Like spitballs launched from the back of the classroom, the class clowns have again ruined it for the rest of us. I'm sure you've all received the notes under your door by now informing tenants that liquor is now expressly prohibited on the roof.A glass of white wine as the sun sets, a Martini as the day winds down, Phht! No more. Not unless you do it in your apartment.
You would think that on day one of the clampdown all would be quiet on the western front, and it was to a relative extent, but alcohol was still being consumed up there.
Just about everyone on the roof was drinking. Sweet!
This should be interesting to see how this develops. I think they may have been better to say, 'no glass, no cans; you're limited to single plastic cups on the roof.' I'm also curious as to whether people who've already reserved the roof will be grandathered in or pushed to follow the new rules.
ReplyDeleteOn a side note, speaking of feats houses and your 'glass windows' post earlier; has anyone else notice the broken window from one of the mid-floor apts? It's one that faces south into the courtyard and has been broken for at least two months.
This is interesting, and I thank management for finally putting their foot down on the issues that have plagued the roof.
ReplyDeleteI noticed upon returning home late Saturday night how calm and quiet the lobby was and the building itself actually felt calmer.
My biggest question is the fact that the note said that it was a small minority causing the issues, if that's the case (which I believe it is) why not root them out and punish them directly, rather than burdening the whole? I can't tell you how many times I'd trek upstairs to throw dinner on the grill and bring a beer to enjoy while my food cooked, before trekking back home.
It was much quieter on the roof Friday night, but I was amazed at the number of people who, either disregarded the no drinking edict, or thought somehow that it didn't apply to them. I not only saw people drinking on the roof, but they had coolers, cans, etc. I saw one group stumble up with drink in hand and already quite drunk, and I saw someone coming down with an empty bottle of booze.
ReplyDeleteI'm not sure what it will take for some people to understand that their inappropriate behavior isn't something that others have to put up with.
Tricky, you're right. It's all too easy to simply shut everything down because of a few knuckleheads. The appropriate answer would be to directly speak to those causing problems and to let them know that they will be dealt with accordingly when they break the rules.
Thanks for writing Elevator Voice.
ReplyDeleteThat's interesting about the broken window, though it's not surprising. Anybody wanna take bets on the type that lives in that unit?
Management: Please have someone check this out and investigate this further. I think you may also gain a "line" on a problematic tenant.
A broken window in the building looks tacky and indicates a lack of concern on the buildings part. I'm surprised that a maintenance person hasn't noticed it yet. Maybe the building isn't keeping a close on eye on the building?
****** Let this serve as notice then that there is a broken window on the courtyard side of the building. ******
BTW...what's with the British elevator voice anyway? I've always wondered about that.
ReplyDeleteNo idea, but it must be the same elevator company as Nats Park, as I've heard the same notifications in there.
ReplyDeleteCan we acknowledge the truth that the people causing the trouble on the roof is limited to what - maybe a dozen people? The same people who had a keg on the roof on a Sunday? We know who these people are. The management knows who these people are because they see the rap video when they give tours. What I don't understand is why the folks who are on those tours and see this kind of stuff sign a lease.
ReplyDeleteI think it is pretty ridiculous to say no alcohol on the roof. I totally understand restricting it to no glass, no kegs... but as a responsible adult resident, to not be able to enjoy a drink with dinner up there is pretty ridiculous. I think when management see's residents misbehaving, they should address it with those specific people. I will put my beverage in a plastic cup and enjoy it responsibily as I always have.
ReplyDeleteThe problem is, that they didn't enfore the no glass rule and tenants didn't self-police. It sucks.
ReplyDeleteWell, that's interesting because we didn't receive a notice that the rule had changed. Frankly, my husband and I have not gone up to the roof to enjoy any of the amenities because of all the stories and incidents that we've witnessed related to drinking on the roof late at night. Maybe now we will.
ReplyDeleteIf someone is being rowdy, why not call 911? If the behavior is dangerous and risky, then call the police.
ReplyDeleteAnd as tenants, we need to find out who these people are and boot them from our building. They have no right to destroy the safety of our building, nor be the reason why we have all of these ridiculous ever-changing, non-enforced rules.
Management, do your job.