505 West 37 Street

this building is SO far from the nearest subway. I would not want to live here - it is in a desolate area.

I have rented many people in this building who absolutely LOVE IT. The amenities, prices and energetic vibe compensate for any supposed negative aspects

my 2 cents - NO amenity could be worth living in an industrial waste-land that is the far west side over there. To have to trek a minimum of 3 blocks CROSS town for an espresso is not worth it to me.

There's a market across the street with a fresh deli and all your late night needs!

Its "near a river" but not near ANYTHING on the river...the refurbished waterfront has not yet reached 26th through 42nd, so this is smack dab in the middle of nowhere's ville in terms of restaurants, cabs, subways, etc. If you want to be "near a river", try BPC or FiDi WEST of Broadway, its less desolate...assuming this is your price range. Though still isolated.

a lone bodega is hardly a draw.

Thanks everyone for your input. New Yorkers are good , helpful people. O.K, so real estate people want to also show me "The Ohm, The Corner, and 1515 Lexington Ave. Can you guys help me out on these choices.
I realize these are very different neighborhoods, but i am flexible. Don't mind traveling to work if apt. is really nice and clean.

James - the Ohm is also same situation at 505...on the far west side with nothing around it. This area is about 10 years away from being a hub of activity. I don't know how old you are but the Ohm is marketing to 20-somethings (think frat house).

Do not want a frat house!!! I am a young 30,s professional, but not a party person. Thanks Kstiles! just want something peaceful and clean. I,ve got 2 weeks to research. In Boston i live in Back Bay neighborhood. Thanks all! To note , i do prefer new apartments.

New apartments in the price ranges you are suggesting are in fact almost all frat houses, unfortunately. Its the nature of Manhattan real estate.

Thanks Jason. If anyone knows something , please write in... I was thinking condo rental, but then you are dealing with an arrogant condo board making rules and regulations because they are all frustated, power hungry, politicos. And it is never good to be a renter in a condo. They say everyone is treated the same , but that is bull! OK any building suggestions people? Silver Towers? Broker told me that one is mixed ages.

Renting in COOPs is hard in NYC. Renting in condos is often a breeze. I have done it before, no hassles at all.

If you want to avoid frat stars, avoid murry hill, Fidi (not BPC, Fidi), and the UES above 86th in particular.

James,
Take a look at my listing - newly renovated 2 bedroom at 529 9th ave (39th/40th st). You can use the second bedroom as an office, etc. Pictures will be avail soon. This is much closer than 11th ave (avenues are very long in NYC) and for the price/space (1100sq ft), you won't get this in any doorman building.

hi, JamesAmat - I lived very close to there when I first moved to NY - I think it's a good starter area - when you get to know the city better, you'll have a more nuanced sense of what really matters to you in a neighborhood, and since you'll be near work, I think it's fine

and actually, being on 10th ave, you could do worse for subway access (you're 2 long blocks from port authority/42nd&8th, which actually also has a 9th ave entrance, which is even a bit closer) - much of the other new construction is further away than you'd be, like closer to 11th or even 12th aves - the walk from the subway will take a little getting used to, especially in cold weather, but after a few months i bet you'll be fine

realize that there are, like, 8 different buildings built in the last 10 years in that 9th Ave/10th ave, 37th to 42nd st corridor, so it wouldn't hurt to shop around to see if you find a building you like even better

by the way, building amenities are nice to have, especially if you'll be working long hours, but you'll probably be out and about and not want to spend all that much time at home, anyway! (unless you're a real homebody by nature, in which case disregard my point)

James, if you are picking the building because it's in walking distance from where you will be working, then it's fine. It's only a rental, after all. It's a nice new building with great views. There are some restaurants on 9th avenue. There is no supermarket nearby, you will have to buy all food at bodegas on 9th ave. 10th ave at the location is pretty dead, except for Lincoln Tunnel traffic.

You can get the A/C/E line at 35th and 8th Ave. There are places in the city with much longer walks to subways: East End Avenue for example.

mho59 - is yours Unit #2?