Jackson Heights Life

Artfl Dodger, Heights Historic told me they will only take a project if it has a minimum of seven windows. Would love to learn of other companies folks have used as I can tell Historical Windows is going to come in high on the quote.

I would be indebted if someone would provide information on the least expensive legal way to replace four street side windows in a Historic District apartment. I'm under the impression that new windows could cost $8,000-$10,000 due to the need to hire someone to submit an application with the Landmarks Commission.

If anyone has the name of application expeditors and companies that install replacement or new windows that meet the criteria, that would be helpful.

Finally,  how much might replacement windows cost in comparison to new ones?

Thanks so much.

Best,

Ben

Just a heads-up about some good new products they're carrying: Justin's Peanut Butter Cups, Prosciutto di Parma, Eli's Hot Dog Rolls, Newman's Own Baked Goods, an expanded line of Rustic Bakery crackers, and Eleni's cookies.

So sorry to hear about your disapproval with the tone of some of these updates. Perhaps it might be best if I, at least, explain my vociferous support; can't speak for others. John and Adam are Turkish immigrants as far as I can gather. English is not their first language and they have no in-store demos or signage that would otherwise alert customers of these new products.  Many of the products that I and others have urged them to carry (e.g. buratta) are extremely perishable and expensive, therefore, it's imperative for potential customers to know when they are in stock so that a market for the products can develop in the community. If the community doesn't know about the products, then they will languish or spoil, forcing John and Adam to revert to stocking more generic foods -- and then there won't be any reason to post updates here. If you care about great food products, and are aware of how unusual it is for a store in Jackson Heights like theirs to carry, say, Olli salami or this coffee syrup, which is not even available in Manhattan yet, then you naturally want to share the news with others. Thanks so much for understanding.   

Lemon Farm is also now selling McClure's Pickles (both garlic and dill and spicy) for $4.99, which is about half of what some stores in Manhattan charge.

Board users might be interested to know that Lemon Farm now carries wedges of Parmigiano-Reggiano, the real deal and "King of Cheeses." Best of all the price is $14 something a pound (can't recall the exact amount), which is significantly less than what Whole Foods charges ($19.99) and one of the lowest prices you'll find around town. John and Adam are also now carrying Old Chatham Sheepherding Co. yogurt and cheeses, and the full line of pre-packaged Artisanal cheeses, including Grassias from Texas. For those interested in high-quality tuna, I recommend the Tonino brand they carry, which they've priced, again, significantly less than what Whole Foods charges.

They just got in two new cheeses from Artisanal: Uplands Pleasant Ridge Reserve, which won the 2010 American Cheese Society's Gold Medal, besting 1,400 other American cheeses (it's also won best cheese in its class for the past three years) and North Country Blue from Minnesota, a cheese I've never even seen in Murray's or Fairway. Please note, the Uplands is an expensive cheese no matter where you buy it, but Lemon Farm's price is quite reasonable. They also now have in Laura Chenel goat cheese marinated in olive oil at a low price. Adam said he's hoping to get a bread shipment from Eli's and Amy's this Thursday and I've encouraged him to post a sign letting customers know the weekly delivery date to ensure the loaves can be purchased at their peak freshness.