Cover-up? The D.B.A.ing of Rockland Place Apts.

The reputation of Rockland Place Apartments didn't become negative until sometime in the mid eighties with the exposure of property negligence and drug trafficking. Rockland Place was on a steady decline. Eventually new management was brought in with promises of improvement, but residents were, once again, deceived. Now those reporting negligence and criminal activity were harassed, intimidated, and unjustly discredited. Gangs loitered on corners and worked well under the management of Cornerstone Corporation.

Following more letters of complaint, there were letters of poor response from government officials. It wasn't until then, that a website was developed. This website displayed photos of drugs and violence on this H.U.D. subsidized property. Numerous threats were published calling for the removal of that website. All threats were reported to Rockland Police and property management without resolution.

In 2005, new corporate partners declared the reputation of 'Rockland Place' had been destroyed by news articles, police reports, and by the publicity of that original website. They promised to clean up the crime with security cameras and a police substation on their subsidized property. While nuisance tenants and disruptive guests remained, the webmasters' were eliminated. Still, no security cameras or police substation. The only cleanup that took place were new appliances, paint, and cosmetic renovations -- Oh yes, word and name changes too.

There is constant confusion and conflict as to the official name of this H.U.D. subsidized housing complex. For example, Rockland Place has now become Spring Gate to rent payers.   And though the entrance sign has been changed to 'Spring Gate', H.U.D. and other officials continue to note it as 'Rockland Place'.
So, what has DBAing really done except to create a travesty of 'change'? Residents continue to see the same faces in management, maintenance, and corporate attorneys. Policies and procedures remain the same; deceptive. From advertisements to corporate partnership names, these new owners are wizards at words. It's my guess this grand illusion has enriched several partners associated with Rockland Place dba Spring Gate. The 'new' takeover of Rockland Place Apts. is more a cover-up than a clean-up.

* ASR Search Engine

Are you...

*overhoused?
*underhoused?
*selling illegal drugs?
*a full-time employee, or any other person, who resides fraudulently in subsidized housing, while your name is NOT on any appropriate occupancy agreement?
*'annually' recertified at least twice a year when nothing has changed in your household?
*expected to sign management's misdated or fraudulent documents to remain in your subsidized unit?
*uncomfortably surviving in a non-compliant, handicapped unit while handicapped?
*denied an accessible parking space at your place of residence?
*a non-handicapped resident who resides in a tax-credited, handicapped apartment?
*curious about the non-existent security cameras and invisible police substation used by corporate landlords and H.U.D. to allegedly deter crime in subsidized housing?
*nervous to report crime and other violations in subsidized housing, due to the likelihood of retaliation?
If so, you might be living at the 'luxurious' Rockland Place dba Spring Gate Apartments in Rockland, Massachusetts!
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A newly discovered link: http://www.muckrock.com/

REWARDS FOR NON-COMPLIANCE

This 'POOR' person sure wears a lot of gold! For years she lived illegally in America and in Boston public housing while Americans have gone homeless. It must be okay to break laws when you're well-connected.

*Clip #1 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HII9zIfcA1E&NR=1

**Clip #2 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QHoAuk76fT8

***Clip #3 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PBzjLnO-e3o

Sort of reminds me of what goes on at Rockland Place dba SpringGate Apartments. Management and tenants who violate others, break laws, and who are in non-compliance get rewarded while doing so.

DISTORTED RENTAL INCOME

The First Hartford Corporation AND Rockland Place Apartments rental income increased approximately $1,847,000 as a result of the following:

During fiscal year 2010, the Company was required, as the managing general partner, pursuant to the applicable accounting guidance, to consolidate Clarendon Hill Somerville Limited Partnership, which acquired a 501 unit apartment complex on April 9, 2010. This resulted in approximately $434,000 of additional rental income during fiscal year 2010.
Rental income from THE APARTMENT COMPLEX IN ROCKLAND, MASSACHUSETTS increased approximately $247,000 during fiscal year 2010 as a result of improved occupancy and a rent increase. The importance of this increase in rental income is DISTORTED BY THE FACT that approximately 99.99% of these properties are owned by the non-controlling partners.

