Residents push for renaming of Trump Plaza to disassociate from ex-president

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Residents of Trump Plaza in New Rochelle, New York, are rallying behind a movement to strip the building of its Trump name, seeking to distance themselves from the controversial former president amid mounting legal troubles. The 40-story high-rise, a fixture in the suburban landscape, has become a focal point for residents eager to sever ties with the tarnished Trump brand.

 

The push for renaming Trump Plaza reflects a broader trend observed across New York City and beyond, where properties bearing the Trump name have faced scrutiny and backlash since Donald Trump's entry into politics. The association with the polarizing figure has led to concerns among residents about the impact on real estate values and community perception.

 

While Trump Plaza was not developed by Trump himself, the decision to affix his name to the building has become a source of contention for many. As Trump grapples with legal challenges and the fallout from his tumultuous presidency, residents are mobilizing to reclaim their building's identity and disassociate from the divisive former leader.

 

Greg Root, president of the condo board at Trump Plaza, has acknowledged widespread support for the name change among owners, citing a "silent majority" in favor of the move. The prospect of removing the Trump name has garnered significant attention, with residents hopeful that it will improve the building's reputation and appeal to prospective tenants.

 

The sentiment extends beyond the confines of Trump Plaza, with neighboring businesses and professionals expressing reservations about being associated with the Trump brand. For immigrants and others who feel alienated by Trump's rhetoric and policies, the presence of his name carries negative connotations that can impact business decisions and community cohesion.

 

Despite Trump's limited involvement with Trump Plaza and other properties bearing his name, the association has proven detrimental to their market value and desirability. Analysis has shown that properties shedding the Trump brand have experienced a resurgence in value, highlighting the tangible impact of disassociating from the former president.

 

As the movement to rename Trump Plaza gains momentum, it underscores the broader reckoning with Trump's legacy and the desire to move past a chapter marked by controversy and divisiveness. For residents like Yvette, the removal of the Trump name represents a symbolic repudiation of Trump's actions and rhetoric, signaling a rejection of intolerance and division in favor of unity and inclusivity.

 

2024-04-23

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[Roo Island]

Not the first building and won't be the last. Perhaps Trump is getting tired of always winning?

[Eric Loh]

47 minutes ago, Roo Island said:

Not the first building and won't be the last. Perhaps Trump is getting tired of always winning?

New York ice skating rinks removed his name from their signage. 6 residential buildings in NY dropped his name. Trump SoHo removed his name in 2017. 2 of his hotels in Toronta and Panama dropped his name in 2017 & 2018. Key takeaways is that the properties cut ties because the association is hurting business. TDS indeed as in Trump Disease Syndrome where everything he touches dies. 

https://www.forbes.com/sites/lisettevoytko/2019/10/23/heres-every-trump-property-thats-dropped-his-name/?sh=7354eabe3571 

[ballpoint]

What has the photo of Biden got to do with the story?  It'll just get the MAGA brigade thinking he's behind it - which no doubt they already do, so will only reinforce their delusion.

[Tug]

Quell surprise 😮 trumps toxic no body wants to be associated with that disgrace they should sue him for killing their property values 

[JonnyF]

A bunch of lefties trying to prove how "right on" they are to one another. 😃

 

They shouldn't have bought/rented units there if the name was such a big deal to them. Or is the publicity and virtue signalling on offer simply too much for these attention seeking champagne socialists to ignore?

[Tug]

5 minutes ago, JonnyF said:

A bunch of lefties trying to prove how "right on" they are to one another. 😃

 

They shouldn't have bought/rented units there if the name was such a big deal to them. Or is the publicity and virtue signalling on offer simply too much for these attention seeking champagne socialists to ignore?

I don’t think trump owns nor built the place he’s just got his shingle hanging on it they want it off hey if you want to label folks who don’t agree with you can we call you something offensive?

