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Tacky, Moving Companies, and more--Happy Holidays

So I sat outside this morning near the Oval. All of the "decorations" are tacky and low-class. Some are very big--and tacky. Residents who have been around "in the old days" know this, but some are mercifully forgetful or they just don't care, having been beaten down by whatever management is in place. There used to be a time when the fountain area was filled with real decorations and there was nice Christmas music playing. No more. And the purpose of these decorations is not just "for the children." Children you can give a red ball to, and they will be happy. No, the purpose is ALSO for adults, who can travel in dreams that delight all.

But now the Oval area is tacky. Welcome to Stuy Town!

This morning I was also met with several large bins outside my building that were holding move-in furniture. Not a problem to me, and welcome. But.... one elevator was filled to the brim with furniture, and no one could get in. And there was no worker from the moving company around. So one elevator was out of commission because residents could not get in and had to wait for the other elevator.

There is no "service elevator" in this place, so all move-ins and move-outs have to use the residents' elevator.

Stuy Town is a disaster. With the L line shutdown, with the ferries, the new bus lanes, it will be more of a disaster. Living in New York City is not what is meant to be. Why people accept this is becoming more and more unreasonable. Many don't care any more. The message is: You live in the city, so take it all and don't bitch.

Happy Holidays from Stuyvesant Town

I saw this YESTERDAY. And it is still there and almost 10:40 am today. And Public Safety goes by this many, many times.

I had to go the PS office today to complain, so it will probably be picked up now.

I don't run this place, but....

Fake

Perhaps new residents have no clue and the older residents have mercifully forgotten, but there was a time when the Christmas tree at the Oval was real, not the artificial one put up now. (And not what the previous admin had to the side, that straggly little tree which looks pathetic.)

The artificial tree is there to save money, period, much like the Smiley Face that covers the clock in Playground 12. Newer residents, who are paying a lot for the privilege of living here, can wow all they want, but the fact remains that once upon a time, there was more caring here and the Christmas tree was a real one, not the phony one put up.

We (well, some of us) would much rather the energy be spent on Public Safety (real patrolling and reporting--and, yes, there was another attempt to rob a resident inside the "community") clean loops (not the discarded junk), and sidewalks where you don't have to look for either dog refuse or a club car heading this way and that.

Even the outdoor playgrounds, on which money was spent, are a failure during the winter months and when it rains.

There is still a measure of lawlessness here, and Management knows this. The fake trees and a lot of artificial designs are not working. They look cheap. But, then again, perhaps they are working in a manner that is not expected.

Home Sweet Home - 2

They say a picture is worth a thousand words. This is what "greets" me when I exit my building. The mattresses have been there for a least two days. Before that, there were other uncovered mattresses in that place. Also if you just need to go to the bathroom, there are dirty toilets that you can use on the other loop from 14th Street. They are also "sitting" there. Nice going, Blackstone. Thank you for your consideration.

Stuyvesant Town - The New Fun House

Dear Residents, or can I say, dear friends, because I feel we are friends after a few years of getting to know each other. As you know, Blackheart, the company, wishes to cheer you and yours with a Happy Holiday Season. But that is only one of my goals here. The other is to inform you that we will be officially changing our name to Fun House. You may have seen the large smiley face atop one of our playgrounds, you certainly can't help seeing the various signs that wish you a "great day" as you leave this complex. (Hopefully, not feet first--ha, ha. That is a joke.) You have seen our vigilant Public Safety force charming you with a pleasant hello and a friendly smile. And, for this holiday season, we have installed, at great expense, several hanging egg chairs for the enjoyment of residents. And more fun to come!

So we figured why not rename Stuyvesant Town and Peter Cooper Village to Fun House? Because that's what we are all about--fun!

Truthfully, we have gotten an undeserved bad reputation. People even say we have become a dorm and are just interested in money, money, money. Not so! Everything is done for you, our dear residents.

So one more "rule"--ha, ha. Fun House will be the official name come January 1st. So no more Stuy Town or Peter Cooper.  (Historically, Peter Stuyvesant was a virulent racist, besides). Remember: Fun House.

Yours truly,

Rick Heyduck
CEO & General Manager of Fun House

c/o Stuyvesant Town - Peter Cooper Village Tenants Association

P.S. Don't forget your Rent Checks!

Management Introduces Another Amenity

They are called "hanging egg chairs." Right now they are in front of Oval Study, but who knows? Perhaps we will be seeing more of these around the property!

I don't know if Management got the best price. Maybe they got a package deal. But we here at this blog would love to help out, if we can. At least by pointing out the hanging egg chairs available and prices....

 349.99

 268.99

 

247.99

 Sale Cheap! Do call. Residents can sit next to each other for that community spirit!

