Re: TGR-BC-201605-05 Uniformity of Common Areas (ERRATUM) & TGR-BC-201605-06 Proper Use of Toilet Facilities

[Ginalyn Takahashi]

The Gramercy Residences 

PMO (General Manager)

Engr. Norie Libed

Operating Manager 

Ms. Sarah Rafer

Dear Sarah Rafer, 
I am writing to follow up for our request to have the keyless entry lock fixed in my unit 5920.
I understand the memorandum below, however,  some of the unit owners in Gramercy have already installed the one endorsed by one of the unit owners, Mr. Erb and approved by the former general manager, Joseph Bactol. 
Erb and myself discussed this with your General manager, Engr. Norie Libed at your office.and had discussed this matter. Ms. Norie Libed mentioned she will discuss this matter at  the board meeting last May 6th, Friday, 2016.  Three weeks had past and I haven't heard anything about it. My caretaker had been in constant follow up but no update from your office.
We believe our request is reasonable for the board of directors approval. 
1) As a unit owner, who lease out my unit for short term lease, it is advisable to upgrade the security of my unit, and make sure our guest won't lose a key, wherein the possibility of losing a key is very high risk or keys can be duplicated. We would like to avoid this and take extra measure not to encounter this kind of problem with our guest. 

Another matter, I am writing to  you, is the implementation of the access card, indicating more than 10 access card in a year, there will be additional charges of  500 pesos per request. 
The last time, When, I visited your office (May 2,2016) You have mentioned that this memorandum is  still needed to get though with the board of directors meetings. You didn't hear much from me about it, then  because I  am confident this will be consulted with the majority of unit owners before it will be passed by the board. I was surprised to hear this news from my caretaker that the new policy of the access cards has already been implemented.  
I strongly request to your office and to the higher board to reconsider for short term lease, where in, we lease out our unit for a minimum of three nights. Considering your policy for 10 access card in a year is very much possible for a short period within a month. This will give us (unit owners) an extra added pinch! 
We understand, that  printing the access cards are absolutely  added to your running costs. However; charging unit owners 500 pesos per request is unacceptable to us and not reasonable to charge 500 pesos per card to unit owners. As a unit owner, who lived overseas, we have all the right to lease out our unit for us to be able to pay for the up-keeping the unit and other fees. 
It would be highly appreciated if you could consider the benefits of having our unit leased out in a short term basis without feeling suppressed  by your policy. 
We highly suggest, if you are really for this issuance of  green access cards for short term  lease, why not come up with one time issuance of green cards, like the ones issued by the hotels; machine readable, without having the guest photo ID imprint on it. I believe it is better and more efficient, less costly, less job on your part and more convenient for everyone. 
Where cards aren't necessary to have  the guest name, face on it, either date of check in and check out on the access card, but you all have the records intact on your machine, for your monitoring purposes.  

Sincerely,                                                      
Takahashi, Ginalyn 
Unit owner 5920                               
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Dear Valued Unit Owners

Please disregard TGR-BC-201605-05 Uniformity of Common Areas sent May 28, 2016.

Attached herewith is the copy of Circular for the following:

 

1. TGR-BC-201605-05 Uniformity of Common Areas (REVISED)

2. TGR-BC-201605-06 Proper Use of Toilet Facilities

 

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[Jun Kabigting, MBA/MS/SPHRi]

Dear Gina,

Thanks for sharing your communication with Gramercy PMO and you raised very complicated issues and policies that indeed make our lives as unit owners difficult.

As I have always been saying in the past, all of these are symptoms of a bigger problem within Gramercy, ie, that we don't have BOD or Management Team that truly represents the unit owners themselves. Hence, they make policies or rules that don't advance the rights and interests of unit owners. Unless we truly unite and replace the current BOD, I'm afraid there is too little we can do at this stage.

Anyways, depending on the response of other Unit Owners, the Gramercy HOAAG, can directly raise this issue to the BOD for their consideration but we make no promises if our concerns can be heard or even considered.

Looking forward to the feedback of other unit owners in this list.

Carpe Diem,

Jun Kabigting, MBA/MS/SPHRi
Managing Director, HR Central K.K.
Chief Community Officer, The Japan HR Society (JHRS)
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[kengo goto]

I totally agree on this.... And it should be implemented asap, or have a central area where we can do our access card at one go... With going to PMO..... Security.... Accounting.... PMO... Then to security..... This system makes us owner like idiots running around in a circus..... Seriously.... There must be a better system..... Also... Insulting our guest everytime at the entrance is lowering the value of your so called world class service and hospitality.... At gramercy.... 

