We are aware of the lack of heat. We encourage residents to file 311 complaints and keep the numbers. Please also send us the 311 complaint numbers via our google form. Submit your 311 service request number here. In addition we ask that you call or email the News12 desk and ask them to do a story on the lack of heat in Parkchester even if you don’t want to appear on camera, (some apartments have no hot water). The more calls or emails that they get the more likely they will do a story. please join our Facebook group to keep up-to-date on the most recent issues, and how you can help.
News 12 (718) 861-6800. NEWS12BX@news12.com
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We now have an easy way to share the petition; please tell 3 new neighbors to go to www.parkchesterwatchgroup.org where you will be directed to the petition.
Please join the Parkchester Watch Facebook group where you can get more frequent updates and where you can post any issues you are having. https://www.facebook.com/groups/490544512077813/
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We are still in need of volunteers to pass out flyers under apartment doors in Parkchester North and South Condominium buildings. Please email parkchestercollective@gmail.com if you are interested. We also would like people to serve as building monitors to keep us up to date on conditions in and around their building.
The Parkchester Watch Group has started a Letter Writing Campaign to state agencies, government officials, and Public Advocates. We are hoping you will join the Letter Writing Campaign. We hope your participation in this Letter Writing Campaign will help address and improve the quality of life issues residents of the Parkchester North and South Condominium community are dealing with.
Please see below USPS mailing addresses, emails and links where you can submit your letter. Additionally, please see SAMPLE language for your use. Please feel free to use your own language.
Sample Language:
I am a resident of the Parkchester Condominium community located in Bronx, NY. I am reaching out to you to receive guidance and assistance addressing quality of life issues residents of Parkchester North and South Condominiums are facing. Residents living in the North and South Condominiums have contacted management to address the quality of life issues that exist in our community.
Below is a list of major ongoing quality of life issues:
Non-functioning elevators in several buildings, impacting all residents, including tenants with mobility issues, senior citizens, and tenants using wheelchairs and walkers.
Inoperable elevators in all commercial parking facilities, impacting residents especially those with mobility issues.
Heat Issues: boiler malfunctions multiple times throughout the winter, leaving tenants without heat for multiple days.
Garbage Disposal: producing hazardous conditions/fire hazards due to poor trash management, which attracts vermin.
Lack of Repairs/Maintenance in apartments and public areas of the complex.
Lack of transparency: Owners have no direct access to privately contact elected condominium board members.
Lack of fiscal responsibility: Outstanding complaints filed by residents resulting in massive fines. Fines can be viewed on the DOB and HPD sites.
Thank you in advance for your assistance.
Below are email, mailing addresses and links to local and state officials.
Senator Chuck Schumer
780 Third Avenue, Suite 2301
New York, NY 10017
SCHUMER.SENATE.GOV
E-mail Chuck | U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer of New York
The Official U.S. Senate website of Senator Chuck Schumer of New York
NYS Attorney General
Know Your Rights: Government and New Resources to Submit Complaints
Contact by Mail:
Office of the Attorney General
The Capital
Albany, NY 12224-0341
Press Office Email: NYAG.Pressofice@ag.ny.gov
Complaint Forms: https://ag.ny.gov/complaint-forms
NYS Comptroller
Contact us by email: contactus@osc.state.ny.us
Contact us by mail:
Albany Office
110 State Street
Albany, NY 12236
NYS Comptroller
New York City Office
59 Maiden Lane
New York, NY 10038
Office of Public Advocate Jumaane D. Williams
David Dinkins Municipal Building
1 Centre Street
15th Floor North
New York, NY 10007
Email: reception@advocate.nyc.gov
http://www.pubadvocate.nyc.gov/contact/
Council Member Amanda Farias
District Office
778 Castle Hill Avenue
Bronx, NY 10473
Legislative Office
250 Broadway
Suite 1804
New York, NY 10007
https://council.nyc.gov/district-18/
NYC Office of Human Rights (disability complaints)
Report Discrimination Online: https://www.1.nyc.gov/site/cchr/about/report-discrimination.page
*Helpful if you are disabled and the elevators in residential buildings or garages are not providing reasonable accommodation.
The Parkchester Watch Group appreciates you for helping raise the voices of the residents in the Parkchester North and South Condominiums.
Parkchester Watch Group
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