From The Association’s Auditing Firm, Picker & Associates, LLC: June 11, 2025 Board of Directors and Unit Owners Park Tower Condominium Association 5415 North Sheridan Rd, Ste. 107 Chicago, IL 60640 It is our pleasure to inform you of the official results of the election of Park Tower Condominium Association’s 2025 annual election of the […]
In response to a complaint filed by PTCA’s tax attorney with the Law Offices of Terrence Kennedy, the Cook County Board of Review reduced the 2024 tax assessments for all units at Park Tower by approximately 2%. This reduction in the triennial property tax valuations is expected to result in a savings anywhere from about […]
It’s The Rule In Our Health Club – AND In Fact Consistent With Chicago And Illinois Health Code Requirements But it’s easy to say its a rule or a law, and just expect everybody to follow it. SO, how about WHY? How come it’s a rule? The Simple Answer: To help keep the water cleaner, […]
PARK TOWER CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION 2025 ANNUAL MEETING & June Board Meeting Monday June 9, 2025 7:30 PM 6:30PM – CLOSED SESSION The Board of Directors met to discuss rule violations, pending litigation, Unit Owner account issues and personnel matters. Roundup Reports Important Note – The Meeting Roundup Reports are provided as a courtesy for Owners to […]
We Need Your Help Maintaining A More Positive Living Experience For All Our Resident! Very recently our team has been investigating an uptick smoking odors. PARTICULARY marijuana odor complaints. The release of smoke into the hallways or other units due to cigarettes, electronic cigarettes, vaping, marijuana, incense or any other such products used in an […]
Managing Wildfire Smoke Getting Into Our Homes Can Be A Challenge That goes especially for the kind we are seeing right now from Canada’s wildfires, drifting across large areas and into our region. We’ve researched some practical tips to help improve your air quality and stay healthier in your unit: Keep windows and doors (of […]
For Proper Disposal And Recycling, All Discarded Boxes Must Be Completely Broken Down! For everyone’s safety and convenience, and to help keep our maintenance team focused on priorities, please completely break down boxes – cardboard or otherwise. In the example of the picture you see here, it can take in excess of an hour for […]
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, […]