UPDATED March 24th The OTIS Team has reported an additional 3 to 4 days of work is needed. It was explained that as they’ve been working to install the new governor, the location where it is mounted to the concrete needs additional work. The new governor does not line up in exactly the same way […]
Weather Permitting, the Week of April 20th. We’ve received word from our Window Washing vendor, they’ve formally added us to their calendar for our seasonal exterior window cleaning. The current weather outlook seems relatively cooperative, but as we know in Chicago things are prone to change from minute to minute. Especially weather forecasts. Precipitation or […]
Never Fear! This is not an evil digital plot to invade the building with web friendly decor. These are location tags for our Security Team. As a part of their routine efforts, they “tour” the building and visit these tagged locations, sometimes multiple times per shift. As they are walking around, they use a phone […]
How To Maximize Your Laundry Day Efficiency And Productivity, And How To Be A Good Laundry Room User First, due to some recent feedback and observations shared with our team, we wanted to share some guidelines and tips for best use of Speed Queen machines. Following these guidelines will maximize how effective your washes will […]
UPDATED March 12th BY REQUEST – An Owner Asked That We Remind Everyone That The Waste Bins By The Mailboxes Are Marked “Waste” and “Paper” For A Reason And although some might say it is common sense, we should point out and confirm that ‘paper’ is really short in this case for recyclable paper. “There […]
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING Monday March 9, 2026 Roundup Report Important Note – The Meeting Roundup Report is provided as a courtesy for Owners to review business the Board considered and conducted at a meeting. This is not intended to replace actual meeting minutes. Minutes for each Board Meeting are typically drafted after that meeting and […]
REMINDER – PTCA Is Proud To Be A Part Of The Block Bins Composting Network! Block Bins Composting Program Is Available To Any Owner And Residents Who Would Like To Participate Park Tower made space available to Block Bins on our back dock for several years now for organic waste removal. Owners and residents interested […]
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, […]