Pros:
- The building staff were all great, and a pleasure to deal with or see in the building.
- Building Link App made managing maintenance, visitor requests, etc, extremely easy and hassle free
- Shuttle to Vernon-Jackson subway when I was commuting to manhattan
- Location, location, location! Can't beat LIC waterfront living right at the Pepsi sign + Ferry stop!
- The LIE i+ Midtown tunnel are right nearby, with the 59th street bridge and RFK not far north
- Hotel bellhop style carts to help get your heavy and massive bags and packages up to your apartment
Cons:
I don't have many cons about living here, I enjoyed my time spent living here.
- I would say that not having the amenities in the building was the biggest "con" -- the gym, lounge/work/party hosting area, roof deck, volleyball / tennis courts were all across the street at 4545 center
- Parking: if you have a vehicle, street parking is a nightmare, especially since on-street dining became a thing during the pandemic
- Blend on the Water is right at the base of the property, so Thursday - Sunday evenings can get crowded and a bit loud during the evenings, mostly during Summertime
Advice to owner:
Keep up the good work, and also try not to increase pricing too much over the coming years so that I can consider a move back.