Re: Property Tax Bill

Jason's last update was communicated via the FaceBook group. Posting it here for those that missed it: 

Important Property Tax Information -UPDATE

I did get a chance to talk Al at the end of the work day.  He had gotten several calls before mine and after mine and seemed to think an error was made in several letters sent out.  While he is not the one who handles this issues he seemed to want to try and help us.  From a high level perspective it seemed like an error occurred.  It sounds to me they are working to fix the issue and get us new letters with the correct amount but given he is not responsible for this and does not know exactly how this might have happen he could not guarantee everyone would get fixed at this point but was hopeful.  This should take 30-45 days to happen which is good and bad.  If the issue does not get fixed we need to appeal the amount in the letter we just got by September 15.  Now 45 days from now is basically the end of the official appeal period which made me personally nervous.  He said I could call him back mid August since he should be able to see if the items have been changed in the system while we wait to get the official letter.  Given mine and his vacation schedule, along with how long it should take from them to get any changes they see when they review all file for errors, I am going to call him the week of August 22nd.  If the issue is not fixed you still have time to fill an official appeal by Sept. 15th.

Now I am personally hopeful this will all get fixed I am going to talk Al to check in on my account and I am happy to help coordinate other who want to check in so he does not get 50-60 calls we could send him one list with ever one who has seen an issue.  This is easiest done by using your "Block and Lot" number as this is how their system looks you up, not be street address.  So if you want to share with me your "Block and Lot" number, found on your 16/17 Assessed Value letter you got, I will make a spread sheet to sent to him so he can check everyone who thinks they got a messed up value.  Now this next part of this request is 100% your choice but if you want to give me what you think the correct base value should be I can add that to the spread sheet so when I ask him to check for all of us he know what you think is the correct number.  If you are not comfortable given me that information I totally get it and will simply list your Lot and Block number.

So those that wish for me to add you to the spreadsheet please private message your to me

One final thing Al did gets lots of calls and he asked me to pass this message on to everyone so he could work to make sure this issue gets fixed quickly.

I am hopefully we will see a positive end to this and if you have questions please let me know

Jason Fried

Merchant #411

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On Aug 7, 2016, at 2:01 PM, Desmond Chan <deschan@gmail.com> wrote:

Hi Raja, Jason, et al,

   I have the same questions too.  It will be great to hear from Jason about the status with his contact.  It is just ridiculous to have to pay for the "over-market" assessment.

Thanks,

Desmond

On Sun, Aug 7, 2016 at 12:32 PM, Raja Datta <rajad22@yahoo.com> wrote:

I feel again we should be paying on the purchase price. As this assessment is ridiculous.  

I will appeal this as I have spoken to other home owners insurance sf and California and this does not seem right, my inquiry was Jason said he was going to contact someone and has that beem done and what's the status?

--Raja

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On Sun, Aug 7, 2016 at 12:10 PM, Paul Garvey

<paulgarvey@vanguardsf.com> wrote:

As I stated earlier below-you are not covered under prop 13 but city must have just re-accessed all units in merchant off a price per square foot sale from new buildings nearby-They went purposely high and now you will need to pay new high priced bill and also then fight to get it lowered and get refund!!please scale down on email tread  and read earlier remarks-this will happen every year btw!! good luck-Paul 

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On Aug 7, 2016, at 11:47 AM, Anne Kelny Denebeim <kelny@me.com> wrote:

That's what we thought too!

Kelny and Nate

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Please excuse typos and brevity! 

On Aug 7, 2016, at 10:48 AM, Raja Datta <rajad22@yahoo.com> wrote:

Hey Jason,

Is there any news on this as I would like to know what we should do regarding appealing this as I got assessed: $753,810.

It is a new property and they cannot tax us like this.  They can only I thought tax us for the purchase price we bought it at as a homeowner exemption in the state of California.

--Raja

On Thursday, July 28, 2016 4:02 PM, BAYARD <bchang7612@comcast.net> wrote:

Thanks Jason !

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Subject: Re: Property Tax Bill

Thank you Paul for the heads up as many of us have also gotten error tax bills.  In my opinion NOBODY should fill an official appeal just yet.  Here is why, thanks to the fact some of our neighbors at Olympia I got the number of somebody at the Assessor Recorders officer.  The person Olympia suggested talking with is aware of the issue but is not the correct person to contact right now. Having said that he did state he is working with his boss to see if it can be corrected without an official appeal. If it can be correct without an official appeal It will take a few working days to correct so he said he would be back in touch once they have an answer of some sort. Since we don't need to have official appeals in until Sept we have some time. As I hear more I will keep you all in the loop.

Jason Fried

Merchant #411

From: Paul Garvey <paulgarvey@vanguardsf.com>

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Subject: Property Tax Bill

 

Hi All-I hate to be a bearer of bad news but I just received a adjusted tax bill! I'm a realtor and didn't know this but we are not covered under prop 13! My tax assessment went from $560,000 to 894,000 even though I just sold for $780,000!!! That's about $4000 more in taxes!! I advise you all to get together and hire a former associate Peter Fatooh and protest these high assessments -Peter number is 415-447-8800--good luck and call me if you have any questions-Paul 415-367-5664 

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On Jul 25, 2016, at 3:56 PM, Paul Garvey <paulgarvey@vanguardsf.com> wrote:

Please bring your own cup or glass? Everything is packed up!! :(

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On Jul 25, 2016, at 3:53 PM, Jason <jasonlfried@hotmail.com> wrote:

Thanks Paul.  Will stop by for a meeting and just an FYI the HOA meeting starts at 7pm.

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Subject: 6pm pre-HOA wine tasting

 

Hi All-I'm moving out Saturday and would like to share 3 bottles of some great red wine from Pine Ridge prior to your HOA meeting tonight at 7:30pm-please meet on roof top at 6-Thanks--Paul #216-

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On Feb 25, 2016, at 2:32 PM, Munir Bayyari <munirbayyari@gmail.com> wrote:

Hi Everyone,

Hope the neighbors are settling in.  I wanted to send a email to the building.  I'm planning on having a friend's 35th birthday get together this Saturday on the roof top from 4-8pm.  Nothing crazy, there will be food and drinks.  If you see some decorations, that's just me. Since I live on the 2nd floor, meaning only available working bathroom for guests, I doubt we'll be up there entire time.  I thought it would be the polite thing to do to inform the building.  If you're craving a margarita, come on up!!

Any questions,  please email or call me at 650 200-9522.

Munir Bayyari,

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On Feb 18, 2016 9:12 AM, "Jason" <jasonlfried@hotmail.com> wrote:

Hey Fellow Merchant residents tonight we will be having a very special wine of the roof Thursday as hopefully some of our neighbors at Olympia will be coming over.  As always bring your favorite beverage to drink and get to know your neighbors.

Hope to see you at 7pm.

Jason Fried

#411