[candide]

6 minutes ago, JonnyF said:

A bunch of lefties trying to prove how "right on" they are to one another. 😃

 

They shouldn't have bought/rented units there if the name was such a big deal to them. Or is the publicity and virtue signalling on offer simply too much for these attention seeking champagne socialists to ignore?

It's actually also motivated by capitalism, as it affects the value of their properties.

[JonnyF]

18 minutes ago, candide said:

It's actually also motivated by capitalism, as it affects the value of their properties.

 

Judging by recent polls it might increase the price.

 

If not, they should be happy they picked up a bargain.

 

This New Rochelle area sounds like Islington. Middle class lefties virtue signalling. "Ooohh I hate Trump more than you. No, I hate him much more than you, look I am even renaming my building". Pretty pathetic stuff... Childish.

[candide]

2 minutes ago, JonnyF said:

 

Judging by recent polls it might increase the price.

 

If not, they should be happy they picked up a bargain.

 

This New Rochelle area sounds like Islington. Middle class lefties virtue signalling. "Ooohh I hate Trump more than you. No, I hate him much more than you, look I am even renaming my building". Pretty pathetic stuff... Childish.

Obviously, you haven't looked at recent polls.

Anyway, it would be the same if the property were called Biden or Obama. Whatever the name, It's not in the interest of sellers that the name of the building may displease around 50% of potential buyers.

I guess that when they bought it, Trump wasn't a politician.

[JonnyF]

7 minutes ago, candide said:

Obviously, you haven't looked at recent polls.

Anyway, it would be the same if the property were called Biden or Obama. Whatever the name, It's not in the interest of sellers that the name of the building may displease around 50% of potential buyers.

I guess that when they bought it, Trump wasn't a politician.

 

Even if he wasn't a politician, he was a well known divisive figure.

 

It would be like buying "Markle Towers" or "Rogan Towers" in 2024. If you don't like the name or the person, don't buy. Don't use it as proof of your Woke, Progressive credentials 10 years later...

 

Maybe people like the name and bought it because of that? Why should they be punished?

 

Reminds me of people moving into a house next to a pub, then trying to shut it down because you don't like the noise at closing time.

[Jingthing]

This will be all be fully over when Americans stop naming their boys Donald.

[riclag]

1 hour ago, JonnyF said:

A bunch of lefties trying to prove how "right on" they are to one another. 😃

 

They shouldn't have bought/rented units there if the name was such a big deal to them. Or is the publicity and virtue signalling on offer simply too much for these attention seeking champagne socialists to ignore?

For some it meant walking with the NEW YORK elites , having a seat at the table , so to speak. It was Iconic .imop

 

Now  lefty’s losing it ,want his name be stricken from every book and tablet, stricken from all pylons and obelisks, stricken from every monument . Let the name of Trump  be unheard and unspoken, erased from the memory of existence for all time.For some of the left ,Capitalism  is a curse on humanity.. 

imop

I wouldn’t want to live there either.

The left has turned it into a s… hole city!

Manhattan use to be a nice place 

until September 11 .

As a tourist attraction its still getting good reviews , mostly. https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g60763-d4471749-Reviews-Trump_Tower-New_York_City_New_York.html

 

 

imop

 

Edited April 23 by riclag

[JonnyF]

5 minutes ago, riclag said:

For some it meant walking with the NEW YORK elites , having a seat at the table , so to speak. It was Iconic .imop

 

Now  lefty’s losing it ,want his name be stricken from every book and tablet, stricken from all pylons and obelisks, stricken from every monument . Let the name of Trump  be unheard and unspoken, erased from the memory of existence for all time.For some of the left ,Capitalism  is a curse on humanity.. 

imop

I wouldn’t want to live there either.

The left has turned it into a s… hole city!

Manhattan use to be a nice place 

until September 11 .

As a tourist attraction its still getting good reviews , mostly. https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g60763-d4471749-Reviews-Trump_Tower-New_York_City_New_York.html

 

 

imop

 

 

Sounds like it's going the way of London i.e. rampant crime with a smattering of Progressives avoiding it all as they brag about their post codes from their ivory towers, safely tucked away from the reality that their flawed ideology has created.

