That’s what Jay, who photographed the above item at 199 Huron Street, asks. This in turn begs the question as to whether there is such a thing as nice bedbugs? I cannot honestly say that I am terribly eager to find out…
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From The Brooklyn Daily Eagle Archives: I Just Want My Pants Back
Jun
08
08
Of all the curiosities to be found in the Garden Spot this item, which hails from 106 Clay Street, is by far yours truly favorite. It is not only an absolutely stunning hand-painted sign but it is also a reminder of the people who were here before us. A number of you, dear readers, may not be aware of this but at one time Greenpoint had a rather significant Jewish population. These individuals largely immigrated from Germany, Poland and as the above sign indicates: Russia. Regrettably, 106 Clay Street is probably the only vestige left of these peoples’ existence; when they moved on, they took their culture with them. To cite an example, where the C-Town now stands was once the site of a synagogue. There are others.
In the case of 106 Clay Street I have done research and have for the most part come up empty. The only information I could find was via the Department of Buildings: the first floor once housed a social club (which I think it is safe to presume was the Russian People’s Home of Greenpoint). On a lark I decided to run a search this afternoon (Hey, I’m not walking around in this weather!) for “Russian” and “Greenpoint”. Among the items I found was the tale of twelve Russian immigrants with a problem anyone in 21st century north Brooklyn can understand: bedbugs and purloined apparel. Without further ado here is “Dynamite” from the December 11, 1882 edition of the Brooklyn Daily Eagle. Enjoy!
I love a happy ending!
Miss Heather
Spotted On Bedford Avenue: Got Bedbugs?
May
23
23
Disclaimer or otherwise, I hope this woman was well compensated for having her face grace this solicitation. Come to think of it, this reminds me of that episode of “Friends” when Joey becomes the unwitting spokesmodel for venereal disease awareness posters. Very funny.
Miss Heather
Williamsburg Street Seating du Jour: Tourism Special
Mar
21
21
This is the vision which met the Mister and I last weekend as we were strolling down Bedford Avenue. The above-depicted (and really nice) ladies and gentlemen were very interested in our interest in their little photo session. One even offered to let us sit there next. We declined and then tried— and failed— to explain the good news about the widespread bedbug problem in north Brooklyn.
I sincerely hope these folks do not come away from their vacation in our fair city with a little “added value”.
Miss Heather
Greenpoint Feral Mattress Watch: 1023 Manhattan Avenue, Revisited
Feb
21
21
L, (who took the above follow-up photo of this item today) opines:
Look it has frosting now!! Looks like a ghetto Pop Tart! Heehee!
Indeed. Nonetheless, I cannot help but wonder how the bedbugs are faring in these inclement conditions. WOULD SOMEONE PLEASE STOP AND THINK ABOUT THE BEDBUGS?!?
Miss Heather
Greenpoint Feral Mattress Watch: Inhabited
Feb
05
05
Sherry Wasserman (who sent me the above specimen) writes:
Miss Heather:
Since Monday I’ve noticed many orphan mattresses. You’ve covered a few in your blog, but I think this one takes the cake. Ever since the big blizzard, garbage pick up in the Garden Spot of the Universe has been sporadic at best, and I’m wondering if anyone in nearby neighborhoods has experienced anything similar. This mattress — tagged with a bed-bug warning — has been waiting for the department of sanitation for most of this week. Correct me if I’m wrong, but the streets are clear and we haven’t had any blizzard-level precipitation that would warrant the cancellation of garbage pick up. Has New York’s Strongest given up?
Actually, this reminds me of an email I received from a Williamsburger but have been woefully remiss in sharing. Here it is. E writes:
Your post on the Mattress Mountain of Manhattan Avenue reminded me about something I saw on the Dept of Sanitation website.
I was there looking for information on Christmas tree pick up, but something else caught my eye: whenever you throw out a mattress in this fine city of ours nowadays, you’re supposed to encase it in plastic to prevent spread of bedbugs.
http://www.nyc.gov/html/dsny/html/collection/bulk.shtml
Apparently, it’s a fairly new rule. Obviously, it’s not being enforced (I know, shocker! Cuz our Sanitation Dept is soooo great! #sarcasm). I see un-encased mattresses wherever I go in our fine borough.
Anyway, just thought you may want to know. Maybe if the rule is actually publicized, people will do it regardless of lackluster enforcement?
So there have you.
Miss Heather
Greenpoint Photos Du Jour: Chinches
Jan
08
08
January 8, 2011
Apparently either people do not know what know what chinches are or being a “blood meal” is not a “deal breaker”. My advice: before renting an apartment in the Garden Spot (or anywhere in our fair city, for that matter) check the Bedbug Registry. Warning/Caveat: before clicking the previous link be prepared to be totally horrified.
Miss Heather
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