Soho Central Condominium

Plan, plan and plan some more

QUESTION: Is Stonewall Central a better name for the property? UPDATE (click): 2012 Audited Financial Statements
UPDATE (click): 2013 Annual Meeting packet
UPDATE (click): 2013 Special Meeting packet
AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ANALYSIS 2009-2012 (click): A CPA analysis of SOHO Central Condominium Corporation's Audited Financial Statements

The Fantasy Vision
Does everyone remember this among the wonderful ads and brochures and how about the salespeople and what they told us. I hear such fantasies continue. So after watching and remembering, cry and then laugh at the truth that is being exposed.

And, if the above is not enough and you need elevated blood pressure, here is the project's brochure.

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Friday, January 23, 2015

WARNING WARNING WARNING - ELEVATOR NIGHTMARE

WARNING WARNING WARNING

ELEVATOR NIGHTMARE

Once? No. Multiple again, another problem. The elevator buttons do not work and a call needs to be made so that an elevator will arrive at your floor.

The elevators are an unmitigated disaster. This sickening condition with elevators not fully functioning is just outrageous. Those responsible for these atrocious elevators need to finally finish installing and repairing the elevators so they may be fully inspected and certified. That certification will place responsibility on those inspecting that they have finally been mechanically working as an elevator is expected to and that they are safe.

In addition, the awful repair work that was done on the entrances of the two elevators that were dismantled need to be fully restored. Anyone who wants to inspect these from outside the building, just contact us and we will show you the condition.

Tuesday, January 20, 2015

What Will Happen To a Condominium Investment After 50 Years?

The article has a copy of the Condominium Act for those that want to read it. Heck, I cannot even get all Unit Owners to read the Master Deed and By-Laws. After all, they only spent millions of pesos why should they know anything. Sorry, just frustrated with the lack of concern and effort by so many.

http://philpropertyexpert.com/what-will-happen-to-a-condominium-investment-after-50-years/

What Will Happen To a Condominium Investment After 50 Years?

This is one of the most common concerns raised by condominium buyers. A very relevant question to ask especially since we are talking about millions.

philpropertyexpert.com

Sunday, January 18, 2015

What type of planning

What was the planning that went into this building? We have now had a fan replaced as we have learned all units will need done sooner rather than later. We also were told that not all the fans in all the units are the same size in the bathrooms. So measure before you purchase.

We would also strongly suggest that you replace the dual switch for both light and fan in the bathroom with a switch separating the light from the fan. This will require an additional wire since the developers/builder did not do this for their buyers.

Soon all plugs will be grounded plugs in one unit, too.

Seems as if when buying the purchase price is not the complete purchase price. We will always be glad to tell of our disgust which only grows.

Oh, the elevators are still a mess and the intercom at least on the 21st floor has not worked for weeks. So many issues, so many problems and no relief in sight.

Saturday, January 10, 2015

News of the Century: Gramercy

Does anyone have more information on the upper floor elevators being reserved for the "71 Gramercy" restobar on the weekends? How do the resident Unit Owners feel about what they paid for their units versus the exclusive use of the elevators for party goers of the restobar? How much are the association dues?

News of the Century: Knightsbridge

I was just told that there is a mosquito problem in the lobby and at least on the 35th Floor. The question is what is attracting the mosquitoes? The horse? The planted wall?

I need to remember my mosquito repellent next time I visit.

Friday, January 9, 2015

Electrical Outlets

We had several of ours replaced with grounded plugs with more still needed to be replaced. It seems there were grounding wires in the outlets.

I wonder how many centavos were saved not installing grounded plug outlets? How much did we pay for the units?

Oh, the switch in the bathroom was going to be replaced until it was shown to have only one set of wires. Why?

We want to have the bathroom light and fan on two separate switches since one or the other may not be needed when in or out of the bathroom. So the wiring job needs an additional servicing for the new switch. Who planned this?

The odd and annoying just never ends. Whose venture, development and building was Soho Central Condominium?

Dismal Elevators

I had been told by a resident that someone told him that what I was saying about the elevators was not true and that they are getting better. Better!!! In what universe?

The elevators continue to be a disaster. Who would even consider renting here until they are completely fixed, installed and inspected.