heating and cooling

VNSTA requests more information about the Runwise temperature control system

The tenant association today sent a letter to Josh Luper, General Manager for 3003 Van Ness, inquiring about Equity Residential’s email announcement that it plans to adopt a new temperature control system.

Residents of 3003 Van Ness shared their concerns with the tenant association about the proposed change. In response, the tenant association has sent a formal letter to Equity Residential, asking for clarification about how the level of heat or air conditioning is set individual apartments.

Read the entire letter at this link.

“Will residents be able to maintain control of the heat and air conditioning in their individual apartments and raise or lower the temperature to suit their individual needs?”
— Letter to Equity Residential Management

Letter to Equity Residential regarding the switch to air conditioning

VNSTA president Harry Gural today sent a letter to building manager Josh Luper, requesting that he plan carefully for the conversion of the 3003 Van Ness from heat to air conditioning for the summer season.

Dear Josh,

I am writing to request that Equity Residential take into consideration weather conditions when planning for the conversion from heat to air conditioning at 3003 Van Ness.

As you know, some periods in March and April were miserable for residents due to unseasonably high temperatures. We understand that DC law requires landlords to be able to provide heat through May 1st, which delays the switch to air conditioning in buildings with two-pipe heating systems.

However, you can plan to make the switch to air conditioning as soon after May 1st as weather conditions warrant. We request that you keep an eye on the long-term forecast so you can begin the change from heat to air conditioning so that the AC is fully functional before temperatures rise and apartments became unbearably hot.

We will appreciate your attention to detail regarding this important issue.

Sincerely yours,

Harry Gural

President, Van Ness South Tenants Association

Read the letter in print-friendly format.