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350 BLEECKER STREET CO-OP NEWSLETTER #231
February 16, 2010

The board met on February 9, 2010.  Among the issues discussed:

GYM LIGHTS TO BE REPLACED

The rubber flooring in the gym was repaired last week.  The flooring contractor completed the job in less time than was allotted.

The board voted to purchase new lights for the gym.  The design committee will choose new lighting for the gym.  Once the committee has chosen the lights, it will take about a week to install.  The entire process should be completed by May.

UNATTENDED PETS IN COMMON SPACES

Last month the managing agent was told that a hallway had a pet that roamed the hallway unattended by its owner.

A pet may be deemed a nuisance for substantially interfering with shareholders' use of their apartments (e.g., frequent urination or defecation in the hallway or lobby, constant barking, attacking other tenants, or strong, objectionable odors coming from your apartment).

In the past, residents who had pets that damaged the hallway were charged.  In one case, an entire section of hallway carpet was charged-back to the offending apartment.

To avoid this situation in the future, the board voted to impose a $150 fee for any pet that is left unattended in the hallway or any common space in the building.  This fee does not apply to anyone walking their dog, or when a cat accidentally strays from an apartment for a minute. 

 MASTER LEASE RENTAL DISPUTE

As mentioned in the last newsletter, the co-op and the sponsor have been unable to resolve a disagreement regarding the  rental increases owed under the master commercial lease. The co-op and the sponsor are preparing for arbitration to resolve the dispute.  The board will keep you apprised of any significant developments.

The cost of arbitration should not affect maintenance this year.  The arbitration is funded primarily from capital reserve.

APARTMENTS FOR SALE

350 Bleecker Street Apartment Corp
January thru December 2009 Spending vs Budget
(unaudited)

 

Jan thru
1/31/10
Jan thru
2010
vs annual
01/31/10
Budget
Budget
Income
Maintenance
114,500
1,374,002
8%
Special Assesment of Tax Rebate
0
100,000
0%
Late/legal fees
161
500
32%
Sublet fees
4,503
42,516
11%
Transfer Fees (2% of sales price)
0
0
0%
Repair charges
615
0
0%
Shareholders Total
119,779
1,517,018
8%
Commercial Rent
7,167
86,000
8%
Additional Commercial Rent
0
6,000
0%
Commercial Tenants
7,167
92,000
8%
Closet/Storage Charge
1,400
10,000
14%
Hallway Space
0
0
Bike Room
3,750
3,380
111%
Laundry Income
3,470
25,000
14%
Fees and Other Income
1,250
10,000
13%
Other Building Income
9,870
48,380
20%
Interest and dividends
19
500
4%
Total Income
136,834
1,657,898
8%
Expenses:
Payroll
Medical + dental insurance + ADP fees
5,099
62,369
8%
Payroll (incl Worker's Comp)
17,612
242,421
7%
Subtotal Labor
22,711
304,790
7%
Utilities
Gas for steam heat + hot water
10,334
75,648
14%
Electricity + gas for cooking
2,279
29,000
8%
Water & Sewer
0
26,458
0%
Subtotal Utilities
12,614
131,106
10%
Building Services
Internet Services
0
0
0%
Cable TV
145
1,750
8%
Exterminator
0
3,250
0%
Landscaping/Rubish removal
0
10,000
0%
Exercise Room
0
1,500
0%
Laundry Service
0
1,500
0%
Elevator Service
0
9,591
0%
Uniform cleaning
0
500
0%
Heating and Water Service
0
650
0%
Subtotal Services
145
28,741
1%
Repairs
Boiler, Plumbing, Compactor, A/C Repairs
0
8,000
0%
Electrical Repairs incl intercom
0
500
0%
Elevator Repairs
0
1,500
0%
Heating Repairs
0
7,500
0%
Painting Repairs
0
500
0%
Roof Repairs
0
0
Tenant Repairs
0
1,500
0%
Other Repairs
0
5,000
0%
Janitorial supplies
1,688
30,000
6%
Subtotal Repairs
1,688
54,500
3%
Professional Services
Management Fee (Tudor)
4,250
51,000
8%
Accounting
0
10,000
0%
Legal Fees
255
10,000
3%
Architect + engineer + inspection + consulting
0
7,000
0%
Professional Services Sub
4,505
78,000
6%
Insurance
0
50,674
0%
Other Expenses
Mortgage Interest & Principal
20,860
250,325
8%
Dues and subscriptions
948
3,000
32%
Other Building Expenses
80
1,000
8%
21,888
254,325
9%
Office Expenses
Phone
152
1,200
13%
Postage/Delivery
57
950
6%
Stationary/duplicating
0
350
0%
Subtotal Office Expenses
209
2,500
8%
Travel and G&A
0
1,100
0%
Real Estate Tax
66,217
755,899
9%
Contingency
0
0
0%
129,977
1,661,635
8%
Tax Rebate for 2010
0
100,000
0%
Net Income/(Loss)
6,857
96,263
7%

Footnote: at the end of January 2010 the co-op had $264,866.57 in cash.

 

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