I don't have a signal in my high speed internet socket on the wall since it was installed originally.
Whom do I contact to resolve this issue?
Please help.
Rob's office declined to give me contact information of the contractor who installed the cabling.

Thanks

Alex Fursov

my husband is a very good bridge player and i am adequate and learning to be better. But I need to play more: any neighbors that play bridge?
pls email me

Over two years ago my inlaws purchased a unit in building 349. They wanted to put in hardwood floors, went through the entire process and got all the requirements and docs from the contractor got it notorized and paid all the fees. Their check was cashed, but Rob Ross claims that they are lying and it was illegally put in, forcing them to remove the floors because tenants below complain. Well once we provide the evidence that their chekc was cashed and it was approved what measures can we take then. Rob Ross called my father inlaw and liar and hung up the phone on my husband which he loves to do because he has hung up the phone on me numerous times.

2) I live on the second floor tenants above me have hardwood floors and two toddler children who run around day and night. Do I force them to remove their floors. Where do these limits end. SHould everyone in the complex remove their floors. This should have been thought about before all the floors were put in and just because one tenant has less tolerance for the noise doesnt mean you can force anyone to remove them.

Per adivse that I received from a property manager, I understand that even if the bylaws have changed since the installation, you have no ride to force us to remove the floors.

Please advise.

I just signed on and noticed the alert about the mountain lion. How long ago were these sightings and was this reported anywhere.
More importantly I think that things like this should be posted in the lobby or elevator doors. Not everyone reads the site regularly and people who dont read the site should be aware of such alerts.

Just curious about "Campus" network connection.

In the June or July reconstruction news letter it was stated that it would be up in approximately one month and that you needed to have new face plates in order to use it. More info was going to be provided.

That was the last I have heard of it, is there an update on this?

Hello,
I was reading the Reconstruction Meeting Minute of June 14, 2006, and I noticed the following point under Scheduling and Procedures:

g. Elaine wanted to report that her heater has been coming on by itself, randomly. DCI will investigate and report their findings.

I Jun 24, around 8:00 AM, the same thing happened in my condo (349 Philip dr. Apt 201.) with the difference that mine got fire. Luckily, we were there and were able to turn off the fire quickly. I called EBMC, I had to leave a message because they were not there. When I talked with them, later the same day, basically they said they had nothing to do, and I have to replace the heater on mine own, and most likely that happened because I turned it on. I know I didn't do it. who turns the heater on in summer? To be honest, the idea of my 22 months daughter turning the heater on was possible. However, the same thing was reported by the president of the board 10 days before and according to the minutes there was an investigation. So, these are my questions:

1. What was the result of the investigation?
2. Why didn't EBMC know anything about this incident? Shouldn't they know about these things?
3. Have our old heaters become a hazard and have to be replaced asap? if this is the case, everyone should know.
4. On a side note. Have EBMC noticed the expiration date of the elevator permit on 349 Philip dr?

I think EBMC does a good job, but they seem to miss many details and some of these are not minor.

correction: all pulled their units off market except we do still have one active listing:303 philip unit, apt 305

update on the update. we've sold three in 2006 everyone else pulled their condo off the market.

call me for details 650 255 5618

just an update on the market here: only two condos have sold here in 2006. one in march and the one i sold in 349/106 closed last friday. we've had nearly a dozen listings here this year and all but two have not sold. we have 5 pending sale now but some went into escrow last year so it appears there may be problems. For this reason when selling you have to have both a realistic price and you have to stage it, even if it means shampooing the hallway floors yourself. I have shampooed my share of hallway carpets. you do what you need to do to get your home sold. the condo at 349/106 was sold in 8 days.it is only a slow market for those homes priced too high and not in good condition. our place is looking great and if they finish when they promise, it is still worthwhile to wait until then to put your condo on the market.
Then the whole place looks great, no scaffolding, and as long as you price it properly and make it look as inviting as possible your home will sell. This is a great place and there is a lot of interest in Village Serramonte judging from my email. so: hang in there!

Hello, I am homeowner at 332/202 and I am trying to sell my condo but most of the concerns of my buyers is the hallway. They think it is dark, and the carpet is dingy. If I have the carpet stains treated, will the association pay for it? Please any of the board of the association, please respond to my question so I'll know what to do. I tried to address my concern to EBMC but haven't heard from them. So maybe if I post this on speak out, someone will get back to me with answers. Thanks for your time.

I hope a neighbor can help me: I have a new listing coming on the market on th 19th.This seller needs new wall heaters. I've heard that some neighbors were successful in finding good replacements for our old '73 heaters. But I haven't been able to find out who got them or where to go to get them.
If you have a lead for me,(I'm in a hurry) please call my cell phone: 650-255-5618 fran

Those of you who come here to Speak Out often may have noticed that we've had robots spamming with posts about drugs and casinos.

