tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1837176580996082182.post8129254516025804100..comments2024-03-28T00:08:11.164-04:00Comments on The Stuyvesant Town Report: A New Message from Gerald Guterman and an OfferStuy Town Reporterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05538426011607971633noreply@blogger.comBlogger44125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1837176580996082182.post-3315296611935110932014-08-08T12:59:48.292-04:002014-08-08T12:59:48.292-04:00Wrong on 150 people signing up with Gutterman. ...Wrong on 150 people signing up with Gutterman. Much much more. Not signing but all those we know will.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1837176580996082182.post-61396366451302895722014-08-08T12:58:48.854-04:002014-08-08T12:58:48.854-04:00August 6, letter to tenants.
WE NEVER GET THESE. ...August 6, letter to tenants.<br /><br />WE NEVER GET THESE. Our building never gets these - have now asked 5 tenants in our building. Who is getting this and why not all of us?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1837176580996082182.post-31657040347638761402014-08-07T12:58:22.627-04:002014-08-07T12:58:22.627-04:00Gerry Gutterman knows about a MILLION times more a...Gerry Gutterman knows about a MILLION times more about rent-stabilization than the folks at the TA. That being said, I predict that about 150 people will sign up with him, and then he will finally go away.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1837176580996082182.post-44726760869631079652014-08-06T13:57:10.978-04:002014-08-06T13:57:10.978-04:00- Scan of undated "Dear Neighbor" letter...- Scan of undated "Dear Neighbor" letter recently slipped under my PCV door. The letter is printed under Garodnick's masthead and electronically signed "Dan" (PDF copy emailed to STR) - <br /><br />THE COUNCIL OF<br />THE CITY OF NEW YORK<br />DANIEL R. GARODNICK<br />COUNCIL MEMBER, 4th DISTRICT<br /> <br />Dear Neighbor:<br /> <br />It has been a tumultuous few weeks for all of us in Stuyvesant Town and Peter Cooper Village.<br /> <br />First, CWCapital announced a foreclosure auction on June 13. As the date approached, there was speculation that Fortress Investment Group, CWCapital’s parent company, might try to buy the property for $4.7 billion outside any formal process. Then, because of a concern that another lender might disrupt the foreclosure, CW decided to cancel it.<br /> <br />The result was much simpler, though only slightly less perilous for our future. CW transferred the title to the senior lenders in the Tishman Speyer deal, and they became the new owners. These holders of mortgage-backed securities are mostly unknown, but importantly, they are represented by CWCapital, which is still in the driver’s seat for determining the next steps for our community.<br /> <br />We cannot allow a repeat of the disastrous 2006 deal. I joined over 300 of our neighbors and our extraordinary Tenants Association on the steps of City Hall in the rain to loudly make that point. We need to deliver a more affordable future for current and future residents — and will strongly oppose any proposal that is designed to push people out, or to develop on our open spaces. An auction to the highest bidder will not protect anyone, and we will be vocal and fight back against such predatory practices.<br /> <br />There is evidence that our voices are being heard. After our call to do so, Fannie Mae and Freddie<br />Mac publicly signaled that they will not lend money to any deal that does not have the blessing of the City and the tenants. And, with the help of Mayor de Blasio, CWCapital agreed to a 60 day period of negotiations with the City and with us. We want this to be the biggest victory in the Mayor’s affordable housing plan, and we stand ready to make another bid if that is our best path.<br /> <br />We are not going to let this be the last chapter for Stuyvesant Town and Peter Cooper Village as an affordable community for middle class New Yorkers. I will keep you updated as this process unfolds.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1837176580996082182.post-28494917409657033302014-08-05T19:20:59.042-04:002014-08-05T19:20:59.042-04:00"It seems Mayor de Blasio, and possibly Fanni..."It seems Mayor de Blasio, and possibly Fannie-Freddie, already rejected the Garodnick-TA-Brookfield partnership’s condo scam. Apparently they asked some questions Garodnick and the TA have dodged for years and did not like the answers."<br /><br />Mind telling us where this "information" came from, or do we just assume that anonymous assertions made on internet blogs must always be true?