Avoid The Laurel – Poor Management and Maintenance Issues
Former Tenant
Pros:
Good Location and pet friendly
Cons:
I strongly advise prospective residents to look elsewhere. What was once marketed as a luxury condominium has become a frustrating experience due to poor management, lack of maintenance, and dismissive handling of resident concerns.
Major Issues: Serious Maintenance Problems – The building has ongoing issues with water leaks, poor insulation, and faulty plumbing. Maintenance requests are either ignored or take weeks (sometimes months) to be addressed, leading to damage and inconvenience for residents.
Incompetent and Unresponsive Management – The building management team is unprofessional, dismissive, and more focused on covering up issues than resolving them. If you raise a legitimate concern, expect to be given the runaround. They prioritize their own convenience over resident well-being.
Hidden Fees and High HOA Costs with Little to Show for It – The HOA fees are exorbitant, yet amenities are not well-maintained and fail to justify the cost. If you expect high-end service for what you're paying, you will be disappointed.
Declining Building Standards – What was once a well-kept building has noticeably deteriorated. Hallways, common areas, and even private units suffer from poor upkeep and neglect. It no longer feels like the high-end residence it claims to be.
Disregard for Residents' Comfort and Safety – Several residents, including myself, have reported serious safety concerns and disturbances that management fails to address properly. Whether it’s security issues or ongoing construction disturbances, their lack of accountability is a red flag.
The Laurel is no longer worth the price tag. If you're considering moving in, I urge you to do your research, speak with current residents (not just the ones management puts forward), and think twice before committing. There are far better-managed luxury buildings in Manhattan that actually care about their residents.
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Rents and Deposits
-- of renters received their security deposits back
It dummy text been reported if this building dummy electronic rent payments.
Open Violations
Only open violations from the last 10 years.
Data last updated a day ago.
The average number of violations per unit at 400 East 67 Street is better than the city.
BUILDING AVERAGE:
0 violations per unit
NEW YORK CITY AVERAGE:
0.81 violation per unit
Non-hazardous
0
class A
i.e. no peephole on a door, or no street # on the building, unlawful keeping of animals
MOST RECENT:
No violation found...
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Hazardous
0
class B
i.e. smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways
MOST RECENT:
No violation found...
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Immediately hazardous
0
class C
i.e. rodents, pest, mold, inadequate heat or hot water, defective building parts
MOST RECENT:
No violation found...
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Missing information/filings
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class I
Missing or non-compliant with administrative information orders or filings
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Property Owners and Associates
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Laurel Condominium
1.6(1)
Corporate Owner•
1 Property•128 Units
Litigation History: No
Evictions: 0
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William Dessoffy
1.6(1)
Head Officer•
1 Property•128 Units
Litigation History: No
Evictions: 0
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Solstice Residential Group
3.8(14)
Corporate Owner•
40 Properties•2590 Units
Litigation History: Yes
Evictions: 3
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Alex Kalajian
4.2(17)
Officer•
33 Properties•2234 Units
Litigation History: Yes
Evictions: 4
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