Community Updates – July 11

Management:                                                                   

Pam Pham-Le, General Manager                                                           pphamle@actionlife.com

Phone: 213.243.0798                                                                              www.santeevillagela.com

Office Location & Hours:

The management office is located in the courtyard, behind the Eckardt & Cornell buildings.  It is commercial space #5, next to the art gallery.

Hours – Monday-Friday (9:30 am – 5:30 pm)

Important Contact Information:

Santee Village On-Duty Patrol Officer                                              Cell Phone: 323.501.1119

Maple Garage Shuttle Van Information                                           Phone number: 213.434.6712

Hours – Monday-Thursday (6 pm – 11 pm)                                       Friday-Sunday (6 pm – 1:30 am)

*PLEASE CONTACT MANAGEMENT TO SCHEDULE ALL MOVES AND DELIVERIES*

Summer Maintenance Tips:

–Air Conditioning Tips:

Luckily, living in downtown Los Angeles we normally don’t experience daunting triple-digit temps, but it’s always nice to have our homes at a steady and comfortable temperature. Keep these summer A/C tips in mind:

1. Get the A/C unit Inspected and Cleaned: During the summer, the A/C unit will be on for hours so it’s important that it is able to handle the load. One way to know for certain is to have it inspected and cleaned by a professional. This will ensure it releases cooler air, avoids overheating, and can run a longer lifespan.

2. Run the A/C Before You Actually Need It. There’s nothing worse than turning on the A/C and all you feel is a blast of hot air, so be sure to test the system before the warm days hit.

3. Avoid turning the A/C off completely. Instead, you should increase the temperature when you are away from home. The A/C unit may run when you’re not home for a few minutes at a time, but this is more energy-efficient than turning it on when you get home and then it running for hours at a time.

4. This applies year-round, but it is always a great idea to shut your blinds and close your drapes to keep the heat or cold out.

–Dishwasher and Garbage Disposal:

5. Be sure to run your dishwasher at least once a month, especially in the summer months to prevent any odors from forming within the basin of the machine.

6. If your garbage disposal has an odor, you can use lime, lemon, or any other citrus fruit to clean the blades and container – effectively turning the disposal into a citrus fan.

Know When to Call the Professionals:

7. Anything electrical or water-related should be left to the professionals. However, if you have a leaking toilet, sink, or related water fixture, you can mitigate any damage or clean-up by shutting off the water supply before maintenance arrives.

Weekend Happenings:

Lotus Festival: Echo Park Lake’s 44th annual Lotus Festival returns this weekend, honoring the Korean community with food, music, dance, dragon boat races, and cultural festivities. New this year is the Lotus 5K Run/Walk on Sunday and the return of the floating lantern “Lights of Dreams Festival” (1:30 pm – 9:00 pm). More details here, https://www.lalotusfestival.org/

Where: 751 Echo Park Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90026                When: 07/12 – Noon – 10:00 pm; 07/13 – Noon – 8:00 pm

Belly Laughs Comedy & Food Festival at LA Live: This new festival at L.A. Live blends top Asian American comedians—like Kumail Nanjiani, Margaret Cho, and Hasan Minhaj—with bold flavors from 20 standout Asian restaurants curated by MAMA’s Nightmarket. Catch the laughs and bites across three stages, Saturday and Sunday at Noon. More details here, https://www.nederlanderconcerts.com/bellylaughsfestival

Where: 800 W. Olympic Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90015          When: 07/12 – 07/13 at Noon