My wife was once stop by security and forgot to bring her access card.... She was told to produce a marriage contract to get another access card.... Are you fucking serious.... That is insult to the max... We also have another condo at Rockwell.... And never ever we encounter such issue.... We could even leave our keys at reception for the short term guest to pick up..... 

This is why gramercy is still not able to sell the condo at market rate where Rockwell condos are surpassing the market rate when selling..... 

Security is important but like everything there's always a thin line 

Regards

Kengo goto Unit owner 2203

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[Ginalyn Takahashi]

The Gramercy Residences 

 PMO (General Manager)

 Engr. Norie Libed

 Operating Manager 

   Sarah Rafer

Dear Sarah Rafer

Further to my email dated 31 May 2016, I am requesting for urgent attention to my request to have the keyless entry lock fixed.

My current guest report that he had lost money staying in my unit. We reported this matter to your Security Dept who interviewed my guest and studied the CCTV footage. Fortunately, the footage did not show anyone entering my apartment and he accepted the Security Dept CCTV footage and explanation.

I could not imagine if there will be an actual incident of a similar nature and the question of duplication of keys by previous tenants cannot be ruled out and put owners at risk. My solution to this is to change to a keyless entry lock system whereby owners can rest new number passwords and minimize the risk of duplication

I request for PMO's urgent attention to my request.

Sincerely,                                                      

Takahashi, Ginalyn 

 Unit Owner 5920                                    

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[Andrea Masini]

Dear all

If we do propose the keyless look as security measure to better manage the unit . The PMO team should work to find an appropriated look that goes with the building design!! We do not need to make any issues it is just their job ! Yes we like to maintain the integrity of the design as this investment look poor and miserable !

Thank you

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[jamesugarte]

You can change the key number anytime you want for this lock I bought at Amazon for $50. I think you can also buy this locally.

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[Jun Kabigting, MBA/MS/SPHRi]

Dear Fellow Unit Owners,

In principle, I agree with the idea that owners can use more secured ways of locking their units (or investments). 

However, I don' necessarily agree that  every unit should have uniform or the same kinds of lock (be it keyless, digital, or regular key locks). Unit owners should be given the right to decide this for themselves. I'd like to believe that we are matured, professional and responsible adults and will use our common sense and common decency to decide which is right and appropriate for our own units that goes along with the building design. Besides, who will see these door locks from the outside? Who cares if they are different.

There is beauty in diversity. Most importantly, there is beauty in being able to exercise your own right to make our units secured and appealing.

As an action point, let's do an email brigade: If you agree with the request of Ginalyn, pls send PMO (p...@gramercyatcenturycity.com) or the General Manager (general...@gramercyatcenturycity.com) an email on this and let them know that you support this action.

Hope the Management and the Board listens to this petition.

Carpe Diem,

Jun Kabigting, MBA/MS/SPHRi
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Chief Community Officer, The Japan HR Society (JHRS)
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[Andrea Masini]

Dear fellow unit owners 

I love diversity too ! But in the case of the Gramercy maybe we should maintain some uniformity ! This to avoid that diversity will be applauded to all contexts 

Am

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[Rhi Ax]

Dear Fellow Unit Owners,

I agree with Jun regarding giving the unit owners to decide for themselves.  The keyless idea doesn't apply to me. I don't rent out my unit, I am the only one who uses it when I am on holiday in the Philippines.  Therefore the idea of uniformity just for the sake of it it's a bit illogical to some unit owners.  You can do whatever you want for your unit just don't decide for others. 

Thanks,

Rhia

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[Brooke]

Dear Everyone,

I agree that there should be some uniformity. However, the original door knobs are completely not appropriate for the so called value of our units. 

Not only is it of poor quality, it is very tacky and is devoid of any design!

Cheers,

Brooke

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[Grace Lara]

Dear unit owners,

I agree with Jun, home owners should  have  their own preference.  

All we wanted is "security".  So, if others wanted keys or keyless, as long as it is safe, that is fine.

I don't think it will make a huge difference which ever the owner wants to put on their door.  As long as it is the same color that would be fine.

