Soho Central Condominium Control Techniques

UPDATE (04/10/13):  These are control techniques added to Gramercy's Rules & Regulations.  They seem to learn from building to building how to decrease time spent outside the unit when in the building.

 

From "The Gramercy Residences Basic House Restrictions":

 

"9. SECURITY & SAFETY 

b. The main door of the unit must be kept closed at all times for security reasons and to prevent odour from penetrating other units and common area.

g. Taking pictures such as photo and/or video shoot of common areas such as lobby, garden, hallways, and common areas with facilities & amenities is not allowed."

Will seating be eliminated from the lobby in time after turnover as took place here in Soho Central?

Soho Central Condominium Control Techniques

(original web post 09/30/12):  This may be an accident or planned for control of the building’s residents whether they are Unit Owners or tenants. But, we all must consider the following as we go about the building. A Unit Owner after the failed meeting talked about the process imposed to have forms filled out to remove items from the building. He correctly pointed out that if you are the Owner and do not get the form approved on the 4th floor you are prohibited.

So certain days of the week and nights prohibit Unit Owners even though the item may be noted by the security guards who know you. Why all the control? What are they trying to accomplish at the orders of the management and their ultimate boss the Board?

The above has been a problem for many.

I brought up that I noticed last year a cute subconscious ploy to shuffle everyone as quickly as possible into the building and then up the elevators to what I compared to cells and not units. Guards open the doors and then aggressively point and guide you to elevators opening. The lack of proper seating in the lobby accompanies this process.

It appears that an effort to keep Unit Owners from meeting and even intimidation as a tool is used.

All the following is done to keep Unit Owners separated and isolated: fire drill delayed to after the Annual Meeting; Christmas Party for Unit Owners poorly planned destroying its proper promotion; chairs in lobby limited with a bench removed in the past; no fire brigades as required by law; common balconies & terraces closed.

Please take time to think about this and take note of actions about the building in this regard.