Rick Saccullo pictured above called Jewish residents 
Gestapo Agents in a community email

Estates ll Board of managers: Alan Rothenberg, Cindy Davidowitz, Debbie Resnick, Stephen Fanuka, Stephani Michele, Donald Feldman, Donna Geffner, David Hoffman

FROM THE BY-LAWS

lV. SOURROUNDIN AREA ANED FACILITIES

Located in the Incorporated Village of North Hills and Town of North Hempstead, the property is situated adjacent to Searington Road and opposite Christopher Morley Park. (Manhasset Crest)

Zoning and Use

The property is zoned RCL zoning for residential use. Property directly to the west of the development is zoned R2 residential and the property adjacent to ate Community to the sound , also R2 residential, is being used by the Society as a retreat house and residence for active and retired clergy of the Society

MANHASSET CREST: Update on Legal Proceedings and Land Claims

The board has informed us about an ongoing lawsuit, raising several critical questions regarding its initiation and implications. Specifically, when did Schneider Buchel initiate this lawsuit, and is it related to past litigation or a new development? Additionally, it is concerning that Schneider Buchel, being primarily condominium lawyers, may not possess the necessary expertise in land issues to effectively navigate this legal matter. This begs the question of why the board is considering allocating legal fees to Schneider Buchel, when these funds could be more effectively invested in hiring qualified experts who specialize in land matters. Why does the board seem to go out of its way to use TCM vendors even when they are not the prudent choice.

As of today, it is believed residents of Estates II have incurred legal expenses totaling $20,000 in ongoing litigation against a billion-dollar corporation asserting claims to property that Estates II does not legally own and affects only 3 backyards out of 178.  What is the goal? Years ago, Manhasset Crest proposed a settlement of $60,000, which was accepted by Estates II. Legal documentation to formalize this agreement was subsequently prepared by Manhasset Crest. However, at the last moment, Mr. Rick Sacculloo reneged on the agreed-upon terms.

It is important to acknowledge that Estates II has conducted itself in a manner that raises concerns regarding good faith negotiations. If these continued negotiations remain unproductive, it is anticipated that Manhasset Crest may reach a threshold of frustration with the board's ongoing tactics.

A Fence Too Far: Misallocation of Condo Resources

Thousands and thousands of resident dollars have been spent in legal fees towards the never ending legal dispute with Toll Brothers, for a few feet of land Estates ll DOES NOT OWN. 
 

The Manhasset Crest issue impacts only 3 of 178 homes, one of which belongs to Rick Saccullo. The Condo has spent thousands of dollars in legal fees for the benefit of Rick Saccullo. This conflict of interest continues even though Rick Saccullo is no longer president, thanks to Alan Rothenberg and the irresponsible board of managers. 

Manhasset Crest lie: 

Rick Saccullo initially communicates an update to only a select group of residents on May 30, 2024. A few days later on June 5, he misrepresents the situation by claiming that the community update got "lost in the weeds." In truth, the pressure from articles on the Residents Club website compelled Rick to finally update the entire community on the Manhasset Crest saga, though he clearly did not want to.

UPDATE: AUGUST 3, 2023 UPDATE

From: "estatesii totalmgmt.com" <[email protected]>
Date: August 3, 2023 at 2:48:33 PM EDT
To: "estatesii totalmgmt.com" <[email protected]>
Subject: Property Line Dispute

Dear Residents of Darters Lane & Eagles Crescent (Southern Border):

We wanted to alert you to an issue that has arisen with Manhasset Crest (Toll Brothers) in determining our mutual property line. We are currently discussing  with Toll Brothers where the property line exists between Estates II and Toll Brothers.

We had always presumed the fence behind your unit was built by Estates II. In fact, the fence was actually built by the Jesuits the previous owner of the property in 1985. It appears that fence actually now belongs to Toll Brothers. However, in conjunction with the fence line an “easement” was granted by the Jesuits to the developer of Estates II in or about the same time the fence was constructed. The easement is behind your property approximately 26 feet from the fence line.

Toll Brothers initially felt that the easement property belonged to them when in fact we feel is our land. We are in the process of trying to amicably resolve the issue so it does not materially affect our property line nor theirs. We recently asked Toll Brothers to stake out the property line according to their survey. You may have seen a wooden stake in your backyard either on a tree or on the grass. This issue currently affects 13 homes in the Estates II (including my own).

We are hopeful we can resolve this issue in the next few weeks and we will communicate with you as things progress.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me directly at 516-317-6740.         