Thank you,

Grace 💐

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[kengo goto]

Hi all

The door knob is cheap 200 to 300 peso lock.... No wonder they are spending money on security.... Really poor choice... If they have choice a much higher end lock.. Then they wouldn't have to charge us so high association due to maintain the security... 

Really disappointed with all this shit... 

My rock well came with double lock system plus also anti theft door know as standard... 

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[Erb]

Yes, as long as the color and style match (door knobs in Gramercy, Latches in Knightsbridge.)

Then there shouldn't be an issue.   This is just another "control freak issue" with Gramercy.

I have BEGGED the GM of Knightsbridge to come to Gramercy.   I have also BEGGED Bryan to make changes at 2 key positions.

Both refused.   Part of the issue is the inbred culture that started with Joseph and never left.  The other problem is the committees of the unit owners. 

With good management you would have never needed the committees as a good dictator can always get more done than a good democracy.  

Gramercy is ran more like a king with the "committees" as his non binding advisers.    It is just a messed up system.

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[Erb]

I guess I created a hornets nest with my bringing back the 4 keyless locks.

When I first changed my lock, I bought something in the local market.   It was a dark Bronze and it was a latch.   Trust me when I say it CLASHED with the flow of the hallway.

Like Jun said, we are all mature adults here.  This is when I discovered the Silver/Knob style and promised them I would change it when I arrived back from America.   After installing the new one,

I never received a complaint in the 3 years I've had it there.  It flows quite nicely.

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[mila...@yahoo.com]

Hello Unit Owners,

Yes, I agree as well.  Give the liberty to unit owners to decide for themselves to have or not to have the keyless lock.  I do not rent my unit, but then for peace of mind I have had installed another lock which I thought looks so similar to neighbors who have one.

Mila

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[ALLAN B. BYRON]

Hello Folks,
If you have your own key that nobody can open in an emergency,( except breaking whole door) how will
that be address? I guess what we currently have is fine with me, because
" If its not broken, don't fix it" but if you FOLKS  want to make changes that does not conform
to the units, HOA may get involve, so get their opinion first, although a keyless lock
is an excellent idea.

ALLAN B. BYRON    Units 5419, 6002 
First Golden State Realty    
BRE license # 0920249     

359 First Avenue  South,

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[ALLAN B. BYRON]

Hi folks,
A keyless lock, ( like a credit card) the one use in hotels, where you   can just
change codes anytime may be the solution, but at what cost? just wondering.

ALLAN B. BYRON  
Unit 5419, 6002 

 

 

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[Brooke]

By uniformity it could mean just the color. 

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[Jun Kabigting, MBA/MS/SPHRi]

Allan,

Great suggestion but a credit card type of lock will be more an administrative nightmare for the owners and PMO! It's also expensive as it will involve purchasing another IT system which PMO doesn't have the competency to operate and maintain.

The digital lock suggested by Erb is I think the best option in terms of budget with zero maintenance and takes 15 mins to install by his team.

However, if there is a credit card type of key that can be independently installed individually, pls let the group so that they can consider this as an option.

Regards,

Jun

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[Mandy Medina]

Hi All

Jumping on the thread. I think everyone is in total agreement that there's fundamental issue with our property management guidelines and governance. Until this is somewhat addressed, I can only see the continued frustration with everyone as they don't seem to listen and address owners concerns.  Yes the color and style of locks shouldn't be an issue and as one of you or most of you said got it right -it's safety is the key driver. (no pun intended). 

I'm seen all email traffic and tried to catch everyone's great feedback and comments. 

I own a unit and I lived in NY. I have used it a total of maybe a month since I took over it. 

At this stage, I hate to ask the forum if anyone would know how best sale the unit. I have decided that I will not be benefiting at all and I have not even rented it all. Would anyone have someone I that trust in selling my unit (4815) ? I can provide all details. 

I'm not familiar at all with the process and market condition. It's just a slight changed of personal plans given my dad is no longer around and I have very little opportunity to visit, hence, I haven't been there and used it at all and I continue to pay the maintenance fee. My unit comes with a parking also not sure if I can sell this separately or easier to sell as a package. 

Any feedback, recommendation, reference to a sales agent, is greatly appreciated! If anyone has some ideas, you can email me at this address. 

Thanks all in advance and good luck all! I'm confident at some point good progress will lean for improvements and for the better. I would have loved to keep it! Don't give up !!!! 

