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88 Greenwich: Mixed Review (Recommending!)

2008-10-24T21:09:15-06:00

From ls@leesean.net: http://leesean.net/2008/06/25/the-88-greenwich-community-wins-back-radio-controls/http://leesean.net/2008/05/20/community-activism-battling-the-88-greenwich-board-management-company/ ... [click to read full apartment review]

88 Greenwich: Lots of potential, mediocre execution (Recommending!)

2008-09-06T16:30:43-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I recently moved into a large 1 bedroom unit at 88 Greenwich, and I have some reservations about the decision.At first blush, the building seemed like exactly what I wanted; a condo building with good amenities and top quality furnishings. And while the building amenities are indeed very impressive (the ... [click to read full apartment review]

88 Greenwich: 88 greenwich (Recommending!)

2007-12-22T11:45:43-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Thanks for your thoughtful comments. You have been helpful. ... [click to read full apartment review]

88 Greenwich: Management in 88 Greenwich SUCKS Reconsider Buying Here (Not Recommending)

2007-12-13T18:11:13-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Where should we start? With the hollow promises of "tea" and outstanding service? How about starting with the basics, a punch list at closing. Of course the unit was not ready as they were literally working on it that morning. Unfinished, the list had approximately 30 items from floor replacement ... [click to read full apartment review]

88 Greenwich: Great Building in Great Location (Recommending!)

2007-06-27T00:46:51-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I was a resident of 88 Greenwich up until a few months ago. While I was sad to leave, the building is under construction and going condo, and purchasing was not an option for me. I can say that all tenants were aware of any changes that were to occur ... [click to read full apartment review]

88 Greenwich: Free Pastry In the Afternooon for an extra 300K (Not Recommending)

2007-06-05T12:34:48-06:00

From -Anonymous-: They are intentionally overpricing the units. They are trying to attract a hyper-luxury crowd who are foolish enough to spend about 30% over market price to live with other people foolosh enough to pay about 30% over market price for free pastry in the afternoon. Yes that's an "amenity" offered ... [click to read full apartment review]

88 Greenwich: This place is a disaster (Not Recommending)

2007-05-11T15:29:36-06:00

From -Anonymous-: The only good thing about the building is the maintenance staff and the doormen, who are a nice group of people. The management company is a sleazy bunch. They refuse to spend money on repairs or replacements(for example, laundry machines on various floors have been out of service for months, ... [click to read full apartment review]

88 Greenwich: The place is horrible (Not Recommending)

2007-03-08T17:49:54-06:00

From -Anonymous-: The lobby is half ripped apart. Glad I moved out. No amenities, although when they showed it to me in September, they made no mention that the place would lose its gym and roof deck. Management Sux. ... [click to read full apartment review]

88 Greenwich: Great apartment (Recommending!)

2007-02-26T13:27:13-06:00

From digival: I had a short-term lease with the building in 2006 and had a great experience - the apartment was clean and modern, had lots of closet space, and most of the doormen were great. Only drawback was we lived there during remodelling and the gym downstairs was closed to new ... [click to read full apartment review]

88 Greenwich: Be Cautious! (Not Recommending)

2007-02-08T22:11:19-06:00

From -Anonymous-: It was a good building when it was just rentals but the selling staff is a bit slick and they want you to believe that you can sell your condo immediately for a profit. The units are nice (although I think you can do better for less - certainly for ... [click to read full apartment review]

88 Greenwich: Great Apartments - TERRIBLE Management (Not Recommending)

2007-02-07T10:04:38-06:00

From gearod@hotmail.com: I lived on a high floor, corner apartment from 2002-2006. I loved living there, in fact, it was my favorite apartment ever.
Then it turned condo this past year and the asking prices, even the insider deals, are RIDICULOUS. I was really hoping to buy my place but it's way ... [click to read full apartment review]

88 Greenwich: Buyer beware (Not Recommending)

2007-01-18T12:49:23-06:00

From -Anonymous-: We've lived in the building since shortly after the neighborhood opened back up. From the moment the condo deal was on last year, things have eroded steadily.

But what potential buyers should be particularly wary of is the upcoming construction all around the building.

