Fixing the Kensington Post Office

Tuesday, August 31st, 2010

The Kensington Post Office is notorious for its terrible service and for simply losing mail, but some residents in Kensington are working to fix it, and have some advice if you run into trouble:

If you experience problems (no delivery on a particular day; lost packages; etc.), here are some options:

1. Call the local post office and speak to Mike Scalise. He gave me three numbers to use:
• 718-436-0164
• 718-436-1082
• 718-686-7293

2. Send an email to our neighbor Heather, who has set up a separate account to gather information regarding post office issues in 11218. Heather compiles the data and forwards it to the Brooklyn Postmaster’s office on a regular basis. She requests that when you write you are as detailed as possible, describing the issue, the date/time, and your delivery address. The email address is: kensingtonpohelp@aol.com

The people working on this have asked that their names not be printed, for fear of retaliation against their mail, which says a lot.

- Ben

Tags: post office
See All: News

Ditmiss

A friend just sent me this link to the video of an incident at that post office. The footage may be from three years ago but I think anyone who has had a bad experience there, as I have, can sympathize at least a little with the customer going postal (hah) on the clerk. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CdrqLrdYAr0

Let’s hope we can start to see improved service and thank you to those who are working to resolve the many issues there…!
Dncmilch

While it’s fair to say that if Satan were a post office designer, he’d come up with a place sort of like the Kensington station, it’s also fair to say that, at least the past two or three times I’ve been in there, it’s been much, much better.

I used to wait upwards of 45 minutes just to pick up a package. Last few times, it was only five-ten.
Wes Minister

The Post Office in Windsor Terrace PP West is awesome. never more than 2 people in line super quick. Intelligent helpful clerks. Even with the time to get over there it’s still faster.
I often see our mailman sitting in a car with his girlfriend smoking joints for hours at a time.
Karen

I have to say, Adelphi Stn in Clinton Hill definitely, definitely gives Kensington a run for its money, every day- speaking as a former customer.

I also wanted to chime in with praise for the Church Ave/Flatbush PO. I find the staff to be knowledgeable, friendly, and I’ve never had to wait, even on Saturdays.

That said, let’s see if my daughter’s passport gets created/processed correctly:) I’m holding my breath until her birth certificate is returned… turning blue now….
11218

The Kensington Post Office has been better during the last few months with shorter lines and better customer service. Our mailman also misdelivers less frequently than in the past.

Does anyone know why a mail truck is parked for hours almost daily on Argyle near Ditmas whenever I drive by? An afternoon rendezvous perhaps?

The best PO is on 5th Ave in the low 60′s in Sunset Park.
DitmasParkMusician

On Argyle between Ditmas and Dorchester – for many, many months – our mail is delivered between 3-5pm.
44 Cents

On Stratford between Cortelyou and Dorchester – we also have our delivery between 4-5pm. I am befuddled & amused about how much mail I receive that’s meant for others even with apt numbers on the envelopes. Could it be because our mail carrier is distracted by his ipod and constant cell phone conversations? Customer service is an oxymoron with many businesses.
Also, recently I wanted to mail a small package to CA – it cost nearly $12; decided to return the item, order it online and have it delivered to CA for $5.00 – the post office is probably becoming obsolete anyway…
http://www.crazystable.squarespace.com Brenda from Flatbush

