The below information will provide you with an introduction to living at the complex and cover the most common questions management are asked about the building.
Need help
Building management are on-site regularly and available 24/7 for building emergencies. For all non-urgent matters residents are requested to log their enquiry via either email or ‘Building Link’ so that a record of their request can be maintained. ‘Building Link’ can be accessed via the following link www.thegordonhub.buildinglink.com using the login and password provided once residents have registered their information with management.
For emergencies please contact 02 7208 8914.
Moving-in & Delivery of Large Items
Residents moving-in or having large items delivered are requested to book their move with building management at least 48 hours prior to the move so that it can be co-ordinated with other residents. Please see the moving instructions available in the ‘Forms & Procedures’ section of this website.
Residents are reminded that items are not to be moved via the main entrance lobby where possible and must go through the car park and up in the lift to level 1.
Building Maintenance, Cleaning & Emergencies
Building management is responsible for the maintenance of common areas. Please report any non-urgent matters to building management via email at management@thegordonpaddington.com.au For building emergencies such as large water leaks management can be contacted 24/7 on 02 7208 8914.
Apartment Defects & Maintenance
Building management is responsible for maintaining the buildings common areas. For maintenance items and defects relating to your apartment that are not common property and are covered within the warranty period please log the items in BuildingLink which will be actioned by Building Management and Richard Crookes Constructions.
Connecting Gas & Electricity
Your service provider should have a record of your gas and electricity meter numbers when you provide them your address. A list of the units and their corresponding meter numbers can be found in the BuildingLink library under meter numbers. You are free to connect to a utility provider of your choice and this must be done on taking up residency at the building. The meters are read remotely and are located in a cupboard in the building corridors that can only be accessed by building management or the meter readers.
The hot water meter to apportion your hot water consumption as a portion of the total building (given it is a central hot water system) is in most instances located under the laundry basin
No Electricity
If there is no electricity in your apartment, or part of your apartment, most likely a circuit breaker has tripped. There is a switchboard in the apartment that contains all circuit breakers, it is usually located in a storage cupboard or your kitchen.
As a short has most likely tripped the breaker it is best to turn off all power outlets, appliances and lights, go to your switchboard and then reset the circuit breaker by turning it back to on. If you turn a light or use a power point and the breaker trips again, this is the cause of the short and the appliance should not be used further or an electrician should be called.
Should there be no electricity in your apartment and no breakers are tripped, please contact building management, unless it is an issue with the area in which case you will need to wait for power to be reinstated.
Phone & Internet
The building is wired to the National Broadband Network (NBN) providing high speed internet to your apartment. When occupying the apartment you are free to use a telecommunications provider of your choice to set up your telephone and internet. Providers should be able to set up your connection without accessing the building, however if for some reason they require access to the buildings Main Distribution Frame (MDF) please contact building management.
Each apartment has a distribution board usually located in the linen or broom cupboard. Your telecommunications provider will provide a phone/internet service to this distribution board, you may need to connect the line for your wall outlets to the distribution board to obtain a service at the wall outlet.
Visitors parking
There are spots allocated for visitor parking only on the first level of the car park. Residents are not permitted to park in these spots and action will be taken against offenders.
Please do not park under any circumstances in other peoples spaces, the carpark ramps and driveway.
Resident Car Park
Residents must park in and with-in their designated car space. Residents are reminded that as per the by-laws car spaces are for the parking of bikes and vehicles only, nothing else can be kept or stored in the space. All items must be stored in the designated storage cage, we also suggest that items in storage cages be elevated as there can be water through the car park at times during cleaning or in the event of a plumbing issue.
Water & Hot Water
The cost of water is paid for by your strata levies and an access charge that will be billed to you by Sydney Water; you should confirm that Sydney Water has your correct contact details.
Individual stop valves to turn on/off the hot and cold water to your apartment can generally be found under the basin in your laundry.
Please note that the buildings hot water is provided through a gas hot water system. When setting up your gas account you will also need to notify your utility provider of the hot water meter under your laundry basin which they use to determine your portion of the buildings gas usage to provide hot water to your apartment.
Clothes Lines & Drying Clothes
The drying of clothes on balconies is not permitted. Please use the dryer in your apartment.
Recycling & Waste Disposal
General garbage can be disposed of using the buildings garbage chute available on level 1. Please follow the chute instructions and be cognisant of the size of items placed down the chute. Level 1 also has a small recycling room for paper/cardboard and glass/PET. If the bins are full please bring the items down to the large garbage room on ground floor next to the car park entrance.
Intercom System
Visitors can contact apartments using the buildings intercom system available at the main entrance and at the car park gate. If you are contacted on the intercom system press the key to open the entrance door.
Fire Alarm & Fire Stairs
If the buildings fire alarm goes off please exit the building and proceed down the fire stairs to the grass area at the front of the building, the Fire Brigade or Building Management will then provide instruction on when you can re-enter the building.
The buildings fire stairs are locked and can only be exited on the ground level once entered. Residents are provided a key which will allow them to open the fire stair door on their level only in case the lifts are not working.
Foxtel
The building is Foxtel ready and residents wanting to use Foxtel’s services should contact them directly to arrange their connection.
Pets
The Gordon is a pet friendly building however pets must be registered with building management and the Strata Committee on commencement of residency. Please refer to the forms & procedures section of this website for further information.
New access cards & keys
The building uses an access control system and you should have an access card that will provide access to the garage door, main entrance foyers and lifts. Should you require an additional access card they can be obtained at a cost of $50 (limit per apartment) by completing the key/access card request form available in the forms section of this website.
The original key for your apartment entrance door is on a master key system as it also provides access to other areas around the building such as the main garbage room and fire stairs. To obtain an additional front door key please also complete the key/access card request form available in the forms section of this website. Building management will then send your request to the buildings Locksmith (Radiant Enterprises) providing approval and you can obtain additional keys off them at a small cost.