It Just Keeps Getting Better (Worse) and Better (More Worse)

A new update from the building management:

Dear Residents,

We have been working around the clock assessing and repairing damage caused by the Port Authority. The major problem lies within the central electrical distribution room. The equipment needs to be entirely replaced due to water damage. We have received word from our electricians that 90 West St could potentially be closed for the next two weeks. The electrical and other repair crews will be working 24 hours a day to try and restore service to the building sooner. We will keep you informed of their progress.

We have agreed to reimburse tenants for hotel expenses incurred on Monday and Tuesday night. For people without accommodations for this evening we have secured a block of rooms at the Holiday Inn located at 440 West 57th Street. 212 581-8074. Contact Rachel. For people with pets there are still some rooms at The Hotel Pennsylvania located at 401 7th Ave 212-736-5000.

If you did not stay at a hotel for these nights a pro rated rent rebate will be issued.

Since the magnitude of the situation has grown we advise tenants to contact their insurance carriers. For those people who cannot find alternative housing after tonight we are working on securing rooms at a hotel in New Jersey near to a Path Station. We will update the web site with information on this option later today.

There will be access to the building from 9am to 5pm however no one can move back to the building until the repairs are complete.

We sincerely regret the inconvenience this situation represents. Please be assured that we and the City are doing everything possible to expedite the repairs necessary to get you back home at 90 West Street. We plan to hold an informational meeting tomorrow evening. We will update the web site with the time and place.

So, we're officially homeless for the next two weeks, if not more.

But hey, did you note the phone number of the Hotel Pennsylvania? PA6-5000! The oldest continually used phone number in history. Cue Glenn Miller....