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Local 32BJ (Building Staff) Collective Bargaining Agreemnt Settled

Dear Shareholders and Residents:

 

Please be advised that the Realty Advisory Board on Labor Relations and Local 32BJ have reached a tentative labor agreement for the residential building service workers, whereby once ratified, the contract will extend to April 20, 2018.

 

We would like to thank everyone for their cooperation during the preparation for the possible strike.

 

Yours truly,

 

Lisa Jensen

President

Terris Realty LLC

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Possible Union Strike

April 3, 2014

Shareholders/Residents of
30 Fifth Avenue Owners, Inc.
30 Fifth Avenue
New York, New York 10011

RE: Possible Union Strike

Dear Shareholders/Residents:

As you were previously advised, there exists a possibility that the employees of Local 32B/J will go on strike at midnight, Sunday evening, April 20, 2014.

At this time we would like to inform you how a strike will affect daily life at 30 Fifth Avenue.

SECURITY

If a strike occurs, the only access to the building will be through the front door. The side doors and the basement entrance will be locked and secured; no entry will be permitted. All move-ins/move-outs will be postponed until the strike has ended. Newspapers and other deliveries will be accepted at the front door only and residents must come down to receive them. Security Guards will be on duty 24 hours each day. The guards will be instructed to admit only those individuals who have an identity pass. REMEMBER TO CARRY YOUR IDENTITY PASS AT ALL TIMES. THE SECURITY GUARD WILL NOT RECOGNIZE BUILDING RESIDENTS AND WILL STOP ANYONE WHO DOES NOT HAVE AN IDENTITY PASS. THIS IS FOR EVERYONE’S PROTECTION!

We are asking Shareholders to volunteer to monitor the door in two hour shifts, from 9:00 A.M. – 9:00 P.M. This responsibility is given to residents, as security guards do not know the residents. In addition, shareholder will need to sort the second/third class mail that is normally distributed by the doormen. A sign-up chart will be posted near the front door for residents to choose times to help out. We urge each of you to signup as soon as possible for as many hours as you can give.

We urge shareholders/residents to take extra security precautions in their own apartments. Be sure to keep your doors locked at all times and to open them only for people you know. You will need to come downstairs to meet your guests in the lobby. The guard is not permitted accept packages or deliveries. Do not leave apartment keys or valuables with the guards for any reason.

Please refrain from having parties or gatherings during the duration of the strike.

In the event that you normally have domestics/caregivers, please obtain an identity passes for these employees. If your employees normally obtained keys from the doormen, you must make alternate arrangements.

EMERGENCIES

If there is an emergency in the building, contact Peter Romvari. If you are unable to reach Peter, call our office at (212) 223-0550 (9:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M). At other times, please contact (212)-330-0422. Please limit your calls only to emergency situations.

LAUNDRY ROOM

Kindly keep your use of the laundry facilities to a minimum during the possible strike. Please be aware of the importance of proper use of the machines and of cleaning them after each use. It may be difficult to get service if breakdowns occur during a strike.

SUPERINTENDENT

Peter Romvari, the Superintendent, will not be on strike. This does not mean, however, that Peter will perform the work of the striking employees. Mr. Romvari will serve primarily in a security capacity, maintaining surveillance in the building and performing work only in the event of an emergency. Please do not ask him to perform porter or doorman work during the strike.

MOVE INS/MOVE OUTS/DELIVERIES

Please note that all move ins or outs, deliveries, esc will be suspended if the strike does take place.

CONSTRUCTION

All contractor work, both inside the building or within individual apartments will be suspended.

REFUSE DISPOSAL

During the strike, there will be garbage bags placed near the service elevator on each floor. Please fill these bags. They will be picked up by volunteers from each floor who will remove them from the building. Please store recyclable items such as newspapers and bottle inside your apartment until the building staff returns to their duties. Please note that there will be a sign-up sheet for volunteers in the lobby in the days immediately before the strike.

Sanitation workers may refuse to cross a picket line to collect garbage until ordered to do so by the health inspector. This means that garbage may sit outside the building for several days.

CLEANING OF HALLS AND PUBLIC AREAS

During a strike, residents will be asked to keep the hallways on their floors in good order.

DEVELOPMENTS

The Board will keep you informed of developments by posting notices.

Finally, in the event that there is a strike, it is cooperation between all of the parties involved that will allow 30 Fifth Avenue to continue to operate efficiently. While the situation is unpleasant for all, including the striking employees, please keep in mind that the situation is only temporary. We thank you in advance for your patience and courtesy.

Very truly yours,

Lisa Jensen
President

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Building Empolyees – Possible Strike

To All Shareholders/Residents of
30 Fifth Avenue Owners, Inc.
30 Fifth Avenue
New York, New York 10011

Re: Building Employees

Dear Shareholders/Residents:

The agreement covering this building’s employees who are represented by Local 32B-32J of the Service Employees International Union, including the porters and cleaning personnel is due to expire at midnight, Sunday evening on April 20, 2014. There is a possibility that there will be a STRIKE.

In the event that a STRIKE does occur, building services may be restricted. Therefore, we ask that all expected renovation work or other services which you may be planning be scheduled so that it is completed prior to April 20th. It is possible that some service suppliers and/or material deliveries could be delayed during a STRIKE.

In addition, we may establish procedures in order to keep the building operating and secure during a STRIKE. You will be informed of these procedures in advance of the STRIKE deadline. Please cooperate.

You will be kept informed and provided with further details as we get closer to the contract expiration date.

Very truly yours,

Lisa Jensen
President

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Annual Meeting & Board Candidacy

October 9, 2013

To All Shareholders of
30 Fifth Avenue Owners, Inc.
30 Fifth Avenue
New York, New York 10011

Re: Annual Meeting and Board Candidacy

Dear Shareholders:

The Annual Meeting of 30 Fifth Avenue Owners, Incorporated has been scheduled for Thursday, November 21, 2013.

At this time we would like to invite Shareholders to serve on the Board of Directors of 30 Fifth Avenue Owners, Inc. Interested Shareholders are encouraged to speak with any of the current Board Members to fully understand Board Member requirements.

As of today, all current members of the Board of Directors will be running for re-election.

In order for your name to appear on the ballot as a candidate for the Board, Shareholders must submit their name(s) for election by submitting a short biography (one paragraph). Also include a phone number and email address where we can reach you should there be any questions. Please email one paragraph about yourself to Terris Realty at Shirley@Terrisrealty.com no later than Monday, November 11, 2013.

Sincerely,

Lisa Jensen
President
Terris Realty LLC

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Boiler Replacement Project Update

October 4, 2013

To All Shareholders of
30 Fifth Avenue Owners, Inc.
30 Fifth Avenue
New York, NY  10011

RE:      Boiler Replacement Project

Dear Shareholders:

Over the past several months we have been working with Champion Combustion while they perform the replacement of the two boilers.  The project will continue for several more months, until the final hook up with Con Edison to natural gas service.

To date, the process has moved relatively smoothly, but, until the project is fully completed we may experience brief disruptions of service from time to time.

Please note that building staff and management will work to remedy these disruptions as quickly as possible.

Very truly yours,

Lisa Jensen
President

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