I found a bunch of old prescription eyeglasses I has stuffed in a a drawer. Is there anywhere in Foster City/San Mateo to donate them?

Hi everyone,

My husband and I bought an older condo about two months ago, and we've been encountering several issues that we're trying to navigate. Here's a rundown of what's been happening:

• Mold Issues:
  • Around a Window: We noticed mold forming around one of the windows shortly after moving in.
  • Mattress Mold: We kept our mattress on the floor in another room for two months and discovered that the underside has mold as well. We didn’t have a professional mold inspection done yet, but we did get a regular inspection. Additionally, there's some water damage in the second bedroom, which is quite far from where the mattress was placed.
• Window and Insulation Problems:
  • The windows are old and the insulation around them is poor.
  • We’ve observed water retention in the window casings whenever it rains, leading to further concerns about moisture and potential mold growth.
• HVAC and Heating:
  • The HVAC system is quite old, and the heater tends to make a lot of noise, which is becoming a nuisance.
• Condo Community and HOA:
  • The apartment community isn’t in the most desirable in the area.
• shower drain clogs every few weeks.

My husband is hesitant to invest in long-term fixes, believing they might not boost the condo’s resale value, but I feel these issues need addressing for our health and the property’s integrity.

Looking for general advice on:

• Upgrading windows in HOA-controlled communities—Is it typically allowed, and what are the usual costs?
• Managing repairs one step at a time, such as getting inspections and making targeted fixes instead of full replacements.
• Any tips for dealing with maintenance issues in older condos within an HOA setting.

Has anyone faced similar challenges? Any recommendations or insights would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks in advance!

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Moving to FC in about a month, we are going to be near the boothbay park area down south, I just noticed the cellular data is very slow, we have att/verizon/tmobile in our family, all have pretty bad speeds, <10M bit/sec download and < 3M bit/sec upload. Is this normal in FC? or was it just a bad day?

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