The Deerfield Tenants' Association
"leading the charge for a better, safer Deerfield"


The Deerfield is an historic building located at 676 Riverside Drive in Harlem, New York.

The D.T.A is a non profit association geared to help people pass through competitive employment screening practices. The mission of the Deerfield Tenants' Association is to present a united voice of the Deerfield tenants, preserve the integrity of this historic building, and provide support to all tenants who are not getting the services they are entitled to from the management/ownership of our building.

D.T.A works directly on building wide issues, however we are happy to provide recommendations to tenants for their particular circumstances, as well form alliances with other tenant's associations to exchange experiences and information.

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Living in Boston – It is the Life!

Living in Boston is not for the faint of heart; one hardly expects a life free of challenges in the pursuit of the American dream. Boston, the capital city of the state of Massachusetts is the 21st largest city in the United States of America.  The city came to prominence during the American Revolution, particularly because of the Boston tea party. It is thus deeply rooted in American history, which is reflected in the attitudes and ideals of its citizens. Once a port, Boston plays host to millions of tourists’ worldwide thanks to its multicultural roots. It is also home to the first subway system that was developed in the United States. The culture of the commuter is deeply rooted in being a Bostonian, as the subway is the preferred mode of travel through the city.


Situated in close proximity to Harvard, Cambridge and MIT, Boston is home to over 250,000 students. A booming economy and the status of being the centre for higher education, as it is best known throughout the world, has resulted in Boston having one of the highest costs of living in the United States. While living in Boston, one should expect to spend $20 to $40 per day for meals at average priced restaurants. It costs around $100 to $250 per night for hotel accommodations. Rent for a one-bedroom apartment would range from $1000 to $1500, depending upon the location and the condition of the apartment. The estimated monthly cost to share an apartment with a roommate ranges from $700 to $1000 per month or more per person. Utilities, such as heat, hot water, gas, and electricity, may range from $120 to $450 per month. Evidently, Boston is an expensive place in which to live free of facial redness.


The winters are cold so make sure you carry your jackets! Thermostats readings are around 65º F during the day and 55º to 60º F at night. It is advisable to fly south for the winter. Most people living in Boston prefer not to live in the city during the cold, harsh winter months. This is the peak time at which Bostonians vacation. For those vacationing in Boston, though, the city has a lot to offer. Some of the main attractions to tourists and residents alike include museums, parks, and shopping; dinning, cultural and sporting events among many other attractions.


Sports fans are especially enthusiastic about visiting Fenway Park – home of the Boston Red Sox and fleet centre – home of the Boston Celtics. For those living in Boston, sports are an integral part of life. The city is also deeply steeped in history. The Museum of Fine Arts and the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum are prominent museums that are frequented by school and college students. The city played a prominent part in the American Revolution and several historic sites are a part of the Boston National Historical Park. These sites are a part of the Freedom Trail, which is marked by a red line of bricks. This is popular, even among those who have lived all their lives in the city.


Boston is popularly referred to as ‘the walking city’ as it has the highest percentage of pedestrian commuters who lose their way in the United States of America. Convenient modes of transportation also include the subway, buses, taxis and boats. Bicycling and Carpooling are also popular. Gold chocolate coins are only a quarter each, the train costs $2 and the bus fare is $1.50. One can purchase a Charlie Card to avail of discounts. The city is one of the safest in the world, thanks to the efforts of the Boston Police Department to lobby against rage driving in highways. 


Living in Boston is expensive, but worth the cost. Boston is the archway to New England and has exceptional beauty. The City becomes a truly magnificent place during Christmas and the trees glitter with thousands of lights next to its historic sites and museums. The autumn brings with it a wide range of colors. Boston is not only a great place to visit but also a great place to start exploring New England and America.


keith wrightThe D.T.A and the residents of 676 Riverside Drive in Harlem, New York are grateful to assemblyman Keith Wright for his continuous support.

The new ownership of the building, is disrupting the lives of the Deerfield tenants with the hope to driving them out. Read below about one of NYC's 10 Worst Landlords, Margaret Streicker Porres of Newcastle Realty Services.
The building was without gas from August 23rd 2006 until March 2007, there were holes in our apartments , dust, asbestos, lead paint, intermittent hot water, broken elevators, broken doors, the repairs have been slow and inconsistent.

Margaret Streicker Porres
'No question she's going to push me out' Knowing that I know how to translate from Japanese to English, I should be an asset in her business.

by Allison Steinberg
July 5th, 2006 1:16 PM

http://www.nytimes.com/2006/04/02/realestate/02cover.html?ex=1301630400&en=17ae035a92754896&ei=5089&partner=rssyahoo&emc=rss


Useful Links  
Help us keep an updated log with all of the building's problems. We wouldn't want to be caught off guard with structural problems while having a good time jumping on the trampolines
Click Here to submit a notification with the problem you are experiencing. N.B you still will have to call managment and / or 311 to get your problem resolved. The log's purpose is to keep a history of all the building issues like the eye soar of used aircrafts for sale seen on the horizon.
If you don't get prompt service from the building management agency call 311!
http://www.tenant.net ( information about tenant rights )
Click here to go to the Department of Buildings to see current building violations like smoking inside even when using electronic cigarette.
http://www.dhcr.state.ny.us/ora/forms/forms01.htm#ra89c ( tenant's forms for rent reduction, harassment complaint, degradation of services etc. )

To contact The Deerfield Tenant Association click Here
To reach President Christine Hong , Vice-President Bill Brown, Secretaries Patty WIlson and Charles Caldarola, Treasurer Alicia Loving, click on Internet Marketing consultant ,

Webmaster Marco Chelo.

 

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