A little too expensive for a nice unit with unnecessary amenities
Pros
• The units themselves are nice by New York standards • Close proximity to the J/M/Z (5min) and L trains (10min) • Maintenance is prompt • Consistent utilities like hot water, heating, and electricity • Minimal pests (it’s still NYC, you can only do so much) • The staff is cool and personable if you’re cool and personable with them. Edwin is a great dude • Great roof views for 4th of July or just chilling • Minimal noise between unit walls (but noise does travel between the door/hallway) • Some units have really great views • Great common areas, like the piano, kitchen, rec room, and coffee lounge
Cons
• There’s not much to do in the area so people won’t want to travel to you, and you’ll always have to travel • Cost is very high relative to what you’re getting and the area you’re in • Dog poop *everywhere* outside and often on the roof • A lot of the boasted amenities are incomplete, so they go mostly unused • Nickel & Dime pricing on a lot of amenities, including rooftop access when they decide to host events there • Admin office can be unresponsive when it comes to email & resolving over-billing issues • Package room hours & break schedules are inconsistent, so getting a package can be a tedious process of going up and down the elevator throughout the day (the front desk will always get medicine or food deliveries even if there isn’t a package person) • Building wifi isn’t very reliable, especially on the roof. So WFH in the common areas isn’t always realistic if you need to take meetings/video calls or do online work
Not bad for the price
Pros
The apartments are honestly pretty reasonably priced for what you're getting relative to what else is out there. The gym is extremely nice; while you do pay extra for amenities, it's basically like having a nicer gym than a Crunch Fitness in your lobby. The building maintenance is extremely responsive too.
Cons
It kind of feels like living in a WeWork. It's also a bit of a food desert in terms of grocery stores, although they're about to open a Foodtown on the corner.
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