The Aristocrat

I believe that monthly maintenance expense is somewhat on the high side. And very few amenities apart from Doorman. Also, very restrictive sublet rules. I looked at the studio unit there listed by Maysonet (sp?) It was really old and outdated. Would need a lot of renovating.

There are no financial problems in the building that I am aware of. Like any building of its age, some of the units have been gut-renovated, some of them have not. Most residents live in the building to be close to work, although some are retired. The lobby has recently been redesigned and the elevators were completely replaced with brand new ones last year (paid already by owners). I have to say, it is a happy little building on a nice street near the museum.

source: I lived there from 2007-2012

Building is very nice and nothing wrong with it. It is a "value" building because most people purchasing in this neighborhood are looking for condos.

A man walks into a talent agent's office...

I have had a pied-a-terre in this building for four years and love it. Cannot beat the location. My apt is totally renovated, as are many others in the building. No financial problems

Why maintenance is so high comparing to other buildings?

Full service / 48 apartments plus probably high taxes.