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 July 22, 2025 Debris has been on driveway for days

CLASSY or TRASHY? 

Breaking News: Estates II Residents Celebrate New "Luxury" Amenity—Introducing the Poolside Toilet! 

Oh joy. It just keeps getting better for the residents of Estates II, doesn’t it? As if having an eyesore—a hideous shipping container—plopped right in front of the clubhouse wasn’t bad enough, now the poor residents are forced to look at the pool toilet. The port-a-potty has returned. Who would have ever imagined the return of the unthinkable. That’s right, folks— that gray monstrosity is where you’re supposed to relieve yourselves this summer. There are no words strong enough to express our complete and utter fall from grace. Can you imagine stepping into that grimy, stifling box on a hot day just to use the plastic toilet? We can only assume the board believes handwashing is optional, since they have failed to provide a sink to use after entering this delightful germ-filled plastic fortress. If all this makes you uncomfortable, then take our advice—relax in the pool instead. Chlorine is your friend and will keep things fresh and clean. This is an insult and a slap in the face to everyone living here. Say a prayer for the suffering residents of Estates II because they are going to need all the help they can get. 

Waste of money and trashy

Keep the P out of Pool

Where else can you shop at Prada and 5 minutes later be holding your nose over a low-class port-a potty at the pool? The Estates II board has set a whole new bar for luxury.  Manhasset has never witnessed anything this bizarre before. This classless board is a perfect metaphor for a toilet in a box. One can imagine the zoom board meeting when they thought, “Hey, let’s provide our residents with a glorified trash bin for their bathroom needs!” So, where do we go from here? Should the board just start digging a hole in the ground for the upcoming summer? Because at this rate, it sounds like that's where we are heading. 

Dare we ask if the board applied for the proper permits to install a port-a-potty in a public space?

WE SAY THIS IS TRASHY! 

Shower of Contempt: Board's Latest Blunder

With the clubhouse closure denying residents access to the locker room showers, the board is believed to have violated a state ordinance by operating the pool without a required rinse off shower last summer. One can't just stick in a port-a-potty and say “problem solved.” This incident highlights a concerning pattern of disregard for laws, rules, and ethical conduct by the board. Their approach to managing the condo appears to be sloppy, reactive and disorganized, characterized by short-term fixes rather than comprehensive planning. This 'band-aid' approach ultimately creates further complications and undermines the long-term well-being and safety of the community.  When the board redid the pool years ago Alan Rothenberg and Cindy decided to remove the outdoor shower even though some told them it was a terrible idea.  Almost everything the board touches they make worse, like the slow exit gate. 
 

ARTICLE 165
BATHING ESTABLISHMENTS

Rinse showers. Adjacent recreational areas shall be separated from the bathing area by a suitable fence or barrier. If bathers are permitted free access between the deck and an adjacent recreational area without having to pass through a bathhouse or bather preparation facilities, a rinse shower area shall be installed so that bathers shall pass through the rinse shower area when going from the recreational area to the deck. 

https://www.nyc.gov/assets/doh/downloads/pdf/about/healthcode/health-code-article165.pdf

Leading from behind. Board moves snow plows after Residents Club posts the headline below:

The lovely eyesore of snow 

plows have returned to their

winter nesting spot.

Two snow plows, a shipping container, and a partridge in a pear tree

Under no circumstances should the snow plows be stored in the newly renovated clubhouse parking lot. This unsightly arrangement reflects a board that lacks ambition and standards for the community. With some creativity and thoughtful planning, there are numerous more suitable locations to house these unattractive snow plows. Ideally, they should be stored discreetly behind the shipping container, but there are other viable alternatives if only the board would seek them out. One thing is certain: they do not belong in their current location.  Moreover, while we’re addressing these issues, the brown tarp and the surrounding litter need immediate attention. The parking lot should not resemble a junkyard; it deserves to be a clean and welcoming space for all residents. Let’s strive for a community that reflects pride and care in its appearance  TRASHY!

board of managers Estates ll

Alan Rothenberg, Cindy Davidowitz, Debbie Resnick, Stephen Fanuka, Stephani Michele, Donald Feldman, Donna Geffner

Donna Geffner disrespects her neighbors. What was once a beautiful cul-de-sac is now marred by the low class selfish act of Donna Geffner.