638 Congress Street
Trash
A dumpster is located in the back of the Lafayette parking lot for use by tenants in disposing household trash only. All Trash must be in closed trash bags; no loose items may be placed in or around the dumpster. You are not required to use the blue city of Portland trash bags. Should you leave any trash in or around the building or grounds and/or any large items in or around the dumpster, building, or grounds, you will be charged for removal & disposal.
Recycling
A recycling dumpster is located beside the trash dumpster (recycling is smaller, trash is larger). You can find the City of Portland’s recycling guide here: http://www.ecomaine.org/recycling-and-waste-disposal/single-sort-guide/.
Laundry
The laundry is Located near the back entrance of the building (the hallway next to the vending machines). In an effort to ensure minimal disruptions to your neighbors we require that you refrain from using the laundry facilities before 8:00 a.m. and after 8:00 p.m.
Door Bell/Buzzer
To use the door bell/buzzer you need to have a telephone; it can be a landline or cell. Once you’ve established your telephone number, call our maintenance line and leave your address, telephone number and the reason for your call, then we’ll input you in the system. Once you’re in the system, if your guest pushes you apartment number your telephone will ring and after you answer the call (if you want to buzz them in) push 5 (if they are at the front entrance of the building) or 9 (if they are at the back entrance of the building) on your telephone keypad and it will buzz open the door. If you don’t want the guest to come in you simply hang up.
Parking
Parking in the lot is strictly prohibited without a parking pass!! If you park in the lot without a visible pass, your vehicle will likely be towed at your own expense. For information about on-street parking please ask for the City of Portland parking guide. If you have leased a parking space with your apartment, please follow the PPM Parking Policy.
Mail
Mailboxes are located in the lobby to the right of the elevator.
Utilities & Services
For electricity, please contact Central Maine Power (CMP) at 1-800-750-4000. If any utility, Internet, cable, phone, etc. company needs access to a secured area of the building, please call our Non-Emergency Maintenance Line at (207) 761-0832, ext. 1 at least 24 hours in advance. Leave your name, your new address, and the connection date. Please do not schedule any utilities to be turned on during the weekend or after hours if you need PPM for access or assistance.
Telephone #’s you may need to know
Central Maine Power (Electricity) (800) 750-4000
FairPoint Comm. (866) 984-2001
Time Warner cable (207) 253-2222
USA Telephone & DSL (888) 872-9400
