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Shareholders are permitted to sublet their apartments in increments of one (1) year, not to exceed a total of five (5) years. Shareholders may sublet following a minimum of two (2) years of occupancy from the date of purchase, unless there is an extraordinary hardship. There is a sublet surcharge, equal to 10% of one’s maintenance, which is billed on a monthly basis. Subletting requires approval by the board of directors, including any request for extension. Undertenants are required to complete a sublease application, and shareholders are required to complete a sublease fee agreement for shareholders form, both of which are then submitted to the board of directors for review prior to approval. Complete applications must also include a contract/agreement between shareholders and undertenants, such as those available from Blumberg or the Real Estate Board of New York.

Shareholders are welcome to contact Siren Management for assistance with accessing legally-acceptable sublease contract/agreement forms. Additional instructions, including information about fees and supporting documentation, can be found in the sublease application.

All sales are subject to approval by the board of directors. Buyers are required to complete a purchase application, which is then submitted to the board of directors for review prior to approval. Additional instructions, including information about fees and supporting documentation, can be found in the purchase application. All sales are subject to a transfer fee, which is equal to 3% of the resale. Transfer fees are an important source of income for the co-operative, helping to fund our capital improvements.

It usually takes 30 days for Siren Management Corporation and the board of directors to process approvals for purchase/sublease.

All moves in or out of the building are coordinated through Siren Management Corporation. Arrangements must be made at least 72 hours in advance in order to reserve the elevator. Moves also require a non-refundable fee plus deposit.

For the full set of moving requirements, please see the Moving Policy.

All requests for alterations must be submitted to our property management company – Siren Management – for approval before work is permitted to begin. Siren will then provide information and guidance depending on the scope of work expected. Approvals are required for alterations to systems such as water, gas, steam risers or pipes, heating, electrical conduits, wiring or outlets, plumbing, or building intercommunication devices. In addition, any type of alteration work involving outside contractors must be brought to Siren Management’s attention in advance. As part of the approval process, shareholders will need to provide a list of planned alteration work, proof of insurance, and a signed Alteration Agreement before work can begin. Alteration work must be completed during the hours of Monday-Friday, 8:30AM-4:30PM.

The last two years of financial statements can be found in the Resources section.

Yes, pets are allowed.

No, clothes washing machines and clothes dryers are not permitted in individual units. Shareholders are not permitted to install any appliance which will overload existing wires or equipment in the building, or adversely affect the operation of any building system.

Yes, storage lockers are available for a fee, on a first-come, first-serve basis. Read more information about storage in the Amenities section.

The building is managed by an off-site property manager, on-site superintendent, full-time handyman and part-time porter. There is no doorman. Schedule and contact information is available in the Staff section.

Residents should contact Howard Landman (property manager) or Bashkim Djonbalaj (superintendent) regarding any issues that need repair.

The co-operative is responsible for windows (window panes, frames, sashes and sills), entrance doors (doors, frames and saddles), and pipes or conduits contained within walls, ceilings or floors which were installed by the building. Shareholders are responsible for appliances (refrigerators, stoves, air conditioners, etc.), plumbing, gas and heating fixtures and equipment (including radiators), and lighting and electrical fixtures (fuse boxes, circuit breakers and electrical wiring). The Proprietary Lease gives additional detail about the responsibilities of shareholders regarding repairs (see section 18, “Repairs by the Lessee”).

As a courtesy to residents, any minor issue that would take less than a half-hour to repair may be handled by our building’s staff provided they have the availability given other building needs on that day. Such decisions will be made solely by the superintendent. If the superintendent agrees that the requested repair can be done, shareholders are responsible for covering the cost of any parts required for the repair.

Residents are also encouraged to report any problems with the building or our shared spaces as well to the superintendent, property manager or any member of the board of directors.

If you have an apartment-related emergency during the building staff’s regular hours (8:30AM-4:30PM), please contact the superintendent (Monday-Friday) or the handyman (Saturday-Sunday) via cell phone. Schedule and contact information is available in the Staff section. If you have an
emergency outside of these hours, you may contact our property management company, Siren, at 212-483-0700. Follow the voicemail prompts for instructions on how to reach them for after-hours emergencies. You may also contact the superintendent outside of regular staff hours ONLY for a true emergency. Please do not contact any other member of the building staff. If it is not an emergency, please wait until the following day to contact building staff. Please DO NOT CALL THE SUPER AFTER HOURS UNLESS IT IS A TRUE EMERGENCY.

You may reach the board of directors c/o the president at wghpresident@gmail.com

The STAR program (“School Tax Relief Program”) is a school tax rebate program offered in New York State aimed at reducing school district property taxes on the primary residences of New York residents. The STAR exemption is available for owner-occupied, primary residences where the combined income of resident owners and their spouses is $500,000 or less. Shareholders must enroll directly themselves through New York State’s Department of Taxation and Finance at www.tax.ny.gov

Each summer, interested residents volunteer to help plant and water our tree pits and courtyards. There are additionalopportunities throughout the year to join board committees and short-term working groups aimed at improving the building’s surroundings and quality of life. Residents are encouraged to contact the board president at wghpresident@gmail.com to learn about other ways to help.