Monday, June 25, 2007

Lines of Light

These lines of light were created with a slow shutter speed on a passing truck.

It would be helpful if main doors were secure and all common areas were better lit at night.


Tuesday, June 12, 2007

False promises of security


This small fire was set along the curbside in front of bldg. 141

Gas conversion is unsafe at this housing complex. Where is the safe, decent housing promised?

Sunday, June 3, 2007

Trying to Keep Track

Residents have been told by management and owners:
1. 'Rockland Place Apartments' is now doing business as 'Spring Gate'.
2. 'Cornerstone Corp.' is no longer involved with this housing complex.
3. Some of the office staff from 'Cornerstone Corp.' are now employed with 'First Hartford Realty Management Corp'.
4. 'First Hartford Realty Corp.' manages this 204-unit subsidized residential complex.
5. Connolly & Partners, LLC is the new owner of this property, along with Rockland Place Apartments Limited Partnership.

Also of interest:
a. After November 1, 2006, official documents listed Cornerstone Corp., Hannah Way Limited Partnership, and Rockland Place Apartments L.P. as owners.
b. Construction work began in September 2006.
c. Without any notice, my name was suddenly removed from the section 8 voucher waiting list, which makes it impossible for me to find an affordable and decent place to reside.
d. Low-income residents are in need of good legal representation to prevent frivolous eviction preceedings and/or homelessness for exercising rights.
e. The previous attorney for the previous landlord, also represents the new landlord(s). I noticed his name on the March 2007 letter of eviction, after I corrected management's misdated documents.
f. A close relative of the previous management is listed as an agent for the new owners. For some reason, I thought this was a 'conflict of interest' in the sale of this subsidized property, but I'm told it's not a conflict of interest.... Oh well, that shows how much I know.