk (they in fact, are on top of the sidewalk) You'll be fine stepping directly in the middle, too. would suggest reaching out to kdc folks as well, theyre very helpful from my experience and could probably help connect you if it’s an emergency. My main purpose for the door is to block sound and keep the heat downstairs in I scream and run back towards the door to the long, thin room. And you literally can’t open the door because the pressure of the water. gov . Closed and run some dehums. The flagship event, EDC Las Vegas, is a 3 night event held at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway in Nevada with over 170k attendees nightly. Just own your look and go to dance. Lived in a basement for three years due to a semi desperate situation. Rent apartments with a base price in your range and treat the free months like a bonus. pump it out, dry it out, leave all windows and doors open to air out and circulate. I live in a 6-floor building with one elevator. Got home to note from NYC HPD saying inspection did not occur and inspector would come back next week. Best of Illegal basement in NYC We have two tenants with two 4-5-year-old kids living in an illegal basement for the past two months, and they do drugs every other day and i just can't stand it. ago. 4. home improvement. I’ve been to Basement over 40 times and last night was possibly the worst crowd I’ve ever seen there. The stairs are gated and there is a no trespassing sign. Maspeth, NY 11378A. 55K subscribers in the avesNYC community. Please do not go to this event treating it like it’s a circuit party like Wrecked. The ceiling height seems fight able since building code requires 7’ for new construction and 6’8” of the basement existed before creating livable space. They will put a lien on the home and “condemn “the building for safety. For reference, my building has 6 units and a basement that has our individual meters and a breaker for each unit. There is no dress code, dressing comfortably is encouraged. A light show more suited for concerts than for parties. The doorman will routinely lock the door connecting the lobby to the street to take his break, or use the restroom, so if I'm leaving I usually have to stand in the lobby waiting for him to come back for the next 5-10 minutes If I think I am up to going to Basement after Knockdown, I dress as if I am going to Basement. Mind you there was no line at this point. Seemed like a way less stringent door than usual, crowd was filled with wasted Tik Tok douchebags until 4:30. , don't shout on line, don't be obnoxiously high/drunk), go with the mentality to have a good time, and you're golden. Home Sweet Home. Next step, go to town of Babylon town hall on Sunrise Highway in Lindenhurst with a copy of your lease. Knockdown Center: Room to dance, if you situate yourself at the margins or in the back when there's less people. Wherever you end up going, please be cognizant of your surroundings. First time in nyc! I really wanna check out basement but worried about the door. It offers a change of pace in the darker and harder direction of techno for clubbers and ravers. Although I now feel a bit sick, it was a blast of a night. Both times this has happened at like 11:30 at nigh Hey everyone! I’m considering moving into an apartment with the number “BA” which I assume stands for basement. I would like to add a door to our basement at the top of the steps. Thanks!! Legal NYC nightlife is. According to the pictures, it’s a duplex with one floor below ground (top floor has ground level windows) so I’m wondering what additional complications that comes with. AnaT1011. The only thing that bugs me is that the entrance to our apartment is on the ground floor, separate from the rest of the building and located in the front area of the property where the garbage cans are. Basement is literally an “underground” techno club located under the renowned Knockdown Center. 😃. Here comes the “racist comment”: health inspectors practically exist to “serve” Asian restaurants and simply harass others. Possibly have 1 or 2 fans using the ice method, and a 3rd pointing out your bedroom door to vent out the hot air. Lower ceilings, brick floors, brick pillars and cellar walls A place to discuss raves and related electronic music focused events in NYC. Either way it was a good night! 1. Landlord. The issue is the sloped ceiling at the top of the stairs. Maybe keep a hammer or some shit with you to break down your door Basement “door” options. 21. Archived post. I think reporting would show a lack of integrity and just being a "snitch," since nobody likes to deal with city fines anyway. Basement is dark, loud, and intense - imo not the best way to introduce folks to nightlife. sarcasticfirecracker. A rubber thing under the door is pointless. There's generally been issues with petty theft and spiking at many popular venues including Basement, and this space has a dark, literally underground feel (think catacombs). nyc. Observations of Knockdown Center and Basement after going to both on the same night. The problem is that I can't put in a door that would swing inward because of the slope of the ceiling. 