Apartment Ratings | Portofino Ratings and Reviews

Portofino: Love it! Has been our home for a while and counting! (Recommending!)

2008-08-18T07:39:47-06:00

From ChrisandGinaF.: We have lived here since around 2004 when they converted to condo and we love it here so much that we're not planning on leaving anytime soon. Perfect view from the northside of building (completely unobstructed view of NYC) and an absolutely gorgeous newly renovated pool area with park style ... [click to read full apartment review]

Portofino: Can't wait to move out......... (Not Recommending)

2007-01-08T14:23:09-06:00

From -Anonymous-: The building is build very cheep so I always have problems with cloged bathtop and mean menegment. During the summer pool is always dirty and lifeguards cosing problems for residents. One time we had a huge fight in the pool that some people were in hospital with ingeries. Aplienses are ... [click to read full apartment review]

Portofino: My bike was stolen (Not Recommending)

2006-05-24T10:57:50-06:00

From -Anonymous-: My $500 bicycle was stolen from the covered parking garage...It was secured with a stainless steel chain link bike lock which was cut through. We were paying extra for the security of the covered parking garage and now we feel completely unsafe. The building has been under new management for ... [click to read full apartment review]

Portofino: It's bad...we just had a burglary on 3/6/2006 (Not Recommending)

2006-03-26T23:20:55-06:00

From unbelievable99: we live in this building over 3 years, the management is getting worse. These is no security even they have door man. There is no monitor in the hallway or elevator. And the worst thing was the theft tried to break into our apartment again. There is no improvement when ... [click to read full apartment review]

Portofino: I own here, love it (Recommending!)

2005-11-30T12:00:16-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I bought a 1 bed, 1 bath now that the building has coverted to Condos.

I can't comment on how management service was when the building were apartments, but condo owners have had no problems. My appliances on move in were almost new, sparkling clean. I thought the good service ... [click to read full apartment review]

Portofino: Unsafe (Not Recommending)

2005-11-29T09:16:31-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Though from the outside the building looks luxury, it is far from it. Do not leave your car outside, even when it is right in front of the building, as there is a track record of cars being broken into on weekly basis. The building is poorly built, appliances are ... [click to read full apartment review]

Portofino: Overall Pretty Good (Recommending!)

2005-08-25T20:01:47-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I stayed at Portofino for one month.

The good:
-2 minute walk to light rail station, 5 minute walk to PATH, have done the walk alone at all hours and felt safe
-The concierge are AMAZING -- always get up to open the door for you, always say hello, address you by name, ... [click to read full apartment review]

Portofino: What a Deal!!! (Recommending!)

2005-08-02T13:29:54-06:00

From alexrocks@yahoo.com: For only a few hundred thousand you can own your very own 1 bedroom apartment near the water in the ghetto! Life doesn't get much better than that!! ... [click to read full apartment review]

Portofino: TREERIBLE!!!!!!!! (Not Recommending)

2005-07-21T18:31:12-06:00

From ardie@medwayusa.com: DO NOT EVEN THINK MOVING HERE. MANAGEMENT IS THE WORST, APARTMENTS ARE TERRIBLE AND NO SECURITY.
PRICES ARE NOT WORTH AT ALL!!!!!!!!!!! ... [click to read full apartment review]

Portofino: Beware of Portofino (Not Recommending)

2005-06-04T20:22:55-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Amenity fees .. but no amenities
moved baby room to business center, no business center, pool heater has not worked in over a year.
Very unsafe building. Long track record of thefts, break ins, etc.
Terrible management.

Stay away from this building.

talk about your experience in Portofino.

http://unsafeinportofino.blogspot.com ... [click to read full apartment review]

Portofino: We miss it, too (Recommending!)

2005-02-08T09:10:25-06:00

From -Anonymous-: We've lived at Portofino for 13 months and it was really good. The apartment is conveniently located, the building has very good common areas and the staff is always kind and ready to help you. The only negative side for us was the electric heating system, during winter time. But ... [click to read full apartment review]

Portofino: I really miss it (Recommending!)

2004-10-31T11:15:26-06:00

From Libbus_2000@yahoo.com: My husband and I lived in Portofino apartments back in 2002. We now live in Georgia and I miss living in the apartment everyday from the amenities to the view to the wonderful staff, even the door man left a wonderful lasting impression. I would highly recommend this apartment to ... [click to read full apartment review]

Portofino: BEAUTIFUL PLACE TO LIVE (Recommending!)

2004-09-08T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I LIVE AT PORTOFINO FOR ABOUT 2 YEARS AND I CAN TELL YOU ITS GREAT,THE STAFF ARE VERY GOOD, AND IF I CALL FOR A MAINTENANCE REQUEST THEY ARE IN MY HOUSE BEFORE I GET HOME FROM WORK. THEY ALWAYS LEAVE A CARD ON MY DOOR TO LET ME KNOW ... [click to read full apartment review]

Portofino: only rent here if you are a fool (Not Recommending)

2004-07-20T00:00:00-06:00

From danm2004: The worse expirence of my life was living in this building. I moved here from Newport because it seemed very apealing. The management is horrible I had constant problems with apliences in my apartment and nothing was ever fixed. My car was damaged in the garage and I felt really ... [click to read full apartment review]

Portofino: Great place to live (Recommending!)

2004-06-24T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I would ignore most of the comments here. I have lived in Portofino for over 4 years, actually since the building opened. It's been a great experience, and I know most people I know at the building feel the same. I've had minimal complaints about my unit, and the staff ... [click to read full apartment review]

Portofino: Stay away from Portofino! (Not Recommending)

2004-05-15T00:00:00-06:00

From deniska430@optonline.net: Stay away from this place living here was a nightmare. Management is horrible these people don't care about their tenants. My car was stolen out of the garage along with 3 other automobiles that where taken on the same night. There is no security whatsoever, upon moving out I was ... [click to read full apartment review]

Portofino: Great Staff....Secure ..Good Place to Live (Recommending!)

2004-04-02T00:00:00-06:00

From dagfeb17@yahoo.com: I have lived at the portofino since March 2003 and have just renewed my lease.

The staff offers 5-star customer service and my 3 bedroom apt is very accomodating. I have a great view. Maintenance is very proactive. Recreation is super with swimming pool, pool table, rec room, business center ... [click to read full apartment review]

Portofino: Roseland properties $greedy (Not Recommending)

2004-02-05T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: If you dont know any better, they can totally charge you when you want to leave the building. Unlike most rental places, they have this clause in the lease that will not permit you to break the lease unless you are purchasing your next home. And with that, you have ... [click to read full apartment review]

Portofino: management out for money (Not Recommending)

2003-06-19T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I lived in Portofino for one yer in a 3BR on the 24th floor. Apartment was beautiful and the view was unbeatable (the schwab building blocks most floors from a full city view the trade centers are gone...

BAD POINTS:
1. management is relentless with anything regarding money... they return your security ... [click to read full apartment review]

Portofino: Excellent (Recommending!)

2001-08-22T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I love this property, it is a real pleasure to live here. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Portofino: Upper floor one bedroom (Recommending!)

2001-08-22T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: The absolut best building on the Waterfront. You have to check out the pool. The location is superb and most convenient to Manhattan. I have referred 2 friends who live in the building. ... [click to read full apartment review]

Portofino: I would not let my enemies live here! (Not Recommending)

2001-07-24T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: You need more than the friendly staff to make spending thousands of bucks each month worth while. Our apartment (on the 24th floor) was draughty, cold, and it did not matter how many heaters you had on - it was a cold winter!! The AC/Heaters allowed rain water to soak ... [click to read full apartment review]