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1837176580996082182.post-38823359380804504332014-08-05T17:40:14.466-04:002014-08-05T17:40:14.466-04:00What notices???????What notices???????Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1837176580996082182.post-84954524524496351792014-08-04T20:00:56.977-04:002014-08-04T20:00:56.977-04:00A few people told me that things would get worse a...A few people told me that things would get worse after TSpeyer. I doubted it = I was very wrong.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1837176580996082182.post-43755436189401020202014-08-04T16:26:01.078-04:002014-08-04T16:26:01.078-04:00Notice NOT SLIPPED UNDER MY DOOR. Where and what...Notice NOT SLIPPED UNDER MY DOOR. Where and what? Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1837176580996082182.post-50820068445825732812014-08-04T13:16:02.125-04:002014-08-04T13:16:02.125-04:00I'm in with anyone except Garodnick and the Bu...I'm in with anyone except Garodnick and the Buyers Association. Send me a contract. I will sign with GG today!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1837176580996082182.post-11550374885031812622014-08-04T12:12:35.493-04:002014-08-04T12:12:35.493-04:00I don't care who takes over this place so long...I don't care who takes over this place so long as CW and Compass Rock are made to leave. Al Quaida could take over and do a better job.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1837176580996082182.post-86951167801294588292014-08-04T10:10:04.845-04:002014-08-04T10:10:04.845-04:00From Dan Garodnick’s most recent “Dear Neighbor” l...From Dan Garodnick’s most recent “Dear Neighbor” letter slipped under our doors: <br /><br />“There is evidence our voices are being heard. After our call to do so, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac publicly signaled that they will not lend money to any deal that does not have the blessing of the City and the tenants. And, with the help of Mayor de Blasio, CWCapital agreed to a 60 day period of negotiations with the City and with us. We want this to be the biggest victory in the Mayor’s affordable housing plan, and we stand ready to make another bid if that is our best path.”<br /><br />--- “… and we stand ready to make another bid if that is our best path.” ---<br /><br />It seems Mayor de Blasio, and possibly Fannie-Freddie, already rejected the Garodnick-TA-Brookfield partnership’s condo scam. Apparently they asked some questions Garodnick and the TA have dodged for years and did not like the answers.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1837176580996082182.post-25938829559152434332014-08-04T08:32:04.648-04:002014-08-04T08:32:04.648-04:00Whether Mr G wants to be paid or not is fine by us...Whether Mr G wants to be paid or not is fine by us, either way. Have to stop the madness of CWC here & now. They are bullies who will stop @ nothing to charge tenants left and right while simultaneously pushing you out.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1837176580996082182.post-42018653377614643402014-08-03T20:27:34.329-04:002014-08-03T20:27:34.329-04:005:34...some strange comment. You think Gerry Gute...5:34...some strange comment. You think Gerry Guterman is looking to make money from his advice to us? Truly ridiculous.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1837176580996082182.post-90943867834109913412014-08-03T18:47:31.367-04:002014-08-03T18:47:31.367-04:00Mr. Guterman, stand on 1st and 23 and other corn...Mr. Guterman, stand on 1st and 23 and other corners in Pcv and literally get emails. No names, just emails. We'll be in touch with you with our contact info and current situation. Just my opinion -Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1837176580996082182.post-40165057717860902232014-08-03T18:03:16.587-04:002014-08-03T18:03:16.587-04:0011:08 Good point. Exactly right. The only plan, le...11:08 Good point. Exactly right. The only plan, leadership and good advice for tenants we have seen in years has been from Mr Guterman. We have not heard any good advice from the Buyers Association and we have seen their plan in action these past years. Mr Guterman we will await your letter in the mail or in a download file online.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1837176580996082182.post-34057124232246038302014-08-03T17:34:29.910-04:002014-08-03T17:34:29.910-04:00Wonder how much Guterman is going to want to be pa...Wonder how much Guterman is going to want to be paid for his "expert" advice.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1837176580996082182.post-62230862771623142892014-08-03T17:22:00.558-04:002014-08-03T17:22:00.558-04:00WRITE TO THE TA. I have.