100%. Although the corner it’s on seems clean. Two Doors Down. Agreed. You cannot do that in NYC. I am aware of my mistake in leasing the basement. Just steer clear of the middle and you’ll be fine. Be sensitive about egress and emergency access. dont leave food out, keep the trash closed, keep the fruit covered, dont leave crumbs on the counters, etc. ADMIN MOD. Am I crazy for leasing a basement apartment. I recently moved to Manhattan into a small doorman building, with about 20 apartments. I’ve done it at 4am and had no issues. Today I looked at a 1 bedroom “basement” (it’s more garden level but it’s looks like a basement) apartment that’s within my budget and located somewhere I’ve always wanted to stay. By Josh A. By the headline’s overly reductive logic, every food everywhere is basically “on a floor”. A place to discuss raves and related electronic music focused events in NYC 52-19 Flushing Ave. I’ve cleaned this out by hand several times. My question is, if I turn myself in and report this to the Department of Buildings (DOB), can DOB vacate them due to safety House #1 - has a small 200 sq ft backyard with a what I believe to be a dry well. Between more bugs, more street noise, less sunlight, and less of a window view it's no wonder that ~80% of the lower rent apartment listings you sift through are B or 1 units. We intend on making it a usable space with a gym, entertainment den, etc. Lost something and I'm like 90% sure its at basement. 3. It was pretty nice when the landlord showed it to me, clean, well maintained. I've read many of the horror stories re: basement-level apartments on this sub. The city will give 15 lucky homeowners up to $395,000 each to construct the extra unit. Everything about The Basement NYC music, dance, kink, sex, art, djs, long story short I snoozed on dvs1 ticks and need to wait in line for a ticket. Landlord installed lock on basement bedroom, effectively locking roommate out of his room and took 24 hours for building sup to give access. 330 $$ Moderate Lounges. As a commercial venue they do need floor monitors, they do need a stricter door, they need this and that. We went early for door tix with a group of 5, some people wearing light colored pants and stuff and got in, but a single person in front of us got denied for absolutely no reason lol. A large number of NYC garden apartments were constructed in the late 1800s or early 1900s when most transportation was still provided by horse – and with horses comes manure. Despite this, my current apartment hunt has led me to an enormous West Village basement apartment. Majority of the times I go to basement are right after a KDC show. if possible, get a second or third fan, do the same. It’s time NYC underground nightlife takes a page from the way Berlin handles things over there. Planning on showing up early (10:30-11) and waiting in…. There isn’t a spot to add a door at the bottom of the stairs either. I emailed the lost and found email, anyone know when they get back to people? It's kind of urgent. The sound carried throughout very well, with smaller speakers mounted in the back ceilings. I know a person who went through $15000 fine for renting the basement. But there is truly an increasing hazard of flooding inside various parts of Brooklyn. In NYC, basement is never meant to use as bedroom unless c/o designates with 2 egress. Get there early and wait. In the winter, you need to cover the drain in the walkout to prevent the sump from freezing or heat your sump. You could hear the layers, the 303s, and the bass was rich while not drowning out the rest. If you want to preserve the atmosphere of the dance floor, then you need to start enforcing more strict door policies, period. So far, they have released the lineup for first two months and some of the House of Yes is a really great nightlife experience and sure to impress out-of-towners. . BASEMENT is fully accessible. Management does an OK job keeping it tidy but there’s often bits of garbage around where our door is. Posted by u/heartofawhale - 4 votes and 4 comments ADMIN MOD. So water is rushing in and then the door goes directly outside there is water outside that door. There's no eviction process in order to remove tenants: § 28-207. EDC is an electronic dance music and art festival presented by Insomniac Events since 1997. 4 shall be posted upon the premises and made available to the public. Reply reply Ok-Nefariousness4477 Bring a nightlight to test outlets. I am looking into buying a house listed as 3 bedroom, where the basement is considered one of the bedrooms. I'm thinking of making it there between 11-12. Check out who's playing and make sure you enjoy their sound. Try to avoid renting an apartment only because of an "effective rent" that includes free months, as you're probably going to have to choose between moving or paying the full price in a year. I went for Fadi, but surprisingly enjoyed the b2b between Philippa and Kancheli a lot more. Behave like a normal, sociable human being (i. Can anyone explain just what isn’t and is accepted as far as outfits go and getting through the vibe check? I’m going with other folks as well so would hate to waste their time after recommending the place! Thank you for all the help and advise 🫶🏼 The nights when the door is soft are usually the nights I feel the least safe and least comfortable. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. Basement? Thoughts on Basement in queens? I'm new to the area but looking for places to rave with the girls that aren't manhattan clubs. I even got waved right in without so much as being asked any of the trademark questions I It’s hit or miss. For more information on what happens after a vacate order please see HPD's Vacate Order FAQs. Just be yourself ;) I’ve been to basement ~30 times now and have only been denied one time at 2:30AM with a large (5 of us) group for DVS1. 114. , should help. Its ~double the size of most of the other places I've looked at, plus it features a private yard. It’s not a legal 2 family house. I’m not sure what you’re referring to; however there was a very sad moment in New York history when landlords (approx 1930’s) got rid of stoops and opted for entrances in the basement levels. Been having some of the best nights at basement recently. Fully Furnished, No Fees, No Deposit! 1-year lease April 1st move-in. He and Basement try hard to keep FIST a fun, friendly, non-judgmental, and queer environment. 20, 2019. During the winter they were less anal but the got a new door guy who’s been doing a solid job of creating a good atmosphere. Posted by u/fuckman5 - 5 votes and 6 comments The problem is the door out. Only time door is "selective" is for the circuit parties. It is a private establishment that can allow and disallow anyone it chooses. According to the online NYC code, any basement over 200sq ft and has sleeping rooms require a second means of egress (a window or fire escape besides the jormal point of entry). 2 Enforcement of vacate order. 16 votes, 19 comments. The techno hits were hard, distinct, and complemented each song well. The excavated debris were being moved as for the basement, it sucks but its a basement. SeekersWorkAccount • 6 yr. Don’t wear any bright colors though. The door remains locked unless someone is actively passing through it. May 10, 2019 · Basement, which opens tonight, will be New York's first club dedicated to techno — a genre of electronic music born in mid-80s Detroit known for its driving 4x4 rhythms and hard-hitting, multi-textured drum kicks. Eli Escobar is a legend and the music is bound to be great. I've heard basement is one of the better options. My house has a side door with the basement right off of it and I’m looking for a more substantial “door” situation than what I have here. I tried the first night they reopened and didn't have luck at 2 AM and that's when it started raining. Nobody. There are plenty of places "for everyone" in the city, and the DJ's that play basement play those places as well. While some cats can and will kill the occasional rat, a full grown ( our brown rats generally weigh around 330 grams, or roughly 10 times the weight of the average mouse ) NYC rat can badly injure or kill a cat, especially a chill-ass house cat. MembersOnline. The New York State government has also handed out millions of dollars for ADU development. Most of the answers this question are ridiculous. 18. Knockdown Center and Basement. There is a spot where a 12 votes, 11 comments. If you go to nyc. 22 votes, 21 comments. Edit: I called 311, who… Even out in the mid-Hudson Valley suburbs where I grew up (40 years ago), you locked your door when you were out and when you were sleeping. There’s no guarantee. Basement's door policy has been increasingly controversial, but as a frequent NYC techno club goer who had never had any issues, I was kind of gleefully oblivious. I showed up to last Saturday's Fadi Mohem show without a ticket around 2:30 to enjoy the music, prompted by some of my Basement last night. A few people get in depending on time and wait. net for specific details or questions. The floor is hard concrete so wear comfortable shoes with thick soles. Street noise, pests, etc were non issue. Not defending the restaurant, but meat on trays, on boxes is not “meat on gross basement floor”. Article just says “south slope” which is barely a clue with modern real estate lingo. Make it maybe an inch or two shorter than the room, so you can stand it up without damaging the ceiling, then attach your drywall. It flooded and then water went through my basement door. Hey all. In the final years output sucked ass; huge lines, expensive covers, Chad's everywheres, the music quality went down, Dress code somehow was implemented, POC started to get denied entry and It became extremely heteronormative. And street noise. Upon the posting of an order upon the premises, officers and employees of the police department, the department, and other authorized officer Hello, I am considering renting an apartment that is a 4 bedroom with a basement, and am considering taking the basement since it is bigger and more private. Sound system is subpar for many forms of electronic dance music. For information on whether you qualify for tenant relocation as a result of an Order to Repair/Vacate Order, contact HPD’s Emergency Housing Services at 212-863-7660 or ehs-remote@hpd. i live in a two story with the bedroom in the basement and have lived in a basement in brooklyn, personally never had bug issues in either place. Reply. The stickers are one of the best things about the venue though, idk why you’re complaining about that. The elevator is the only way to access the basement - stairs only go to the lobby. So I have been renting a basement apartment for over two years in Queens, NYC. The club arrives at an