The Post Office is a fossilized remnant of another time…

Local Blogs

How Can I Teach My Children About Earning Trust? May 21, 2012
In this video, Dr. Robyn addresses a parent whose children don't quite understand yet how they need to earn their parents' trust and confidence. […]
Hope for Agoldensummer Releases Life Inside The Body May 21, 2012
Swedish Folk duo First Aid Kit might be all the rage at the moment (and rightly so), but let’s give due attention to another set of sweet sounding folk sisters from the biggest little town in Georgia. Claire and Page Campbell, whose gentle Vic-Chesnutt-style folk have won Hope for Agoldensummer years of critical acclaim in […]
Flowers of the rarest May 17, 2012
Just past the halfway mark in May, and I finally remembered to do a May Altar! This picture is loaded with Crazy Stable significance. The Flowers. From left to right: a golden rose whose name I'm unsure of; Climbing Don Juan (red); a lavender miniature rose; a columbine; and sage blossoms, plus some of the wildly invasive ferns. The Stuff. The statue, c […]
Deer Tick Curates Newport After Parties May 17, 2012
This year’s Newport Folk Festival is just two months out. Today, tickets for an amazing Deer Tick hosted after party on Friday, Saturday and Sunday went on sale…and already sold out. Deer Tick will be curating three Newport Folk Fest after parties at the Newport Blues Cafe on July 27-29. According to the band’s publicist, […]
Corner case May 16, 2012
[…]
Bonnaroo 2012 Schedule Announced May 15, 2012
Festival season is officially kicking into high gear. This afternoon, Bonnaroo’s lineup schedule for the 4-day music and arts fest in Manchester, Tenn. was announced. In case you need a lineup refresher, one of the most notable acts *is (*IMHO) Fruit Bats – the band fronted by Eric D. Johnson that fell off the radar […]
Fit Person May 15, 2012
[…]
The 3 Biggest Diet Mistakes You Don’t Realize You’re Making May 15, 2012
Want to lose weight but not seeing results? You could be making one of these 3 biggest diet mistakes. In this video, licensed nutritionist Lisa Jubilee of Living Proof Nutrition/Fitness explains the 3 most common mistakes people make when trying to lose weight. Interested in trying our kickboxing program? Get 3 kickboxing classes and a … […]
May’s Powerful Word is Trustworthiness May 15, 2012
Powerful Words is the name of our character development curriculum here at Urban Martial Arts. It’s designed by one of the nation’s leading childhood development experts, Dr. Robyn Silverman. Every month, we’ll focus on a different Powerful Word, or concept around character development. This month’s Powerful Word is TRUSTWORTHINESS. Here’s a video from Dr. R […]
Patent Lies: What's "Native"? And What's Not. May 15, 2012
Echinacea pallida, Pale Coneflower, growing in my urban backyard native plant garden. I was appalled to see the National Wildlife Federation publish on their Web site, without qualification or counter-point, a press piece by the "Brand Manager... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] […]
After an insomniac night May 14, 2012
[…]
Groupon Alert: Get 10 Kickboxing Classes for Just $50! May 14, 2012
We wanted to make sure you knew about a Groupon of ours that just went live this morning. For $30, you get 4 kickboxing classes with a 40-minute personal training session, and a pair of free boxing gloves. or… For $50, you get 10 kickboxing classes with a 40-minute personal training session, and a pair … […]
4th Annual Brooklyn Folk Fest and The Great GoogaMooga Descend on Brooklyn This Weekend May 14, 2012
Not only are there a few handfuls of awesome shows happening around the five boroughs this week, there’s a helluva lot goin’ on this weekend in the way of festivals. Basically, it’s going to be like Mardi Gras … minus the beads … and a lot of other things. First, it’s the 4th Annual Brooklyn […]
PUBLISHING MONDAY: Onward to new beginnings May 14, 2012
Now that THE LILY MAID is safely off to my agent, I’ve begun work on another project: relaunching this website. It’s a major project, frankly, and one which is overdue. The last time I redesigned the site was for the launch of DOOMED QUEENS. Since then, I’ve moved onto writing fiction, creating iPhone apps and […]
clippings calendar: This Week’s Must-See Shows in NYC May 14, 2012
So many good shows this week, so little time. Justin Townes Earle is back in town, up-and-comers The Whiskey Collection hit Rockwood again, Jonathan Wilson and Jenny O do their thing, and the list goes on. Keepin’ it short and sweet, folks — check out the packed lineup below, and plan wisely! Monday, May 14 […]

Fixing the Kensington Post Office

DITMAS DEALS

Archives

Listings

RSS

Local Blogs

Email