Announcements

Please note that the Board of Directors has hired H & L Electric to install hallway electrical outlets in all hallways of both buildings. The upgrade will provide building staff with greater ease and convenience for vacuuming the hallways (which currently lack any outlets).

The work is scheduled to begin on Monday, July 31st and will take approximately 2 ½ days to complete. During this time, residents will have full access to all floors.

If you have any questions, you may contact the Board at wghpresident@gmail.com or Howard Landman at 212-483-0700 ext. 309 or hlandman@sirenmgt.com

Please note that construction of 870’s new courtyard ADA-compliant ramp will start on Tuesday, July 25. The work is expected to last approximately one month (weather permitting). During this time, access to the courtyard will remain open however certain sections of the area may be closed off periodically in order to facilitate the work.

If you have any questions, you may contact the Board at wghpresident@gmail.com or Howard Landman at 212-483-0700 ext. 309 or hlandman@sirenmgt.com

Join us Tuesday, May 16 and Wednesday, May 17 to help fill our tree pits with plants and flowers. Meet outside, in front of our buildings. All are welcome to come join – no experience necessary. Some gloves and tools are available but if you do have either of these, please bring them along.

Tuesday, May 16: 2PM-6PM (kids are welcome to join at 4PM!)
Wednesday, May 17: 4PM-6PM

Can’t attend but still want to help with our building’s gardening? We’re also seeking volunteers to help with watering. We need volunteers to water either the 860 courtyard/Cabrini plants or the 181 Street tree pits a few times per week, for a minimum one-week commitment. Available weeks run through October.

If you’re interested in volunteering or have questions, please contact Jane Maisel at jsmaisel@gmail.com or Jenny Castillo Cato at jczouzou5@gmail.com

The West Gate House annual meeting of shareholders is Wednesday, May 10 at 7:30pm in the lobby of 860 West 181st Street.

It is important that you personally attend the meeting or, if unable to, deliver your proxy so that an effective election may transpire.

Nominations to run for the Board of Directors may still be made.

If you have any questions, please contact our Managing Agent, Howard Landman, at 212-483-0700 or hlandman@sirenmgt.com

Each building’s elevator will be inspected on Monday, February 6. During inspection, each elevator will be out of service for 1-2 hours. Please mark your calendar accordingly:

870: out of service starting at 8AM
860: out of service starting between 9-10AM

Please note these times are approximate based on the inspectors’ requirements during each visit.

Please make your plans accordingly.

If you have any questions, you may contact the Board at wghpresident@gmail.com or Howard Landman at 212-483-0700 ext. 309 or hlandman@sirenmgt.com

Please note that each of the elevators will be out of service for one day this upcoming week, in order to allow additional kick plates to be installed on the interior elevator doors.

The elevator in 860 will be out of service Thursday, January 12 from 9AM to approximately 5PM.

The elevator in 870 will be out of service Friday, January 13 from 9AM to approximately 5PM.

Please make your plans accordingly.

If you have any questions, you may contact the Board at wghpresident@gmail.com or Howard Landman at 212-483-0700 ext. 309 or hlandman@sirenmgt.com

Please join us for the annual West Gate House holiday party! All are welcome.

Sunday, December 18th
5:00-7:00 p.m.
Lobby of 860 West 181st Street

Please bring your favorite sweet or savory treat to share with everyone!

Last month, as residents of 870 may recall, we experienced a gas leak one evening which resulted in a building evacuation. Fortunately, the gas leak was minor and was only due to a gas stove top which was not properly in the “off” position. From this experience, however, the Board realized that our building evacuation procedures had not been previously communicated and so wanted to share the following guidelines with residents in the event of a gas leak in the future:

* First, call 911 or Fire Department
* Second, call our super Sam Rosario
* If an evacuation is suggested by the Fire Department and/or ConEd, pull the fire alarm
* When evacuating, get some distance from the building by either crossing 181 or Haven

In the event of a building evacuation, it is the Board’s strong preference that this be coordinated/conducted by the Fire Department who are most qualified to do this safely and efficiently, esp. in the event of needing to evacuate residents who require help with stairs.

If you have any questions, you may contact the Board at wghpresident@gmail.com or Howard Landman at 212-483-0700 ext. 309 or hlandman@sirenmgt.com

Verizon recently informed the Board that 860 is now on the schedule for FIOS installation in December, with a possibility of being moved earlier to this month. The Board will update residents regarding the date as we know more specifics. Once installed, Verizon will distribute information about how to sign-up. Please note that the current installation timeline is a general target provided by Verizon and that it’s possible the date may be pushed back further.

If you have any questions, you may contact the Board at wghpresident@gmail.com or Howard Landman at 212-483-0700 ext. 309 or hlandman@sirenmgt.com

A reminder that the 860 elevator will be out of service this week, in order to allow the elevator doors on each floor to be painted. The 860 elevator will be out of service Monday, Oct 31st through Friday, Nov 4th. Painting will be done from 9AM to 5PM daily and the elevator will be put back into service each evening.

Please also note that marble cleaning in the 860 lobby is scheduled for Wednesday, Nov 2nd and Thursday, Nov 3rd. The lobby will stay open during work hours, however residents are asked NOT to sit on the radiator covers and window sill in order to allow the sealer to properly dry.

If you have any questions, you may contact the Board at wghpresident@gmail.com or Howard Landman at 212-483-0700 ext. 309 or hlandman@sirenmgt.com