To Residents,
We are reaching out to everyone with another update regarding West Gate House’s actions in response to the Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak.
Sam and Andrew Rosario are expected to return to work later this week. Under direction from their doctors, they’ve been given clearance to resume work and we’re thrilled that they’ve had a smooth and healthy recovery. Out of an abundance of caution, Roberto Alvarado continues to self-quarantine and is the middle of this 14-day period. Provided that he is feeling fine at the end of 14 days, we expect his return to work sometime the week of April 20th.
Ensuring the continued safety and cleanliness of our shared spaces continues to be the Board’s primary focus. While this is important at any time, it’s even more critical now. The Board, together with Howard Landman (West Gate House’s managing agent at Siren Management), recognizes this imperative and has taken quick and decisive action to make sure this remains a priority. To that end, we will continue to have several external cleaning companies service our building. We will re-evaluate the need for these cleaners on a week-by-week basis, keeping in mind that this remains our highest priority at the moment. The external cleaning companies will focus on frequent cleaning of high-traffic surfaces in common areas (door handles and knobs, elevator buttons, railings, mailboxes, laundry machine surfaces).
As a reminder, we ask that you help in maintaining social distancing by moving responsibly through our shared spaces. Please keep six feet distance from others. It’s important that we not get too lax at this point and ask that everyone continue to do their part by not congregating in the lobby, courtyards, hallways, or other common areas.
The Board continues to serve as a resource to all residents who might need assistance with getting groceries, supplies, retrieving mail or whatever might be necessary during this time. If you need assistance, please contact the Board at wghpresident@gmail.com or Howard Landman at 917-691-4585 or hlandman@sirenmgt.com. We can help facilitate necessary food and goods delivery to you so that you can remain in the appropriate isolation/quarantine while you recover as your health care provider advises you. We have established a list of neighbors who’d like to volunteer and help those in need. Likewise, if you’d like to serve as a volunteer, please let us know.
You may also be interested in joining a private Facebook group recently created by one of our residents for purposes of facilitating informal communications and volunteering opportunities between neighbors during the COVID crises. You can find the group on FB by searching for “West Gate House Neighbor-to-Neighbor Communications for COVID Crisis.” The group is restricted to residents of West Gate House. Only members can see who’s in the group and what they post. This group is not operated by the Board.
Please also consider adding your email to our RSS feed so that you’ll receive timely updates from the Board via email. To receive email updates from us, go to westgatehouse.org. On the top left corner of the home page, enter your email address and hit “Subscribe.”
Finally, as a reminder, we also ask you to do your part to help mitigate the spread of COVID-19 in our building by continuing to do the following:
If you feel ill or suspect you have a case of COVID-19, please stay in your apartment and contact your health care provider by telephone. If you do not have a health care provider, you can call 311 to find health care. If you feel you have life-threatening symptoms, such as a severe breathing problem, call 911.
If you have a confirmed case of COVID-19, we would appreciate your notifying the Board or Siren Management. We will not disclose the names of any residents who test positive for COVID-19.
If you are recovering from COVID-19, please follow CDC and/or NYC DOH guidelines for information about when it’s safe to leave your apartment and discontinue home isolation. These conditions include, but are not limited to, being without fever or symptoms for a certain minimum number of days.
The Board continues to work closely with Howard Landman during this time. We meet weekly to ensure that our building continues to be safe and secure, and that residents have the information and assistance they need. We continue to thank you for your support and cooperation to help ensure the safety of all of our residents and building staff during this time.
Continued best wishes that you and your families remain in good health.
Board of Directors
West Gate House, Inc.