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bluethread32 t1_j4ta5h6 wrote

Reply to comment by basstard8 in Used car dealer? by ThePolarBear11

You can get a functioning vehicle from them. Just know what you want first. It's a madhouse in there.

They will give you the hard sell on the warranty. Say No.

They will give you the hard sell on "VIN Etching" for an additional fee. Even telling you that they did it to all the cars already (lies). Say no.

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buried_lede OP t1_j4t4h09 wrote

Reply to comment by HartfordResident in ConnCAT Dixwell apartments by buried_lede

In the case where they are renting out each room in, say, a three bedroom apt, the landlord is increasing the revenue from the apartment.

That’s a formula being used often now for newly developed, student focused apartment complexes.

If you’re running a private equity fund, those rules will bring the landlord’s costs down, not necessarily the rent. They have to mandate affordable units or the city won’t get them, unless and until inventory outstrips demand.

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GlitteringPea88 t1_j4stth0 wrote

Reply to westville village / quiet apartment question by neoskychedelia

Hi! I live there right now. The fire alarm problem has 100% NOT been fixed. Most recently it went off at 5:30 am about 3 weeks ago, then again an hour later. This happens about once or twice a month, and lasts 10-15 minutes, sometimes longer.

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The walls are relatively thick, but I get woken up pretty regularly by my upstairs AND next-door neighbors fighting (I have had to call the police over some seriously disturbing domestic disputes that I can hear through the wall) and blasting music in the middle of the night. I can also hear the upstairs neighbor's dog barking pretty much 24/7. I'm assuming this is because the ventilation system is connected, and also because they are SO loud.

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I will say too the complex is maintained fairly well for the size, but a few pipes have burst causing issues (i.e. the fire alarm to go off) and I'm dealing with roaches in my unit despite keeping my place as spotless as possible as a result of my neighbors being slobs.

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Basically, what it boils down to your quality of living depends on who lives around you. It's a decent place to live and I love the location, but I won't be renewing my lease for next year. Feel free to DM me if you want more info.

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basstard8 t1_j4so4e1 wrote

Reply to Used car dealer? by ThePolarBear11

I like a best way auto in a Naugatuck. They buy cars from the auctions and resell them at the lowest possible price. No frills...no fuss...

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Otter_otter_otter8 t1_j4sbkgr wrote

Reply to Used car dealer? by ThePolarBear11

I bought from Wilson Maturo Motors last year and I LOVED working with them. I go to them for all oil changes and repairs too, they’re fantastic. They don’t pressure you at all and answered all of my questions.

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ElectricBedlam t1_j4s5fsa wrote

Reply to Used car dealer? by ThePolarBear11

I can’t comment for all used dealers, but I found that the dealership has a “partner” set up in Danbury, the car turned out to be a lemon every time.

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buried_lede OP t1_j4s3gyu wrote

Reply to comment by flytweed in ConnCAT Dixwell apartments by buried_lede

What do you mean “ New Havener focused?”

It’s quite evidently not. Again, the median income is $29k for individuals, $48k for households. Most of the apartments in this building are affordable to high tech Yale bio/hospital employees and their spouses and others from NY metro, maybe Stamford, Boston metro, who want a break from high rents in those cities.

To say this with a straight face is rather remarkable.

Is there a better way? Maybe yes, maybe no, but if no, let’s not then pretend it’s a yes to make ourselves feel better.

Luxury apartment developments are functioning as a magnet for out of towners, rather than what was first hoped — a damper on rising prices — so, though there is a crazy building boom going on, the occupancy rate remains high, prices are going up, not down, and the NYT is saying New Haven is awesome, hottest thing this year and you should move there or visit.

This is kicking people in the face who are at the median income or below. It’s doing nothing for them, yet, nor, I suspect, is it meant to. No matter how hard city hall tried, the market forces prevailed, and in the lower Dixwell/hospital areas/ edge of Newhallville where Yale wants to expand its bubble, they are prevailing too.

Yale has also found ways to remove some multifamily housing off the tax rolls in past years too. They do pay taxes on a lot of their non academic property but when they can, they have found ways to pull buildings off the rolls that had been on the rolls. (Including by evicting long time tenants who are not Yale affiliated)

Not to be too town/gown, but something has to give. We need real rent control in New Haven. The market and inclusive zoning isn’t going to do it

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HolographicPumpkin t1_j4rq74u wrote

Reply to Dating without apps? by Mission_Fox6790

Eventbrite or meetup are likely your best options for meeting people naturally. I know there are film event groups (like book clubs) through the library. There are also lots of arts groups on the green during summer, but it's not exactly about meeting people. More watching.

Speed dating events come around every now and again. Those can be fun depending on your extroversion. Other than that, there are live music events (like gather and bars). You can always volunteer if you want to meet people as well.

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