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Has anyone rented out the supers apartment because the super has an existing residence near the building and doesn't want to occupy the supers unit? If so, how did you work out the supers compensation - since the apartment is a significant tax exempt piece - value of rent, utilities, phone, cable, etc.?
Join the Conversation Comments (2)In our building the Supers apartment is perk... and we have discussed eliminating this perk. As for the cable and phone -- with cell phones and wireless internet connections -- its no longer necessary. A few years ago, we also canceled the supers ($300) parking perk... Elect may also be a perk... Bottom line, is that we have Shareholders who are living on a sting, and we have had to cut back... As for not attracting a good super -- we have a great super who loves our building. VP
You mentioned that the super "doesn't want to occupy the unit in the building". What are the terms of his employment and did you discuss this with him in the past. I would be very cautious about this. I know of a luxury high rise where the super moved on to take another position. The Coop gave the position to the handyman (live out position) and rented the apartment. In the early AM hours in winter a riser burst (frozen pipe), super called on his cell phone and has to make it in from Jersey. End result major damage which could have be avoided by having a live in super. The shareholders were up in arms, board members were trying to cover the decision they made. I recently heard that the building reverted back to a live in super. Just be careful what you wish for..
Bob
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is he union? if so does the contract address this issue. Does the union contract state that you are required to provide all the amenities such as cable?
If he is a union super is he suppose to be on callland aailable, as most are, that is why the apartments were provided in the building, You dont want him in pennsylvanoia at his other house every weekend , and you have emergency s, that he should be nearby to coordinate or help with the problem. Seems like a lot odf stuff, like what happens if he gets divorced and the wife gets the place , or its his girlfriens place and things go sour.
good to ask questions and to read the contract,or speak to a labor lawyer who is familiar and also not partial.
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