Luxury building fences of part of terrace from rent stabilized tenants

[Liberal_in_LA]

http://nypost.com/2014/12/07/luxury-bulding-fences-off-rent-stabilized-tenants-terraces/

Erin McFadzen chose her middle-income — and rent-stabilized — corner apartment at Long Island City’s new Q41 building because of its wrap-around terrace.

But when she moved in, half of it was fenced off by what she calls a “Jurassic Park”-style barricade.

The ugly 6-foot-high wire barrier also interferes with views from every window of her sixth-floor, $2,186-a-month pad.

“We’re caged in,” McFadzen told The Post.

“Every time someone comes over, I have to explain why the fence is there . . . and tell them we’re rent stabilized, like it’s a badge I have to wear,” she said.

[EX500rider]

1. I understand them not liking it....but..

....but I don't think it really "blocks" any view, one of the more see thru fences I have seen.

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[arcane1]

2. I think they are referring to this, where they can only stand in one corner of the terrace

[Liberal_in_LA]

3. yes, that view really shows the difference in Terrace access that the market rate vs rent stablized

will have

[olddots]

4. its a sign of the times

I call it the Dark Ages of Capitalism gone Fascist .

[Bluenorthwest]

5. $2,186 for a subsidized apartment. The rent is too damn high.

nt

[abelenkpe]

6. Wire cutters will solve that

[NYC_SKP]

7. Upon further investigation, it appears the entire building is subsidized, which is fine.

But it's different from poor doors, if every apartment is rent controlled/subsidized.

I'm still reading up on this, but it looks like it could be that some of the units got disproportionally large patios and in an effort to achieve equity, their terrace has been "abbreviated".

From my reading of the rent and income structure for studios and 1 and 2 bedroom units, I'd say anyone having any balcony should consider themselves lucky because they pay the same as everyone else with that size unit.

Work is really moving along at Q41, the 108-unit affordable rental currently under construction at 23-10 41st Avenue in Long Island City. The development is actually part of the city’s Housing Asset Renewal Program, a program designed to convert stalled condo sites into affordable housing. The city accepted applications for the studio, one-, and two-bedroom units, priced between $1,103 and $2,186 a month, over the summer. It looks like residents will be able to move in any day now! Click over the jump for lots more pictures of the finished product.

http://queens.brownstoner.com/2013/11/construction-wrapping-up-at-affordable-housing-development-on-41st-avenue/

[texanwitch]

8. There is a big gap between the wires.

More then enough space for an adult to fit.

Doesn't look like barb wire.