Clermont Greene

Construction problems don't turn up until it's too late for the buyer, and then they're not going to talk about them here.

Why not rent there for a year or so and see how things pan out?

Thanks, NWT. That's a good suggestion, although the rents are on the high side. I wish there were some way to get a sense of the quality of the building. I think many are staying away for fear of shoddy workmanship and the possibility of prolonged legal battles....

I've been there for a few months. The building is owned by a tight-knit religious group that keeps a low profile so good luck getting any details about them from any public sources. Overall I love the building and am glad to be there, but it sucks that after three months, I still have no hot water in my bathroom (showers are lukewarm at BEST) and when I do get hot water from the kitchen, I have to run the cold water for up to five minutes. The building really skimped on the water heating system and this is a complaint among many tenants so beware. The maintenance is slow to respond to and resolve complaints because the super is only available at night (as he works full time outside of the building), so you really have to be persistent to have your issues addressed, which is annoying given the top prices they demand. That said, the people who live there and work at the front desk are super friendly, the place is clean and well-kept, and the Fort Greene location is beautiful. A few tweaks with the water issue, and I'd think I'm in paradise. Hope this helps.

Well folks, the water has gotten a little better, as they installed a new heating system. Unfortunatley though the issue has not been resolved. Taking a horrible situation to a decent situation still doesn't bring you to a good or satisfactory situation. Now, the water will get hot during high traffic times like in the weekday morning. But much to my chagrin, if I come home from the gym and want a hot shower, I'm running it for about ten minutes for it to heat up - sometimes to lukewarm at best. Also, I've had a washing machine installed (they DON'T come with the apartments), but trying to wash clothes with warm (let alone hot) water in the evening after work is a lost cause. It's only hot in the morning. Nothing a little "Tide Cold Water" can't manage, but seriously, this place is expensive and I am dissapointed that this continues to be a problem. Also, since they opened the building to so many renters, the place has really filled up quickly. That said, it is now obvious that the building is NOT the quiet paradise it was when we first moved in and it was only 30% full. Now at about 75% capacity, I can report that while my neighbors are all friendly, I can hear the ones above me walking around (and sometimes doing other things at night...) all the time. I hear the ones next door playing their music and banging on the walls. Most annoying, some potheads have moved down the hall and the lovely funk of weed saturates the hallway and spills into my living area when they decide to smoke up on the weekends!! So I have lots of candles of my own. It's reminiscent of a dormatory in that regard, only I wasn't shelling out thousands and thousands when I was in college... Anyway, this is a long way of saying the building is great, but not foolproof. The walls and ceilings are very thin (if you go to an open house, take a friend and have them talk to you from the next room to see for yourself), and you're exposed to the recreational activities of those around you. The hike to the train this winter has been no picnic, but the least of my concerns this winter.

Hi there, I went to see this building and does not look bad, however has the problem with the hot water been fixed?