Below we’ve provided a preliminary schedule for professional cleaning of all Bathroom and Kitchen exhaust vents, in all units.
This will begin on the 55th floor working down to the 3rd floor, about 16 units per day, beginning April 6th and continuing through June 10th. The schedule is preliminary, and may be refined once they get started, and as they proceed. We are aware there are some vents that may be more challenging to access, and grills more difficult to remove. So the schedule may evolve as we progress.
While these are exhaust vents, and dust and other airborne materials in the halls and units moves through the vents and out into the atmosphere as it should, it does impact the mechanical systems and air quality over time. As a result of recent efforts and observations, the maintenance and management team suggested the project be considered and the Association’s Board agreed and budgeted it for 2026.
To accomplish this task, workers with ‘Airway Systems’, accompanied by a member of our staff, will visit each unit, remove the bathroom and kitchen exhaust grilles and conduct a HEPA Vacuum and wash of each opening and the duct work. Workers will wear masks and shoe booties while they are present. In most cases, they will be using a tool known as a ‘whip’, which is a cable brush on the end of a drill that that is swept into the ductwork and pulls out dust and debris. They use a HEPA vacuum tool to then evacuate the materials. The grills are washed and then reinstalled. Any clean up of the workspace needed, will be completed.
The only thing Owners and residents need to do to prepare, is make sure the locations are accessible. If there are any belongings or fixtures obstructing your vents, or if anything is obstructing access to the kitchen and/or bathroom, please make sure it is moved by the day work is scheduled at your location. This process is expected to average about 20 minutes per unit, but if there is anything blocking access to the vents or the workspace, it will delay progress. If our staff has to move any belongings, it will trigger a work ticket which would be a minimum $60 charge. Anything beyond 30 minutes effort will cost more. If it appears there is a significant amount of material in the way, we will have to move to the next unit and will need to reschedule on a make up date. (Make ups will result in a charge, as this will require the vendor to reschedule another visit.) Also, if your vent is painted over, our team will not be repainting over them – owners should assess this and make plans to address it if necessary.
We understand it can be inconvenient when work like this is scheduled and appreciate everyone’s time and patience while this improvement effort is coordinated. We thank all residents in advance for making sure the work space is ready for the workers visit. Do not hesitate to contact the Management Office via e-mail at parktowercondo-mgmt@habitat.com, or phone at 773-769-3250, with any questions.
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Monday April 6th – All units 55th floor, and 5401 & 5402
Tuesday April 7th – 5403 thru 5415, and 5301 thru 5304
Wednesday April 8th – 5305 thru 5315, and 5201 thru 5206
Thursday April 9th – 5207 thru 5215, and 5101 thru 5108
Friday April 10th – 5109 thru 5115, and 5001 thru 5010
Monday April 13th – 5011 thru 5015, and 4901 thru 4912
Tuesday April 14th – 4914 & 4915, and all units 48th Floor
Wednesday April 15th – All units 47th floor, and 4601 & 4602
Thursday April 16th – 4603 thru 4615, and 4501 thru 4504
Monday April 20th – 4505 thru 4515, and 4401 thru 4406
Tuesday April 21st – 4407 thru 4415, and 4301 thru 4308
Wednesday April 22nd – 4309 thru 4315, and 4201 thru 4210
Thursday April 23rd – 4211 thru 4215, and 4101 thru 4112
Friday April 24th – 4114 & 4115, and all units 40th Floor
Monday April 27th – All units 39th floor, and 3801 & 3802
Tuesday April 28th – 3803 thru 3815, and 3701 thru 3704
Wednesday April 29th – 3705 thru 3715, and 3601 thru 3606
Thursday April 30th – 3607 thru 3615, and 3501 thru 3508
Friday May 1st – 3509 thru 3515, and 3401 thru 3410
Monday May 4th – 3411 thru 3415, and 3301 thru 3312
Tuesday May 5th – 3314 & 3315, and all units 32nd Floor
Wednesday May 6th – All units 31st floor, and 3001 & 3002
Thursday May 7th – 3003 thru 3015, and 2901 thru 2904
Friday May 8th – 2905 thru 2915, and 2801 thru 2806
Monday May 11th – 2807 thru 2815, and 2701 thru 2708
Tuesday May 12th – 2709 thru 2715, and 2601 thru 2610
Wednesday May 13th – 2611 thru 2615, and 2501 thru 2512
Thursday May 14th – 2514 & 2515, and all units 24th Floor
Friday May 15th – All units 23rd Floor, and 2201 & 2202
Monday May 18th – 2203 thru 2215, and 2101 thru 2104
Tuesday May 19th – 2105 thru 2115, and 2001 thru 2006
Wednesday May 20th – 2007 thru 2015, and 1901 thru 1908
Thursday May 21st – 1909 thru 1915, and 1801 thru 1810
Friday May 22nd – 1811 thru 1815, and 1701 thru 1712
Tuesday May 26th – 1714 & 1715, and all units 16th Floor
Wednesday May 27th – All units 15th Floor, and 1401 & 1402
Thursday May 28th – 1403 thru 1415, and 1201 thru 1204
Friday May 29th – 1205 thru 1215, and 1101 thru 1106
Monday June 1st – 1107 thru 1115, and 1001 thru 1008
Tuesday June 2nd – 1009 thru 1015, and 901 thru 910
Wednesday June 3rd – 911 thru 915, and 801 thru 812
Thursday June 4th – 814 & 815, and all units 7th Floor
Friday June 5th – All units 6th floor, and 501 & 502
Monday June 8th – 503 thru 515, and 401 thru 404
Tuesday June 9th – 405 thru 415, and 301 thru 306
Wednesday June 10th – 307 thru 315
Make up dates for missed appointments available June 10th thru 20th, though this is expected to result in a fee for the workers to remobilize.
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