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Douglas Manor Association Welcome for New Members

Douglas Manor Association Welcome for New Members. Community History. Douglas Manor History. A Landmark neighborhood named for the estate of William Douglas One of two neighborhoods designated as the Douglaston Historic District (1997) by the New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission

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Douglas Manor Association Welcome for New Members

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  1. Douglas Manor AssociationWelcome for New Members

  2. CommunityHistory

  3. Douglas Manor History • A Landmark neighborhood named for the estate of William Douglas • One of two neighborhoods designated as the Douglaston Historic District (1997) by the New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission • An early 20th Century planned suburb with commonly held small parks and hedged gardens surrounded by water • Douglaston has the largest collection of imported trees in New York City

  4. Douglas Manor Association

  5. Douglas Manor AssociationWho We Are • The Douglas Manor Association was established in 1906 • Its mission was to create the planned community • Its membership comprises over 600 homes • Owns and maintains longest privately owned shorefront in New York City, including the beach, pier, operational dock and Memorial Field Park • One of three communities in the nation to have won the America’s Cup (1871 Sappho)

  6. Douglas Manor AssociationWhat We Do • DMA has 15 resident members on its Board of Directors who are required to enforce the organization’s bylaws • DMA members observe deed restrictions • DMA members honor New York City Landmark guidelines • DMA members dues are used to care for common property, and to sustain and improve the quality of life

  7. Douglas Manor AssociationHow We Do It • New office next to LIRR Station, is staffed from 10:00AM to 5:00PM, weekdays, with a new full-time secretary. • New website at www.dmanyc.org, with current news, activities and basic data references. • Manor Matters newsletter distributed bi-monthly to all members, and posted on website. • Maintenance staff and camera surveillance systems help maintain and protect common property; Security service helps protect the Manor community.

  8. Douglaston Little NeckHistorical Society

  9. Douglaston Little NeckHistoric Society • The D/LN Historic Society is dedicated to preserving the community’s visual culture and Landmark status • Home to the Douglaston Historic District’s Permanent Historic Collection including over 300 artifacts, maps and architectural documents for Douglas Manor • The architecture committee is a resource for building alteration proposals, such as renovations, additions and new construction

  10. Douglas Manor CommunityLife

  11. Douglas ManorA Landmark Community • Residents are required to file with New York City and the Landmarks Commission for renovations, additions and new construction to their properties • Residents must comply with deed restrictions • Septic systems must be maintained in accordance to the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) regulations • Security patrol can ensure the safety of the community, but we encourage members to be watchful

  12. Douglas ManorEnvironmental Association • Douglas Manor’s Environmental Association is dedicated to preserving the scenic beauty of the community shore • Manages open space and recreational space for public use • Promotes environmental awareness and values conservation practices • Encourages community participation in the planning, development and maintenance of local recreational areas

  13. Douglas ManorCommunity Amenities • Home to the Zion Episcopal Church (site of the Matinecoc Burial Ground) • Douglaston Community Church Reformed Church of America • St. Anastasia Roman Catholic Church • Home to the Little-Neck Douglaston Community Ambulance Corp. • Home to the Douglaston Club • Home to the Douglaston Garden Club • Home to the Douglaston Civic Association

  14. Douglaston Schools • The community is regarded as having some of the best schools in New York City • St. Anastasia, located in Bayside, is a private Catholic School open to pre-k to 8th Grade students • Universal Pre-Kindergarten is available at Douglaston Community Church • P.S. 98 The Douglaston School • J.H.S. 67 Louis Pasteur Middle School • Benjamin N. Cardozo High School

  15. Douglas ManorThe Shore • The community’s docks are fully operational and managed by the DMA • The Douglaston Yacht Squadron, founded in 1928, is the local yacht club • The Junior Sailing Program is open to children 7 years and older (swimmers only) • The Douglaston Club facilitates, DYS, dining rooms, tennis courts, a swimming pool and a bowling alley

  16. Welcome to Douglas Manor Great Communication is the Foundation for a Great Community

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