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Sounds to me like your application is still being processed but there is a supply delay. In comparison, my docs were requested in April, then additional requests & corrections in August, then nothing. I was never told that there are no 1BRs. To the contrary, I was assured there is an apartment for me, when my application reaches that stage of processing.
Thank You. Though I did not get a human on the phone, I left a voicemail and, sent a follow up email where, I acknowledged that I was interested in the 2 bedroom and the follow receipt of email up came a few minutes later. Maybe it was auto-generated but, it does seem that besides human interaction, they are more responsive lately.
As a long time resident what do you suggest to buffer the sound between apartments (besides carpet)? I heard the walls and floors are paper thin in PCV ST but it’s truly so. The property is VERY quiet compared to other places in nyc but you can definitely hear your above, below, and adjacent neighbors very clearly. Footsteps and all lol
I haven't heard that Blackstone is looking to submeter. Is that in your lease? The former owner tried to do that a few years back, and it wasn't successful for some reason. We residents would have been charged an MCI for the project. We didn't think it was fair that we were going to have to pay for all the new equipment, wiring, and installation and have the cost added to our rent in perpetuity. Otherwise, we were in favor of it for environmental reasons.
If we do become submetered we will get a rent decrease to compensate somewhat.
Here's the agreement for the former Stuy Town lottery. It mentions a 20-year term. I don't know if it also governs the current lottery. If you have any questions I encourage you to reach out to Beam.
Generally at least for rent regulated apartments any changes in what was offered/written in lease counts as reduction in services. That is if lease states heat and hot water are included, then LL cannot switch to PTAC units for heat.
OTOH if lease does state intention to file for something like sub metering, that would be different.
A LL out on Roosevelt Island tried to ditch submetering; it didn't go well, not at all.
Generally at least for rent regulated apartments any changes in what was offered/written in lease counts as reduction in services. That is if lease states heat and hot water are included, then LL cannot switch to PTAC units for heat.
OTOH if lease does state intention to file for something like sub metering, that would be different.
A LL out on Roosevelt Island tried to ditch submetering; it didn't go well, not at all.
As a long time resident what do you suggest to buffer the sound between apartments (besides carpet)? I heard the walls and floors are paper thin in PCV ST but it’s truly so. The property is VERY quiet compared to other places in nyc but you can definitely hear your above, below, and adjacent neighbors very clearly. Footsteps and all lol
Where is the noise coming from? Is it excessive? Is it late at night?
When you figure out the source of the noise, then you can work on a solution. For instance, if you’re hearing footsteps from above, you can ask management to inspect to make sure your upstairs neighbor has 80% of the floors covered. Downstairs neighbors as well.
I don’t know why you said “besides carpet.” Carpet can really help.
Where is the noise coming from? Is it excessive? Is it late at night?
When you figure out the source of the noise, then you can work on a solution. For instance, if you’re hearing footsteps from above, you can ask management to inspect to make sure your upstairs neighbor has 80% of the floors covered. Downstairs neighbors as well.
I don’t know why you said “besides carpet.” Carpet can really help.
I said (beside carpet) because I meant any additional suggestion that could help. It’s excessive and odd hours (4:50am) like clockwork either a something slamming or they’ve taken up bowling in the apt lol. I’ve turned on the fan setting on the a/c to help drown out some of the heavy stomping.
Does management really help with the carpet inspection?
I am told that yes, management will inspect for carpeting, especially if the noises are happening during "quiet hours," which certainly includes 4:50 a.m.!
If I were you, I would join the Facebook group called Stuyvesant Town - Peter Cooper Village Tenants Association. (The photo has two balloons spelling out T and A.) Search within the group for noise. The topic has been covered before, and maybe you will get some tips.
I really shake my head when I hear stuff like this. Do these people think they are living in a mansion on a huge plot of land? How can they think making noise in the middle of the night in an apartment building is okay?
Also, ST management discourages residents from attempting to contact the offending persons. So try going through channels first.
I was first contacted from the standard Stuytown Lottery email and the subject was: Apartment offer log 3XX. I was then contacted from the leasing agent about an hour later with some instructions and information about my apartment. I had a lot of back and forth with my case specialist last week so I had a feeling my application had taken the next step. I then received an email last Friday that all the documents they needed were received and that my application was ready to be processed and there was no further action needed on my part. Exactly a week later I received my offer.
That is awesome! Congratulations! We are living the dream of moving to ST through these success stories.
Can you provide details in terms of timeline from the moment you received the initial email with the subject line: Apartment offer log 3XX & when you received "an email last Friday that all the documents they needed were received and that my application was ready to be processed and there was no further action needed on my part"?
I am told that yes, management will inspect for carpeting, especially if the noises are happening during "quiet hours," which certainly includes 4:50 a.m.!
If I were you, I would join the Facebook group called Stuyvesant Town - Peter Cooper Village Tenants Association. (The photo has two balloons spelling out T and A.) Search within the group for noise. The topic has been covered before, and maybe you will get some tips.
I really shake my head when I hear stuff like this. Do these people think they are living in a mansion on a huge plot of land? How can they think making noise in the middle of the night in an apartment building is okay?
Also, ST management discourages residents from attempting to contact the offending persons. So try going through channels first.
Yep 4:50 am like clock work it's abrupt and loud enough to jolt you out of your sleep. I thought it was a break in the first time :0
I was apart of my previous buildings TA, so I definitely should join the ST PCV TA group on Facebook . I've had so much going on at work since my move in.
I just discovered it must be the tenants below I can't imagine how their down stairs neighbors must feel. Apartment living isn't ever going to be pin drop silent but I always try to be overly considerate. It baffles me when others slam doors, drag furniture, and blare music in buildings. I heard two women discussing the exact topic while waiting for the elevator. The neighbors I have passed on the complex have been so fantastic and welcoming! They have been the best part of ST as of yet
Hi, has anyone who received an email about not having an apartment available after submitting paperwork been contacted yet??? I’m in the late 1200’s. Thank you.
Also, I’m kind of worried about the pricing. I applied because of the price range they gave at first, but from what I see the prices are much higher than what I expecting. I don’t understand what is the point of the income at this point.
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