Perfect Building, Imperfect Location
Pros
I love everything about this building. The management, the doormen, the roof, I would probably live here forever if not for location.
Cons
The building sits on Ludlow street, which has become one of the loudest streets in the city. Katz deli has trucks outside EVERY NIGHT making noise at 3 am, drunk people are screaming outside nightly. I don’t think the windows are properly reinforced to block out sound.
Advice to the owners
Upgrade the windows
Living here has made me spoiled
Pros
Beautiful and well maintained lobby and common spaces. Our apartment is big for a one bed and ceilings make it feel even larger. Lots of storage. Friendly and capable staff. Maintenance requests addressed very quickly (often under an hour). Building management also responds to emails fairly quickly. Good package room system (lockers and text system). Nice roof deck and grill. Appliances all work well. Heating and cooling system works well (wall unit) and is regularly serviced. No issues with pests whatsoever. Decent gym (and very cheap). No major issues over 3+ years of living here.
Cons
Being on a lower floor, we have a good amount of street noise (and recently strong cigarette smell). Immediate area is very busy (on same block as Katz's so lots of tourists) and night life can be a lot. Heaters noisy during winter
Advice to the owners
None, building generally run well.
