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Meet Al!

Al joined the SCA team back in 2019. When he isn’t fixing things around our buildings as a valued member of our maintenance team (as well as the star of a lot of our recent maintenance tip videos), you can find him taking care of his 20 year old pepper plants, watching old westerns, or working on one of his cars, vespas or motorcycles. Beyond that Al also has a background in graphic design, sculpture and photography!

Here is a little bit about Al in his own words:

Favorite #CLE restaurant: Not a “restaurant”, but the Sachsenheim Hall on Denison near Ridge. The kitchen is run by Grumpy, the originator of @grumpys.cafe here in Tremont. Great food, beer, and at a decent price.

Favorite Vacation Spot: Munich, Southwest US.

If you could be in any movie, what would it be?: I’d rather be on the production side of a movie than be in one.

Interesting Fact: Al used to race cars for many years. He’s raced in road rally, autocross, and solo road course.

📷: @extraordinairephotos

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Meet Al! Al joined the SCA team back in 2019. When he isn’t fixing things around our buildings as a valued member of our maintenance team (as well as the star of a lot of our recent maintenance tip videos), you can find him taking care of his 20 year old pepper plants, watching old westerns, or working on one of his cars, vespas or motorcycles. Beyond that Al also has a background in graphic design, sculpture and photography! Here is a little bit about Al in his own words: Favorite #CLE restaurant: Not a “restaurant”, but the Sachsenheim Hall on Denison near Ridge. The kitchen is run by Grumpy, the originator of @grumpys.cafe here in Tremont. Great food, beer, and at a decent price. Favorite Vacation Spot: Munich, Southwest US. If you could be in any movie, what would it be?: I’d rather be on the production side of a movie than be in one. Interesting Fact: Al used to race cars for many years. He’s raced in road rally, autocross, and solo road course. 📷: @extraordinairephotos
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Frequently Asked Questions

All of our communities are pet friendly - no extra monthly fees/deposits needed. We just ask you let us know you have a pet before signing your lease, or obtain our permission before getting one if you already live with us. Generally, we have a 2 pet limit, however we are open to exceptions on an individual basis. You must have your pet on a leash in all common areas, and pick up after your dog.

Maintenance requests should be submitted using this form and are usually responded to/resolved within 1-2 business days. See the video guide below for how our maintenance process works. If this is a true emergency, please contact the emergency phone line in our maintenance form.

Maintenance Requests

Residents are strictly prohibited from subleasing their unit or listing it on a timeshare service such as AirBNB. The security of our residents is paramount to us, and we want to ensure that we know who is coming and going from all of our facilities.

What can I put on my wall?

Make your apartment feel like a home. We are not looking to subtract from your security deposit for normal holes in the drywall, like putting up art or mounting a TV. The walls in all of our buildings have wood studs. Do not drill into any brick.

I'm having thermostat issues – what do I do?

If your thermostat reads an error, contact us right away. We have a contract with Brewer-Garrett HVAC Service. They will come out as soon as possible, typically within 24 hours.

Will you change my HVAC filter?

We will come by every 3 months to change your HVAC filter for you.

Is my building cleaned regularly? 

All of our buildings are cleaned 5 days a week. Be sure to say hi to our wonderful custodial team!

Does SCA recycle and compost?

We recycle at all of our buildings. Recycling is available in the trash room on your floor. Instructions on what can be recycled are in each trash room and in your orientation packet.

The Fairmont Creamery, West 17th Street Townhomes, and The Lincoln share one compost bin. The Tappan and Wagner Awning have their own. Instructions on what can be composted are provided in orientation packets.

Who handles snow removal at SCA properties?

In the winter, we work with MVP Snow Removal to keep all of our surface parking lots and sidewalks free from snow/ice. Below are some helpful do’s and dont’s for winter weather:

Snow Day Guide

When will I receive an option to renew my lease? 

Our leases are 12 months. We will give you a 60 day notice with the option to renew the lease or let us know you will be moving.

What amenities do I have access to as an SCA resident?

All of our residents have access to outdoor space, a 24-hour fitness center, a pet wash, and roof deck.

Tremont Athletic Club are our long time partners, located at the Fairmont Creamery. Residents in any of our buildings can receive a discounted membership for as long as you live with us. Contact TAC for more details here.

How do I change the batteries in my gate/garage opener?

Leaving anything with a battery in cold temperatures can greatly reduce its lifetime. We recommend bringing in your parking lot remote every night to extend the battery's life. We also recommend changing your remote's battery once a year to prevent it from dying unexpectedly. Replacement batteries can be found at most stores and online!

