Information for Tenants about Buildings and Neighborhood



IN 12 AND 14 WEST 68TH STREET

SUPER: Gideon Danziger, lives in Apt. 5A, 12 West 68th, phone 362-8903; cell phone (917) 562-3374.
LANDLORDS: Tom Haines and Polly Cleveland live in Apt 4, 14 W 68th, phone 873-2982, fax 873-6125.
HOUSEKEEPER: A weekly housekeeper can be arranged. Speak to Gideon or Polly.
GARBAGE: The garbage area is next to the garden entrance. Please place garbage securely in cans! The city picks up garbage Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings.
RECYCLING 1): Newsprint, corrugated cardboard, cans and bottles are recycled. The city picks up early Friday morning. Please put cans and bottles in the blue barrel. Please place cardboard and newspapers neatly in the black container.
RECYCLING 2): There is a 5c deposit on all carbonated beverage containers. Return these at the Food Emporium. Or donate to the bottle collectors outside the Food Emporium.
LAUNDRY 1): Coin-operated washers and dryers are available in the basement.
LAUNDRY 2): Tower West Cleaners, 161 Amsterdam at 67th. Call them and they will pick up & deliver to the closet at top of the basement stairs, 724-5395.

SERVICES IN NEIGHBORHOOD

PARKING: On street difficult, 68th street garage expensive, often full. Long-term parking, Apex Parking Corp, W 57 St and 10th Ave, 765-7069. or 1-800-535-PARK or 1-800-421-6858 2 NYC chains.
CAR RENTAL: Dollar (399-3590) on 56th bet 9th & Bway. Hertz (800 654-3131) Budget (807-8700) & Avis (800 331-1212) on 76th & Bway. Airport limo: 360-1111; 741-7440; 663-3333 or 662-2222.
POST OFFICE: Ansonia Station, main office, SW corner, 68th & Columbus.
MAILBOXES ETC: 163 Amsterdam Ave bet 67 & 68. Packing, shipping, UPS, notary public, copying, fax, etc., 595-5353.
HOSPITAL: St. Luke's-Roosevelt 59th and Amsterdam (10th). Emergency 523-6800.
CASH MACHINES: Food Emporium supermarket, (Cirrus and most credit cards) Chemical Bank: North: 72nd & Columbus; South: 65 St. & Bway

LANDLORD'S FAVORITE RESTAURANTS

ELITE CAFE: 185 Col. bet 68 & 69. Quality diner, cappuccino, espresso, delivers. 724-8850.
DALLAS BAR-B-QUE: 27W72 nr CPW. Great for kids! Cheap but good; spareribs, delivers 873-2004.
CAPRICE: 199 Col. at 69. Upscale continental, moderate prices. 580-6948.
AEGEAN: 221 Col; 70 St. High quality authentic Greek; Reasonable. Delivers. 873-5057.
PIZZA JOINT TOO: 70 west 71st, east of Columbus, delivers, 799-4444.
HOULIHAN'S: 1990 Bway at 62. Irish Bar & Rest: Salads, spareribs, specialties. 362-1340.
HUNAN PARK: 235 Columbus bet 71 & 72. Good Chinese, delivers. 724-4411.
LENGE: 202 Col. bet 69 & 70. Excellent Japanese. Deliver 799-9188.
CAFE LA FORTUNA: 69 W 71,east of Col, Italian opera, coffee & homemade pastries.724-5846.
CAFE MOZART: 154 W 70 St; east of Bway; super Viennese pastries and coffee 595-9797.
CAFE LA FENICE: Bway at 69th Venetian Italian cafe. Moderate prices. 579-1337
POMODORO: Columbus east bet 70 & 71. Excellent Italian. Moderate prices. 721-3009.
PASHA: 70 W 71 east of Columbus. Elegant Turkish cuisine. Moderate prices. 579-8751.
FIORELLO'S ROMAN CAFE: 1900 Bway bet 63 & 64. Grand Italian buffet. Moderate prices 595-5330
JOSEPHINA'S: 1900 Broadway bet 63 & 64. Interesting Continental/ organic. Moderate prices 799-1000
SANTA FE: 72 W 69th St. Elegant Southwest cuisine, moderate prices 724-0822
LA-BOITE-EN-BOIS: 75 W 68th St, Charming, moderately expensive French 874-2705
BARBETTA'S: 321W46 bet 8 & 9 Aves. Expensive, ultimate North Italian cuisine. 246-9171.

