Information for Residents

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"A" train trash: Have you noticed all the litter around the 181 Street station lately? Call 311 to report it to the city. And remember to pitch in! -9:08 a.m., July 23

Application forms

       Download the forms you need. These are pdf files. If you don't see what you're looking for here, please call our property manager, who can also send you any of these forms through the mail.

Alteration Agreement
    Renovations fall into this category. Use this form to submit with your plans. If you believe your work is not extensive, please contact the property manager to see if you qualify to work under a decoration agreement (see below). Mail the completed form to Hedda at Argo, 50 West 17 Street, NYC 10011-5702.

 Automatic Payment
    Never be late again with your maintenance fee. Sign up for automatic payment from your checking account. It's ideal for travelers. There's no cost, and with it you'll never pay a late fee again.

     Fees and conditions are included. Sign and mail the rules and conditions to Argo to join the fitness room.

    Send your contact information to the Board secretary, who is responsible for keeping our records current.

House Rules

     Our building is a community, as well as our home. Residents share the responsibility to ensure a safe and pleasant quality of life at reasonable cost.  We count on each other to treat all areas of the building as our home, and to protect and respect the rights of all of the Residents to a safe and comfortable home. A set of guidelines helps us achieve these goals.
     The House Rules are available here. 
     Please make yourself familiar with the information in this document, which is part of your Proprietary Lease.

Laundry Room

     Hercules maintains our laundry machines, both the washers and dryers. With our dryers, to add five minutes you must do so when at least five minutes remain in the cycle. If there is less time, you will be given 30 minutes and charged for a full cycle.
     If a machine is malfunctioning, please call Hercules at (800) 526-5760 to inform them so they may repair it. Alternatively, you may send an e-mail to service@hercnet.com, explaining the problem and asking for a refund if you lost money. Hercules will need to know:
    Building name: Pinehurst
    Building address: 447 Fort Washington Avenue
    Building location: Manhattan
    Laundry room location: Basement; super required for access
    Machine malfunctioning: Take note of the number on the machine
If you're asking for a refund, include your apartment number.

Manhattan Maintenance Fees

Manhattan maintenance: Our second biannual look at maintenance fees in neighborhoods across Manhattan is complete. Download a copy of the report by clicking on the chart or here.

Noise

     Washington Heights is known for its noise. Luckily, Hudson Heights is a bit quieter. However, if you are bothered by loud music, a party, fireworks or other terrestrial sound, please call 311.
     Other noise comes from the skies. Aircraft fly over our neighborhood en route to LaGuardia Airport or on their way to points west. Helicopters also fly nearby, and sometimes seems to hover. If these sounds are bothersome, please call the Economic Development Corporation at (212) 619-5000 with your concerns about helicopters, or for airplanes call (718) 533-5615 and press 3 for LaGuardia.

NYC Notify

     The city has a new way to keep you informed of emergency information as well as less-critical topics like parking changes. Sign up to receive notifications by e-mail, text, or phone messages. To stay informed, click here: https://a858-nycnotify.nyc.gov/notifynyc/

Recycling

     The Pinehurst is committed to recycling in accordance with New York City's goals. Most paper and plastic (but not all), glass and metal are recyclable in our bins in the garbage area.
     Compact fluorescent light bulbs require special recycling because their contents are hazardous. Also known as CFL's, these bulbs are typically curly in shape. In our neighborhood the designated recycling spot is at the Northern Manhattan Improvement Corporation offices at 76 Wadsworth Avenue (between 176th and 177th Streets). Open business hours.
     For more information on CFL recycling, click here.

Subways & Transportation

"A" Train
    Scheduled maintenance is posted here by the MTA.

Escalator Status
    Find out before you leave if the subway escalators (and elevators) are working by clicking here. You can also call (800) 734-6772 for recored information.

181 Street: Congested Corridors Project
     The city's Department of Transportation is studying 181st Street to determine how to improve traffic flow of pedestrians, cyclists, and motor vehicles. Down- load the study here, and make your voice heard at any of the public hearings.

Reminders: A neighbor is looking for reliable cat sitter for occasional weekends to care for her friendly cat. Send your suggestions here. We're updating our contact list, so if you have new information (or if you're new yourself) send your e-mail and phone number to Secretary@ThePinehurst.org. -8:37 a.m., July 22

Bud's vacation: Bud will be taking a well-deserved break this week. Taking care of the daily chores is Jorge, at (646) 546-6837. If you have an emergency, you may call Manuel at (917) 560-0628. You may also call Argo's 24-hour hotline: (212) 896-8600. -9:33 a.m., July 19

Farm fresh: A Vermont farm had been dropping off organic goodies in Hudson Heights this summer. If you don't want to trek to Whole Foods, here's your neighborhood alternative. -8:02 a.m., July 15

