thanking the board

I would think that inviting the board members out one by one for a drink would be quite gracious and a nice way to get to know your neighbors.

ali r.
{downtown broker}

^ Agreed. And congratulations on your new abode!

Thank you front porch and isle of lucy, I should also mention that it is a gut renovation and we won't actually be moving in till the renovations are over, so we won't be physical neighbors for a bit, but our renovation probably reinforces our need to reach out to the board personally and individually, I assume. Any other thoughts, suggestions, welcomed.

Hi polarmusic and congratulations on your new abode!! Another nice thing to do would be to leave notices to your neighbors (especially those directly above, below and to the side) that you will be renovating and apologizing in advance for the noise and any attendant inconveniences. Make sure to let them know that you will abide by the building rules vis-à-vis contractor hours and proper cleanup each and every day. That goes a long way to let your neighbors know that you are respectful and considerate people. Just from the tone of your post, I can tell you will be a wonderful addition to your building. Again, congrats!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Another nice thing to do would be to leave notices to your neighbors (especially those directly above, below and to the side) that you will be renovating and apologizing in advance for the noise and any attendant inconveniences. Make sure to let them know that you will abide by the building rules vis-à-vis contractor hours and proper cleanup each and every day. That goes a long way to let your neighbors know that you are respectful and considerate people."

THIS.

And sex is always welcome

I would think very few people thank the board. Whatever you do don't make it seem like you are overtly trying to ingratiate yourself to the board. It seems to me inviting the board members, all pretty much strangers, out for drinks is much to personal. A letter (not e-mail) seems appropriate to me.

I agree with RealEstateNY. If you're doing a gut renovation, it could be interpreted that you're trying to ingratiate yourself with them in hopes they cut some slack on the renovation. I think it is more important to establish a good rapport with your neighbors during the renovation. Someone has been working on a gut renovation of a very large apartment in my building and has been driving everyone crazy many floors up and down from the work. What is also aggravating people is that this place was featured in one of those magazines of luxury apartments and was in mint condition. The renovations are just a matter of taste rather than necessity.

As a Board member, a note would be a nice gesture. Our priority is the quality of life issues of the residing Shareholders and approving new Shareholders that will be a comfortable addition.

Somehow the whole idea of thanking people for allowing you to spend a lot of money to buy an apartment in a building reeks of "only in New York". And yes, I live a in a coop.

Send your neighbors a fruit basket, flowers or a nice bottle of wine . Not the board members

I agree with Riccardo (which I rarely do). Just be respectful of your neighbors, understanding that they will probably be dealing with noise and disruption for quite a while as you do your renovation.

Send your neighbors a fruit basket or flowers, not the board members

IMO, if complaints from your neighbors to the board pertaining to your renovation occur, all the letters, e-mails, fruit baskets, bottles of wine, invitations out for a drink, etc etc... will NOT help... The board must address issues fairly. I can't see the board saying to themselves "14F submitted a complaint for 15F, but hey! 15F is such a nice family, let's let this one go"? Therefore, attempts to charm the board, IMO, is FUTILE

MAYBE!!! Kind gestures to neighbors MIGHT help a little.... But even then! if I am your neighbor, and your construction has warranted a complaint, chances are, your gifts will unlikely sway me also.

As a board member, a nice note, or better yet, recognizing us when you move in and smiling would be very nice. Anything more may become awkward when you inevitably log your first complaint or have issues during your renovation, both of which will happen. As others said, just focus on finishing your reno as quickly and cleanly as you can, which won't be easy. I have never received a gift btw. It's a thankless job, that's a given.

I like Matt's suggestion. Sex has gotten me into (AND OUT OF) many a difficult situation. I'll be coy and say no more.

Ne comment

Thanks g1@dsm.alanhart.com

As a board member, we don't expect a 'thank you' for approval. I agree in that saying hello when you see one of the members and being a cordial neighbor says so much. If you wanted to perhaps wait until the annual shareholders meeting (and attend that) - and perhaps after you live in the building for a bit, then give a thank you to the board for their year's work and time.....that's a nice gesture as well.

Brad Malow
Rutenberg Realty
www.BuyingNYC.com

> As a board member, we don't expect a 'thank you' for approval.

I agree. They were doing their job not doing you a favor. No need to thank them.

Thank them when/if you happen to meet them by chance; avoid any further contact (other than incidental) thereafter.

Hey, Walpurgis! Streeteasy automatically capitalizes Walpurgis . But not c0lumbiac0unty or ab0utready. Hmmm... Hope your throat surgery is successful.

All great replies that have helped me sort out a lot of confusion about just wanting to do the right thing. Thanks!

Well hello Fieldchester (what, no new screen name yet?!?

So you imagine me as a certain pre-embalmed, recently deceased loudmouthed comedienne? HMMPH!!! The noive!

That's it - our engagement's off!!!