I have lived in the building for 6 years. Recently, the conditions have deteriorated to the point of disbelief. To begin with, there were only two elevators to service 21 floors and 100+ apartments. When the management company finally decided to invest in new ones (as our building is over 50 years old), they hired a two-man team for the job, which is estimated to take at least six months. Now, the... [more]
I have lived in the building for 6 years. Recently, the conditions have deteriorated to the point of disbelief.
To begin with, there were only two elevators to service 21 floors and 100+ apartments. When the management company finally decided to invest in new ones (as our building is over 50 years old), they hired a two-man team for the job, which is estimated to take at least six months. Now, the entire building has ONE functioning elevator which breaks almost daily (with or without residents inside). We have elderly folks, babies in strollers, and people who cannot walk stairs. Not only does this make for a very frustrating time trying to get out the door to work/ school, but it is highly unsafe in an emergency situation.
Aside from the egregious situation with the elevators, we also suffer from some other minor infractions. There is a broken mirror in the lobby that is covered with bits of paper. Our hallways are dirty and dated. Bathrooms are without ventilation and mold is a common problem. Hot water has taken 15 minutes to turn on in the morning. Laundry facilities are ill-equipped for a building of our size. Rents increase every year, with virtually no negotiation permitted.
Naturally, as renters, we have very few rights. Dozens of calls to management and 311 have resulted in absolutely no action. Unfortunately, it seems they are content to wait for an accident or a lawsuit before making any attempt to compensate for the danger and disruption to the daily lives of staff and residents.
Needless to say, if you are looking for a place to call home, I would suggest you look elsewhere.
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Response by RealEstateNY
about 9 years ago
Posts: 772
Member since: Aug 2009
Check out 372/382/392/400 CPW, each building has 400 apartment and 4 elevators, no service elevators. Worse is the fact that the buildings are sectioned off where each 200 apartments only have access to 2 elevators, so when the trash is being picked up or someone is moving in or out or the elevator is being repaired, the 200 apartments only have one elevator.
Your building is 50 years old and has managed with 2 elevators, so I guess it's not a safety issue. Not ideal but what is? Do you have a service elevator??
Probably time for you to move.
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Response by 250Resident
about 9 years ago
Posts: 2
Member since: Jan 2017
I can only guess that RealEstateNY is some one from the management company, so let me be clear - this is not an issue of inconvenience, it is an issue of danger. No, there is no service elevator. I'm 4.5 months pregnant and had to jump out of the elevator this morning while the doorman held the door open with his body weight. A stroller and a wheelchair both nearly toppled over as they were entering/ exiting the elevator because it was not level, and the door shut on them.
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Response by pier45
about 9 years ago
Posts: 379
Member since: May 2009
Did the OP really say the building is unsafe because there are too few elevators to use in an emergency?
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Response by 300_mercer
about 9 years ago
Posts: 10577
Member since: Feb 2007
250, Why are you still there? Rental market is soft. You should be able to find a good deal. This building does not have many vacancies. The landlord must be doing something right. Either good rent or good service.
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Response by streetsmart
about 9 years ago
Posts: 883
Member since: Apr 2009
Renters should organize and withold rent; put it in escrow, maybe even ask the court to put in a 7A administrator which means the landlord will stop receiving rent. Landlord tenant court in Manhattan sides with the tenants in most cases.
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Response by 300_mercer
about 9 years ago
Posts: 10577
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Streetsmart, Which of the conditions described above will persuade a court for the action you are describing? Remember there is heat, hot water, working elevator. It may not be to every one's liking but that is a reason to move rather than withhold rent.
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Response by Primer05
about 9 years ago
Posts: 2103
Member since: Jul 2009
I am not sure how bad the building is but I could not imagine more than 2 people working on an elevator at a given time. There really is not a lot of room
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Response by 250tenant
almost 9 years ago
Posts: 0
Member since: Jan 2015
I have lived in this building for two years, and the conditions are definitely going down hill. It is true that the elevator situation is extremely dangerous. People are consistently getting stuck, or tripping when getting on or off due to it dropping below the floors. Management is doing nothing to remedy the situation and it is extremely hazardous. Rethink moving into this building if you have other options.
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Response by 250theTerrible
almost 9 years ago
Posts: 0
Member since: Nov 2009
I have lived in the building for 10 years. The staff is generally nice, but the management of the building is terrible. I had one of my kitchen cabinets fall off the wall. My two children missed getting crushed by two feet! The building is in terrible shape and for the price/square foot people looking for a place can find much better value within one or two blocks from here.
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Response by 300_mercer
almost 9 years ago
Posts: 10577
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Without undermining the complaints, I am surprised that there is only one vacancy in the building. What are thoughts of 250s on the vacancies?
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Response by runfrom250east73
almost 9 years ago
Posts: 1
Member since: Jan 2015
DO NOT MOVE HERE... this is the most run down building. Elevators are constantly breaking, rats and mice running around through out, management company does not return calls and avoids tenant complaints, hallways are filthy, lobby looks like a war zone, a/c never works when its turned on in may - always issues. UNSAFE LIVING CONDITIONS. you will be happier at another building. this one has zero to offer.