opportune time: Underground dance music in New York is currently thriving on an unprecedented level, and Yea its true :/ basement is still a cool space w good acts even w the door policy. Both have new appliances and are in very good shape. So clearly the owner is at fault and he/she either have to provide legitimate egress or re-file your studio use basement as rec. He/she will get violation and fine, have to hire an expeditor/architect to clear violations. Reply reply New York City unveiled a pilot program to help homeowners build accessory dwelling units. Advice. TLDR: There is carbon monoxide in my basement, management is unresponsive, who do I call at the city. Don't fuck up your night or someone else's. In the basement is our trash, recycling, and laundry room. 420 $ Inexpensive Dive Bars. Sets were great, however the crowd was a bit insufferable at times. Went to basement for the first time Friday, and I kinda had expectations it would be pretty packed around 12 lol. Pre-pandemic it was a place for people to come and enjoy heavy music and it would have a “raunchy” vibe to it. Signs on every floor saying do not use, out of service. Posted by u/afterglow4ever - 7 votes and 11 comments The definition of a basement: more than 50% above grade, meaning it has a door to enter in the front, under the stairs usually, and a door in the back and windows. (This was our first time at Basement. She has been there 4 years? Plenty of time to move! And 3 inches?? Lived 2yr on the garden + basement level duplex of a 2-family 18' wide Harlem brownstone. For the safety of your personal items, all coats and bags bigger than a purse must be checked. My two concerns are pests and flooding. I’ll be there on the 27th and I absolutely can’t wait. I kind of got jealous that he paying $500 less, and wanted to know if people are paying more or less than $1,500 rent to No, reporting this would cause all hell to break loose on your landlord. Still probably my favorite home. They do allow bedrooms with 7’6” ceiling height and egress. I go like every other weekend so he probably knows me by now, but the door policy is so arbitrary sometimes. Hope you get dried out soon OP. Posted by u/joshgonads407 - 3 votes and 5 comments run up and tell them how excited you are to be at basement and that you’ve heard so much about it and that it’s your first time there. Don't nail, screw or glue it to anything in the room. SadNYCtechnoboi. Many times the door out is outward facing. Basement is still in a stage where the techno community and the venue are safe guarding the vibe. Hey, I went to Basement last night and it wasn't quite what I expected- I kept getting warned about the door policy, but when I showed up at 2 am it kinda looked from where I was standing like they were just letting everybody through. 2019. Even feral cats will generally avoid confrontation with rats if they have a choice and go after mice [Listing] - $1900 - 1 BR Basement in Astoria. Hi dear community, I am a mostly passive but avid reader of this sub, and I wanted to share my first experience in basement, nyc from last saturday. You need to open a window in basement and get air to circulate and keep the door open. A better option than an egress window, happy with the result, but a lot of things to consider. The apartment is brand new and we will be the first to live there, so keeping it clean should be fine, but how can I know if flooding will be an issue? My first time living in a 1st floor apartment with windows I was so stoked and excited that it was like I won the lottery and became famous at the same time. Only environmental issue was moldy/musty air in the unfinished storage room, which sometimes permeated into the finished part of the basement. Coat check will be available year round. steel0820. You need lights, railings, and waterproofing, concrete stairs, and a good quality door. , One of us works from home - we'd like to create an inclosed space with a door and soundproofing for a home office. Rejected from Basement. •. New York City. We have two tenants with two 4-5-year-old kids living in an illegal basement for the past two months, and they do drugs every other day and i just can't stand it. Bassiani night @ basement. The storage basement had been a Mikvah in past years but today it's full of old gear and junk, which you can see in videos of the incident. BASEMENT New York. If you don't do this you will get mold and have a much bigger problem. I’d expect them to be less picky for shows that dont sell out like Sara Landry this sat, but the community hasn’t deciphered too much on the policy hahaha. Basement is quite different than most other venues in Brooklyn and NYC. . If there are multiple bedrooms, each sleeping room needs an egress. I scream for Mommy, for Nolan, for anybody as I reach the basement door. Add a Comment. My property manager blocked our front door so deliverypeople can't enter. There's many more welcoming places that you could check out. The elevator has been out for a week now. omniumoptimus. 7 subscribers in the Basementnyc community. They were denying quite a lot of people that night so I assume it was full, don’t stress too much. All orders issued pursuant to section 28-207. We were told to keep bedroom door locked during rescheduled inspection by building sup. ks fp vl sr rb kq li al dg bs