Covid-19 Updates

Covid-19 Updates

Fall 2021 Update

Our buildings are inherently safer spaces to work in during these unprecedented times. They have larger windows and high ceilings – both of which encourage strong air flow, highly recommended by the CDC. In private offices, our tenants can manage their own air quality because they don’t have centralized air systems. Building on these advantages we continue to make changes to our buildings and our policies.

In this spirit, we want to remind you of Kew’s Mask Policy: masks are required in all public spaces, as noted by signage in all Kew buildings. Social distancing continues to be encouraged in all public spaces as well.

100% of our Kew employees are vaccinated.

Additional safety protocols in place for you include:

• NEW: KewPass touch-free entry for easier more secure check-in.  Contact Yessy Ortiz (yortiz@kewmanagement.com) for additional information and setup assistance.
• NEW: HEPA filtration with UV light filtration technology in air conditioners in all Kew lobbies.
• NEW: Touch-free amenities in Kew renovated bathrooms including automatic lights, touchless sinks and toilets, and hands free soap dispensers.
• Sneeze guards at newly renovated lobby (security) desks.
• Hand sanitizer dispensers in main lobby and elevator lobbies.
• Increased frequency of high-touch surface cleaning.

One-page Covid-19 Guidelines Briefs

We have created a summary of the Covid-19 guidelines for the buildings. Links to these one-page versions are below and can also be found in the Tenant Center of this site at kewmanagement.com/tenant-center. If you haven’t shared the complete guide with your employees, please share the appropriate sheet with them.

Keeping You Safe Brief — 1123 and 1133
Keeping You Safe Brief — 11 West 25th Street
Keeping You Safe Brief — 255 Fifth Avenue
Keeping You Safe Brief — 227 West 29th Street

URGENT: MASKS MUST BE WORN

It has been noted that some people are in the public spaces of the buildings without masks. This is against current building policy, CDC guidelines, and state requirements.

Everyone is required to wear a mask when outside their office space. Make sure your employees and guests follow these rules as well.

Thank you for doing your part to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

Foldable Bicycles – Elevator Policy

On July 27th, Kew issued a memo regarding the safe storing of bicycles and reiterated the overall bicycle policy for the buildings. A tenant has kindly reached out to us to clarify that NYC law states that folding bicycles cannot be barred from passenger elevators as stated in our Policy 5.22 for 1123 and 1133 Broadway and Policy 5.18 for 11 West 25th Street, 255 Fifth Avenue, and 227 West 29th Street.

The intention of the policy was to protect the appearance of the elevators for our tenants. At the time the policy was written, we were unaware of this NYC regulation.  Kew always seeks to be in compliance with all city statutes and is, therefore, immediately changing this policy.

Foldable bicycles will be allowed in the passenger elevators going forward.

Our Security Guards have been advised of the change. We will be revising the PDF of the Tenant Guide on our website this week and incorporating the change in the Tenant Guide before reprinting it.

A Letter from Leslie Spira Lopez.

Dear Tenants,

On behalf of all of us at Kew Management, I want to again welcome you back.

We want Kew tenants to be up-to-date on new procedures, policies, and recommendations that have been put in place in order to facilitate a safe and productive reopening for everyone.  To keep you informed, our staff has prepared a guide to reopening tailored to each of our buildings.

Please  familiarize yourself with the guide for your building and share it with your staff members so that we can all keep each other healthy.  It contains:

• Changes to the building and our policies;
• The part each of us can play;
• How business owners can prepare their spaces, policies and staff for reopening; and
• Helpful resources.

Be assured, as we all go through the process of reopening together, Kew Management will continue to update you on revisions to procedures and protocols. The health and success of all those who are part of the Kew community is our goal.

Leslie Spira Lopez
CEO and President
Kew Management

A Letter from Leslie Spira Lopez.

Dear Tenants in 1123 and 1133 Broadway,

On behalf of all of us at Kew Management, I want to welcome you back and let you know that we have been working to ensure your safety.

As New York City enters Phase 2 of reopening, we want Kew tenants to be aware of new procedures, policies, and recommendations that have been put in place in order to facilitate a safe and productive reopening for everyone.

Keeping You Safe (Download PDF)

Please familiarize familiarize yourself with the attached guide and share it with your staff members so that we can all keep each other healthy.  It contains:

• Changes to the building and our policies;
• The part each of us can play;
• How business owners can prepare their spaces, policies and staff for reopening; and
• Helpful resources.

Be assured, as we all go through the process of reopening together, Kew Management will update and revise procedures and protocols accordingly. The health and success of all those who are part of the Kew community is our goal.

We wish everyone a healthy, smooth reopening and are glad to have you back.

Leslie Spira Lopez
CEO and President
Kew Management

Please note: Changes in buildings and procedures have also been made at 11 West 25th Street, 255 Fifth Avenue, and 227 West 29th. A guide for each of these Kew’s buildings will be issued this week.