Dear TA: WHY THE SILE...WRITE TO THE TA. I have. <br /><br />Dear TA: WHY THE SILENCE? Why aren't you supportive of the hell we're being put through? <br /><br />Call them, bombard them. Demand they step down so we can form a better, new TA.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1837176580996082182.post-68815147843485092112014-08-03T11:08:56.770-04:002014-08-03T11:08:56.770-04:00In two posts, G. Guterman has outlined a potentia...In two posts, G. Guterman has outlined a potential path forward that is hopeful. Contrast this with the secretive approach of the TA board who refuse to update the community on this matter. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1837176580996082182.post-51194008656331084872014-08-02T21:38:30.378-04:002014-08-02T21:38:30.378-04:00"Upset about WashingMachine person - Enough a..."Upset about WashingMachine person - Enough already. They're NOT FIXING THEM OR ANYTHING ELSE. Don't pay your rent if you're this upset."<br /><br />I have to pay my rent or I will be evicted. I want the services I am paying through the nose for, including decent and functional laundry equipment. I don't give a fuck about buying into this shit hole, but I do want what my rent is supposed to be paying for, and as I'm paying a very high rent until my lease is up I want decent and sanitary laundry facilities. If this tenth-rate slumlord can't provide that for the pound of flesh they are gouging, then they should just get out of the fucking landlord business. <br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1837176580996082182.post-50007766064686690382014-08-02T20:22:02.111-04:002014-08-02T20:22:02.111-04:00Good luck getting Marsh The Knife doing ANYTHING c...Good luck getting Marsh The Knife doing ANYTHING cohesive. It's time to abolish this incarnation of the TA and start from scratch.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1837176580996082182.post-18802387183231010472014-08-02T18:50:15.028-04:002014-08-02T18:50:15.028-04:00I'll sign and my father in law in PCV says he ...I'll sign and my father in law in PCV says he would too.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1837176580996082182.post-6839761451712216032014-08-02T18:49:09.902-04:002014-08-02T18:49:09.902-04:005;28 I disagree. Most will not take money & ...5;28 I disagree. Most will not take money & run. City is @ a vacancy of less than 1% now, people want to live here. Stop spreading lies.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1837176580996082182.post-2386634470899177782014-08-02T17:39:00.509-04:002014-08-02T17:39:00.509-04:00I hope everyone interested bears in mind that TA-l...I hope everyone interested bears in mind that TA-leaning folks and other troll-types can consider Mr Guterman's offer an easy target. People should be considering what's in their interests.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1837176580996082182.post-17578302545041434252014-08-02T17:34:38.628-04:002014-08-02T17:34:38.628-04:00to 1:29. So you're out. Fine. No more need ...to 1:29. So you're out. Fine. No more need be said. Many others will want to know more.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1837176580996082182.post-85295030605772420942014-08-02T17:28:53.969-04:002014-08-02T17:28:53.969-04:00If I recall, the Guterman plan would allow tenants...If I recall, the Guterman plan would allow tenants to purchase apartments at roughly half market value, with no selling restrictions after a year or two.<br /><br />How does that preserve affordability in PCVST? That loud whooshing sound you'd hear is thousands of residents taking the money and running, leaving nothing but high-priced condos behind.<br /><br />Tenants could choose to remain RS renters, but there'd be a powerful financial incentive to simply borrow, buy and flip.<br /><br />I'd prefer to see a limited equity scenario, a la Penn South, that would let us remain as owners, thus relieving us of the RGB's compounding annual increases and the worry of RS laws being further awakened or sunsetting, while still preserving affordability for future residents.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com