Dear Residents,
We are currently working with OEM to set up a hotline to more efficiently answer your calls and questions.
We have gotten numerous inquiries regarding the 9am-5pm access to the building. If you need to access your apartment after 5pm, this may be done so on a limited case by case basis.
We understand what an inconvenience this situation represents. We have been in constant contact with our insurance companies as well as the Port Authority regarding the matter. Even though we have gotten no word about compensation or coverage, the management has decided to provide two possibilities:
If you find your own housing you will receive a pro-rated rent credit for twice the amount of your rent.
If you can't arrange your own housing during this period, we will provide accommodations at the Ramada Hotel in Newark, New Jersey PH: (973) 824-4000. If you choose to stay at the Ramada, we will pay for the room and give you a rent credit for the period of time you are out of the building. We are in the process of arranging transportation to and from the hotel and PATH station. We will have an update on the NJ hotel and transportation in the morning.
For those that want to stay at the Ramada please email XXXX XXXX ASAP at [email address]
Thank you
And then, around 10:30pm, information about carting us off to Jersey arrives.
The first confirmed shuttle bus to the Ramada Hotel in Newark, NJ will arrive at 90 West St at 11am to begin boarding passengers. The bus will depart 90 West St at 12pm sharp! Pets are welcome at the Ramada Hotel and on the shuttle buses. Please crate your pets for the bus ride. We will be adding additional shuttle bus information regarding future trips as we receive confirmation from our transportation. Please check the 90westresidents.com website for future updates.
Lynn and I have decided to stay with her parents in Connecticut until our building opens up again. (Yes, I can't believe I'm going back either.) As much as we'd love to stay in Newark, staying in Connecticut might be slightly more pleasant.
So, today we're heading back into the building one last time to gather a few things, and then it's off to Connecticut. I'll be commuting into the city most days, and will probably work from home for a few days. Now I'm just playing it by ear.
And hoping, like my neighbor who commented on yesterday's post, that it doesn't turn into more than two weeks.
Edit:
And hey, more media coverage!
The Daily News
The New York Post
Gothamist
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2 comments:
so Im staying at the hotel in Newark, and i was terribly nervous about transportation. i had it in my mind that id have to spend $30 a day on the NJ train. As it turns out, you can catch the Path at ground zero, then jump on the Ramada shuttle bus from Newark Penn station to the hotel. Or catch the 62 bus which stops right in front of the hotel.
it doesnt sound to hard. we will see.
Thanks for providing this blog! very useful!
I'm so glad you think it's useful! I'm just trying to get as much information in one place as possible. It would be great if the residents could communicate more directly--but I don't know how to organize 410 apartments!
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