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West End Towers: So loud all the time!! (Not Recommending)

2009-05-01T11:20:24-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have been here for 7 months facing the park and day time the noise if off the scale,construction of near by building is incredibly loud and will not stop any time soon as more buildings are on the way.The building allows music students and other artists to play loud ... [click to read full apartment review]

West End Towers: Nice place to live, good garage, beautiful views from upper floors. (Recommending!)

2009-04-06T16:23:03-06:00

From spayton: I have been here for six months without a hitch. The staff is efficient and friendly. I live on a higher floor and there is little noise except when it is very windy or my neighbor's dog is going beserk about someone in the hall.The gym is good (not great), ... [click to read full apartment review]

West End Towers: TERRIBLE GARAGE (Not Recommending)

2009-02-10T10:05:49-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have been with West End Towers Garage for 3 Years now. Not only is their customer service horrendous. The employees have no regard for your car or possessions. Here are my complaints, 1. Despite being a regular customer for a solid year, and despite them knowing that I live ... [click to read full apartment review]

West End Towers: Gary White and staff - beyong thieves (Not Recommending)

2008-09-12T02:06:09-06:00

From -Anonymous-: The garage on premises manager Andres is criminal. Gary White is no better (I am uncertain if Gary White is just a code name or is the real owner of the garage). I have been parking my car in the garage at 55 west end avenue on and off for ... [click to read full apartment review]

West End Towers: NYC's best kept secret (Recommending!)

2008-07-04T17:03:17-06:00

From Happy75WEATenant: I'm well into my 3rd year living at 75 WEA. It is NYC's best kept secret, especially if you have a dog and love the outdoors. Being far from public transportation (you always have the bus), I consider this just another one of many amenities here because it keeps the ... [click to read full apartment review]

West End Towers: Great building, very quiet neighborhood (Recommending!)

2008-07-02T13:59:44-06:00

From -Anonymous-: The building is very nice, especially for the price. It has one of the longest pools I've seen in a Manhattan apartment building. However, it's a 10 block walk to get to the bar scene and a 10 minute walk to the subway. If you're like me you don't mind ... [click to read full apartment review]

West End Towers: I like it here! (Recommending!)

2008-01-22T22:43:21-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have enjoyed living here. The rent is reasonable. The staff is helpful. Any maintenance issue I have had is promptly attended to. I have seen one bug in my unit in the eight years I have been here! Yes, it is noisy with all the construction going on but ... [click to read full apartment review]

West End Towers: Horrific Noise Trap & other problems (Not Recommending)

2007-12-11T11:10:05-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Construction starts at 7 am. The noise is unbearable even with windows closed. You not only hear but also feel the noise (windows vibrate). Construction emits nasty smells plus all the exhaustion fumes from the heavy machinery. When looking at an apartment, insist on seeing them during construction because it ... [click to read full apartment review]

West End Towers: newspaper thieves (Not Recommending)

2007-11-28T13:01:19-06:00

From -Anonymous-: As a tenant who likes to live by the rules of the building, it is becoming increasingly clear that this building has people who are "All about ME"...from not putting their dogs on leashes to "Neighbors" stealing papers from in front of your door...Management office is completely ineffective....you file a ... [click to read full apartment review]

West End Towers: We like it here not great but a good deal (Recommending!)

2007-11-24T11:44:54-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Been here for 8 months now in a corporate apartment and we are looking to do a year lease. You must like dogs here as you will see them everywhere and cannot ride the elevator without one every other time. The building is rent stabilized and there are a few ... [click to read full apartment review]

West End Towers: AVOID this Parking Garage - 55 West End Towers (Recommending!)

2007-10-01T15:42:27-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I parked my car under an annual contract at 55 West End Towers for 2 years. I have NEVER experienced a more unprofessional, disrespectful and disreputable business practise. In fact I lodged a formal complaint with the NYC Department of Consumer Affairs and would encourage others who have had similar ... [click to read full apartment review]

West End Towers: Great place to live! (Recommending!)

2007-08-06T13:15:12-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I first moved into a 2BR/2Bath at West End Towers in 2000. It is a clean, nicely decorated (lobby is like a hotel) building. Not super luxurious, but very nice, reasonably priced, and with professional staff. The good news is that there has been a total change in building management-- ... [click to read full apartment review]

West End Towers: Question-- construction noise? (Recommending!)

2007-06-04T11:16:27-06:00

From billy99-9: I am thinking about moving into 55- how is the construction noise. Most people have told me it is only during the week and during working hours i.e. 8:30-5. Is this true? I saw a review that said it starts at 6:30? Weekends? ... [click to read full apartment review]

West End Towers: Stop this now! (Recommending!)

