My mom visited me last weekend. Unfortunately, she stayed by the 7 line which was under construction all weekend, so she had to take taxis around. One of the cab drivers told her that he knew my building well, and that it was just bought by a Pakistani. That is very interesting news, and a bit unbelievable to me, since I hadn't heard anything about it. So Greta asked one of the doormen, and he clarified. Evidently, no, the building was not bought by a Pakistani. But it isn't a complete mistake. The reality is, as usual, even stranger than rumor. According to the doorman, the owner's brother got in trouble for selling missiles to Pakistan.
So, my landlord is the brother of an international illegal arms dealer.
No wonder people who live in this building thought our previous landlord, Leona Helmsley was comparatively great.
Posted by ahyatt at May 2, 2006 11:36 PM