[candide]

31 minutes ago, riclag said:

For some it meant walking with the NEW YORK elites , having a seat at the table , so to speak. It was Iconic .imop

 

Now  lefty’s losing it ,want his name be stricken from every book and tablet, stricken from all pylons and obelisks, stricken from every monument . Let the name of Trump  be unheard and unspoken, erased from the memory of existence for all time.For some of the left ,Capitalism  is a curse on humanity.. 

imop

I wouldn’t want to live there either.

The left has turned it into a s… hole city!

Manhattan use to be a nice place 

until September 11 .

As a tourist attraction its still getting good reviews , mostly. https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g60763-d4471749-Reviews-Trump_Tower-New_York_City_New_York.html

 

 

imop

 

The Trump brand depreciated the value of the property. It's an obvious capitalist reaction to remove the name in order to increase its value.

[RayC]

25 minutes ago, JonnyF said:

 

Sounds like it's going the way of London i.e. rampant crime with a smattering of Progressives avoiding it all as they brag about their post codes from their ivory towers, safely tucked away from the reality that their flawed ideology has created.

 

Showing your ignorance of London yet again.

 

London is ranked 8th on a list of 31 major cities worldwide for safety. The crime rate per person in London is below the average for England as a whole. 

 

If crime is rampant in London then many parts of England and other major world cities must be lawless.

[Roo Island]

2 hours ago, JonnyF said:

 

Judging by recent polls it might increase the price.

 

If not, they should be happy they picked up a bargain.

 

This New Rochelle area sounds like Islington. Middle class lefties virtue signalling. "Ooohh I hate Trump more than you. No, I hate him much more than you, look I am even renaming my building". Pretty pathetic stuff... Childish.

Not sure you really understand what's going on here. I lived next door to a tower that took his name off their building. All about money

[Roo Island]

2 hours ago, riclag said:

For some it meant walking with the NEW YORK elites , having a seat at the table , so to speak. It was Iconic .imop

 

Now  lefty’s losing it ,want his name be stricken from every book and tablet, stricken from all pylons and obelisks, stricken from every monument . Let the name of Trump  be unheard and unspoken, erased from the memory of existence for all time.For some of the left ,Capitalism  is a curse on humanity.. 

imop

I wouldn’t want to live there either.

The left has turned it into a s… hole city!

Manhattan use to be a nice place 

until September 11 .

As a tourist attraction its still getting good reviews , mostly. https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g60763-d4471749-Reviews-Trump_Tower-New_York_City_New_York.html

 

 

imop

 

I was one of the first to visit ground zero. Just hours after it opened up. NYC is an amazing place. And like every other city, has it's pros and cons. Ignore Faux News.

[JonnyF]

1 hour ago, RayC said:

 

Showing your ignorance of London yet again.

 

London is ranked 8th on a list of 31 major cities worldwide for safety. The crime rate per person in London is below the average for England as a whole. 

 

If crime is rampant in London then many parts of England and other major world cities must be lawless.

 

I lived in London for 3 years. Saw plenty of crime first hand including a stabbing. So I know a little bit about it. It was much safer back then though...

 

There are safe parts and dangerous parts. Like I said, the Libs tend to live in the safe parts and pontificate about their virtue. They wouldn't be seen dead (or maybe they would!) in the crime hotspots like Southwark where knife crime is rampant. They're safely tucked away in their trendy postcode. Of course, once you average all the boroughs out the stats look OK, but you know stats can be manipulated to prove almost anything. London is a dangerous place, but I guess you don't go further than your chum's champagne tasting party in Islington... 

 

 

[JonnyF]

27 minutes ago, Roo Island said:

Not sure you really understand what's going on here.

 

I strongly suspect you're not sure of many things. 

 

27 minutes ago, Roo Island said:

 

 

 

I lived next door to a tower that took his name off their building.