Update! And even though it is freezing outside, get into Stuy Town's very own Hanging Egg Chairs! Now performing at Oval Study!

Home Sweet Home

Welcome to Stuyvesant Town and Its Surroundings

That Vampire Ball

I got there a little past the opening at 5:30. I would say the photos I took were between 5:45 and 5:55. Initially, before I went, I thought the "event" would be more inside ST/PCV, but it was as close to 1st Avenue as possible. So, the money spent by Management is promotional money to get more people interested in ST/PCV. Of course, I could be wrong. But I do hope the "event" will be greater for children. You know, the little one who are always interested in bright lights.

Anyway, my take is that the "event" was pathetic. As I wrote, you couldn't miss the lights--and the speak-loud singing and guitar strumming. Five Stuy Cafe? Everything was awful and meant for fly-over people and not real New Yorkers. At least I hope they are not real New Yorkers!

There were more people coming in, so don't let the very low numbers fool you. But who knows? Maybe few will make it to this ball....

I had to leave because the Vampire Ball was so bad. Oh, I got the name of the catering company. I will be checking. :-)

Update 10/27:

A ST resident sent in a few priceless photos, which I'd like to share in the spirit of things. Taken around 6:30....

Of course, you may have elected to go to Five Stuy Cafe instead and sit and relax and listen to the music:

Oh, wait... Not many people here as well.... At least the band is playing. Thanks, Blackstone!

(Hat tip to ST resident.)

Drink Booze and Screw Around - Adults Only at Playground 3

Gumby must be working overtime. Gumby is in Management. (Yes, he is; it's in their job descriptions.) Anyway, just when I thought that Management couldn't be more out of touch, here we have a notation on that costly flyer that came with our current rent bill of "The Village Vampire Ball"! Yes, wine will be served and cocktails (Signature Apple Cider, what's that?) at... Bet you thought it was somewhere in the Lower East Side. No, wrong! Our very own Playground 3! Yes, a playground! Just one step away from Sodom and Gomorrah.

Unbelievable, but believable.

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Updated 10/16:

I'm so excited. Adult drinks, hookers (well, you can dress whatever), bad boys.... Did I say "adult drinks"? In a playground, too!

Now Management is advertising all over the place. In front of Five Stuy Cafe:

Tenants Meet on 2-4, Saturday, September 29th - NEW LOCATION!

This is to notify tenants of Stuy Town and Peter Cooper Village that there will be a meeting this Saturday, the 29th of September, from 2pm to 4pm, at a new location: the MSBI Bernstein Pavilion, Podell Auditorium, 10 Nathan D. Perlman Pl. between 15 and 16th Streets. The location is one block west of 1st Avenue. Though it will be hosted by the TA and have as many politicians as possible (bring good cheer and a working BS meter), I will try to be there. Since it is a new location, chances are that a number of tenants will not go there (Perlman Place?), but this may be the only chance to "meet" some of the representatives of you, the residents of this community.

To get you into the mood, I am posting two photos I took just yesterday. Uncovered mattresses. Two different locations. As you see, Management doesn't care.

Electric Fire? Photos from Last Night. (The City is Falling Apart.)

 

I took my camera the second time, which is when I took these photos. And below I had to take the "industry standard" for our building. This is NOT professional work. No way.

For a Moment, I Thought...

The mattresses I saw at the loop near me were covered! So, the photos are working and Management is listening!

Silly me, though. Just now, I went to Associated. This is what I saw:

I was not going to post the photos I took the other day, figuring that the new mattresses had finally been covered, so what the hell? But, since I was wrong, these are the photos from the other day:

Taping It Up

Okay, I'm angry. Reading about what is happening here or on the borders of this property (thank you, subway extension), I continually realize that this is "not the way to live." And, sorry, but I'm not moving.

Yesterday, I saw a woman with a baby almost trip over the make-shift "padding" on the main entrance of my building. I called in what she almost tripped over, and the loosened tape and padding was fixed eventually. But the padding is still there, and it's a shit job. (Sorry, there is no other way to describe it.) It's always a shit job.

This morning, before 10 am, I took photos of what I see. And here they are:

The silver tape covers the loosened other tape that was there yesterday. As you will notice, the "padding" used is cheap with several areas of "hills."

The last photo is the inside of one of the elevators. As you will see, it is dirty (in the morning!), but also there is cheap tape sticking out in the front.

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Updated 8/31: I just received a comment from someone who wants this blog shut down and doesn't like our photos. The person complained about the cheap plastic covering and called it the "industry standard." I've seen a woman with a baby carriage nearly trip over this "industry standard." Here are more photos, taken today, of this "industry standard."