My wife and I have lived in this building for almost a year now. Prior to living in Tribeca (actually, I think it's technically part of Chinatown), I had lived on the Upper East Side for several years, and so moving downtown was definitely an adjustment. The neighborhood is much more gritty than the UES, but not unsafe--just lacking in residential charm and access to Central Park.

Overall, I have to commend the staff on being very friendly and professional. In fact, we just tipped our doormen and handymen $100 for their services in 2005.

The only person who has reviewed this building gave it poor marks, but I think that is unjustified. There is a parking garage in the building, but it is expensive if you need to use it often. The building itself is very nice. It was build just five years ago and we greatly enjoyed the cleanliness (no more mice and roaches!) and convenience of an elevator. Plus having a doorman is great.

We pay a lot more in rent than we used to ($2100 vs. $1600 on the UES) but for that price I get to walk to work (vs. cramming inside the horrible 4/5/6), no more disgusting pests, a wonderful open kitchen, and plenty of peace and quiet (we face into the courtyard, although the Broadway units are much louder), and courteous doormen. Overall, I think it's worth the extra rent.

I hope this helps.

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