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1. What amenities and services are offered at The Crescent?
The building has a large Club/Meeting/Media Room located on the Second floor, which includes an oversized terrace overlooking the fountain. The room comfortably accommodates 80 for a sit down dinner, or over 150 for a reception. There is a full catering kitchen, coatroom and restrooms. These facilities are available for use by our residents for private functions at a nominal charge.
A Fitness Center, containing cardio equipment, and strength training equipment, located on the second floor is available to our residents at no additional charge. We have made arrangements for a one-year affiliate membership for our residents at either Wellbridge or The Ritz Carlton as a welcome gift. After the first year your membership will be offered at a discounted rate.
In-Home Handyman services can be arranged by contacting the Management Office and includes such things as changing hard-to-reach light bulbs, hanging pictures or mirrors, filter changes, repairing leaking faucets, clearing drain lines, caulking and other minor household repairs.
2. How is the building staffed?
Judy Rosen, our Building Manager, is a Professional Community Association Manager and one of four in St. Louis. Judy oversees all day-to day operations. An Assistant Manager/Concierge and Building Engineer are on site 5 days per week. The building is be staffed 7 days a week with a 24 hour Front Desk Attendant. The Front Desk Attendant will be available to provide concierge services, such as making reservations and coordinating deliveries from grocers, florists, pharmacies and dry cleaners.
The building provides Valet Attendants 7 days per week, beginning in the early morning and ending in the late evening. The Valets serve the residents, their guests and the commercial tenants. The Valet Attendants will be available to carry packages and groceries to residences, as well as parking vehicles and are instructed not to accept tips from residents or their guests.
Custodial Service is provided 7 days per week, from 7 a.m. to 4p.m. Monday through Friday and from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays.
3. How will the utilities be billed?
Electric Consumption inside each unit will be billed directly from Ameren UE to each individual owner. The Assistant Manager will assist you in setting up your individual account prior to Closing. Gas, water, sewer, trash and recycling usage are all paid by the condominium association through your monthly condo fee. The commercial tenants are responsible to pay for their utilities directly.
4. Will I have full control of the temperature within my unit?
The building has been designed with a water-source heat pump heating and cooling system. Each unit is equipped with an individual thermostat giving residents 100% control over the temperature within their condominium. This unit is designed to allow heat or air conditioning anytime of year.
5. Will I be able to control the water temperature within my unit?
Each unit will have its own hot water heater, so that water temperature can be individually controlled.
6. What type of sound proofing is used?
We have retained a sound engineer to provide us with the latest technology available for soundproofing.
7. Can I have a grill on my balcony?
Gas grills are permitted via a direct gas line located on each balcony.
8. Are pets permitted in the building?
Two dogs or two cats (or one of each) are permitted. There is a pet park on the third floor garden terrace and rules are established for its use.
9. Explain the parking arrangement for residents and their guests.
Each unit has two pre-assigned parking spaces in our heated garage on the buildings second level. Each penthouse receives one additional pre-assigned parking space which is in tandem. For owners who have more vehicles than spaces allotted, we have arranged for long-term parking in the garage across the street from The Crescent. These spaces are located in a reserved area on the 00 level and are available under a monthly contract at the established rate, which is currently $95 per month.
Guests have the option to either park in a designated area in the retail garage or Valet Park, each at no additional cost.
10. Where are the mailboxes located?
Mailboxes are located inside the elevator lobby closest to where your unit is located. Packages will be received by the Front Desk Attendant, and delivered by our Valet to your residence at a convenient time.
11. How will I receive my newspaper?
Newspapers will be delivered to your door no later than 6:00 a.m. by our Front Desk Attendant.
12. What is the monthly condo assessment?
The monthly assessment is $.42 per square foot, based on the current operating budget prepared by a Professional Community Association Manager. The budget can be found in the Sales Certificate.
13. What can I expect to pay for property taxes?
Based upon other developments in the Clayton area, property taxes are estimated to be 1.1% - 1.2% of the purchase price.
14. Will I have high-speed internet, cable and/or satellite television?
Residents will be able to choose between cable and satellite T.V. Also, each owner can receive wireless internet from their choice of internet providers.
15. Can I use my own interior designer?
Yes
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