In the past, I've had to go into the admin section and delete these every time one gets posted. I've just upgraded to the latest version, so I hope it will prevent these posts.

The feature that prevents them is an extra step when you post that asks you to type in some randomly generated letters, so it's not difficult. If anyone has problems posting, please send me an e-mail with the details.

Thank you Elaine and Justine for saying that: more than most condo dwellers we have been rudely awakened to the costs of abusing and neglecting our homes. It's great to hear neighbors address this problem. We have to all support one another in this goal.

We'll have a lovely complex here and it sounds like we are blessed with a lot of people who value keeping it that way. Thank you to all of them and to the board.

and re the color: if I stare at it I think I see too much yellow but as someone said, it's a matter of individual taste and it's a color I can live with.

p s with the temporary internet interruptions and the temporary satellite interruption, I am finding out how much I depend on all this technology: I'm going through serious withdrawal!!

Elaine,
Thanks for clarifiying the situation about the reserves and our hallways. I just hope that everybody will do their best to keep our new carpets and our hallways clean and also to give importance to our property. I am looking forward for the day our hallways will look as good as the exterior of our buildings. Thanks.

I agree with Justine about this matter. What would happen to the $1.1 million plus excess funds intended for contingencies if we don't use it? Who ends up with it? Maybe it should be divided among the 177 unit owners after the hallways and elevators are upgraded. There should be plenty of money left over after this is done. For residents who has paid their share of the $57,000 and moved away, they too should get their share of the remaining balance. This is only fair for everyone. Comments are welcome.

Elaine:

Based on the letter dated April 27, 2005 addressed to all Member which came from our Board of Directors, that is you and the rest of the board. You wrote, subtotals for the contractors are $7,886,889. Subtotals for additional expenses including contingencies are $2,202,111. The contingencies, unforseen conditions and additional decays are in the amount of $1,183,033.
Are the contingencies, unforseen conditions and additional decay already found and dealt with? What are unforseen conditions mean to you? Because what these mean to me is that these are costs that might arise during the reconstruction. So, these also mean "overruns". Have they found these unforseen conditions and decays? If so, where are the reports for these and are all the homeowners aware of it? Did I miss something, because I didn't get anything in writing. Please, any homeowner out there, did any of you get any reports or letter? Please advice.

Justine,

Great idea then. Let's definately pursue remodeling of the interior to the extent the budget leftover allows that.

However, exterior base color is the top priority as they just started. I urge everyone to participate in demanding a change to the exterior colors as the time is now before the wrong color is applied further.

Best regards,

Peter

Webmaster: Whoever you are:

I am not confused about the reconstruction budget. From what I know, we have a 2M reserve that is suppose to be use for the reconstruction overruns. I haven't heard or received any news about reconstruction overruns. All the homeowners should receive something in writing about reconstruction overruns if there are any. Correct me if I'm wrong about the 2M reserves. Based on the April 27, 2005 letter we received, actual amount that was written for contingencies, unforeseen conditions, additional decay, etc. is $2.2M. If there are any collected overruns now, we demand something in writing what they are now so we can question them. We as homeowners have the right to know what is going on with the reserves. No matter how you put it, whether we go to the meetings or not we should still receive a letter or report for any overruns that is in existence. Any homeowner would agree with me.

Peter:

I understand that the issues on our hallways are not part of the reconstruction. But after the reconstruction, lets not put aside the issue about our horrible hallways. We should discuss what to do with them. It wouldn't be nice at all that the exterior of our buildings look very nice while the inside look rotten and depressing. We have a 2M reserve from the special assessment budget, so lets utilize this money for the much needed repairs and improvements of our hallways. I'm sure it will not exceed the 2M reserve for repairs. How much does it take just to repaint and replace the carpets in the hallways? I'm sure it wouldn't be much. As I said, our hallways are just as important as the color and look of the exterior of our buildings. When people visit our buildings whether they are visitors or buyers, it will leave them a good impression if they see the outside and the inside are nice, fresh and clean. That will absolutely show a great deal on the value of our properties.

Natasha,

The problem is that the new color is not the one that we voted for. That has to be recognized.

Even though the choice of color is a matter of personal taste there are certain professional guidelines that one should follow, particularly when picking color schemes for large properties such as our complex.

Who made the choice on the final color? Have any experts been consulted?

Since only one side of the first building has been painted the time is now to stop this and reconsider the color. Per my conversation with the reconstruction office if we want to change the scheme now is the only time where it would still be wise to do so. Otherwise, the cost of redoing the painting will become prohibitive.

Peter