Comments on: LIC real estate video watch: Toll Brother’s 5SL

By: Jake LaMode

Jake LaMode — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 21:25:57 +0000

Yeah we should not accept this underhanded way of shilling. We should instead support all this juvenile anonymous comments with no accountability.

Get over yourself. At least fine has the decency to reply with his name and clear motivation. Some of your are just trolls.

-CityLights resident

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 13:26:02 +0000

I agree 32, the video is not shill. the comment in this thread certainly is though.

By: Andrew Fine

Andrew Fine — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 12:17:01 +0000

Thanks, folks.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Sun, 03 Aug 2008 23:44:17 +0000

No offense #30 but I’m with #28. Liqcity may have posted the video. There is a difference between that and Fine’s shilling in this thread. He should be happy they posted the video and should have left it at that.

By: anonymous

anonymous — Sun, 03 Aug 2008 19:29:25 +0000

Thankyou # 30 - I was about to say the same thing! I only want to add that the name calling of A. Fine is a personal attack and should be dealt with by liqcity now that we provide our email address.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Sun, 03 Aug 2008 19:12:42 +0000

#28, LiqCity linked to A Fine’s video, how can that be A Fine’s attemp at “shilling” here? It came from his own site! He comments here often, so responding to people bad talking him is not an attempt to sell apartments, its a fellow reader defending himself.
I really enjoy A Fine’s blog, almost as much as this one. Very informative, and good for anyone who has real estate interests in this area. And a lot less of the pointless bickering that goes on here. Keep up the good work Andrew.

By: Charlie

Charlie — Sun, 03 Aug 2008 18:00:01 +0000

Let’s get liQcity’s view on this. After all, it’s their website. Just look at the site’s subheading: “Rants of a LIC resident and real estate obsessive”.

Charlie.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Sun, 03 Aug 2008 17:13:04 +0000

#27 - Let him shill his so called “luxury apartments” on his own website. There is no need for him to ruin Liqcity.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Sun, 03 Aug 2008 16:34:34 +0000

Stop hating on Fine. I think his blog is informative and he is a proponent of LIC. I also don’t find his site to be too shillish or cheesy. Thanks for keeping on top of things in LIC Andrew.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Sun, 03 Aug 2008 13:54:44 +0000

#25 - Well said and agreed.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Sun, 03 Aug 2008 02:34:52 +0000

Do us a favor, sell your apartments somewhere else.

By: Andrew Fine

Andrew Fine — Sun, 03 Aug 2008 02:16:04 +0000

First, LIQCity, thanks for the unexpected exposure. It certainly added a couple hundred extra views of the video. Much appreciated.

Second, yes, those of you who said that the video is too long, I agree. This was my first attempt at a “professional” production and the people who edited the video work in television and usually produce half hour reality tv programs. Short is sweet and next time I’ll try to keep it to a minute or so. I’m also working on a LIC montage, LIQ, I’ll give you a heads up when it’s out. I do believe that the video helps. Someone may see the video of 5SL who wouldn’t ordinarily give it a look and may like it enough to come in person. Conversely, someone may see the video and eliminate the option altogether. I guess it’s all about efficiency.

Third- whoever is calling me a “snake oil salesman” -get a life. Selling real estate is my job and the fact that you are talking about it only proves that I am doing it fairly well. The “snake oil” in this case happens to be the best priced 2 bed at 5SL, in the front (doorman) building, and it’s an even better deal if you consider the lower closing costs being that it’s a resale.

If anyone would like a look in person, I’ll be holding an open house tomorrow (Sunday) from 12-1. I’ll have cookies from City Bakery waiting for you.

Finally, LIQCity, keep up the good work. I love your blog , you give us at afineblog a great run for the money on LIC!

By: Charlie

Charlie — Sun, 03 Aug 2008 01:35:33 +0000

I think I see the problem with someone else posting under your initials, kc. As I began to write this post, the name “boo” from the previous poster, was already in the name space of this comment box. As I write my name in, as opposed to those who post anonymously, and who therefore will most likely not notice the name inclusion, I had to delete the name, then enter mine. It seems like a design flaw, or other technical glitch. I suggest everyone check the name box, before submitting your post.

I’m curious #22/boo, why would you not post comments, if you are required to log in?

Charlie.

By: boo

boo — Sun, 03 Aug 2008 01:13:04 +0000

Ugh. Logins are not the answer. If liq forces me to log in I will no longer post comments.

By: kc

kc — Sat, 02 Aug 2008 21:27:30 +0000

Um just for the record the real ‘kc’ is post #11, me, I dont know what’s with the other posts under my initials…unless someone happens to have the same as me. :-\

I hope this wont be a problem, I came to this site interested in discussing and reading on lic. I dont want to be a part of childish games. There should be a login feature for this site so this wont happen.

By: Charlie

Charlie — Sat, 02 Aug 2008 19:41:07 +0000

You are rght # 19. I strongly suggest that liQcity do something, concerning these posters like #15 and kc, with their slanderous remarks.

Chalie.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Sat, 02 Aug 2008 15:16:35 +0000

#18, you are clearly being baited. Be smart and ignore.

By: Charlie

Charlie — Sat, 02 Aug 2008 14:42:36 +0000

What the hell are you talking about, # 15? Do you think I am # 9? I don’t even care what the new buildings are all about. If I had something to say about any of them, you’d know it. I don’t hide behind “anonymous”. You sound like you’re one of the posters from curbed.

Charlie.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Sat, 02 Aug 2008 14:38:36 +0000

Agreed #16. So tired and lame at this point.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Sat, 02 Aug 2008 13:56:24 +0000

Ignore #9,15. Clearly trying to instigate the whole which building is better war. Clearly nothing better to do with his time.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Sat, 02 Aug 2008 13:16:50 +0000

Sorry to burst your bubble Charlie but even with the “Fedders” air conditioning unit in my living room at 5SL, my loft at 5SL is 10x better than any of the rundown apartments that I saw at Citylights when I looked over there. I am very happy with my purchase thank you. No need to insult me.

By: Charlie

Charlie — Sat, 02 Aug 2008 03:11:39 +0000

Hey # 13, I haven’t posted in a while now, and I always post with my name. Again, someone who can’t think before they speak, and again with the insults.

Charlie.

By: kc

kc — Sat, 02 Aug 2008 01:00:28 +0000

Sounds like Jake and Charlie are winning themselves more and more friends with their usual diplomacy.

That said, I’ve got to agree that those are some pretty disapointing apartments, excuse me lofts - lol.

By: kc

kc — Sat, 02 Aug 2008 00:29:20 +0000

Come on - people aren’t stupid. Do you think anyone who bought there did it because they thought they were buying a loft? I don’t know if its the best condo in the hunters point area, but it certainly is in the running. Again as some one said its a matter of personal opinion. Clearly you have never been involved in sales. There aways is a bit of hype and exerragation. Be a big boy and get over it.

By: kc

kc — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 23:05:58 +0000

Big space with a decent price, but lets be clear, this is not a friggin loft. Clueless new folk coming in may be swindled to believe it is as most people don’t really even know what a true nyc loft is anyway. In tune with #9, this Fine stating the location as ‘LIC’s premier luxury condo’ is pure rubbish…what about all the other condos in a 6 block radius, come off it man.

Beyond all of that I see no reason why someone wouldn’t enjoy this space even if it is being marketed off keel.

A tip to brokers, think up an honest approach when explaining props like this….people are more than likely intelligent enough to know that there are pros and cons to living anywhere. This isn’t la la land, try editing the video with a bit more realism that is new york.