What's up everyone!!!! Work has been insanely busy so I haven't been here for at least 3 months. I have so much to say.
1. The hallway reno photos above - I'm pretty sure that is not the finished product and that there will not be carpeting. I'll see what I can find out.
2. They are going to have to offer higher buyouts if they really want to get rid of tenants.
3. Welcome to all of the new people - and Dan, it was nice to meet you in the laundry room even though I was dressed like a hobo.
4. I closed three months after the estimated date (for those of you who are still waiting for your renos)
5. Mr P - I have photos to send you and will email them today or tomorrow.
6. I am still waiting for some of my punch list items to be completed. I just got a working dishwasher a few days ago (I moved in the first week of January so it took a long time). I feel very sorry for the owner because the contractors are useless jerks and it's been difficult to get them to be responsive. She is going to have to get tough with them. I hope she has different contractors doing the lobby and gym.
7. The gym is going to be in between the D and E buildings around the corner from the trash room, I think. I hope we will have access to the basement for longer hours. I would prefer to use the gym before 6am (the elevator doesn't go to the basement between 9pm and 6am).
8. Every board officer works for or has a relationship with Washington Plaza. I don't know how long their tenure will be - I missed the first owner's meeting. There's another owner's meeting next week.
9. I had even worse luck with my furniture order than with my move-in date. It was all custom made, took 2 months longer than they said it would, and the delivery truck didn't show up three different times. And then it showed up with crooked cushions and I am returning it all. Grrrr. If any of you are thinking of getting furniture from joybird.com BEWARE.
10. Advice to new owners: make friends with Robinson (the super). He is a great guy and is naturally helpful but he is swamped right now with all of the changes. He works for the tenants but he is always willing to lend a hand if you are friendly to him and tip him when he is helpful to you. He has been an absolute lifesaver to me and has taken care of most of my punch list problems instead of the contractor.
I hope you are all doing well!