New management does not know what they're doing
Pros
This is a beautiful building in an amazing location on the corner of West 67th and Amsterdam. It has its own private driveway, which makes pickups/dropoffs super easy and safe. Incredible views from inside units.
Cons
New management bought the building in 2024 and decided to make some cosmetic changes to the building, which were okay in theory. None of the changes actually improved the building, in fact, many of them made the building look worse and/or cheapened the original look of the building, which was designed by a great architect not too long ago. The units are on the smaller side, which is fine, given this is not uncommon with NYC apartments, but new ownership decided to steeply increase the rental rates for these smaller units (which were already more expensive than other larger apartments in the area) making them a poor value for existing + new tenants. The other drawback of living is here that most of the staff are not friendly/ helpful. There are a few staff that residents really like, however, the others should not be working at a building where the rents are this high. When residents are paying rents this high, they expect the staff to not be rude/ unhelpful.
Advice to the owners
Get residents feedback on how new management is performing - it is not positive.
Great — expensive — building
Pros
Clean, new, well-run building in a great neighborhood. Finished are great. Quality of construction is great.
Cons
Rents going up exorbitantly given the layout and lack of really at-par amenities for a building of its size and cost. Small (but clean, nice) gym, and really spartan, unpleasant outdoor space. Not other shared areas worth talking about unless you play piano.