Web updates: Read any interesting news on a Hudson Heights lamppost lately? Have a request to share with neighbors? We'll help promote notices of interest to residents here on the residents' page. Send your bulletins to us at 447fwa@ThePinehurst.org. -9:18 a.m., July 13

Elevator volunteers: We're looking for helpful, outgoing residents on each floor to assist their neighbors during the elevator upgrade. Send an e-mail to help make the renovation easier on everyone!  -8:48 a.m., July 12

Summer newsletter: It comes out today and it's a special issue on the elevator project. Questions? Elevator@ThePinehurst.org. -8:33 a.m., July 9

Love birds: Thank you to Lisa and Andrew for donating a lovely Adirondack- style love seat to our back courtyard.  It will help make our garden a pleasant place to hang out and read a book while we do laundry. -8:54 a.m., July 8

Energy alert: ConEd asks you to keep your a/c at 78 degrees and to use your appliances (dish washer, washing machine, dryer) at night to help prevent a blackout. If you lose electricity call 800-75-CONED and be sure to tell Bud too.
Cooling centers: If you or a neighbor is too warm, visit one of these cooling centers. Hudson Heights: Agudath Moriath Luncheon Senior Center, 90 Bennett Ave. (btwn. 184 & 186 Sts.). Fort George: Star Senior Center, 650 W. 187 (btwn. Wadsworth & Broadway), and YM & YWHA, 54 Nagle Ave. -8:32 a.m., July 7

101 degrees: It's dangerously hot today. Check in on your elderly neighbors even if they have air conditioning. Anyone having trouble with the heat may visit a cooling center. For details, see the notes below from yesterday and last Wednesday. -3:04 p.m., July 6

Elevator update: The Board will schedule a meeting for all residents later this summer. Check here for more information. -8:41 a.m., July 6

Heat wave: Today's temperature will be hot enough that the city is opening its cooling centers. For locations, see the entry four paragraphs below or click here or call 311. -11:29 a.m., July 5

Hudson fireworks: The holiday show over the Hudson River tomorrow night will be spectacular. Keep in mind that it causes the closing of the West Side Highway between 22nd and 79th Streets starting at 4 on the Fourth until 1 Monday morning.  -8:37 p.m., July 3

Weekend picks: Choose your river, the Hudson or the Harlem, for rowing. And on Sunday watch the parade of pugs in Fort Tryon Park. -8:33 a.m., July 2

Rockets' glare: Independence Day brings fun and firecrackers, but only one of them is legal in the city. If you hear fireworks being shot, call 311 or 911. You'll help protect our neighbors, and our roof! -8:52 a.m., July 1

Cooling centers: The weather is turning pleasant, but take note of these nearby cooling centers should you or a neighbor need relief from the heat in the future. Hudson Heights: Agudath Moriath Luncheon Senior Center, 90 Bennett Ave. (btwn. 184 & 186 Sts.). Fort George: Star Senior Center, 650 W. 187 (btwn. Wadsworth & Broadway), and YM & YWHA, 54 Nagle Ave. -8:24 a.m., June 30

No sweat: As the weather gets hotter, consider checking in on your elderly neighbors. If they don't have air conditioning, let them know they can visit one of the city's cooling centers (or invite them share your own a/c). -8:11 a.m., June 29

Contact information: At the request of residents, we're putting together a new contact sheet. If you have a new phone number or an updated e-mail address, or if you'd like to have any information excluded, send an e-mail with the details to secretary@thepinehurst.org. -7:46 a.m., June 28

Weekend picks: Pitch in to make Highbridge Park's trails safe for mountain biking on Saturday, and enjoy a tour of lower WaHi on Sunday. -7:44 a.m., June 25

Rockets' glare: Independence Day brings fun and firecrackers, but only one of them is legal in the city. If you hear fireworks being shot, call 311 or 911. You'll help protect our roof!-9:39 p.m., June 24

Cat sitter: Do you know one? A neighbor is looking for reliable cat sitter for occasional weekends who'll come into her apartment twice a day to feed, play with, and check on her friendly cat. Send your suggestions here. -8:37 a.m., June 23

Banzai visit: Sign up in the laundry room to have Eric visit your apartment tomorrow. -9:09 a.m., June 22

Summer's here: As if you couldn't tell already! The new season starts late tonight with the solstice. It's an ideal reminder to change the batteries in your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. Need help? Ask Bud. -8:51 a.m., June 21

Final deals: Thanks to all who pitched in your treasures or your time to benefit the Pinehurst (on Father's Day, no less). A portion of the sales support the co-op. If any of your belongings weren't sold, please remove them from the lobby so Bud won't have to. -8:17 p.m., June 20

