http://www.stpcvta.org/kb/ http://www.stpcvta.org/kb/entry/45/ Background: Generally, tenants in rent stabilized apartments must be offered renewal leases. The renewal lease can be for a term of one or two years, at the tenant's choice and is at a rate set by the NYC Rent Guidelines Board. The renewal lease... Tue, 06 Mar 2012 11:36:36 -0500 http://www.stpcvta.org/kb/entry/44/ QUESTION: The Stuyvesant Town and Peter Cooper Village buildings are nearing their 65th Anniversary. If I want to purchase my apartment, how will I determine the structural soundness of my building and the condition of such things as... Thu, 01 Mar 2012 11:16:46 -0500 http://www.stpcvta.org/kb/entry/42/ QUESTION: Why don’t the Tenants Association and Brookfield let us know what the cost per square foot for apartments will be in their conversion plan? ANSWER: The short answer is that we cannot determine purchase prices for... Thu, 01 Mar 2012 11:10:57 -0500 http://www.stpcvta.org/kb/entry/43/ QUESTION: If there is a conversion, will the Tenants Association continue to advocate for rent stabilization and other tenant issues? ANSWER: Of course. The Tenants Association will remain a strong voice for all residents who choose... Tue, 21 Feb 2012 16:27:18 -0500 http://www.stpcvta.org/kb/entry/41/ QUESTION: Why can’t we simply remain a completely rental property, as we have been for the past 65 plus years? ANSWER: The short answer is arithmetic. Even if a landlord is willing to simply break even on a property that is... Sat, 04 Feb 2012 13:49:20 -0500 http://www.stpcvta.org/kb/entry/39/ QUESTION: If the plan to convert our community to condo being developed by Stuyvesant Town and Peter Cooper Village tenants and Brookfield Asset Management succeeds, will I be able to continue to live here as a renter? ANSWER:... Fri, 27 Jan 2012 17:00:46 -0500 http://www.stpcvta.org/kb/entry/40/ QUESTION: I don’t understand the difference between a condominium and a cooperative. The Tenants Association and Brookfield Asset Management are proposing a condo conversion but I’ve heard from others that a coop might work better.... Fri, 27 Jan 2012 17:00:19 -0500 http://www.stpcvta.org/kb/entry/33/ What is meant by a foreclosure? What is meant by the term "acceleration" of the mortgage? What is meant by "restructuring the debt" on the property? Will essential services continue at Stuyvesant Town/Peter Cooper Village under the new... Sat, 17 Dec 2011 12:38:26 -0500 http://www.stpcvta.org/kb/entry/27/ What is a cooperative? What is a condominium? What form of governance exists under each structure? Are coop board rules always more burdensome and intrusive than condo board rules? Is there a way to have a coop without such... Sat, 17 Dec 2011 12:35:33 -0500 http://www.stpcvta.org/kb/entry/38/ FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS What is the Tenants Association proposing? We are proposing a non-eviction condominium conversion plan that will give Stuyvesant Town and Peter Cooper Village residents the opportunity to buy their apartments at a... Tue, 13 Dec 2011 21:19:19 -0500 http://www.stpcvta.org/kb/entry/4/ To contact the attorneys at Wolf Haldenstein handling the J-51 case you may use the following address [j51 at stpcvta org] or if you don't have access to email, by calling (212) 545‐4600. Sun, 11 Dec 2011 17:55:18 -0500 http://www.stpcvta.org/kb/entry/6/ Background: The former owner, Tishman Speyer embarked on a program to inspect every apartment in Stuyvesant Town and Peter Cooper Village. The purpose of the inspection program is reportedly to determine if the tenants have illegal... Fri, 28 Oct 2011 07:24:46 -0400 http://www.stpcvta.org/kb/entry/37/ At this time the Tenants Association has not taken any position Management/Owner's announcement of the addition of an ice skating rink in Playground 10. However, if you have comments or feedback to provide, please do by using this link. We will... Sun, 23 Oct 2011 22:14:29 -0400 http://www.stpcvta.org/kb/entry/31/ Background: Heat and hot water levels are governed by both local law which is known as the Housing and Maintenance Code and by state law known as the Multiple Dwelling Law. HOT WATER Building owners are required to provide hot water 365 days... Sat, 01 Oct 2011 09:46:06 -0400 http://www.stpcvta.org/kb/entry/36/ Background: In order for the Tenants Association's counsel to represent you in a Building Wide MCI Application at least one tenant in the building must sign an authorization form. The form is short and can be downloaded below. The... Thu, 14 Jul 2011 13:11:12 -0400