FOOD SHOPPING

FOOD EMPORIUM: 2008 Bway at 68. Supermarket open 24 hrs, credit cards OK, delivers.
GREAT FARM: Corner 68th & Columbus. 24 hour delicatessen. Pick up a hot meal.
BALDUCCI'S: W 66 bet Bway & Amsterdam. Super-deluxe gourmet. Delivers. 653-8320.
MAYA SCHAPER: 106 W 69th, west of Columbus. Cheese, bread, gourmet; 873-2100.
SOUTINE: 104 W 70, west of Col. Superb French breads, pastries, gourmet, caters. 496-1450.
SENSUOUS BEAN: 68 West 70, east of Col. Gourmet coffee, tea and spices. 724-7725.
HOT & CRUSTY: 2387 Bway at 71. 496-0632. High quality breads & sandwiches.
CITARELLA: 2135 Bway at 75. THE fish and meat store. 874-0383.
BURKE & BURKE: Columbus bet 65 & 66. Gourmet deli & caterer. 799-7000.
FAIRWAY: 2127 Bway bet 74 & 75. Gourmet fruits & vegetables, cheese & coffee, delivers 595-1888.
H&H BAGELS: 2239 Bway at 78."Like no other bagel in the world.quot; 595-8003.
ZABAR'S: 2245 Bway bet 80 & 81. Gourmet everything, incl kitchen equipment. 987-2000.
67 WINE & SPIRITS: 179 Columbus, corner 68. Excellent wines & Liquors. 724-6767.

OTHER SHOPPING

GOODRICH PHARMACY: 104 West 70th, west of Columbus, delivers, 877-3090/3153.
SUPREME HARDWARE: 65 West 73rd, east of Columbus, 362-3555.
DUANE-REED: Bway west bet 70 & 71. Health & beauty aids, pharmacy, 579-9955, delivers.
WEBER'S: Bway east bet 71 & 72. Closeout bargains.
LINCOLN STATIONERS: B'way west corner 63rd 459-3500.
LINCOLN BUSINESS MACH: 68th bet Columbus & Bway. Computer service & repair 769-0606.
BLOCKBUSTER VIDEO: 199 Amsterdam, corner 69th, 787-0300.
GRACIOUS HOME: 67th & Bway; Household furnishings, hardware, etc.
TOWER RECORDS: 66th & Bway; Video's, Tapes, CD's, etc.
BARNES & NOBLE: 66TH & Columbus/Bway intersection
COLISEUM BOOKS: 1771 Broadway corner 57th, biggest selection, paperbacks! 757-8381.
MARK ALBERT: 147 W 72 bet Col. & Bway. Women & men, high styling. 362-7338.
WESTOVER BARBER SHOP: 253W72 bet Bway & West End. Old-style barbers. 362-9071.

EXERCISE, GYMS AND ACTIVITIES

SKATING IN CENTRAL PARK: Wollman Rink; 62nd St. Rentals Available.517-4800.
CENTRAL PARK SKATERS: 120 W 72 St; west of Col.; rents &sells rollerblades; 787-3911.
NY ROAD SKATERS ASSOCIATION: For info on races and clinics. 534-7858.
POOL & GYM; YMCA: 5 W 63 at CPW. 787-4400. Pool, gym, program for children & adults.
REEBOK CLUB: 160 Columbus at 68th. Pool, gym 362-6800.
STEPS: 2121 Bway. Dance and aerobics classes daily. 874-2410
BICYCLES IN CENTRAL PARK: Boathouse; 10:00 am to dusk, rentals/lessons 861-4137.
PARK SIDE BICYCLES: 329 Amsterdam; bet 75 & 76 bike rentals $28/day. 787-9657/2846.
TOGA BIKE SHOP: 110 West End Av. At 64 St; Bike sales, repairs & rentals; 799-9625.
TENNIS IN CENTRAL PARK: At 96th St.; 7:00 am to dusk, Season Permits. 360-3444.
BOATING IN CENTRAL PARK: Rowboat rentals, gondola rides evenings; Call for fees. 517-2233.
LAWN SPORTS: Green bowling and croquet; 69th St. Call for Permits. 360-8133.
MINIATURE GOLF; BANK SHOT BASKETBALL: Wollman Rink; 517-4800.
HORSEBACK RIDING: Claremont Stables; 175 W 89th St.; English saddle; 724-5100.
HORSEDRAWN CARRIAGES: 59th St. & Fifth to Sixth Avenues; 246-0520.
CAROUSEL: 64th St.; 10:30-5:00 pm (Weekends to 6:00 pm) weather permitting 879-0244.
BIRDWATCHING, BOTANY WILDLIFE WALKS: 8:00 am Sun,Thu, Fri; 800-201-PARK.
CENTRAL PARK TROLLEY TOUR: 90 mins.60th & 5th; 10:30;1:00 & 3:00 wkdys 360-2727.

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14 West 68th St, Apt 4, New York, NY 10023
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