Your Windsong Place Apartments Connection

Your Windsong Place Apartments Connection
February, March & April 2014
UPCOMING HOLIDAY SCHEDULE
President’s Day, Monday, February 17th—OPEN
Easter, Sunday, April 20th—CLOSED
YOUR WINDSONG PLACE TEAM
Jean Berry
Community Manager
Phil DiFrancisco
Maint. Supervisor
Theresa Killion
Leasing Agent
Kathleen Burke
Leasing Agent
Patty Stasio
Leasing Agent
Michelle Lodise
Leasing Agent
Lori Topor
Leasing Agent
Joe Orlikowski
Maintenance Tech.
Joseph Krysiak
Maintenance Tech.
Moise Cruz
Maintenance Tech.
Nicholas Raslawsky
Turnover Tech.
Angel Perez
Turnover Tech.
Andrea Russell
Housekeeper
Peggy Hammer
Housekeeper
SPRING OFFICE HOURS BEGIN February 10th
We will be open Mon—Fri 8:30am—6pm
Weekend Hours will Remain the Same
Greetings from the Windsong Leasing office!
Spring will soon be here and thoughts will be turning to spring cleaning, getting your
patio furniture back out and firing up the grill! As we enter into the mild weather please
keep in mind the proper use and storage of propane grills and tanks. More details about
this can be found in the Resident Handbook located on our website. Soon we will be able
to reopen our new dog park for the enjoyment of you and your pets. Have you noticed
that we have also updated our sport court and now have basketball hoops at either end ?
As we continue with the bathroom vanity upgrade, please keep an eye out for a note from
our maintenance team scheduling your replacement .Also happening in our community is
a Children’s Playgroup and Book Club; check inside the newsletter for more info!
Happy Spring! ~ Jean
OFFICE HOURS
Monday-Friday
8:30am-6:00pm
Saturday
10:00am-5:00pm
Sunday
12:00pm-4:00pm
OFFICE: 626-1006
Emergency Maintenance: 879-0818
“Despite the forecast, live like it's spring.”
[email protected]
― Lilly Pulitzer
www.LuxuryAptsWNY.com
716*626*1006
Spring Into Action...
We have Spring Fever at Windsong Place and are looking to do something that
doesn’t involve snow removal, snow patrol or basically anything that doesn’t
involve snow! Here are a few tips & reminders that go along with the Spring
weather…
Watch out for Slips - As the weather changes, the temperatures
fluctuate and parking lots and sidewalks can get tricky! Snow melts
during the day in the sunshine and then freezes again in the cold
evenings, leaving the potential for black ice. Please continue to
use the salt we have provided for you outside your door. If you see
a slick spot outside your door, in a common area, near the
dumpsters or in the parking lot , please call the office & sprinkle some salt until
we can get over there.
The Winter thaw brings...POOP! Yes, Spring always brings to
the surface the number one resident complaint we get... Dog
Poop! Please take some time to pick up any dog waste around
your apartment and on your regular dog walking route. Picking up
after your pet is not only the right thing to do, it is also part of our
Pet Agreement allowing your pooch to live here. Thanks in advance for your
help keeping our property not only pet friendly , but beautiful too!
Hey, where did my Welcome Mat go? Before the snow
fell, we asked you to remove your front door mats to aid in
snow removal. If the mats were left outside in the snow,
they could be sucked into a snow blower and cause
hundreds to thousands of dollars worth of damage, and
possibly physical danger to our Maintenance Team. So, if
you were unable to remove your mat, we removed it for
you. If you are looking for your mat, ask the Leasing
Office – there is a good chance we have it in a safe place
waiting for you…
Take it Slow. The property speed limit is 10MPH. Watch out for
your neighbors that may be taking advantage of the beautiful
weather by walking, running and biking around the property. We
also have our Windsong Place golf carts traveling around the
property to transport our employees. Keep your speed down and
your eyes open, so we can ALL be safe.
The Windsong Word
The Snow Has Melted...It’s Time to Grill!
Soon it will be time to grill some burgers! Here’s a friendly reminder of the current
New York State Fire Code which states:
Section 308.7 states that charcoal grills, gas grills, burners and open-flame cooking devices shall
not be operated on balconies, patios, entryways, or within ten (10) feet of combustible
construction. The storage of gas grills on patios, balconies, and entryways is permitted only
when the propane tank is fully disconnected and the tank is fully removed from the grill. In
addition, propane tanks cannot be stored within ten (10) feet of combustible construction which
would include balconies, patios, entryways, storage units, and garages.
