I am a resident of Manhattan Plaza, 400 W. 43rd. 1...

I am a resident of Manhattan Plaza, 400 W. 43rd. 10036 and have been since 1977. I have concerns about recent decisions that have been made in our complex that are arbitrary, unsightly & effect us all here.

Our lobby for more than 40 years has always been welcoming and beautiful. Just recently there have been some alarming changes to the lighting and appearance of the front desk area and entrance. Blinding white lights have replaced the subtle elegant theatrical lighting in the entrance that we once had and a carpet, a relic of the 1970 s, is now covering the beautiful polished brick in the entrance. I have written letters and called Rima El Atrache, Related Management's representative here in the building over the past month and she never returns my communications.

I have since written to Gustavo Lopez, the general manager of our building, as well as the two heads of the maintenance department and no one will address the issue or even respond.

I would like the name of someone in the Related organization who will take the problem seriously enough to respond to me.

If the problem is a case of changing to energy saving lighting, there are energy efficient light bulbs that are less terrifying. If you must keep the ones you have there is always the simple addition of a rheostat (Dimmer).

I am not alone in my disbelief at this transformation of a once elegant entrance into one of a Carnival Attraction.

This is not merely a case of a minor inconvenience the building entrance has taken on all of the charm of a check-cashing kiosk and not a place anyone would like to visit. The 10th Avenue building of our same complex, 484, is not as yet afflicted by these changes. Soft amber lighting remains there for now. If anyone knows who is in charge please advise me of whom we might contact and what action we can take to return our home to the one we love an

Michael Dane
400 West 43rd #44R
NTC 10036