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Response by 250Resident
almost 9 years ago
Posts: 2
Member since: Jan 2017
Update - old elevator has gotten shut down by city. 'New' elevator does not stop at all floors and has broken down twice in one week. There is no inspection certificate displayed, leading me to believe it has not been inspected at all. Do not be fooled by the 'one' vacancy listed. There are many more than that. It's an advertising ploy. Tenants forced to call 311/ 911 on almost a daily basis. DO NOT MOVE HERE.
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Response by 250istheworst
over 8 years ago
Posts: 0
Member since: Mar 2014
Nothing ceases to amaze me anymore when it comes to the management of this building. Still only working with one "new" elevator which is worse than the hazardous one is replaced. Plus 90 degree weather and no air conditioning. Everyday we are told that it will be turned on today or fixed today.... We are still waiting. DO NOT MOVE HERE. The manager is a slumlord
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Response by 10021girll
over 7 years ago
Posts: 0
Member since: May 2018
Property manager is the worst. Rude and unprofessional. Never responds to calls.
Building is generally quiet but some staff are sleazy and over steps boundaries with female tenants
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Response by NY10021
over 5 years ago
Posts: 11
Member since: Apr 2020
The property manager is the worst. Never returns calls. I wish I had read these reviews and saved myself ongoing breathing issues due to a crazy chain smoker in the building
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Response by NY10021
over 5 years ago
Posts: 11
Member since: Apr 2020
This building has the worst and laziest property manager who never returns calls and now the elevators make loud rolling sounds when it goes up and down.
Check out 372/382/392/400 CPW, each building has 400 apartment and 4 elevators, no service elevators. Worse is the fact that the buildings are sectioned off where each 200 apartments only have access to 2 elevators, so when the trash is being picked up or someone is moving in or out or the elevator is being repaired, the 200 apartments only have one elevator.
Your building is 50 years old and has managed with 2 elevators, so I guess it's not a safety issue. Not ideal but what is? Do you have a service elevator??
Probably time for you to move.
I can only guess that RealEstateNY is some one from the management company, so let me be clear - this is not an issue of inconvenience, it is an issue of danger. No, there is no service elevator. I'm 4.5 months pregnant and had to jump out of the elevator this morning while the doorman held the door open with his body weight. A stroller and a wheelchair both nearly toppled over as they were entering/ exiting the elevator because it was not level, and the door shut on them.
Did the OP really say the building is unsafe because there are too few elevators to use in an emergency?
250, Why are you still there? Rental market is soft. You should be able to find a good deal. This building does not have many vacancies. The landlord must be doing something right. Either good rent or good service.
Renters should organize and withold rent; put it in escrow, maybe even ask the court to put in a 7A administrator which means the landlord will stop receiving rent. Landlord tenant court in Manhattan sides with the tenants in most cases.
Streetsmart, Which of the conditions described above will persuade a court for the action you are describing? Remember there is heat, hot water, working elevator. It may not be to every one's liking but that is a reason to move rather than withhold rent.
I am not sure how bad the building is but I could not imagine more than 2 people working on an elevator at a given time. There really is not a lot of room
I have lived in this building for two years, and the conditions are definitely going down hill. It is true that the elevator situation is extremely dangerous. People are consistently getting stuck, or tripping when getting on or off due to it dropping below the floors. Management is doing nothing to remedy the situation and it is extremely hazardous. Rethink moving into this building if you have other options.
I have lived in the building for 10 years. The staff is generally nice, but the management of the building is terrible. I had one of my kitchen cabinets fall off the wall. My two children missed getting crushed by two feet! The building is in terrible shape and for the price/square foot people looking for a place can find much better value within one or two blocks from here.
Without undermining the complaints, I am surprised that there is only one vacancy in the building. What are thoughts of 250s on the vacancies?
DO NOT MOVE HERE... this is the most run down building. Elevators are constantly breaking, rats and mice running around through out, management company does not return calls and avoids tenant complaints, hallways are filthy, lobby looks like a war zone, a/c never works when its turned on in may - always issues. UNSAFE LIVING CONDITIONS. you will be happier at another building. this one has zero to offer.
Update - old elevator has gotten shut down by city. 'New' elevator does not stop at all floors and has broken down twice in one week. There is no inspection certificate displayed, leading me to believe it has not been inspected at all. Do not be fooled by the 'one' vacancy listed. There are many more than that. It's an advertising ploy. Tenants forced to call 311/ 911 on almost a daily basis. DO NOT MOVE HERE.
Nothing ceases to amaze me anymore when it comes to the management of this building. Still only working with one "new" elevator which is worse than the hazardous one is replaced. Plus 90 degree weather and no air conditioning. Everyday we are told that it will be turned on today or fixed today.... We are still waiting. DO NOT MOVE HERE. The manager is a slumlord
Property manager is the worst. Rude and unprofessional. Never responds to calls.
Building is generally quiet but some staff are sleazy and over steps boundaries with female tenants
The property manager is the worst. Never returns calls. I wish I had read these reviews and saved myself ongoing breathing issues due to a crazy chain smoker in the building
This building has the worst and laziest property manager who never returns calls and now the elevators make loud rolling sounds when it goes up and down.