Remember, we do have a Propane Storage Cage available to our residents at no extra charge. Here
are the basic rules and regulations… just stop into the office to grab a key and find out more info!
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We will provide you with a key that you can return when you move out.
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Please turn off all storage tanks before placing the tank in the storage area.
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There is no smoking allowed within ten (10) feet of the storage area.
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The storage area must be kept locked at all times.
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All tanks must be labeled with the resident’s name and apartment number. Tanks
found with no identification or belonging to a former resident will be removed and
disposed of. Our community is not responsible for any tanks removed based on
the inability to identify the owner. THIS IS NOT A PROPANE TANK EXCHANGE
PROGRAM… please use only YOUR tank.
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It is the responsibility of the resident to secure their tank in the storage area should
you wish for extra security.
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All propane tanks must be stored in the approved storage area, and immediately
returned to the storage area after use.
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Our Management Company will not maintain access to the propane storage area in
inclement weather. The resident and/or guest of the resident will accept all risk for
accessing the propane storage area in inclement weather.
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We reserve the right to deny access or request a key to be returned if any of the
safety rules are not followed.
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Our community is not responsible for any theft or damage to propane tanks stored
in the storage area.
Check out the NEW Windsong Place
DOG PARK
It will be open Approximately
May 1st for some “Off Leash” Fun!
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Windsong Play Group
Join the fun every other Thursday
from 10-11am, in the Clubhouse.
Please call or email the
Leasing Office if you and your child (1-4 yrs. of age),
would like to participate.
Schedule:
2/6, 2/20, 3/6, 3/20, 4/3, 4/17, 5/1,
5/15, and 5/29
Send us your recipes!!
We will pick one resident recipe that
will be published in the next
newsletter (May/June/July)!
Email your recipe to
[email protected]
or drop it off at the office!
Resident Book Club
Meets the First Monday of each month in the Clubhouse
Want to participate? Contact:
Ann St.Germaine
at 732-598-7152
Book List
February 3, 2014—DAVID & GOLIATH by Malcom Gladwell (Non Fiction)
March 3, 2014—1984 by George Orwell ( Classic)
April 7, 2014—THE GOLDFINCH by Donna Tartt ( Fiction)
The Windsong Word
Let’s talk about neighbors...
Want to know the best way to get great neighbors?
Refer them! Tell your friends, family & co-workers
about Windsong Place & how much you love it
here… If they mention your name on their first
visit & then sign a one year lease, we will pay you
$400! Read more about our Resident Referral
Program on our website located at
LuxuryAptsWNY.com.
Having a good neighbor means being a good
neighbor yourself. Here are some tips on how
you can make the most of “Loving Thy
Neighbor”.
Got a new surround sound system or video
game for the holidays? If so, be considerate
by keeping the volume down.
Got some great new shoes? Tread softly if
you live above others and take off your shoes
whenever possible.
Having a few friends over for the big game?
Notify your neighbors if you are having a party,
(better yet invite them) and keep the noise levels
reasonable.
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Love to cook with aromatic foods? Cracking
open a window will reduce the odors that can
and will seep into your neighbor’s home.
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Finally, communication is key. Speaking with
your neighbor in a reasonable manner about
something that is bothering you will often solve
the problem before emotions run hot and
resolution becomes difficult. And if you are
approached by a neighbor about an issue please
keep an open mind and try to work together to
make both of your homes happy. You may turn
your neighbor into your best friend!
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Windsong Place has two Fitness
Areas—one focused on cardio &
one focused on weights
Windsong Place has a NEW
Dog Park located in the center
of buildings 110, 115, 130 & 135
Windsong gets over 40 NEW
DVD’s delivered monthly for
you to borrow for FREE
Windsong has a Netflix
subscription & you can place
your order for a specific movie
Windsong has a computer &
printer that you can use in it’s
Conference Room
Windsong has a Toddler
Playground for outdoor fun
Windsong replaced ALL of it’s
furnaces & air conditioning
units just last year = less work
orders!
You can rent out the Clubhouse
for parties—1st time is FREE!
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A Maintenance Moment….
Placing a Work Order is as Easy As A Click…
Whether you are at work, in the car, at the grocery store or taking a walk...When you remember
something needs repair in your home, just use our online work order system to place a work order.
