We still need your help

Actualización de la peticiónSave Parkchester from mismanagement before it's too late!We still need your help

Parkchester Watch GroupBronx, NY, Estados Unidos

19 mar 2023

Yesterday’s meeting had a great turnout. We would like to thank everyone who attended and would like to thank the individuals who live-streamed the event.on social media. Please read this update carefully as there is a lot of new information in this email.

The Housing rights booklet that many of you asked for can be found here in multiple languages. https://www.nyc.gov/site/hpd/services-and-information/tenants-rights-and-responsibilities.page#:~:text=By%20law%2C%20owners%20may%20not,will%20be%20residing%20with%20them

Here is a link to our meeting agenda.

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1jOzvr2fZJWGGIleimoZ85oLUcQ3JC_Kw/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=113418917945474705391&rtpof=true&sd=true

Here is a copy of a fact sheet to help you understand the 311 HPD complaint process.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1AljYJUuJ06Z8NUFm1LohW-iWSgqoJdfh/view?usp=sharing

Many residents who attended the meeting asked about securing an attorney and we agree. We ask that residents ask friends, family, and colleagues if they know of any lawyer who would be willing to take our case pro-Bono (free). We ask everyone to call the two numbers below and tell them the issues we are having here including leaks, mold, elevator outages, lack of heat, and hot water. Please focus on the issues affecting you personally. Please ask them to reach out to PWG at Parkchesterwatchgroup@gmail.com

Legal Aid Society 718 681 8712

Legal Services NYC 718 928 3700

We have power in numbers and the number of people who showed up to our meeting is showing we are growing in numbers and power, but we need your help. Please tell your neighbors, family, and friends who live in Parkchester about PWG and ask them to sign our petition and join our social media. All the links can be found on our website parkchesterwatchgroup.org

Here are links to our social media flyer if you would like to print them and hand them out Half-sheet social media flyers(cut them in half) 2 per sheet

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-hF002AuhUlC96JmlPr2KXCXAg-IrlQzseD54NUAFMU/edit?usp=sharing

Full-page social media flyer: Great for posting

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1u7BP8smTyKttnDXNUU2A3rdrcaFOcCAs/view?usp=sharing

We are seeking building monitors.

Are the eyes and ears of the building and provide information on the upkeep of the building.

Provides feedback to a database on a monthly basis for retaining statistics on the maintenance of the buildings.

1. Have floors been mopped and swept

2. Have floors been waxed

3. Is the elevator working

4. Has there been heat in the building

5. Post signs notifying residents of upcoming meetings and events.

Please continue to email management, call your elected officials, and file 311 complaints.

Management emails

CEO for North and South: Ricky pizzaro rpizarro@ppmgt.nyc

For the North

Michael Torres, general manager north condo

mtorres@parkchesternorth.com

Ari Antar: Property manager

ariantar@parkchesternorth.com

North Board President

CRAMIREZ@parkchesternorth.com

Isaac Diaz director of operations

idiaz@parkchesternorth.com

“The Board”

rep@parkchesternorth.com Please note this email is monitored by management

For the south.

ccorea@parkchestersouth.com

South condo general manager

smasom@parkchestersouth.com

emorgan@parkchestersouth.com

Erika Morgan board assistant

sprice@parkchestersouth.com

South condo director of operations

jtorres@parkchestersouth.com

South condo Board President

DPS

Community affairs officer for DPS

pgoree@parkchester.org

Parkchester Director of Public

Safety.

cortiz@parkchester.org

Administrative Captain

epizarro@parkchester.org

You can also Tweet PPM (Parkchester Preservation Management)

@parkchestermgt

The Laundry rooms for the North You can tweet their management company at

@cscservicework

PWG will focus on four goals this year:

Having a Building Monitor in Each Building

Heat & Hot Water issues

Mold Issues

Elevator Repairs / Upgrades

Let prospective residents know what it is like to live here and leave a review about the living conditions in Parkchester.

Rate Parkchester Anonymously

https://www.openigloo.com

Rate Parkchester on google. The name you use on your Gmail or google account will show.

https://goo.gl/maps/qUAfCoBTXGNMoKpg7

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/

Please add us on Instagram:

https://instagram.com/parkchesterwatchgroup?utm_medium=copy_link

Twitter

@PCwathcgroup

Our petition has surpassed 1,500 signatures!

We now have an easy way to share the petition; please tell 5 new neighbors to go to www.parkchesterwatchgroup.org where you will be directed to the petition.

We are still in need of volunteers to pass out flyers under apartment doors in Parkchester North and South Condominium buildings. Please email parkchesterwatchgroup@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.

Send you 311 complaint numbers to council members Faria’s office https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf4x68mNUUqbhMdmcpO8Sjos87aE5hraQmcMX9EP-bcM71ZaA/viewform?fbclid=IwAR1-FwEUQQ-2He5S_PZAtsfKOTC9MxhOaF7gATqAklDglYhZJIKvNJkQwR8&mibextid=Zxz2cZ

Color of Change created a petition to address the conditions in Parkchester please sign their petition as well.

https://act.colorofchange.org/sign/parkchester-turn-heat/?t=4&akid=55298%2E1548140%2EfjKzpl

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