I've uploaded two photos I took today to show visually what is happening. The first photo tells you how barren the street has been. The second photo will show one of the cross areas meant for people, walkers, canes, wheelchairs. What this photo does not show is how many constant bumps there are after the bulldozers have done their work. And dust. The area is so difficult to pass that I have seen people avoid it if they can. Some seniors just stay in their building or right in front of it. Considering that the work being done is not happening much, this is a scandal. This job should have been finished or close to it, just a few days more, but it is dragging on while money is being freely spent. What a disaster!
As someone whose building is on the 20th Street Loop, we were told by the powers that the loop is going to be cleared starting the 16th. Okay. All the cars were cleared and the space was empty. But work did not start until Monday, the 19th. Then for two days there was noise and bulldozers and other implements to make the area presentable to what follows. But on Wednesday, there was no noise and not much work at all. This has been going on for three days. No work, unless on the other side where I don't face. Either way, the work hours are haphazard and indicative of having multiple "managers" with no one in charge to make things easy and quick as possible. Basically, we have no one to "take the bull by the horns." I guess Beam has enough money to waste on parts of this (much of the loop is okay), but the residents suffer, in particular wheelchair and cane users or those with baby strollers.
I'd have to agree with you about the slow process of finishing this job. Should take a week at the most. If MetLife was still in charge I'm sure it would have been completed by now. Yes, this management is indifferent and incompetent in many things they do.
ReplyDeleteSince when has Beam ever cared about residents (even the non-disabled) suffering?
ReplyDeleteWhat a nightmare on the Loop. Working continues on Monday. Massive clouds of dust are being made and kicked up. Residents are on their own. Looks sometimes as if a bomb went off with all this dust, which takes a while to settle. Good work and planning, Beam.
ReplyDeleteWe have had construction on our building for over a year. Terrible noise and dust coming in. The 14th St loop looks like a junkyard. Although the work on the building is coming to an end, there are rocks stuck in my window sill and still banging outside every morning. It has been a nightmare.
ReplyDeleteIf there were awards given for incompetence, indifference and sheer ignorance, the idiots at Beam Living would win first prize in every category. Do we have a Resident Manager yet?
ReplyDeleteIs Kennedy the best they can come up with?
She’s fine for resort-style events, but what does she know about REAL ESTATE property and the requirements for such management? Not her fault that the powers at Bullshitstone are too incompetent and/or tight-fisted to get someone for the position.
Once the work is complete only matter of days or hours before the giant dumpsters dropped into loop with force enough to shatter windows above and begin wearing away and breaking down the paving that took most of August to accomplish…what are the dumpsters for again ? Leaves ? Not sure but they block visual fields of crosswalks in 20th street loop routinely so pedestrians must stay on alert !
ReplyDeleteI think there should be a new Stuy Town blog. It could be called "The V Blog." Won't be run by me, of course, but it will give one person a lot of comments.
ReplyDeleteWhat do you mean, STR? What is a "V Blog?"
DeleteWhat is the V Blog you are referring to? What does the V stand for?
ReplyDeleteV is for the guy who is an administrator for Beam.
ReplyDeleteSTR, you been quiet for quiet for a while. I hope you are OK and in good health. xxxxoooo
ReplyDeleteBusy bee. Little time for blog.
ReplyDeleteAnother stabbing on 14th Street on the subway platform.
ReplyDeleteIf you've no time for the blog, or have lost interest in it, why not see if someone else would like to take it over since so many of us depend upon it?
ReplyDeleteSo many? LOL. There’s like maybe two commenters here
DeleteA person can start their own blog.
ReplyDeleteHopefully, STR will resume writing on the blog when he has time. He doesn't owe us anything and is under no obligation to us. I miss the updates too, but just look forward to his continuing the blog when he gets time.
ReplyDeleteHope you're well and happy, STR.
What is it with the heat in this place? Everyone I know who rents in NYC has heat at this time, but not Stuyvesant Town.. I had heard rumors that there was a problem with getting adequate heat during the cold months, but didn't take much notice. Now I know I should have taken that into consideration before signing a lease.
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