We want your life to be as worry free as possible, so we have created easy
ways for you to place work orders....Scan the Mobile Tag (shown at left) and
place a work order on our online system. Or go to the Resident Resource page
on our website to place a Work Order.
It’s just another way to show you...You CAN have it ALL!
Emergency Maintenance...What to Do When You Need HELP!
It’s the middle of the night & you need help with a Maintenance Emergency! Fear not, as our skilled Maintenance
Staff is on call for maintenance emergencies 24 hours a day, 7 days a week! If you experience a problem during office
hours, you may request service by phoning or e-mailing the Leasing Office or submitting a service request
online at our website www.LuxuryAptsWNY.com (Resident Resource section).
If an emergency occurs after hours, please call our Emergency Number at 716-879-0818.
Please remember, our maintenance staff will only return to the community, after
hours, for EMERGENCY CALLS.
Examples of items considered EMERGENCIES are listed below:
No Refrigeration • No Electricity • No Heat (in the Winter) • Clogged Toilet (in one
bathroom homes ) • A Leak that could cause property damage
Maintenance Supervisor Phil’s Tips...
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We provide ice melt in all common entrance ways and to most residents with private entrances. If you notice that
your ice melt is low, please let the office know and we will take care of it right away!
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Do not turn your heat below 55 degrees in the colder weather, even if you will be out of town. Setting your
heat below 55 degrees can lead to frozen pipes. Frozen pipes can rupture and cause leaks or even floods.
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Use the programmable thermostat in your apartment to save money on utility bills year round! If you need
help programming it, feel free to contact us and we will provide assistance.
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If your heat is not working, check your thermostat. If the face of the thermostat reads “Low Battery”, just
change the battery (which is located inside the thermostat). It’s an easy fix you can do yourself!
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Please remember to test your carbon monoxide alarm and smoke alarm on a regular basis. Please do not disconnect either detector. If the smoke detector is set off often due to cooking, call the office as we may need
to install a different type of smoke detector.
The Windsong Word
An Important Reminder about Fire Prevention
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If your apartment has a fireplace, do not keep decorative items close to it and always turn it off
whenever you leave your home or go to sleep.
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If your hot water tank and/or furnace are located inside your apartment, do not store items around
them. Both have pilot flames and need air circulating around them to operate properly.
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After running a load in the dryer, clean out the dryer vent filter. Not only will this reduce the chance
of fire, but your clothes will dry much faster too!
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Please, no candles or plug in air fresheners
Blind Safety
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has identified window coverings with cords as one of the top five hazards hidden in the
home. Children can wrap window covering cords around their necks and become entangled in the loops. The hazards identified include:
Horizontal Blinds: Blinds that do not have inner cord stop devices to prevent the inner cords from being pulled out can create a large loop
that a child can become entangled in.
Vertical Blinds: Strangulations can occur if a child’s neck becomes entangled on the free-standing loop formed by the bead chain, or by the
cord with a weighted device.
CPSC offers the following safety tips which we are eager to pass on to our residents…
In homes where young children live or visit, make sure there are no accessible looped cords within their reach. Do not place cribs, beds and
furniture close to windows where children can climb on them to gain access to cords.
If you are concerned about any of the blinds in your home, please contact us in writing by certified mail so that we may answer any of
your
concerns, supply you with a safety repair kit, or take any action that may be necessary.
Spring Cleaning Made Easy...
Spring is here & it’s time to put away
your snow gear. That includes the larger
items like skis, winter tires and sleds. No
space in your home? We have an easy
solution...rent a garage or storage space.
We have plenty available in a variety of
locations and sizes. Just call the
Leasing Office today & we can help you
select the perfect style for you!
Friday, February 14th
Grab Someone you Love…
Valentine’s Day is on a Friday this
Year...so plan a weekend full of
chocolate & kisses!
Sunday, March 16, 2014
Everyone’s Irish On
St. Patrick’s Day!
The Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Starting at 2pm
On Delaware Avenue in Buffalo
Between Niagara Square & North Streets
Monday, April 21st is Dyngus Day!
Dyngus Day attracts tens of thousands to
Buffalo to celebrate Spring, show Polish pride,
flirt with pussy willows and listen to the best
polka bands in the nation.
Visit DyngusDayBuffalo.com for information on
this annual Buffalo Event!