For The Tappan parking lots and The Creamery garage remotes, use a Lithium 2032 battery.

For The Lincoln garage remotes, use a AAA battery.

For the Barber parking lot remotes, use a 9V battery.

You can view a tutorial video here to learn how to change yours!

Community Voices

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A Radically Inclusive Community in Tremont: Pilgrim Congregational United Church of Christ

Pilgrim Congregational United Church of Christ was first founded in 1859 in the Tremont neighborhood. The church is a cornerstone institution in the community, and, like the surrounding community, has a storied past.

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Advocating for the Future of Public Transit in Cleveland

Sustainable Community Associates recently welcomed Angie Schmitt and Marvin Ranaldson to an office space on the ground floor of the Fairmont Creamery.

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Resident Spotlight: Teaching in the COVID Era with Krystle Williams

Last fall, we reached out to a few of the teachers in our community. Teachers have been working tirelessly throughout the pandemic, and we wanted to celebrate their work at a time when schools were particularly overwhelmed. One such community member was Krystle Williams, a resident at The Tappan since 2020 and an English teacher at John Marshall High School.

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Cleveland’s AsiaTown: Yesterday and Today

As a Cleveland transplant, AsiaTown came as a surprise to me. I’d considered myself familiar with the city prior to moving here, having family scattered throughout Northeast Ohio—but I hadn’t known this particular neighborhood existed. I knew Little Italy and University Circle, Lakewood and Tremont, and most of the outlying suburbs. AsiaTown, and its storied roots, was unknown to me until I became a Cleveland resident in 2015.

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“I want people to know that I see them:” Stephanie Howse on Her Ward 7 Campaign

The City of Cleveland is currently divided into seventeen wards. For Clevelanders, these wards are often known by the neighborhoods that make them up—Buckeye-Shaker Square, Detroit Shoreway, and Edgewater, to name a few.

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Cleveland APL Expansion Will Bring Innovative Care to the City

At the heart of the Cleveland Animal Protective League is a series of core values, including compassion, leadership, and innovation. These values drive all that the APL does, and are perhaps most clearly articulated through their current capital campaign, Unleash the Dream. The multi-year campaign aims to raise $13.5 million, all of which will be directed towards renovating and expanding the APL facility located on Willey Avenue, adjacent to the Fairmont Creamery.

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How Acupuncture First Treats Imbalances in the Body

Karen Mastrangelo started practicing acupuncture in 2010, after earning her Master of Science degree in Traditional Oriental Medicine from the prestigious Pacific College of Oriental Medicine. Though she spent time studying and practicing in both California, where PCOM is located, and New York, she is a native Clevelander and ultimately decided to come back home to open up her own practice.

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“Bakeries Can Build Communities:” A Conversation with Leavened’s Ian Herrington

Ian Herrington was working as a professional baker at Cleveland Heights’ On The Rise Artisan Breads for eight years, and, as he worked his way up to head baker, he began to dream of his own space.

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Discovering the Depth of Cleveland’s Ukrainian Museum-Archives

Situated on Kenilworth Avenue, opposite Lincoln Park, is a large yellow craftsman-style house with a red tympanum and an inviting front porch. This building is home to Cleveland’s Ukrainian Museum-Archives. Founded in 1952, the museum-archives is dedicated to collecting and preserving items from Ukrainian history, culture, and immigration to the United States, including family heirlooms handed down through the generations—many of which might have otherwise been deliberately destroyed in Soviet Ukraine.

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Business Spotlight: Anna Beauty Center

Anna Li opened her beauty center in AsiaTown twenty years ago. She had recently immigrated from China, and wanted to create a boutique where people could learn more about her culture and access convenient services and great products.

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LJ Huang on Shanghainese Food, Culture, and Community

Shortly after moving to Cleveland, LJ Huang began to search for homestyle Shanghainese food.

“There were a lot of good Chinese restaurants, but I wanted my food—my comfort food.” LJ explained. It was 2010, and simultaneously, she found herself attending potlucks and community parties within the Chinese and AsiaTown community.

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Making Chocolate with Cleveland Chocolate Co.’s Rebecca Hess

Rebecca Hess found her way to chocolate-making in a unique way: through a tropical fruit CSA. The CSA began to send her fresh cacao, which Rebecca collected until she had enough to make a batch of chocolate. Learning the process quickly inspired her to order more beans, invest in equipment, and eventually led her to outline a business plan for her own company—placing her on the path towards opening the Cleveland Chocolate Company.

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Conversation with Councilman Kerry McCormack

This spring, SCA’s Josh Rosen connected with Councilman Kerry McCormack, who represents Cleveland’s 3rd Ward.