Best Regards,

Mandy M

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[David Watts]

Dear Gram Group

I knew Gram just had a Board meeting yesterday afternoon and I got to speak with Norie Libed the Operating Manager. 

During my conversation with her I learned that there is a dedicated meeting to discuss only Keyless Door Locks next week. Apparently there is a Committee arrangement and they are pushing to get everyones agreement. Now its with the Aesthetics guys to get on board. We all know how committees work and proof is that this issue has been discussed weekly over a number of months and all we see is a circular saying we have to follow the existing rules meaning "no change". However I was encouraged by Norie’s comments that they are behind this and are working the committee to a decision that is hopefully favourable to unit owners. She understands the security challenge we have.

 

Personally I have had 3 security breaches where one, a guest locked himself out and two, lost a key all in the same week. On is own initiative he had to get a Locksmith out at 500 peso a pop and it took 5 seconds to pick my upgraded (but identical to original) Yale lock. The 3rd breach was a guest who flew back to France with my key. 

Because of the way the Gram management is currently set up our only chance is to voice directly to the PMO. Unfortunately their effectiveness is limited by the micromanaging Committee above/alongside them. In my opinion this is wrong from the start. In fact a lot of things are wrong from the start. I bought the marketing blurb “The Gramercy Residences has a wide range of amazing amenities that befit its groundbreaking status as the Philippines' most important skyscraper. From world-class concierge services, lofty restaurants, to comprehensive first-world quality digital communications and more, Gramercy is a veritable lifestyle haven for today's global citizen.” This is still on the “http://www.gramercyresidences.com/amenities.html” website. Then for our front doors we get a cheap 300 peso front door lock which is for a Bathroom? 

To try to overcome current unit owners frustrations I suggest you get hold of one of these. This might be enough for some people if they are local all the time and they can get off the Lock Train now.

http://www.masterlock.com/personal-use/product/5422D

Alternatively if you are interested in some home automation and would like to control your front door and other things from your Smartphone anywhere in the world drop me a private email. I am doing this for my unit so I don’t have to worry about any committees or guests losing my keys. I would be more than happy to help you do your place.

Regards

David 

Unit Owner 7009

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[Jun Kabigting, MBA/MS/SPHRi]

Dear David,

Thanks for your sharing the update on the Committee meeting on this issue. I do hope that the Committee will be able to see the wisdom behind this issue.

I couldnt agree with you more with your observation on how the Mgt and BOD are structured at Gram. So much inefficiencies and vested interest (not the owners' interests unfortunately) in placed. That is why, Gramercy HOAAH have been advocating for a reconstitution of the Board to really solve problems at Gramercy, It shld really start from the top. Otherwise,owners will become beggars in their own house which I didnt sign up for.

Anyways, pls keep us posted and hope we can win this issue over.

Carpe Diem,

Jun Kabigting, MBA/MS/SPHRi
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Chief Community Officer, The Japan HR Society (JHRS)
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[Aubrey Paladin]

Good day,

I don't know if this case is ok to discuss here but pls allow me to. I'm using my 2 bedroom unit for business with Airbnb (daily rental with strict verification and screening). Last Saturday morning,

my staff needs to secure an access card for our guest but was not permitted to due to my arrears in dues. I sent an email sort of promissory note that I will just settle on Monday bec I live in Alabang but they did not allow. I even tried to take a photo of the dated check to email to them, but Jen (from PMO) said, it won't help either. So to my desperation, I gave in to their demand to bring the check to Gramercy office but since they are only working half day, they cannot accommodate anymore bec they are closing already. No choice, I had to book my guests in a hotel at my expense. 

I felt so violated. First because there was no prior notice. They were inconsiderate and it's like I have no rights over my own property. 

Hope we could raise it to them.

Thanks

Aubrey Rowena Paladin

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[Jun Kabigting]

Hi Aubrey,

Sorry to hear your sad experience with Gramercy again and here are my thoughts:

