Nice apartments, on the worst block in Chelsea
Pros
New apartment Reasonable pricing The supers are quick/great
Cons
- 21st and 8th is a warzone. The deli downstairs has shady personel selling drugs, blasting music, and crazies yelling throughout the night and threatening violence. Police are there regularly and don't do anything, it's unsafe and every so often there's an issue with someone getting in the building. The deli staff is in on it somehow I'm convinced and often see employees trading cash with the rabble-rousers. Seriously this is the building in the photo: https://chelseacommunitynews.com/2024/06/17/officers-often-assigned-to-problematic-corner-transferred-council-member-bottcher-convenes-with-city-agencies-nypd-at-21st-8th/ - Trash room is gross, when the door gets left open by the neighbors there's rats. - Packages stolen frequently, delivery men refuse to use the mailroom despite instructions on packages.
Advice to the owners
Kick out the Deli owner on 1st floor as a tenant, he's clearly facilitating illicit activity in broad daylight
Beautiful + great experience if you're willing to put up with a few cons
Pros
- Beautiful unit with modern finishes - AC works beautifully - Elevator in building - Virtual doorman system works great - Laundry/dryer combo works - Super is great - maintenance requests are fulfilled promptly - Great location.. A/C/E/L/1 are all very close - West side highway access easy
Cons
- Little to no move in instruction/procedure (did not know where the trash room was, package room code was not shared, courier delivery procedure, etc) - Management does not respond to emails. Calling seems to work. - Unit was "dirty" upon arrival (toenails, hair, grease, etc)... I spent around 4 hours deep cleaning before I felt comfortable.
Advice to the owners
Respond to emails, disclose more move in instruction, if you say you're going to clean the unit prior to move in, clean it. Otherwise, I've had a great experience.
