Composting Continues in Queens
Maintenance Increase January 1, 2023
Garden 75 Owners Corp 35-38 75th Street
Jackson Heights, NY 11372
February 2, 2023
All Shareholders: Garden 75 Owners Corp 35-38 75th Street
Jackson Heights, NY 11372
Dear Shareholders:
We hope you continue to stay safe and healthy in these trying times. This has certainly been a very difficult year.
The Board of Directors has recently finalized and approved our budget for the coming year. After careful review of our anticipated operating costs, I have to inform you that a monthly maintenance increase of 5% which will go on the books retroactively as of January 1, 2023.
Please be assured that your Board of Directors and Argo Real Estate LLC (our management company) continue to be mindful of our operating costs. Our fixed expenses such as mortgage payments, real estate taxes, insurance, payroll, management fees and utilities consume up to 90% of our budget, thus we cannot reduce these costs. In addition, due to the ever-increasing local laws that require buildings to follow so many compliance regulations, the costs incurred to adhere to these laws are unavoidable. After much heart-searching we agreed to limit the maintenance increase this year to 5%.
Please contact Michael Berkowitz, our Property Manager, at 212-896-8600 or MichaelB@argo.com, if you have any questions or concerns.
Sincerely,
Board of Directors
September 2022 Newsletter
The Gardens at 75th Newsletter
Welcoming Michael Berkowitz, Our New Argo Property Manager
Michael Berkowitz joined Argo eight weeks ago, replacing Charles Bimba. He's off to a running start, learning about the building, and troubleshooting issues.
Michael's contact information:
Direct Dial: 212.896.8649 | Cell: 917.224.9130 | Email: MichaelB@argo.com
Board Meeting: Tuesday, September 27th
Please email Michael with any questions or issues you'd like raised at the Board Meeting.
Energy Efficient, Cost-Saving LED Lights to be Installed in Common Areas
As part of New York City's plan to cut fossil fuel emissions, all residential and office buildings have until 2024 to meet certain energy targets, or face annual fines beginning in 2025. (More stringent energy-saving requirements will go into effect in 2030.) An initial requirement is to replace all lighting with energy-efficient LED lights.
In order to comply with this timeline, avoid fines, and take advantage of energy savings, the Board has decided to install dimmable, bi-level lighting with sensors that provide a minimum amount of light, and brighten as they detect people. These lights adhere to the latest NYC Energy Conservation Codes and NYC Local Law 88.
Work will begin early in October.
As the cost of electricity is expected to keep rising, our engineers have projected a 16 month payback period.
Benefits of the new lighting include:
Greater energy efficiency, and lower utility charges;
Reduced lighting maintenance costs;
Improved emergency functionality;
Enhanced aesthetics, and an improved public image.
Composting is Coming to Queens!
Curbside Composting will be available to ALL residents in Queens. The first pickup will be on Thursday, October 6, 2022. No need to sign up. Just look for the brown bins in the basement, next to the recycling containers. Please be considerate and make sure that no food is outside of the bin.
Landscape Project
Management is working with an architect and engineer to review drawings and update permits. Stay tuned for further information.
Website and Digital Communications
In the interest of more transparency and greater communication, we have a website for the building. If you have news that you'd like featured on the site, or have a request for what you'd like to see featured, please email us.
November 2020 Newsletter
COURTYARD
In the Spring of 2021, the courtyard project will finally be underway. There were a few bumps in the road with landscape design and budgeting as well as
COVID
We will be installing sanitizer stations throughout the complex. The safety of our community is a priority.
ELECTRICAL PANELS
All electrical panels need to be upgraded. These panels control the elevators as well as the laundry and have been causing issues. Technicians have been contracted and work will take place soon. When this work takes place, the electricity to the elevators will be down for approximately six hours. Tenants will be notified prior to this happening so they can plan accordingly.
AC BRACKETS
Though most units are in compliance with the mandatory brackets under AC units, a thorough check will happen in Spring 2021.
The Gardens and COVID-19
Read about how you can protect yourself and your neighbors during the pandemic.
Landscape Architect Submits Revised Plans
Front Gate (revised as of July 14, 2019)
Fountain (revised as of July 14, 2019)
Shareholders Meeting Scheduled for July 18th
The next Annual Coop meeting will take place on Thursday July 18th at 7:00pm in the basement. If you cannot attend, please fill out the proxy form and email to Stephanie Minor at stephaniem@argo.com or Laura Bell at lblaurabell@gmail.com.
How to Install Your Air Conditioner the Right Way
In order to comply with the NYC Codes Local Law 11, all window air conditioners must be installed with the proper support brackets. ….
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