kips bay tower

might be one of the guliest looking buildings in the city. The building has ZERO curb appeal. I went to school at SUNY Albany and they look just like the dorms on campus, massive concrete structures. Rumor was that ALbany dorms were designed after a prison, makes me think of that when I look at Kips Bay Towers just my opinion for whatever it is worth

My first thought when I saw them was yes, very monolithic, but I saw an interior shot on a website & it looked rather nice & the views looked good & the windows are set back for shade. It is very much a 60s style; the concrete walls were poured in place. Does anyone else have experience with these buildings?

really ugly bldgs.

It was designed by I. M. Pei.

http://www.cityrealty.com/condos/building_iframe.php?lid=3490

pei shmi, the building is gross ~~

I looked at one apartment in this building (a studio) a couple of years ago. It seemed okay and pretty well laid out. The view of the river was nice. As I recall, the lobby was huge, with glass on all sides, and clean, and there are full-time doormen. The place is rather set apart from its surroundings, which helps with light and views, but it doesn't have that cozy New York street feeling.

OP here, i was wonder if anyone had any experience living in one of the units. if the walls were thin or if the staff was friendly, are the residents friendly, etc. any help would be greatly appreciated.

from the outside, the building looks very dated... i hear the hallways were recently redone.

i walked by the other day and they were digging up some of the walkway on the 2nd ave side. does anyone know if there is an assessment now or if one is planned?

i walked by the other day and they were digging up some of the walkway on the 2nd ave side. does anyone know if there is an assessment now or if one is planned?

does anyone have any experience living here? i am interested to know if the sound proofing is adequate. thanks.