by Kim M 
Here we go again Greenpoint. You know the real estate bubble is sure to burst when a Russian Oil company has snapped up the last bit of waterfront to construct a “St.Petersburg style community on the water”.
The Russian Oil Barron, Piet Roscamenofv, quietly began acquiring the land several months ago after he spotted the few empty lots while taking a private helicopter tour during his annual NYC autumn retreat.…
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nailed it
https://newyorkyimby.com/2015/03/revealed-greenpoint-landing-towers-at-37-and-41-blue-slip.html
And the real Chitchulu or the monster with poor doors, Russian Oligarchs, and other Mainland Chinese money.
I totally believed every word of this, and gasped out loud in The Jungle Cafe. I think I need to take a nap…
OOOOH DAMN. You totally got me. I was all up in arms and ready to start a fight and then you got me. Nicely done.
From the second paragraph, I knew this was a fake-there is no such Russian name is Piet, and, there are no Russian last names that have the sending -ofv, it’s either -ov, or, those who have escaped the 1917 Revolution purge, changed it to -off. Now, in all seriousness, though, the real waterfront in St.Pete is gorgeous, it’s no wonder that it’s been called the Venice of the North.
Thanks for the etymology lesson, Former Russian! The history behind last names is quite fascinating. Frankly, I was waiting around for a Russian to squeak in a comment and call me out;) I believe Piet originates from the Netherlands. I probably should’ve gone for Boris, lol. And yes, you are right–St. Petersburg’s waterfront is incredibly beautiful especially during those white nights!
Hilarious! You had me until the mole people!