UPDATED August 16th Work On Elevator #1 Is Continuing OTIS Elevator reported they have about 1 day of work left. They did start a day later than expected, so that still puts the timing at about 5 days per cab. We are waiting for final completion before we set expectations for the remaining elevators. Stay […]
UPDATED August 15th AND AGAIN…this happened on Friday, roughly a minute after a resident forcibly holds the door open, Car 5 (serving all floors and the garage levels) goes out of service due to a door related malfunction. PLEASE STOP FORCING THE DOOR OPEN AND HOLDING IT! If you need to hold the door open, […]
PTCA BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING Monday August 11, 2025 7:30PM Roundup Report Important Note – The Meeting Roundup Reports are provided as a courtesy for Owners to review business the Board considered and conducted at meetings. This is not intended to replace actual meeting minutes. Minutes for each Board Meeting are typically drafted after that meeting […]
Click Here for a link to the accepted Audit Report by Picker and Associates, for the Park Tower Condo Association’s 2022/2023 Fiscal Year. This and past audits can be found under “Financial Information” in the PTCondo Library: Park Tower Library
And Really, ANY So Called Chemical Drain Cleaners Not only can they make the problem worse, they can cause other very costly problems. And they are dangerous for our employees who ultimately get called to address those problems. Every plumber I’ve ever met has agreed on at least two things: Don’t install garbage disposals, and […]
UPDATED August 8th Authorized Parking Along The Driveway Fence Is Available For Now The pickets and bars for the new fence are now under production, and the contractors team will return to install them in a couple weeks or so. Temporary fencing is in place until that time. Please remember, there is a 30 minute […]
Help Save Time, Dollars, And Resources As we approach the fall and begin working on next year’s proposed budget for the Association, it is a good time to consider how individual owners can help save – even if its just a little bit. Right now, as opposed to using paper, envelopes, postage and staff time […]
Recently We’ve Had Inquiries About The Presence Of Dogs On The Elevators And In The Common Areas While the PTCA Declaration prohibits Dogs and Cats as pets, properly prescribed service and support animals are welcome, consistent with the relevant law governing housing and residences such as a condominium community. This includes the Federal Fair Housing […]
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Return of our quarterly newsletter expected in the fall… Social distancing having complicated preparation, there will be no Jun-Aug 2020 TowerTalk. But the Newsletter Committee will be meeting soon to plan a Sep-Nov 2020 issue. Suggestions for content are welcome and may be sent to bobshamo@rcn.com
In this issue (click on newsletter image to read) … Adopting the Budget (Part 3) .. George Soyalman, Coming Up on 20 Years .. Habitat Now Managing Park Tower .. Meeting to Review Updated Rules & Regulations .. Social Committee Looking Ahead to Easter Egg Hunt & Brunch .. Alyssa’s Drawing Pad (Occasional Fiction) .. Planning […]
In this issue (click on newsletter image below to read) … The Habitat Company assumes management responsibilities come January 1 .. ASCO reports on planned new apartment buildings nearby; Lake Michigan rising water; and monitoring Chicago home rule authority .. Employee Holiday Fund .. Jason Delgado, new chief engineer .. Reports from Social, Rules & Re gulations, […]
The entire 8-page September thru November 2019 issue online .. in Color, with live links to referenced websites and email addresses. Click on the title above, then here to read.
In this issue (click on newsletter image to read) … Reduced Assessment Increase .. TowerTalk Online and in Color .. Chicago Tribune Likes the Neighborhood .. Tricia Bulaclac, Assistant Manager .. Go Grocer to Open in Our Commercial Mall .. Roads, Transport, and Places of Interest (Episode 5, 1900 to 1910) of Our Neighborhood Past, […]