For anyone inclined, from the local Tree Task Force….

Dear Neighbors,

Most of you are familiar with the Prospect Heights Street Tree Task Force and what we have accomplished during the past five years.  You are also aware of the benefits and beauty of a healthy urban forest, maintained right outside your front door. And, you probably know that the City does not routinely care for our street trees.

When you walk around Prospect Heights please observe that most of our street trees are in good health. They are adequately pruned. Their beds have been enriched with topsoil and humus and are covered with mulch.  This is the result of a lot of hard work on the part of the Task Force and a few block associations and other neighborhood volunteers we have partnered with over the years.

Unfortunately, the Street Tree Task Force cannot continue to provide the same level of tree care to our neighborhood street trees without additional support from our neighbors.    To put it bluntly, we are simply stretched too thin and we need your help.  We really do.

There are many ways you can become involved.  If you are a member of a block or merchant association please encourage one of your members to join the Task Force’s steering committee. If you are not affiliated with an association why not become a steering committee member yourself and help guide our course of action for this year.  By partnering with the Street Tree Task Force, you will ensure that our neighborhood’s trees receive the care and attention they need to survive and even flourish!

You can reach them at the above e-mail address or just telephone Bob Biegen at 718-789-2469 and tell him that you’re interested.

E-Mail Address:  phstreettrees@gmail.com

Web Site:  www.facebook.com/groups/PHTrees/

Scheduled Work:

The building fire escapes will be repaired and repainted starting next Friday, May 3rd, and will hopefully conclude on Friday, May 10th.  The work will take place between the allotted hours in the House Rules (Monday-Friday, 8:30AM-5:00PM).

TBD Upcoming Work:

There is a breach in the membrane of the roof, which was repaired last year.  It will be repaired again in the upcoming weeks.  The officers are awaiting incoming bids.  The renovation of the entry doors & locks, refinishing the common space wood floors, and painting the hallways will will be upcoming within the next 3.5 months. Details TBD and will be posted on this site.

Completed Work:

Renovations in Unit #2 are complete.

Please contact 240prospect@gmail.com with any feedback, requests, questions, or complaints.

Enjoy Spring!

-The Officers of 240 Prospect Place Corp.

Please be careful with your keys in the building front doors, one lock needs service and is quite sticky.  Please note both doors lock, one is just in need of a tune up. It will be remedied this evening or tomorrow.  Thank you for your patience.

1) 04.13.14 Officers’ Meeting:

Painting the fire escapes, renovating the front doors & entry way, refinishing the wooden floor on the 1st floor entry and the 3rd floor hallway, as well as painting common area walls, and grouting the 2nd floor tiling are next on the to-do list.  Postings to follow with schedules once the officers have exact schedules for that work, which will take place over the next four months.  Fire escapes will be the next up and schedule to follow soon…

2) New Cleaning Schedule and Procedures for 240 Prospect Place:

• The point person and supervisor for Shorty, the superintendent, is Ann, in Unit 1.  All Common Area Hallways are swept and mopped on Mondays and Fridays.  A deeper cleaning is done once a month,  The floor cleanser has been switched to a lavender cleanser.  If you have any feedback, requests, or complaints, please contact Ann.

• Laundry Room: In order to prolong the life of all the machines, and to be courteous of your neighbors, please remove your lint when done using the dryer.   Please try to remove left over laundry detergent if it is caked in the center of the washer when your laundry cycle is done. The building is looking into getting a professional lint removal once a year.

3) Unit 2 has been approved to make minor renovations and work has begun.  Please reference Jesse/Kyra’s contact info in their email to shareholders regarding the work if you need to.

4) Thanks to Matt in Unit 4 for trimming the branches hanging low over the front doors.

Please contact 240prospect@gmail.com with any questions, requests, or complaints.

-The Officers of 240 Prospect Place Corp.