2007-05-17T10:01:12-06:00

From NYCbear: This is an awesome and clean property with a very caring and attentive staff. If you desire less noise, less pollution, less retail, and less mass transit, this is truly a home. ... [click to read full apartment review]

West End Towers: Garage is awful (Not Recommending)

2007-05-10T13:28:13-06:00

From westend3930: I am a new monthly parker in the garage and live down the block on west end ave. I parked in another Manhattan garage for five years without incident. Izzy, the manager of the garage, is rude and unbearable. I called 30 minutes in advance for my car on a ... [click to read full apartment review]

West End Towers: Garage is a nighmare (Not Recommending)

2007-02-12T00:51:11-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I parked at the garage at 55 West End Ave and service was a nightmare. They broke the stick shift in half and promised to fix it, but one month later it was still broken and I could not use the car. I had to fix it at my own ... [click to read full apartment review]

West End Towers: 55 Doormen....horrid creatures! (Not Recommending)

2007-02-08T09:44:14-06:00

From -Anonymous-: The doormen are the most unfriendly and miserable people that have ever made it into the service industry. God forbid they say hello. On another post a user mentioned that the doorman with the pale hair was the worst. I have to concur. Why does he snarl when you say ... [click to read full apartment review]

West End Towers: 75 WEA is awesome (Recommending!)

2007-02-06T16:07:38-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Where else can you live in Manhattan and be surrounded by beautiful parks and water, be waited on hand and foot, and still pay very reasonable rent with numerous amenities? Anyone who posts a negative review is out of their mind. ... [click to read full apartment review]

West End Towers: Almost luxery for half the cost (Recommending!)

2007-01-22T10:39:55-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have lived here for 2 years and highly recommend it. If you so not wish to walk through the projects, you don't have to. There is a free shuttle in the mornings and evenings to Columbus Circle, nice doormen and the building is full of great people. I have ... [click to read full apartment review]

West End Towers: To clear up all this confusion (Recommending!)

2006-12-11T13:19:20-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I live in 75 West End Ave...not 55.

From what I am getting, the people over at 55 are generally unhappy due to the odors, infestation, construction, etc. I can understand that since they face Western Beef which is gross and they're right by the garbage pickup from both buildings ... [click to read full apartment review]

West End Towers: 55 West End Ave, NASTY DOORMAN (Not Recommending)

2006-08-30T21:55:10-06:00

From -Anonymous-: For those who are considering renting at 55 West End Avenue, I would recommend against it. If you're going to pay to live in a doorman building, you want to live in one where the doormen are courteous to you and your guests. I recently had an experience in 55 ... [click to read full apartment review]

West End Towers: the worst parking garage in the city (Not Recommending)

2006-08-03T16:48:04-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have parked my car for years in manhattan...and this place is the worse. the terrible manager, who will not help you, named johnny...the owner of the garage is the brother in law to someone at broadcom...so they keep the management in the garage the same. they damaged my car, ... [click to read full apartment review]

West End Towers: Stole my credit card (Not Recommending)

2006-06-12T19:55:56-06:00

From Enrique112: I went to NYC for the weekend on vaction. I parked the car in the garage for the weekend. Probably a dumb mistake on my part, but I forgot my wallet in the one of the compartments of the car and they stole one of my credit cards. I didn't ... [click to read full apartment review]

West End Towers: Their garage destroyed my car and refused to pay for the damage (Not Recommending)

2006-04-16T22:00:53-06:00

From jsarma: I've had a 9 month history as a monthly customer of this garage. The prices are good, but they DON'T TAKE CARE OF YOUR VEHICLE! First, I had a Jeep in there, and they ran the battery dead a number of times by leaving the light on until I had ... [click to read full apartment review]

West End Towers: Rude, Dirty, Construction noise (Not Recommending)

2006-04-06T09:57:45-06:00

From -Anonymous-: The doormen are rude and make coming and going for residents a true ordeal. Also, the block is very dirty due to the grocery store next to the bldg. Garbage is always blowing in the street, it is disgusting. There is construction outside that starts at 6:30am, it is VERY ... [click to read full apartment review]

West End Towers: 55 West End Ave - No problems (Recommending!)

2006-04-04T12:55:06-06:00

From syv117: We've lived in the 55 West End Ave building for almost a year now without any real problems. The apartment is clean and spacious, and the rent is less than it would be if we weren't so far west on the island. The subway is a 10-15 minute walk, but ... [click to read full apartment review]

West End Towers: Nice Building, but I too had problems (Recommending!)

2006-03-31T12:10:50-06:00

From vrb113: I have lived in West End Towers for over 5 years. I started in one apartment and had no problems at all, not one, for 5 years and never heard of anyone having a problem. I recently moved into the Park Tower and had a fairly unsettling problem with roaches. ... [click to read full apartment review]

West End Towers: Anybody else have roaches? (Not Recommending)

2006-03-22T21:23:49-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I saw an older posting about roaches. Has anybody else had an issue since then? I'm a prospective tenant... Thanks! ... [click to read full apartment review]

West End Towers: It's great if you need to get to NJ or Redhook quickly. (Recommending!)