1. First of all, everyone in this group knows that Im not a big fan of the current governance structure at Gramercy but in this case, I couldnt really fault the Gramercy people not to abide with your requests because you have unpaid fees or you are in arrears. I think the biggest lesson is to pay your dues promptly to avoid any inconvenience like this. This is part of responsible home ownership that we would like to instill within the members of our group.
2. Even if it was true that there were no reminders or notices sent to you to pay for your arrears (which in my experience I find hard to believe since I know from my personal experience and that of others, Gramercy' Acctg/Finance people are very quick or even trigger-happy to send those notices or reminders to owners to "harass" us :-), it is still your obligation to be proactive to pay these bills. In my case, I even send them reminder emails to send me the invoice so that I can pay them. Unfortunately, the professionalism and sense of service are not in the DNA of Gramercy Acctg/Finance Team so we have to find a work around until such time, they can get their acts together.
3. Barking on Gramercy lower level people is an exercise in futility since they are just the foot soldiers. Their job is to follow the policies and rules promulgated by the Mgt Coy and the Board.
4. If you really want a meaningful change, you need to be more active in our group in helping advocate for a change of the Board composition that will serve the best interest of the home owners not CPI. The problem with us is that we only cry fowl when we are personally affected and then afterwards, we become indifferent. This is called "passive-aggressive" behavior. Just like democracy, our advocacy towards responsible home ownership is not a spectators' sports.
5. If you can't do #4, I'm afraid no matter how much complaining you do, nothing will be done.

Again, all of these problems and issues can only be solved with a change in the Board. It's really up to us, the Unit Owners, to fight for our rights and interests.

Hope this helps.

Regards,

JUN 

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Good day,

I don't know if this case is ok to discuss here but pls allow me to. I'm using my 2 bedroom unit for business with Airbnb (daily rental with strict verification and screening). Last Saturday morning,

my staff needs to secure an access card for our guest but was not permitted to due to my arrears in dues. I sent an email sort of promissory note that I will just settle on Monday bec I live in Alabang but they did not allow. I even tried to take a photo of the dated check to email to them, but Jen (from PMO) said, it won't help either. So to my desperation, I gave in to their demand to bring the check to Gramercy office but since they are only working half day, they cannot accommodate anymore bec they are closing already. No choice, I had to book my guests in a hotel at my expense. 

I felt so violated. First because there was no prior notice. They were inconsiderate and it's like I have no rights over my own property. 

Hope we could raise it to them.

Thanks

Aubrey Rowena Paladin

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On Saturday, June 4, 2016, 11:41 AM, Jun Kabigting, MBA/MS/SPHRi wrote:

Dear David,

Thanks for your sharing the update on the Committee meeting on this issue. I do hope that the Committee will be able to see the wisdom behind this issue.

I couldnt agree with you more with your observation on how the Mgt and BOD are structured at Gram. So much inefficiencies and vested interest (not the owners' interests unfortunately) in placed. That is why, Gramercy HOAAH have been advocating for a reconstitution of the Board to really solve problems at Gramercy, It shld really start from the top. Otherwise,owners will become beggars in their own house which I didnt sign up for.

Anyways, pls keep us posted and hope we can win this issue over.

Carpe Diem,

Jun Kabigting, MBA/MS/SPHRi
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[Oddy Pilapil]

Hi I’m Oddy Pilapil (Unit5727),

 

Jumping on the conclusion, it’s the best way to have these keyless entry locks install in our individual units. There are numerous kinds/type of these locks now in the market and can wirelessly controlled via an app. (google it or YouTube it). The question is “which lock should we install” so we can have uniformity. With these locks we can control who and when people have access to our units. For example you can set a PIN code that works 6 hrs for the cleaner. You can even open it remotely. Please visit www.yale.co.uk for more information.

 

Please let me know your feedback, once we decide which type/brand of these locks we will install. We can set someone to install it and buy these lock in bulk orders and who knows we might even get free installations.

 

Cheers,

Happy Holidays!

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[jamesugarte]

This is the best and cheapest we can use. Its $49 at amazon & p3,150 free delivery at Lazada. The appearance is the closest to our original existing door knobs.

Sent from my Samsung Galaxy smartphone.

[Tom Schoon]

How much are they to install?

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[Jack Teer]

Dear All,

We are the Andar Lock distributors in the Philippines.  We carry the attached 3 locksets.  Installation isn't automatic, but it's no big deal.  We normally only supply and install for new-build, high-rise commercial/residential projects.

However, if anyone is interested in buying these wholesale, I can put together an order - if there are enough takers to make it worthwhile.  The prices are the best I've seen, but depend on size of order.

Sincerely,
Jack
#3317

At 09:13 PM 1/5/2017, 'jamesugarte' via The Gramercy Residences Homeowners Advocacy & wrote:

This is the best and cheapest we can use. Its $49 at amazon & p3,150 free delivery at Lazada. The appearance is the closest to our original existing door knobs.



