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Board Meetings Are Now Closed
The Board cancelled the May 5 open session after 12 minutes and stated it has already met the minimum requirement of four open meetings for the year. No additional open meetings are planned. Shareholders now rely on VillageViewCommunity.com for all updates, documentation, and communication.
Updated HPD & Attorney General Complaint Templates
All complaint templates have been updated to include the Board’s additional violations of the 2021 Mitchell‑Lama Reform Law, including improper meeting closures, misuse of “security breach” claims, withheld minutes, and interference with shareholder communication. Shareholders who have not filed should do so immediately. Those who already filed should file again using the updated versions.
New! Second BCL §624 filing
A notarized, multi‑shareholder BCL §624 demand for books and records was submitted on June 4. The first request is already being enforced through the court system after the Board refused to comply. The cooperative now has ten business days to provide full access to the requested records.
Shareholder Action Center
A centralized page where shareholders can:
- Sign the petition
NEW! Over 400 shareholders have now signed, surpassing the initial 30% threshold. Additional signatures are still being collected and will be submitted to HPD as supplemental evidence. - Submit HPD complaints
- Submit updated NY Attorney General complaints
- Access guides and templates
- Contact the Media (Optional Oversight Tool)
Progress Center
A member‑only hub showing current status, completed actions, upcoming steps, and what shareholders should be doing.
Transparency Fund
Support the operational and legal costs of this movement. All contributions are used solely for transparency, outreach, and governance work.
Latest Updates & Analysis
NEW: Village View Community Requests Comment on 14 Governance Violations We have formally asked Metro Management President David Baron, Board members, and Property Manager Fern to respond to the documented violations from 2024–2026. (Read the full post )
NEW: Village View is more united, organized, and watched than ever — and momentum is building. (Read the full post)
NEW: ANALYSIS: AMNY REPORT SHOWS CONFLICTING DEBT CLAIMS FROM VILLAGE VIEW’S ATTORNEY
Two different debt numbers. One week apart. Four unanswered BCL §624 requests. Shareholders deserve clarity. (Read the Full Analysis)
14 DOCUMENTED GOVERNANCE VIOLATIONS AT VILLAGE VIEW
A two‑year review shows a clear pattern of withheld records, concealed negotiations, missing votes, and a financial narrative contradicted by the Board’s own attorney. (Read the full post)
THE REAL SCANDAL: Half of Village View’s Debt Was Created by the Board Itself
If Village View is only $1M in debt — and the Board spent nearly $400,000 on lawyers and lobbyists — then the Board created almost half the debt they now use to justify selling our land. (Read the full post)
Missing “$3 Million Grant” Documents Raise Serious Questions
The Board continues to claim that $300,000 in spending produced millions in grants — yet no award letters, approvals, or financial records have been released. Until the documents are provided, the claim remains unverified. (Read the full post)
URGENT: New Parking Agreement Puts Residents in a No‑Win Situation
A sudden rollout, no clear approval, and terms that force residents to either sign away rights or risk losing their spot. This raises serious concerns about transparency and governance.
(Read the full post)
Missing April 28 Minutes
A new post is now live documenting the Board’s continued failure to release the minutes from the April 28 meeting — a formal, recorded session attended by elected officials and used to justify major decisions. This raises serious concerns under BCL §624 and the 2021 Mitchell‑Lama Reform Law. (Read the full post)
AS Seen On
East Village Mitchell-Lama residents demand answers on proposed sale of 110-space parking lot
Residents of an East Village Mitchell-Lama co-op are outraged after they allegedly discovered that its board is selling their 110-spot parking lot for development
East Village Mitchell-Lama residents demand answers on proposed sale of 110-space parking lot this is something diffrent
Residents of an East Village Mitchell-Lama co-op are outraged after they allegedly discovered that its board is selling their 110-spot parking lot for development
East Village Mitchell-Lama residents demand answers on proposed sale of 110-space parking lot
Residents of an East Village Mitchell-Lama co-op are outraged after they allegedly discovered that its board is selling their 110-spot parking lot for development
IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR ALL SHAREHOLDERS
Village View continues to move forward with plans involving the sale and redevelopment of Parking Lot #7 behind 40 First Avenue.
Statements made during the April 28 meeting confirm:
The Board has already spent significant funds on attorneys, lobbyists, and consultants
Shareholders will not be given a vote on the sale
110 parking spaces will be permanently lost
The Board refused to disclose the size of the parking waiting list
The Board is deep into a development process without full shareholder transparency
Village View continues to move forward with plans involving the sale and redevelopment of Parking Lot #7 behind 40 First Avenue.
Statements made during the April 28 meeting confirm:
- The Board has already spent significant funds on attorneys, lobbyists, and consultants
- Shareholders will not be given a vote on the sale
- 110 parking spaces will be permanently lost
- The Board refused to disclose the size of the parking waiting list
- The Board is deep into a development process without full shareholder transparency
These actions may affect:
- Parking availability
- Apartment views
- Property value
- Long‑term affordability
- The future of Village View as a Mitchell‑Lama cooperative
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