This building is not as luxurious as the ...
This building is not as luxurious as they make it seem. I lived here for nine months in a one-bedroom apartment overlooking the park. The first thing I noticed in the apartment was the cockroach problem. The rental office didn’t seem to care much, and when they finally sent pest control, it didn’t help. Three days later, the roaches were everywhere, likely because the walls weren’t properly sealed. I suspect they were coming from the trash room, which you can smell as soon as you step off the elevators.
The package delivery system is another nightmare. Packages often get lost and mysteriously reappear days later. To find your package, you’ll have to search through a room crammed with hundreds of others—good luck with that!
The A/C vent system is another issue. Your apartment will unexpectedly smell like whatever your neighbor is cooking, which can be unpleasant.
The pool has been out of service for three months, and management has no idea when the permits will be ready to fix it.
If you have a dog, there’s a great potty area, but many dog owners don’t clean up after their pets, leaving it messy and uninviting.
Unfortunately, this isn’t a friendly community. Most residents keep to themselves, though I will say Ashley at the front desk is always upbeat and welcoming, which is a nice change. Luis, one of the maintenance staff, is also great!
On the positive side, the views are stunning—probably the best in Midtown—and the location is perfect. Just know that you’ll be living in a very touristy area, so expect heavy traffic and honking at all hours.
For the price I was paying, I feel a bit ripped off. Just my honest opinion!