Crowded lobby: Check out the deals on offer in the lobby! The best items go quickly, so take your cup of coffee with you. -10:33 a.m., June 20

Final preparation: If you have questions about the tag sale, get in touch with a Board member right away! It starts at 10 tomorrow morning.-10:12 a.m., June 19

Weekend picks: Learn about the Underground Railroad on Saturday, and be sure to stop by our tag sale on Sunday! -8:49 a.m., June 18

Old neighbor: Those of you who have lived in the Pinehurst will recognize one of the names in this article. His little babies are much older now! -9:03 p.m., June 17

Soccer stars: You don't have to live on the Upper West Side to play soccer anymore. Uptown Soccer is here, and its coaches play for the pro team Blue Sky in Somerset, New Jersey. -9:09 a.m., June 16

Fireworks tonight: We've just received notice that the Fort Tryon Park gala tonight ends with fireworks! If you're out and about at 9:30, take a look toward the Cloisters for a sky full of colors. The recommended watching point is the Dyckman Fields in Inwood Hill Park. -7:32 p.m., June 15

Summer visitors: Keep the six-legged ones at bay by having Eric visit your apartment. There's no fee. The sign-up is in the laundry room. -9:03 a.m., June 15

Tag sale: We're making final plans for Sunday's event. Keep in touch for updates and details. -8:57 a.m., June 14

Weekend picks: On Saturday cheer the swimmers passing you by as they swim around the island. Stick around for your chance to climb to the top of the Little Red Lighthouse. On Sunday you can choose between the Scandia Symphony and the Roger Lent Jazz Trio. And it's your final chance to visit the American Academy of Arts and Letters' annual members' show. Get an early start! -8:49 a.m., June 11

Arts Stroll: The eighth annual edition is underway. Here's a list of what's happening this week. -8:17 a.m., June 10

Tourists' photos: Take a look at this "heat map" of Manhattan. It shows where tourists took photos that they posted on Flickr (in red) and where locals took photos (in blue). No surprise that we're out of the hot zones, but who knew so many locals visited Fort Tryon Park? -9:08 a.m., June 9

Closet treasures: With less than twelve days to go before the tag sale, we want to know if you'll be taking part so we can make plans. Visit with any Board member or send an e-mail today. -9:22 a.m., June 8

Library saved: Your support for the Inwood branch was heard. The word from the Mayor's Office is the New York Public Library in Inwood is not scheduled for closure, but is being asked to reduce its hours. Your voice is still needed to help the NYPL branches around the city. -9:19 a.m., June 7

Weekend picks: Summer hits full stride in the neighborhood with more events than you can stuff into a weekend. There's the Giraffe Path and the Inwood Shakespeare Festival and Russian Festival on Saturday, and concerts from Scandinavia and Carnegie Hall on Sunday. Not to mention canoeing, kayaking, and the Uptown Arts Stroll all weekend. -8:56 a.m., June 4

High Bridge plans: The oldest bridge from Manhattan (or to Manhattan, depending on your perspective) is set to open again. When the High Bridge is renovated, Highbridge Park will get a facelift too. The city seeks neighborhood input, so if you missed one of the planning sessions take a look at the proposal and then share your ideas. -8:33 a.m., June 3

Tryon photos: If you have, or have come across, photos of Fort Tryon Park in the 1960s, 70s, or 80s, the volunteers who help maintain the park hope you'll share them. You can mail them to Northern Manhattan Parks at 741 Fort Washington Avenue, 10040. -9:12 a.m., June 2

New officers: Thanks to all who attended the annual meeting tonight. Officers of the corporation are: Tom Castele, president; Hannes Bülow, treasurer; Jessica Bendiner, secretary; Clara Diaz and Leslie Thrope, vice presidents. -9:25 p.m., June 1

Annual meeting: Shareholders are invited to join us for our annual meeting tonight in the lobby, starting at 7. You'll elect the new Board and hear reports from the current members. If you can't attend, please sign and hand your proxy to a roommate, neighbor, Bud, or any Board member. -8:48 a.m., June 1

Happy holiday: Have a safe and enjoyable Memorial Day. If you see litter around the building, pitch in—Bud has the day off. -10:18 a.m., May 31

Elevator upgrade: We've added information to our Improvements page about plans for the elevator project. Take a look and let us know your questions; well share the answers with your neighbors.-9:43 p.m., May 30

The numbers: Shareholders, if you don't receive your 2009 corporate financials in the mail by today, please contact Hedda. -2:35 p.m., May 29

Weekend picks: Get outside for the holiday! The Cloisters hosts its annual family festival in Fort Tryon Park (Saturday and Sunday), and cool off with free rowing on the Hudson from Fort Washington Park (Sunday). -9:33 a.m., May 28

