@everyoneAs the end of the year approaches, the PWG Group is reflecting on the many quality of life issues that owners and renters of the Parkchester community have raised with the Parkchester Board, Management and the Sponsor Owners this year.  While some of the issues have been addressed, we feel there are several that need attention.

This community has still not been granted access to meet face to face with elected Board members or given direct access emails to communicate with individual board members.  In prior years the board conducted monthly informational meetings, which created an opportunity to speak directly with Board members about quality of life issues and other concerns. These meetings were helpful on many levels and helped with transparency concerns.  We ask that the Board President and the other elected board members will resume the monthly informational meetings.

In addition, we are asking Unit Owners to reflect on the job the elected Board members are doing as it relates to the power and duties assigned to Board members.

The Board of Managers have the powers and duties necessary for the administration of the affairs of the Condominium. Some of those duties are listed below; the completed list of Board duties can be found in the By-Laws.
Operation, care upkeep and maintenance of the common elements
Determination of the common expenses required for the affairs of the Condominium
Collection of the common charges and expenses from the unit owners
Leasing of stores, laundry rooms and other portions of the common elements
Making of repairs, additions and improvements to or alterations of the Property and making of repairs to and restoration of the Property after damage or destruction by fire or other casualty

We are asking Unit Owners to share their thoughts about the current Board handling these duties. Please be specific:
Do you feel the board is doing an adequate job of ensuring the upkeep of the property?
Do you feel the board has your financial best interest as an owner in mind when making decisions?
Can you get in touch with your board members or did they reply to your messages or calls? 
Are you happy with the current management, do you want to keep the same management company? 

If you answered no to any of these questions, you may consider emailing the Board President and Cluster Representatives, or send them certified mail and share your thoughts. They should be accessible to Unit Owners. We also believe it would be helpful to have in-person conversations with the Board President and/or elected Cluster Representative via monthly informational meetings in addition to in-person Annual Unit Owners Meetings.

We have no doubt that the collective voices of the owners and renters of Parkchester have had and will continue to influence the much-needed improvements for our community. We need to continue to voice our opinions and raise our collective voices, seeking a complete resolution to all of the quality of life issues that affect our community. It is hard to justify yet another common charge increase; 3.33% (North Condo) this year, knowing folks are still experiencing heating, plumbing, mold, leaks, and elevator outages in addition to safety concerns. Please see below contact information below if you choose to write an email or letter.

Thank You
Send letters to:

North Board President 
Cecilia Ramirez North Condo Board President
1970 East Tremont Avenue
Lower level
Bronx, New York 10462
CRAMIREZ@parkchesternorth.com
North Condo Board: rep@parkchesternorth.com

North Condo Board Member and South Condo Board President
jtorres@parkchestersouth.com

Parkchetser South Condo
Juan Torres South Condo Board President
2000 E Tremont Ave, Bronx NY 101462

Sponsors: they own the buildings, storefronts and Parkchester-owned rentals
info@OlshanProperties.com