http://www.stpcvta.org/kb/ 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 http://www.stpcvta.org/kb/entry/28/ What is the current status of the Roberts litigation? What are my rights if I am up for renewal during this “interim settlement period”? How was this “Estimated Rent-Stabilized Rent” determined? What will happen if my final... Wed, 13 Oct 2010 09:42:32 -0400 http://www.stpcvta.org/kb/entry/3/ Background: The Notice of Application by Owner for MCI Increase (form RA-79) is the first step in the life of a MCI Application. This notice is sent to tenants by DHCR alerting the tenant that a new MCI has been applied for by the... Wed, 13 Oct 2010 09:38:09 -0400 http://www.stpcvta.org/kb/entry/12/ Background: This MCI application is in the Tenants' Answer to Notice step of the DHCR Administrative Review Process. If you are a Stuyvesant Town Rent Stabilized Tenant, in the list of affected buildings below, you have already received a notice... Wed, 13 Oct 2010 09:24:09 -0400 http://www.stpcvta.org/kb/entry/13/ Background: This MCI application is in the Tenants' Answer to Notice step of the DHCR Administrative Review Process. If you are a Peter Cooper Village Rent Stabilized Tenant, you have already received a notice from the Division of Housing &... Wed, 13 Oct 2010 09:22:54 -0400