Ticket snag: If you bought tickets to one of the summer events in the park, and did so on-line from Tuesday through Friday noon, your purchase may not have been completed. If you didn't receive an e-mail confirmation, you haven't been charged. Questions? Call Linda at (212) 795-1388 ext. 304. -8:52 a.m., May 27

Hot & humid: It may still be spring, but the thermometer (& hygrometer) suggest otherwise. When you're ready to install your window air conditioners, remember that the job must be done by a licensed professional (there's a list at the bottom of the Improvements page), and Bud or Hedda must be informed in advance. -2:07 p.m., May 26

Elevator input: As you know, we've been seeking your input for your wishes about the elevator upgrade we're considering. When you have a moment, please answer the questions on the form we put under your door last night and return it to any Board member or mail it to Hedda. -7:31 a.m., May 26

Sale date: We're near a final decision on a weekend for the tag sale. If you haven't already, make your preference known in the laundry room, by e-mail, or by mentioning it to any Board member. -8:23 a.m., May 25

NYC Notification: Starting today and continuing through Thursday, "two small airplanes will be doing low level flyovers in the vicinity of the Statue of Liberty." You can sign up for updates below, at "NYC Notify." -3:17 p.m., May 24

Library cuts: The Inwood branch of the New York Public Library is on the chopping block. Not just to have its hours reduced, as the branch in Fort George  already has. But to close completely. If you use the library, sign the petition there. Or click here. -9:08 a.m., May 24

Weekend picks: Shakespeare's verse is set to music tomorrow in the spring performance of Shakespeare Saturdays, and Manhattan's only open-air pow wow thunders in Sunday during Drums Along the Hudson. -9:57 a.m., May 21

Board candidates: Here's a reminder to candidates for the Board to contact Hedda so she can share your candidacy with the shareholders. And if you can't attend the meeting and haven't signed over your proxy, please do it soon. If you end up attending the meeting, the proxy is invalidated by your presence, so you have nothing to lose. -9:49 a.m., May 20

Hudson fish: Hudson River fish is safe to eat. One man eats its striped bass, sturgeon, and blue crabs at every chance he gets.-8:38 a.m., May 19

Park gala: Fort Tryon Park turns 75 this year, and you can join Mayor Bloomberg and David Rockefeller at the party. One month from tonight, on the Linden Terrace. -8:47 a.m., May 18

Sherman Creek: The on-again, off-again plans to turn the industrial site into a livable spot with parkland has a new master plan, one which the city would like feedback on. If you haven't been to the area, where the Sharpe Boathouse in Swindlers' Cove is the home of the Harlem Regatta, you're missing one of the natural wonders of the neighborhood. How would you change it? -8:35 a.m., May 17

Weekend picks: Discover photography at the end of the 19th century in a presentation about Frances Benjamin Johnson on Saturday. The Cornerstone Chorale celebrates twenty years of choral music on Sunday. -12:46 p.m., May 14

Board candidates: If you're considering a run for the Board of Directors, please let Hedda know so she can share your interest with shareholders. -10:51 a.m., May 12

Sale rescheduled: The RING garden's tag sale was rained out Saturday, so it's rescheduled for this Saturday. -8:44 a.m., May 11

Outdoor celebrations: As the weather warms up, the neighborhood comes alive with the sound of meringue. If the music is too loud or too late for you, call 311. Helicopters sometimes seem to hover near the bridge in the mornings; if you're bothered by choppers call the number below (under "Noise"). -9:13 a.m., May 10

Mother's Day: All our best to all the mothers of the Pinehurst! -11:37 a.m., May 9

Weekend picks: The season's first tag sale takes place in the RING garden Saturday (unless the clouds open up). Why not take Mom for a floral stroll in the Heather Garden on Mother's Day? -8:56 a.m., May 7

New e-mail: Residents with questions about the elevator may ask any Board member of send a query to Elevator@ThePinehurst.org. -9:22 a.m., May 6

Retaining wall: The wall that collapsed under Castle Village in 2005, covering the northbound entrance to the Henry Hudson Parkway, had been open again for two years. But the builder needs to make fixes, so the entrance ramp will be closed again for three months. The pedestrian bridge to Fort Washington Park remains open. -8:26 a.m., May 5

Annual meeting: Shareholders are invited to attend the corporation's annual meeting on Tuesday night, June 1, at 7 in the lobby. If you can't attend please sign your proxy and give it to another shareholder, or a Board member, or mail to Hedda. Without a quorum of shares, we can't conduct a meeting. -10:33 a.m., May 4

Important info: Check your e-mail for news from the Board. -8:53 a.m., May 3

Weekend picks: Tango music on flute and harpsichord? You'll believe your ears on Saturday. Let your children learn art from an eighteenth-century painting on Sunday. -9:06 a.m., April 30