Dear Shareholders,

If you could get back money from NYC by taking 5 minutes to fill in a form, wouldn’t you? Well that is all that it takes to apply for a variety of tax exemptions. It’s easy!

The deadline for applying for Property Tax Benefits for the 2016-2017 tax year is March 15^th.  If you are a primary resident, NYC Department of Finance offers several property tax benefit programs that you may qualify for: School Tax Relief (STAR), Senior Citizen Homeowners, Disabled Homeowners, Veterans, Clergy, and the Co-op/Condo Tax Abatement program, among others. Detailed information and eligibility requirements for each program are available at: http://www1.nyc.gov/site/finance/benefits/landlords.page

Orsid may have been in contact with you regarding these tax benefits.  All shareholders are encouraged to evaluate whether they are eligible for these tax benefits and apply as appropriate. If you are not sure which benefits you currently receive, these were applied to your June 2015 statement and you can refer to that statement or contact Grazyna Cyprys. If you qualify for any of these benefits, these will granted during the tax year which begins July 1, 2016 and distributed at the end of the tax year in June 2017.

NYC now administers a single application for most of the exemptions and the abatement program.  An application is attached here for your convenience.

Sincerely,
The Board of Directors

Dear Residents,

The Board of Directors and the Master Gallery are pleased to announce the opening of a new exhibition,  Tundra and Ice, featuring the work of long-time Master resident and artist Marcia Clark.  The opening will be held on Thursday February 4th from 7:00pm – 8:30pm.  Marcia will make a brief presentation in the Riverside lobby commencing at 7:30pm with reception in the main lobby to follow.

With warm regards,
The Board of Directors
The Master Gallery

Friends, Neighbors and Art Enthusiasts,
Our neighbor, resident and artist at The Master, Peter Glebo, has proposed a unique art installation for the May – July 2016 show of the Master Gallery in the main lobby.  The creation of the art work will entail taking photographs of interested residents, duplicating and mounting them on canvas, and ultimately applying paint to create unique abstractions of different sizes.  He will then mount these abstract “portraits” on four 8 foot panels to install in the Gallery.  Peter has provided a mock-up showing his process which will be displayed in the mail room for your review.

Residents of the Master are invited to participate and make an appointment to meet with Peter to discuss sitting for your unique portrait.  If you would like to participate or would like more information, feel free to contact Peter at his email tommytuneinc@aol.com.

With warm regards,

The Board of Directors

The Master Gallery

Dear Residents,

The first edition of the Master Apartments Directory of Services has just been released (click here). This directory has been compiled as a resource to the residents of the co-op*.  It lists services provided by individuals who live and/or work in the building and is organized by service category.

Residents and/or those who work in the building who would like to list services may send information to:  ResidentServicesDirectory@masterapts.com  The directory will be updated on a periodic basis and service categories added as needed. The directory will be posted on the co-op’s website under “Neighborhood Services.”

The Board of Directors would like to acknowledge Amy Neiman for her work on compiling the directory and those who responded to the initial invitation to list their services.
*Listing of services should not be interpreted as an endorsement of these services by the co-op. Should any dispute arise regarding services rendered and/or fees charges, these are to be resolved between the parties involved.

Shareholder Alexis Garrett Stodghill and resident Andre St. Clair Thompson are featured in “The Button Show,” an art exhibition at Rush Arts Gallery, 526 West 26th Street, Suite 311.

Join the artists at an opening reception, Thursday January 21, 6-8 pm and for an Artist Talk, Saturday, February 20, 4-6PM

Click here for more information

Concert |                            Artur Kaganovskiy, Violinist

Sunday, Nov. 29, 2015, 5:00 pm

Free; donations welcome

Artur Kaganovskiy has been captivating audiences around the world with his unique and distinctively rich sound, superb musicianship and outstanding interpretations, having been compared on numerous occasions to violinists of the Golden Era.

This event takes place at:
Roerich Museum
319 West 107th Street | See on a Map
1-212–864–7752
All programs are subject to change. Please confirm with the venue at 1-212–864–7752.

Please join Lucy Kostelanetz, film director and producer, for a screening and discussion of Rebeka Goes Down the Slide and Rebeka Goes to China, two of her short films. All residents are welcome to attend.

Sunday, November 8th, 3PM-4PM, Riverside Lobby

Follow this link for more information.

Abigail (Abby) Santamaria, a writer living here at the Master’s, will read from her recently published book, Joy: Poet, Seeker, and the Woman Who Captivated C. S. Lewis, August 2015. This is the first full biography of Joy Davidman, which brings her out from C. S. Lewis’s shadow, where she has long been hidden, to reveal a powerful writer and thinker.

Wednesday, November 18th, 7PM-8PM, Riverside Lobby

Save the Date!

Sunday, December 6th, 6:00pm , Main Lobby

First Night of Hanukkah. All are welcome to attend the lighting of the Menorah and bring traditional refreshments if you wish.

Debbie Bernfeld is coordinating.  Leave a note at the Front Desk if you’d like to contribute.