Rick Saccullo

Board President

127 Eagles Crescent

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May 29, 2024

The Residents Club has learned Rick Saccullo was offered $60,000 from Manhasset Crest as a nuisance settlement for the land that sits behind Saccullo's condo. This land belongs to Manhasset Crest.  Saccullo turned down the offer, instead continues to spend condo funds on land dispute over land Estates ll does not own. 


 

 RESIDENTS CLUB OBTAINED COPIES OF THE  EMAIL UPDATES ON MANHASSET CREST SENT TO DARTER & EAGLES CRESCENT RESIDENTS ONLY

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UPDATE: MAY 30, 2024 UPDATE DID NOT GO "INTO THE WEEDS"

From: "estatesii totalmgmt.com" <[email protected]>
Date: May 30, 2024 at 4:38:42 PM EDT
To: "estatesii totalmgmt.com" <[email protected]>
Subject: MANHASSET CREST

Dear Darters Lane & Eagles Crescent Residents,

Please see the attached letter from Board President Rick Saccullo.

Thank you.

Daniella Alaimo Rina

Property Manager
Estates at North Hills II

  
                                                                            


 

May 30, 2024
RE: Manhasset Crest
 

Dear Residents of Darters Lane and Eagles Crescent:

Several months ago, I wrote to you (should inform all residents) discussing an "easement" issue between ourselves and Toll Bros. The entire community is funding the legal fees.

First of all, let me state the obvious: none of us are happy with the location of the MANHASSET CREST homes behind our units.  The Obvious: this update came the day after the Residents Club posted information about the $60,000 lump sum offer.

A handful of residents ( Name the residents. Was Zaken with you? What did Zaken want? Zaken's property has never looked better than it does now)  and I attended a meeting a few months back with the mayor of North Hills and the village inspector reviewing both the location and the height of the homes being built behind our units. We were assured that Toll Bros was in full compliance with the local zoning codes although it was acknowledged that the zoning codes may need revision in the future.

Over the past year I have had a series of meetings with the local management of Toll Bros. We own a 26 1/2-foot scenic easement which starts at the chain link fence behind your unit and goes north. What has Saccullo accomplished in the past year other than turning down $60,000 and receiving a retaining wall and lush landscaping along the Manhasset Crest border with the land behind his condo.

Toll Bros has asked for a revision of the 1985 Easement Agreement where we would give them 10 feet of land from the chain link fence. Toll Bros owns the fence. Spending condo resources for 10 feet of land we do not own. In consideration Toll Bros had agreed to give Estates Il a lump sum payment which we would use to enhance our landscaping and attempt to block as best as we could the view of the MANHASSET CREST homes. Saccullo's backyard has already received massive upgrade, on common grounds, with privacy trees. We discussed putting in Green Giant trees and the necessary irrigation. Toll Bros would put in a new permanent fence at the 10-foot marker from the current fence.  How much did Toll Bros offer vs. how much do you want to receive?

Since this is a significant change to our common grounds and affects the backyards of several residents (including myself- full disclosure) Saccullo should look up definition of "full disclosure"  I recently reviewed the easement agreement and the Toll Bros proposal with a top land use attorney in Nassau County. Full disclosure- name the "top land use attorney" and how much the attorney's have billed Estates ll.

His thoughts are that the lump sum (Full Disclosure: what's the lump sum) consideration significantly understates the value of the 10-foot easement we would be giving to Toll Bros. His recommendation was ot do nothing at this time. We notified Toll Bros that we were not prepared ot change the easement agreement at the time. The Residents Club consulted a top tier real estate firm: “Toll Bros has shown a lot of patience with Saccullo, who is a non entity in the real estate community.  RIght now they are being neighborly. At some point Toll Bros will drop the hammer and use their resources to take what belongs to them.  Saccullo may be overplaying his hand."

That said, Toll Bros does own the chain link fence behind your unit, and they may decide ot remove the fence between our properties.

Toll Bros cannot enter the easement area without easement area without a revision of the original agreement.

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out ot me directly Just like the monthly news letter, this letter creates more questions than it offers answers. Saccullo operates in the dark, while using condo funds and only revealing the smallest bits of information, after one year of secrecy.

Rick Saccullo Board President
127 Eagles Crescent 
516-317-674



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 Estates ll Board of managers: Alan Rothenberg, Cindy Davidowitz, Debbie Resnick, Stephen Fanuka, Stephani Michele, Donald Feldman, Donna Geffner, David Hoffman