major construction! stay away!

I lived in this building for a year. Do not rent here. First, you will be surrounded by major construction until at least early 2017. There are two large apartment buildings being constructed on this block (W 77 b/w Amsterdam and Broadway). So the construction noise is a nearly constant problem from 7 AM to 6 PM weekdays and Saturdays. In addition, the landlord cheap and uncaring. This is an old... [more]

I lived in this building for a year. Do not rent here. First, you will be surrounded by major construction until at least early 2017. There are two large apartment buildings being constructed on this block (W 77 b/w Amsterdam and Broadway). So the construction noise is a nearly constant problem from 7 AM to 6 PM weekdays and Saturdays. In addition, the landlord cheap and uncaring. This is an old building with frequent problems (e.g., elevator breaks down, leaks, etc.), and yet the landlord seems only concerned with trying to raise rent as much as possible, even on long term tenants and even amidst the constant construction. That is why the turnover is so high. So while this building has potential and the apartments have a decent amount of space, you will likely regret renting here, especially if you do it anytime before Spring 2017. [less]