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

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