Sent from my Samsung Galaxy smartphone.

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From: Oddy Pilapil <Jhapi...@msn.com>
Date: 12/29/16 10:18 PM (GMT+08:00)
To: jun...@gmail.com, gramer...@googlegroups.com
Subject: RE: TGR-BC-201605-05 Uniformity of Common Areas (ERRATUM)

Hi I’m Oddy Pilapil (Unit5727),

 

Jumping on the conclusion, it’s the best way to have these keyless entry locks install in our individual units. There are numerous kinds/type of these locks now in the market and can wirelessly controlled via an app. (google it or YouTube it). The question is “which lock should we install†so we can have uniformity. With these locks we can control who and when people have access to our units. For example you can set a PIN code that works 6 hrs for the cleaner. You can even open it remotely. Please visit www.yale.co.uk for more information.

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[Tom Schoon]

I would be interested.

 

Being based overseas I would require installation even if its done by Gramercy Engineering.

 

Can these be accessed and pin changed remotely?

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[Letty Abrams]

Sorry but we are not interested with remote locks.  These comes with trouble and a pain.....

 

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[e...@novallo.com]

Jack,

Gramercy engineering won't do it as you can't officially change them.

But I was told by the higher ups that as long as they match the color and style (bulbs, NOT levers)

Then they won't make you take them down.

I did bring another batch of the Schlage locks over.   They can't be changed remotely,

but it takes less than a minute to delete the code and add a new one.   Schlage is one of the top 2 brands

besides Yale, and they are SUPER QUALITY.

Erb

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Subject: Re: TGR-BC-201605-05 Uniformity of Common Areas (ERRATUM)

From: "Tom Schoon" <schoo...@flatrate.net.au>
Date: Thu, January 05, 2017 11:13 pm
To: "jamesugarte" <james...@yahoo.com>, "Oddy Pilapil"
<Jhapi...@msn.com>, <jun...@gmail.com>,
<gramer...@googlegroups.com>, "Jack Teer"
<jack...@ukusainc.com>

I would be interested.

 

Being based overseas I would require installation even if its done by Gramercy Engineering.

 

Can these be accessed and pin changed remotely?

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[Jack Teer]

Dear Erb,

I sent an enquiry to Andar about remote revision.  No reply yet.

Yale and Schlage are the best locksets.  Too bad about Gramercy engineering not changing the units, as they seem competent and economical, and it resolves access issues for installers.

This is probably something I don't want to get involved in on a detailed level.  Good to know if I have mine changed, even to a lever type, I won't be forced to remove it.

Sincerely,
Jack

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I would be interested.

 

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Hi I̢۪m Oddy Pilapil (Unit5727),

 

Jumping on the conclusion, it’s the best way to have these keyless entry locks instastall in our individual units. There are numerous kinds/type of these locks now in the market and can wirelessly controlled via an app. (google it or YouTube it). The question is “which lock should we installll†so we can have uniformity. With these locks we can control who and when people have access to our units. For example you can set a PIN code that works 6 hrs for the cleaner. You can even open it remotely. Please visit www.yale.co.uk for more information.

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[Ericson B. Carungay]

Dear Neighbors,

Kindly educate me on this subject locksets? Is this applicable for unit with different tenant most of the time or good only for unit owners not renting out their units?

Regards,
Eric
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Subject: RE: TGR-BC-201605-05 Uniformity of Common Areas (ERRATUM)

To: e...@novallo.com, "Tom Schoon" <schoo...@flatrate.net.au>, "jamesugarte" <james...@yahoo.com>, "Oddy Pilapil" <Jhapi...@msn.com>, jun...@gmail.com, gramer...@googlegroups.com
Date: Saturday, January 7, 2017, 12:40 AM

Dear Erb,


I sent an enquiry to Andar about remote revision.  No
reply
yet.


Yale and Schlage are the best locksets.  Too bad about
Gramercy
engineering not changing the units, as they seem competent
and
economical, and it resolves access issues for installers.


This is probably something I don't want to get involved
in on a detailed
level.  Good to know if I have mine changed, even to a
lever type, I
won't be forced to remove it.


Sincerely,

Jack

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[Isowarrior]

Did gramercy managment changed their policy on door knobs? Last time i checked, it has to look the same as the one that they have installed before turnover?

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