A 50-story high-rise is planned to go up ... [click to read full apartment review]

88 Greenwich: DO NOT BUY A CONDO HERE (Not Recommending)

2006-12-01T14:04:03-06:00

From -Anonymous-: The 88 Greenwich Management is probably the worst in the city. They are trying to convert the building into a condo, which is a horrible decision. No one is going to want to buy a million dollar condo two blocks from where the Freedom Tower is going to be built. ... [click to read full apartment review]

88 Greenwich: Be Aware of the Club on the Ground Floor (Not Recommending)

2006-09-17T02:00:59-06:00

From -Anonymous-: If your looking to buy an apt. at 88 Greenwich - make sure that you make it a higher floor. I lived on the 4th floor and every Saturday night there is a club (located on Washington Street) but connected to the backside of the building that sends vibrations through ... [click to read full apartment review]

88 Greenwich: (Not Recommending)

2006-08-05T21:13:47-06:00

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88 Greenwich: Terrible Management Company/ Very Incompetent Valet (Not Recommending)

2006-08-03T23:12:30-06:00

From oliver2543: I was a resident at this property for 3 years. The resident manager is very cheap with security deposits and charges $60/hour for general cleaning upon exiting apartments. They also charge an exorbitant amount of money for the $2 intercom phone. The valet service is horrendous; they lost high priced ... [click to read full apartment review]

88 Greenwich: (Recommending!)

2006-05-14T00:52:49-06:00

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88 Greenwich: Wish it weren't going condo (Recommending!)

2006-04-19T13:52:49-06:00

From -Anonymous-: We say some of the bad reviews, but went for it anyway. We LOVE it. Close to nearly every subway. Like the neighbohood too, even with the strip club. Windows are draft, but doormen are cool. Great gym, lounge and roofdeck. ... [click to read full apartment review]

88 Greenwich: Bad experience (Not Recommending)

2006-03-29T11:37:09-06:00

From -Anonymous-: There are several drawbacks to live here:
--bad management and service(send out wrong bills/no more key holding so that they can charge you is you are lock out)
--Downstais is a strip club
--No renewl of contract and try to terminate contract earlier since they are converting to condo. ... [click to read full apartment review]

88 Greenwich: Pass on this place (Not Recommending)

2006-03-14T10:27:38-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Depressing building in a lifeless area. In the evening, there's nowhere nearby to go for entertainment except for a strip club and a sex shop (if that appeals to you). 88 is hugely overpriced; simply never worth the money. ... [click to read full apartment review]

88 Greenwich: Going condo (Recommending!)

2006-01-30T10:31:49-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Oh, well. 88 Greenwich has been sold and is going condo in 2007. I'm not sure they are even accepting new leases. It's too bad, I really liked it here. I know people had problems with management after 9/11, but the management completely changed hands in 2002 and the building ... [click to read full apartment review]

88 Greenwich: (Recommending!)

2005-09-12T14:34:39-06:00

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88 Greenwich: Great apartment living in Manhattan (Recommending!)

2005-06-16T14:55:14-06:00

From -Anonymous-: In general, the building is quite wonderful. The lobby has comfortable leather sofas. There are plenty of elevators, so no one never wait very long. The gym is nice. It has a good variety of equipment and the gym is never crowded.

For a tall person like myself, the high ... [click to read full apartment review]

88 Greenwich: Not Worth It (Not Recommending)

2005-04-26T10:12:01-06:00

From -Anonymous-: While the views are phenominal from these apartments, the location & management here is not great. Sure - it's a few bucks to get to Tribeca, but try finding a cab after 6 around here - nearly an impossible feat. The management here is unresponsive and disorganized as well. I ... [click to read full apartment review]

88 Greenwich: Big Perks, small drawbacks (Recommending!)

2005-04-22T10:11:21-06:00

From -Anonymous-: 88 Greenwich is a very good place to live for the professional person. Sure, you're not next to all the restuarants and bars like the village, but you're a $5 cab ride from most tribecca restaurants (and the mexican restaurant down the street is pretty good, and cheap!) The proximity ... [click to read full apartment review]

88 Greenwich: Fantastic Building (Recommending!)

2005-04-13T14:07:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: We are moving to Brooklyn to buy an apartment but we LOVE this building and would stay if we were not buying.

