Avoid Independence Plaza & Stellar Management at All Costs
Pros
Location was great and balcony’s are a nice option on the multiple bedroom units.
Cons
After two years as a tenant at Independence Plaza in Tribeca, I can confidently say these buildings are not worth the sky-high rent or the constant headaches—largely thanks to the appalling behavior of Stellar Management Leasing staff, specifically Sheri Ramirez. When my household explored moving to another apartment within the same building, we were met with unprofessionalism that went far beyond typical NYC leasing frustrations. April and Sheri were dismissive, evasive, and repeatedly provided contradictory or misleading information. Their communication style was, at best, careless, and at worst, deliberately obstructive. Instead of working with long-term tenants to find a fair solution, they seemed determined to make the process as difficult and unpleasant as possible. It is mind-boggling to witness such a lack of courtesy toward residents who have been paying steep rent here for years. Details were omitted or spun to fit whatever narrative suited them in the moment. The result? Wasted time, unnecessary stress, and a stark reminder that Stellar Management prioritizes profit over even the most basic tenant respect. The location in Tribeca might be appealing, but if you value honesty, professionalism, or even basic decency from building management, you should seriously reconsider. There are far better-run buildings in the neighborhood that won’t treat loyal tenants as disposable inconveniences.
Loved IP but priced out
Pros
Doormen and porters were kind, responsive, and helpful.
Cons
Price increases every year until I was priced out.
