Hello, Having some problems with the water in my apartment. The building is a pretty old, large, 6-story rental building in Queens that is hardly even kept up by the owner/manager (Pistilli). While many things are wrong/dirty/not working with the building, the most important thing to me now is the water pressure and temperature in my bathroom (sink and shower) and kitchen. In the sinks, whenever I... [more]
Hello,
Having some problems with the water in my apartment. The building is a pretty old, large, 6-story rental building in Queens that is hardly even kept up by the owner/manager (Pistilli). While many things are wrong/dirty/not working with the building, the most important thing to me now is the water pressure and temperature in my bathroom (sink and shower) and kitchen.
In the sinks, whenever I turn on either tap (hot or cold), just a lot of air comes out, with few spurts of water with incredible force (enough to break a glass if I try to wash it). Doesn't really matter how long I leave them open -- it just keeps spurting (mostly with gurgling sounds and nothing but air coming out). In the shower, the water is basically just a dribble, and is either scalding hot or freezing cold, regardless of how much I adjust the taps.
It is has been this way for years, and I'm finally fed up. I am aware of certain Warranty of Habitability issues, such as the water temperature needing to be between particular temperatures. But this isn't about temperature (which I think is within legal limits) -- it's about the *functioning* of the water. I can hardly wash anything (including myself!) properly. I have tried writing letters, but there has been absolutely no response.
I feel like my next step needs to be something law-based. What is my next step? ANYhelp is MUCH appreciated.
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Response by NYCMatt
almost 12 years ago
Posts: 7523
Member since: May 2009
Sounds like there's a problem with the water service to the building.
Calling 311 would be your first step.
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Response by Realtyjack
almost 12 years ago
Posts: 9
Member since: Apr 2009
File a service complaint with the NYC-DHCR. If the problem is not corrected timely, the DHCR will issue a rent reduction order which will effectively freeze your rent until the service is properly restored. You do not need a lawyer to do this. Just visit the NYS-DHCR website and fill out the appropriate form.
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Response by drdrd
almost 12 years ago
Posts: 1905
Member since: Apr 2007
You say that this situation has existed for years. After you call 311, don't call a lawyer, CALL A PSYCHIATRIST.
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Response by Riccardo65
almost 12 years ago
Posts: 347
Member since: Jan 2011
I've said some mean things about MYCMatt: I guess he said things that were true but that I didn't want to hear. The more I read, the more intelligent and truly knowledgeable I find him to be. He has a competent answer for any type of question. He is a true asset to this site. Sorry, Matt, for my ignorance.
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Response by NYCMatt
almost 12 years ago
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Riccardo: **hug**
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Response by pistilli
almost 12 years ago
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Member since: May 2009
please send me an e-mail: info@pistilli.com - i'd like to know what building you are in and I can better help you.
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Response by reallynow
almost 12 years ago
Posts: 172
Member since: Apr 2010
Ricardo -- Matt stated, very clearly and with no wiggle room whatsoever, repeatedly , that the would-be Times Square bomber was planted by the government. Really, he wrote that. What he hasn't done is follow up tantalizing information with any evidence or further explanation.
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Response by reallynow
almost 12 years ago
Posts: 172
Member since: Apr 2010
Matt - why don't you explain , why you think the Times Square bomber was a hoax?
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Sounds like there's a problem with the water service to the building.
Calling 311 would be your first step.
File a service complaint with the NYC-DHCR. If the problem is not corrected timely, the DHCR will issue a rent reduction order which will effectively freeze your rent until the service is properly restored. You do not need a lawyer to do this. Just visit the NYS-DHCR website and fill out the appropriate form.
You say that this situation has existed for years. After you call 311, don't call a lawyer, CALL A PSYCHIATRIST.
I've said some mean things about MYCMatt: I guess he said things that were true but that I didn't want to hear. The more I read, the more intelligent and truly knowledgeable I find him to be. He has a competent answer for any type of question. He is a true asset to this site. Sorry, Matt, for my ignorance.
Riccardo: **hug**
please send me an e-mail: info@pistilli.com - i'd like to know what building you are in and I can better help you.
Ricardo -- Matt stated, very clearly and with no wiggle room whatsoever, repeatedly , that the would-be Times Square bomber was planted by the government. Really, he wrote that. What he hasn't done is follow up tantalizing information with any evidence or further explanation.
Matt - why don't you explain , why you think the Times Square bomber was a hoax?
Times Square? In Boston, right?