This building is fantastic for several reasons: (1) we have gorgeous views of the harbor from the huge (albeit drafty) windows in our corner apartment, and even better ... [click to read full apartment review]

88 Greenwich: I wish I hadn't moved (Recommending!)

2005-03-28T23:12:51-06:00

From lprisr: I realized that I've taken this place for granted after I moved. The maintence crew was fantastic. They arrive to inspect and fix any problems you have within hours, always. Very professionally managed, including the concierge. Now I moved to Post Tower, it's another world out here. I've put in ... [click to read full apartment review]

88 Greenwich: avoid it (Not Recommending)

2004-06-29T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: i lived here for two years. the building and amenities were fine--the roof's great. but i agree with everyone else who has had problems with the management. i had to give two months security deposit as a guarantee and they wouldn't even allow me to pay the last month of ... [click to read full apartment review]

88 Greenwich: Reporter needs help for a story on concierges (Not Recommending)

2004-03-03T00:00:00-06:00

From aschneider@nysun.com:
I´m a reporter for a NYC daily paper and I´m working on a story about people whose building concierges have disaapointed them. Like the one in Chelsea who told a resident he could get her on the guest list of an exclusive club -- and she learned the hard way ... [click to read full apartment review]

88 Greenwich: You New York, NY suckers keep lapping it up (Not Recommending)

2004-03-02T00:00:00-06:00

From NYStinks: If all these apartments in New York are so bad, why do you people keeping insisting on living there? I lived in New York for a short time and I will never live there again. I will never even visit again.

How about the other 49 states or at least Connecticut? ... [click to read full apartment review]

88 Greenwich: Nice but NOISY! (Not Recommending)

2004-02-10T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I live in the NOISE zone (floors 3-15).

PROS:
- Doormen are fairly professional and nice.
- Elevators are fairly quick.
- High ceilings.
- Gym is decent (has free weights).
- DVD/Video Game rental machine (new feature).
- Nice lounge with pool table and great view.
- No roaches and no mice. The pipes are sealed very ... [click to read full apartment review]

88 Greenwich: I love it!!! (Recommending!)

2003-10-31T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I live on a high floor in 88 Greenwich. The view is positively astonishing. My friends virtually beg me to have them over so we can sit and enjoy the sunset.

I don´t understand the complaining about college students. I see one or two from time to time, holding an open ... [click to read full apartment review]

88 Greenwich: 2 years later (Not Recommending)

2003-09-13T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Too bad one of the memories of the 2nd anniversary of 9/11, is of the corrupt management at 88 Greenwich. As if things weren´t bad enough back then, the management played hardball, lied and cheated, literally threatened residents. Hope some day they get sued, and the people they sued because ... [click to read full apartment review]

88 Greenwich: You can check it, but you can´t check out.... (Not Recommending)

2003-07-12T00:00:00-06:00

From NYCworker-bee: Moving out of this apartment is a real nightmare... every possible roadblock has been put in front of us. Our apt. is a 550 sq.ft. studio, which is large by Manhattan standards. The ceilings are tall, the appliances are great, the windows are drafty. We´ve been here since May 2002. ... [click to read full apartment review]

88 Greenwich: Good experience (Recommending!)

2003-07-10T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: After living in NY for 7 years, 88 Greenwich has been one of the best apartments I have had. I read about the noise complaints and I do live below the 15th floor and just now have a loud neighbor. When this college student gets too loud I call the ... [click to read full apartment review]

88 Greenwich: Think carefully (Not Recommending)

2003-07-08T00:00:00-06:00

From ny3040: I would strongly recommend against living here.

With that said, I think all of the reviews here are a great source of information to help prospective tenets understand what they´re getting into.

Obviously the apartment is loud and I´d hazard to guess those who write it´s "fun" "social" and "my best friends ... [click to read full apartment review]

88 Greenwich: What´s the fuss? (Recommending!)

2003-07-03T00:00:00-06:00

From cremaster: I´ve liked it so far. I´ve been here a year now. The staff have been, in my opinion, very accomodating and have dealt with my concerns and requests in a timely manner and to a satisfactory degree. Sure, we all like some doormen and staff better than others. To those ... [click to read full apartment review]

88 Greenwich: Ok.. nothing spectacular, a bit like a frat house (Recommending!)

2003-06-05T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: My big disappointment is the number of students they have living there (I have no clue how they can afford it). I´ve had to call the doorman many times because my neighbor plays loud music with a thumping bass at 3, 4 in the morning. I also think that the ... [click to read full apartment review]

88 Greenwich: Biggest mistake I´ve ever made (Not Recommending)

2003-05-16T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have lived at 88 Greenwich Street for one year now and it has been a horrible experience.