 

Well, I'm clearly dealing with an expert here.😃

 

27 minutes ago, Roo Island said:

All about money

 

Quite the insight. Did you come up with that yourself? 

[Chomper Higgot]

3 hours ago, JonnyF said:

Don't use it as proof of your Woke, Progressive credentials 10 years later...

The ‘woke progressive credentials’ are a figment of your imagination., something you dreamed up together with accusations of ‘virtue signaling’.

 
 

[FritsSikkink]

5 hours ago, JonnyF said:

A bunch of lefties trying to prove how "right on" they are to one another. 😃

 

They shouldn't have bought/rented units there if the name was such a big deal to them. Or is the publicity and virtue signalling on offer simply too much for these attention seeking champagne socialists to ignore?

Here a bunch of righties who don't want anything to do with Trump: How Toxic Is Trump? Republican Group's Hidden Camera Reveals Uncomfortable Truth (msn.com)

[Roo Island]

4 hours ago, JonnyF said:

Well, I'm clearly dealing with an expert here.😃

I guess more of an expert than you.

[RayC]

4 hours ago, JonnyF said:

 

I lived in London for 3 years. Saw plenty of crime first hand including a stabbing. So I know a little bit about it. It was much safer back then though...

 

There are safe parts and dangerous parts. Like I said, the Libs tend to live in the safe parts and pontificate about their virtue. They wouldn't be seen dead (or maybe they would!) in the crime hotspots like Southwark where knife crime is rampant. They're safely tucked away in their trendy postcode. Of course, once you average all the boroughs out the stats look OK, but you know stats can be manipulated to prove almost anything. London is a dangerous place, but I guess you don't go further than your chum's champagne tasting party in Islington... 

 

 

 

I'll defer to you regarding champagne tasting parties - not my bag - and Islington's the 'wrong' side of the river for me.

 

You're on a loser if you want to indulge in a pissing contest re our relative knowledge and experience of South London. 

 

My Mum's family were market traders in Waterloo for as far back as I can trace. I was born and brought up in Brixton in the '70s when the area was less gentrified than it is now. Although I moved away in the mid-80s, my parents continued to live there until they died in last decade. My wife and I now use Brixton as a base when we are in London. 

 

Bottom line: To use the old clique. I've forgotten more about Lambeth, Southwark and Lewisham than you could ever have hoped to have learnt during your 3 years living there.

[bendejo]

Someone from that area told me about this, over 20 years ago.  The developer built the place but was having trouble filling the units.  The story is he paid DT a millions bucks to put his name on it, and the place soon filled up. 

 

[bendejo]

14 minutes ago, Sticky Rice Balls said:

your source link?  someone is NY also offered to sell me a bridge and would thrown in a free rolex..

Actually it was told by my brother, who was working in the real estate finance business at the time.

No free Rolex, but I can tell you where in Bkk to get one for a thousand baht.

 

[cncltd1973]

easy fix: RUM PLAZA

[newbee2022]

Right move.

It's idiocy to call a building or anything else after a criminal.

[soalbundy]

19 hours ago, JonnyF said:

A bunch of lefties trying to prove how "right on" they are to one another. 😃

 

They shouldn't have bought/rented units there if the name was such a big deal to them. Or is the publicity and virtue signalling on offer simply too much for these attention seeking champagne socialists to ignore?

Oh I think it's understandable, consider that after WW2 a lot of streets in Germany had their names changed from Adolf Hitler Strasse to something more representative of a move away from an era of madness, lies and terror.

[Thingamabob]

18 hours ago, RayC said:

 

Showing your ignorance of London yet again.

 

London is ranked 8th on a list of 31 major cities worldwide for safety. The crime rate per person in London is below the average for England as a whole. 

 

If crime is rampant in London then many parts of England and other major world cities must be lawless.

I've been mugged twice, once in metro Manila, Philippines, and once in Blackheath, South London, UK.