Les923 t1_j1xwr66 wrote on December 28, 2022 at 5:14 AM

I think they need to go back to the old school style of having a ‘super’/‘maintenance man’ that actually lives in the building. 1 super per 40 - 50 apts. The super/maintenance man is basically a handy man who can fix small issues - light carpentry, painting, minor electrical & plumbing issues. They also need to have plumbers, electricians, HVAC, elevator repairman’s, etc. on staff who actually works for NYCHA & are dedicated to each project building instead of bringing in expensive contractors.

Of course the buildings will go into disrepair if they aren’t maintained on a regular basis. NYCHA management needs an overhaul. It doesn’t make any sense for there to be so many 6 figure employees working for NYCHA & for NYCHA to be the mess it is.

Also, if the buildings were maintained, the people will feel more pride in their environment & take care of their apts & buildings which in turn would decrease loitering, destruction of property & crime. It would be a win-win.

Shreddersaurusrex t1_j1zg37i wrote on December 28, 2022 at 3:32 PM

People just have poor manners & behavior. Smoking in lobbies & stairwells vs their own apts. Peeing in elevators. Makes no sense.

Les923 t1_j20n9je wrote on December 28, 2022 at 8:19 PM

I agree but it’s much easier to respect an area when it at least looks like it should be respected. If the lights are dim or broken opposed to being bright, if the elevator is at least cleaned once daily, has cameras & is running regularly then people will be more inclined to respect it, take care of it & not destroy it.