The other tenants who live on my floor are the loudest neighbors ever. The building is like 1 big giant frat party. The walls and doors are so thin you can hear everything. ... [click to read full apartment review]

88 Greenwich: Great building, great people... (Recommending!)

2003-04-02T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I´ve read the negative reviews, and with the exception of September 11th issues (which I cannot comment on as I was not here), I completely disagree. One of my best friends from California and I both live here, and both love it. The amenities are great, the staff is friendly ... [click to read full apartment review]

88 Greenwich: I love it (Recommending!)

2003-02-13T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I can´t comment as to how they handled the 9/11 tragedy, but I moved in 6 months ago. In my experience I´ve left one message for the management and had stuff fixed the next day. I have also called management about checks and they´ve gotten back to me with a ... [click to read full apartment review]

88 Greenwich: Great place! (Recommending!)

2002-12-20T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Not sure what the other people are complaining about - I love it. The high ceilings, unusual floorplans and big windows keep it out of the ´generic NY apartment´ category. I´ve found the staff to be friendly and very responsive. I live on a high floor and the views are ... [click to read full apartment review]

88 Greenwich: Miserable (Not Recommending)

2002-09-16T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: 88 Greenwich is a miserable building. The negative aspects of this building far surpass the positive. First, noise is a continous problem- there is always some sort of drilling on the surrounding streets. Maintenance often does not fix a problem unless you call several times. Although close to transporation, the ... [click to read full apartment review]

88 Greenwich: Inhumane management (Not Recommending)

2002-09-07T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Management treated residents inhumanely after 9/11, with heavy handed tactics to coerce people to remain living in the building or else pay high priced penalties. Management ruined some victims lives financially. ... [click to read full apartment review]

88 Greenwich: (Not Recommending)

2002-09-04T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Terrible management/owner esp. in their handling of 9.11 tragety. They were unethical in forcing people to sign an agreement to give up security deposits in order to move out even for medical reasons. ... [click to read full apartment review]

88 Greenwich: Great Location, Great Amenities, Horrible Management (Recommending!)

2002-08-24T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: The place is great. No infrastructure no shopping no good restaurants no decent supermarkets or dellis, nonetheless, good transportation wonderful views and courteous staff (the finally got rid of the obnoxious one).

Management is horrible to deal with. No sense for human needs, esp. after 9/11 very rude and greedy. ... [click to read full apartment review]

88 Greenwich: A FINANCIAL DISTRICT GEM (Recommending!)

2002-08-24T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Convenient location to transp., Caring and responsive staff, Very clean common areas, Great gym, A no graffiti neighborhood, No nite "rifraf", Quiet area on weekends,
A very nice basic building, nothing fancy. ... [click to read full apartment review]

88 Greenwich: Very poor opinion of the management of this building (Not Recommending)

2002-08-23T00:00:00-06:00

From aptrating@calatek.com: The horrific way in which the tenants were treated after the tragedy of 9/11 goes to show that these people are big business to the core with no sense of human decency. I had my share of problems trying to get things fixed as they broke as well as the ... [click to read full apartment review]

88 Greenwich: TERRIBLE BUILDING OWNERS!! (Not Recommending)

2002-08-19T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: My partner and I, unfortunatley, moved in 6 months prior to 9/11. Needless to say, the management was absurdly inapropriate after 9/11, by trying to enforce the balance of our lease and offering a poor rent reduction. Their attorneys were rude and completely unprofessional. There were threatening and absurd. POOR, ... [click to read full apartment review]

88 Greenwich: Noise is a serious problem. Very drafty windows. (Not Recommending)

2002-08-19T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Overall this apartment is OK, but the noise level both from outside and from neighbouring apartments is a SERIOUS problem. Also the windows are extremely drafty, which is a huge problem in Winter. Management is to put it politely unresponsive, but the rest of the staff are very courteous and ... [click to read full apartment review]