dunbar apartments

I'm confused - why are you so confident that the prices will go down in the fall that you're willing to make the recommendation on streeteasy? What's to stop them from going up another $100 in July and not coming down at all in the fall? Waiting for renovated 2 bedrooms to get much cheaper than $1,800/month seems risky???

How's this location.....are amenities and restaurants improving in this area of central Harlem?

scared - this area is getting better but I wouldn't recommend it now (even though I own buildings in this section) - it's too early in the process I think
- the Dunbar complex has been a huge drag down on the neighborhood for decades so it's nice to see that the new owners are fixing it up. I love the PS90 renovations and would love to live in a building like it - but the neighborhood is just too far away from being good.

Once the gas stations are gone on 145th and condos are in place then it will be much better.

But I'll add - living right along Jackie Robinson park is worth considering now ......

THe new building 305 WEST 150TH STREET is selling out fast......hopefully the new people there will start the momentum going to help improve the immediate neighborhood.

I moved into the Dunbar in March and I haven't had a problem with anyone in the area. Our apartment renovations were great and the space is unbeatable for the monthly rental price.
The train being 1/2 block away is perfect and runs express.
I'm not sure what is meant by "the neighborhood is just too far away from being good" but living in NYC means you need to keep your head up and be aware of your surroundings. I feel comfortable in this neighborhood and I actually enjoy it.
PS, the apartments in the Dunbar get amazing light at all hours of the day. My roommates room is orange and glowing in the morning and my room is beautiful all day ( i have two windows on each side)
What else can I tell you...
The trash in the stairwells is frustrating but some residents in my building sweep their floors if the super has not come by. Its a give an take as any non-luxury building would be.
I've gone to a lot of restaurants in the past month, everything is convenient and delicious. Jackie Robinson Park is a big plus for me. The view of Yankee Stadium is nice as well.