The Company ended the period with approximately $3,425,000 of unrestricted cash and cash equivalents. Unrestricted cash and cash equivalents includes approximately $2,496,000 belonging to less than wholly-owned consolidated partnerships (CP Associates $1,653,000, and Rockland Place LP $843,000). Funds received from CVS Pharmacy which are to be paid out in connection with CVS development projects amounted to approximately $2,672,000 and are included in restricted cash and cash equivalents.

Kenya Government Angered by Court's Decision on Obama’s Aunt -The Boston Globe

While some Americans go homeless, Obama's immigrant aunt continues to reside in South Boston's housing project off of monies from American taxpayers. Kenya government angered by court decision on Obama’s aunt - The Boston Globe

Waters charged with ethics violations, OneUnited - Daily Business Update/The Boston Globe

Are special interests and political favors slowly destroying our country? Waters charged with ethics violations related to OneUnited - Daily Business Update - The Boston Globe
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LAUNCHING OF POLITICAL CAREERS
For very good reason, I've become quite interested in the unethical dealings of politicians and multifamily housing developers connected with HUD funds and Low-Income Housing Tax Credits....

H.H. BROOKINS was credited with launching the political careers of REP. MAXINE WATERS, D-Calif. , and former Los Angeles Mayor Tom Bradley . Later, he became bishop of the AME district that included Washington, where he befriended Mayor Marion Barry. His political connections helped him land several lucrative government contracts over the course of his career.
But while H.H. Brookins' influence could help his son circumnavigate Las Vegas politics, his connection to ROZET was a stumbling block with HUD officials who were leery of the possibility that Shepherd Hills might be in cahoots with ROZET, who's been accused of defrauding the government by collecting excess subsidies, and improperly pocketing millions of taxpayer dollars in a massive kickback and insurance scam.
"Our ROZET connection was a problem. Many (HUD officials) have it out for ROZET. I think they thought he would come back in through the back of the deal," Steven Brookins said.
When negotiations became difficult, Steven Brookins said, "I had my dad and Jesse (Jackson) go see them (HUD officials) ..."
At a meeting in Washington in December 1996, HUD officials, ROZET, the Brookins, Wasson and SEVERAL OTHERS cut a deal on the SIERRA NEVADA ARMS property. Click here to read more.

BRUCE ROZET, and AFFILIATES have also had vested interests in ROCKLAND PLACE APARTMENTS, Rockland, Massachusetts.

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United Conflicts of Interest

It doesn't make it proper, but don't most of our politicians have hidden conflicts of interests nowadays?    I mean, how else could Rockland Place Apartments dba Spring Gate get away with what they've been getting away with?
       Another BREAK and ENTER was reported at 82 Martha Drive.  And yes, that really is one of the SUBSIDIZED RESIDENTIAL buildings where another business is listed; I believe a Mariott Hotel and/or Friendly's Restaurant is listed at that address.  If only promises of security cameras were honored by corporate partners and HUD; they might have the evidence needed to stop the crime that takes place on their nuisance property.  So who and what really benefits from tax dollars and tax credits being poured into subsidized housing?

GHETTO APPROVED FINANCING

In reality, Bill H.R. 4868 will NOT preserve SAFE, DECENT, affordable housing for low-income residents in HUD-financed housing.  What makes me say this?    Because, what doesn't exist, CAN NOT be preserved!   For the most part, this Bill would PRESERVE and further FINANCE ghetto lifestyles.  Too many multifamily properties serve as havens for criminal activities.  It will preserve the victimization of innocent residents who continue suffering at the hands of politically-connected, corporate landlords who habitually act in illegal ways.  Yes, this type of corporate landlord really does exist!
        One  example of unsafe and indecent HUD-financed housing is within the deceptive business practices at Rockland Place dba Spring Gate Apts. which is run by some anonymous individuals buried within various partnerships, hiding within conglomerate investment firms, with numerous attorneys and political campaign financiers.  Could this be who Barney Frank is really trying to help with this Bill?  For every worded benefit is a loophole or a lawmaker who looks the other way when conglomerate corporations violate individuals, sometimes for 10-years and longer.  How dare our federal government continue to finance criminal acts against innocent citizens under the HUD programs!
     It's my guess that House Financial Services Committee Chairman, Barney Frank(D-MA), is probably more concerned about PRESERVING his job.  To read more about this Bill, click here: http://financialservices.house.gov/press/PRArticle.aspx?NewsID=586