Title: Residents Endure Harsh Winter Without Heat at Syracuse Apartment Complex
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Syracuse, NY – Nearly 183 tenants at Rugby Square Apartments in Syracuse have been left shivering without heat since Thursday, November 30th, as a longstanding boiler issue continues to plague the complex. Residents, already frustrated with the lack of action from management, were dismayed when the heat went out once again on Thursday night.
Symphony Management, the owners of the complex, had provided space heaters to the tenants a month ago as a temporary solution. However, the recent failure of the heating system means that residents are now forced to rely solely on electric space heaters to keep warm. As a consequence, many tenants are now experiencing a significant spike in their monthly electricity bills.
The complex owners have not offered any reimbursements or financial assistance to help alleviate the increasing financial burden inflicted upon the tenants. Additionally, residents’ attempts to contact Symphony Management for answers have proved unsuccessful, with phone calls remaining unanswered.
As outside temperatures continue to dip to lows of 35 degrees, some tenants have reported dangerously cold indoor temperatures, with the mercury dropping as low as 59 degrees in their apartments. Concerns are now mounting regarding the health and safety of residents, including children, who are enduring these freezing conditions.
Syracuse Common Councilor Jimmy Monto has been made aware of this issue for the past couple of months and has attempted to contact property managers, yet to no avail. The lack of response from management has motivated a concerned tenant to reach out to the City of Syracuse Codes Enforcement. However, at the time of publication, they had not received a response or an inspector visit.
The dire living conditions being endured by the residents at Rugby Square Apartments expose a troubling failure on the part of Symphony Management to adequately address the ongoing heating crisis. As tenants struggle to stay warm amidst frigid temperatures, urgent action is needed to protect the health and well-being of those affected. Forever Sports Online will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates as this story unfolds.
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