But now that property listings can be inspected online, shopping for a new home has become a group activity, with family and friends pitching in, often from far-flung locations.
City agents have inspected his shop three times recently, he said, adding, "Luckily, no one was smoking when they came, but they said, 'If anyone smokes hookah, we're going to give them a ticket".' Esam Adly, the manager of the Egyptian Cafe, which opened four years ago on Steinway Street, said he had received three summonses in recent months.
But a customs department spokesman said authorities — who raid markets, inspect antiques shops and search vehicles entering from Syria — have made arrests mostly in small-scale smuggling attempts.
City officials plan to send a letter to the 18 pet stores this month explaining the ban before inspecting the shops.
The police said Corner Cuts was one of three shops inspected by that team of officers that day, Aug. 8.
Colonel Sarkari told the official Islamic Republic News Agency that the police had inspected 435 coffee shops in the past 24 hours, and 170 had received warnings.
The worst moment, he said, was when representatives from two agencies came to inspect the shop and disagreed about the legality of a circular staircase.
DURING winter it is difficult or impossible to do outdoor chores and maintenance, but it is a good time to inspect your shop tools and garden tools and prepare them for spring and summer work.
An officer inspects a shop selling trinkets made from elephant ivory in Tha Phrachan market, Thailand.
Most cross-border shoppers returning from Juarez do not have their shopping bags inspected for items containing lead.
