Beautiful Art Deco Building with Many Flaws and Idiosyncrasies
Pros
Beautiful solid mahogany and brass elevators (2), in the small but gorgeous lobby with white glove doorman, right across from the entrance to the Park and Reservoir, by the Cherry Tree Path. Perfect oak parquet floors. Extra deep and long bathtubs in gorgeous bathrooms. Breathtaking park and city views, befitting any Hollywood film. Polite and friendly neighbors.
Cons
In the dead of winter, some apartment lines have faulty steam heat, where it could be 30 degrees outside and inside no warmer than 60 degrees. Had to have a space heater running 24/7. Was freezing cold with high wind creating a windy whistling sound at the windows. The elevator rang bells at every floor stop which could be heard through the walls, as well as the noise of the movement of the elevators up and down the shaft. Apartment doors designed to slam shut automatically for fireproofing, were unconsciously slammed shut by neighbors continuously throughout the day accompanied by unpleasant vibrations and sound. Twice yearly, brass polishing of the historic landmarked elevators requires complete shutdown after midnight for 4 days, and shutdown of the lobby which has to be covered in dropcloth and the workers have to wear gas masks the odor of the toxic chemical compounds used is so noxious and hazardous. Taping up your apartment door, blocking it with towels, nothing could prevent this toxicity from floating upwards into the building's highest floors and into the apartment. The building staff act inappropriately and as if they own the place, goofing around, talking loudly, and shouting back and forth, sometimes leering at women and inappropriate touching. The night porter would not be available to open the lobby door after ringing the doorbell repeatedly. Building staff smoking marijuana at all times of day making lobby and elevator smell. The superintendent was intrusive with a very annoying overbearing personality.
Advice to the owners
Fix the heat. Get rid of the marijuana fumes. Tell the building staff to behave professionally, instead of like a gang of teenagers hanging out on the street.
Good management
Pros
Super is very responsive & serious about making sure tenants’ requests are promptly taken care of.
Cons
Hallways are very dated. Wallpaper & rug discolored.
Advice to the owners
Upgrade lobby and hallways to attract better tenants
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