A message from the management office

Hi. I wanted to email you in response to the broken window. Please know that this window is on order. The resident that recently moved out broke it when they were moving. We anticipate the glass to arrive this week.

I do appreciate the comments and feedback regarding alcohol at the pool. It was a hard decision for us to make because we more than anything want everyone to be happy here. Unfortunately some took advantage of the situation and acted irresponsibly. Please note that these situations that we are made ware of are handled appropriately and directly with the individuals involved. We do not just allow this type of behavior. While it seems like the easy answer is to just evict the violators, it is not that simple. DC has very strict regulations and procedures regarding evictions. Nevertheless, we are taking the necessary steps in that direction. Legal notices have been sent to certain individuals. It is my hope with the no alcohol policy being enforced, more of our residents will be able to enjoy the rooftop without having to worry about encountering inappropriate behavior. Please feel free to call me or email me with any other questions that you might have.

Thanks,

Melanie Martin, Sr Director of Community Operations, Greystar
Phone 202.479.4570
mmartin@greystar.com

Bread and butter!

Many people have been expressing frustration with the entrance policy in the building lately.

Well folks we can't have it both ways.
The building instituted a policy whereby people had to "prove" themselves upon entering, and requiring guests to sign in. They did it for good reason--tenants had expressed concern about strangers entering the building. Now people are upset about the concierge hassling them upon entrance. I applaud management for doing something pro-active at least.

As often as the desk people change, and given the number of people in the building, I'm sure it's hard for them to know who is who, so we should cut them a little slack. Hold your key up as you walk in. It's in your hand from opening the door anyway. Tell them thanks and make eye contact so that they may remember you next time.

Up on the Roof

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!

Your attention please. An emergency has been ...

Well...I guess we wait and see what it was this time. At least it allowed us to sleep until 7:00!

Here's a letter from a reader:

Hey man, I don't know if I'm really justified in complaining about this or not, so take all this with a grain of salt, but...

You know what drives me crazy here at the Jeff? The *inconsistency* of the verification of residency.

All weekend every weekend, there are obvious violations of the guest rules/limitations. My brother in law, a regular visitor but by no means a loud guy, often can walk right to our apartment. We got another menu under our door last night. BUT, I walk into the building with my wife at 2 a.m. after a night out, and they crack down on HER b/c she doesn't have her key.

It would be less bothersome if it were consistent. In fact, I appreciate that attempt at security. But the system doesn't really provide security because it's so inconsistent/easy to get around, and in the end, it isn't security, it's just a pain in the ass.

thoughts?

Here's another...

Hiya,

I just recently came accross your blog and agree with most of your comments. We pay way too much to live in this kind of environment.

Has there been any discussion about the pool? Everytime I get in it I am afraid of catching some sort of disease. God knows what builds up in there but it seems to me like its never cleaned!

Just thought I'd raise the point. :)

Thanks