2006-03-02T10:56:20-06:00

From -Anonymous-: 75 West End is sort of like a beginner doorman building in NYC. The rents are actually cheap compared to what you what get in a nicer place such as the Trump Place buildings a few blocks north. I've lived in both and honestly the only difference between the two ... [click to read full apartment review]

West End Towers: What's Up? (Not Recommending)

2006-02-06T19:18:29-06:00

From Looking_at_Apts: I am currently looking for a new apt and am a little mistified by the reviews posted about West End Towers - they're either 100% negative or 100% positive - are you folks living in the same building? If anyone wants to contact me, I can be found at Looking_at_Apts@hotmail.com ... [click to read full apartment review]

West End Towers: Been here 3 years, love it, and won't leave anyttime soon! (Recommending!)

2005-11-20T12:10:46-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Wow...reading the commentary here by dissatisfied residents really reveals what a snobbish sense of entitlement some people have...

Anyway: I've lived in 75 WEA for 3 years. I have a beautiful high-floor 2 bedroom in one of the towers with views that knock everyone's socks off. I pay $3600 for an ... [click to read full apartment review]

West End Towers: LOBBY (Not Recommending)

2005-10-31T11:19:16-06:00

From sonu: HI,
I AM FAIZAN SALEEM
I CAME TO POST TOWERS AND I AM RENTING AN APT AS WELL I WOULD LIKE TO SUGGEST IF YOU CAN IMPROVE YOUR RECEPTIONIST DRESSING AND MAINTANANCE . THE EMPLOYEES SHOULD BE WEARING PROPER DRESSING TO MAINTAIN THE STANDARDS. ... [click to read full apartment review]

West End Towers: WAKE UP AND SMELL THE ROSES..THIS IS GOOD VALUE FOR MONEY-NO APPT IN MANHATTAN IS PERFECT (Recommending!)

2005-10-06T16:38:23-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I am very particular about the places I rent-and I usually find good deals.
It is extremely difficult to find a nice one bedroom,sunny, with amazing view and spacious for an affordable price..in the lower upper west side
and I have . I looked all over new york and the prices I ... [click to read full apartment review]

West End Towers: No Elevator - Take the Stairs! (Not Recommending)

2005-09-06T13:48:19-06:00

From -Anonymous-: One of the three elevators in the City building of 75 West End has been broken for 3 months, all summer! Prepare to wait long stretches for the elevator in the morning and evening, and then have it arrive filled with bikes, kids, suitcases, etc. The building has deteriorated over ... [click to read full apartment review]

West End Towers: Like ROACHES? You'll LOVE West End Towers. (Not Recommending)

2005-08-26T13:52:15-06:00

From -Anonymous-: The reviews referring to this place as a "tenement" are absolutely accurate. It's a borderline project that borders on the projects.

ROACHES. I keep my apartment spotless, but, alas, it seems my illustrious neighbors "clean" their places to 3rd World, not New York City standards. I lived in a building for ... [click to read full apartment review]

West End Towers: why so negative? (Recommending!)

2005-08-23T14:41:32-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have lived here for 3 years with my husband and our 2 yo son. the bldg is the best value on the UWS. I agree, the location is not the best, but compared to other bldgs, this is the best value for your $$$. ... [click to read full apartment review]

West End Towers: Live in a PROJECT with a doorman (Not Recommending)

2005-08-17T07:50:51-06:00

From -Anonymous-: This building is terrible. Besides being across from the projects, the building has deteriorated so badly over the last few years that I have been there that it has grown unsightly. Management has been nothing short of awful in terms of keeping the premises clean, and the doormen happy (they ... [click to read full apartment review]

West End Towers: Not the best. (Not Recommending)

2005-04-24T17:22:13-06:00

From -Anonymous-: The building is out of the way and there is nothing around. No food or bars or anything, almost like living in the suburbs. Except that its the noisiest place ever. The Amtrak train blows its horn every morning at 7:30 am and now there is major construction, that starts ... [click to read full apartment review]

West End Towers: 55 west end avenue (Not Recommending)

2005-04-24T17:11:12-06:00

From -Anonymous-: i've lived in this building for almost two years now. each year, the management tries to raise the rent by an unreasonable amount. i was successful in getting them to lower it a bit last year, but this year they are not budging. the raised rent makes no sense to ... [click to read full apartment review]

West End Towers: 55 West End (Not Recommending)

2005-04-24T09:38:04-06:00

From -Anonymous-: My roommate and i enjoy our apartment and the friendly neighbors. However, currently, they are constructin a building next door and we are awaken by the jack hammer, crane, and bullhorn. The noise is annoying and uncontrollable. We have complained to 311, but we doubt something will come of it. ... [click to read full apartment review]

West End Towers: WEST END TOWERS, YES OR NO? NO, NO NO, NO!!! (Not Recommending)

2005-03-31T12:48:10-06:00

From -Anonymous-: FIRST LET ME SAY THAT THE ONLY GOOD THING ABOUT WEST END TOWERS ARE THE CONCIERGE/DOORMEN.OTHERWISE "NOISE,NOISE AND MORE NOISE.VERY NOISY NEIGHBORS,TOO MANY DOGS(I AM AN ANIMAL LOVER, BUT THIS IS RIDICULOUS)AND TOO MANY CHILDREN.SOMETIMES THE LOBBY IS LIKE A DAYCARE CENTER AND OTHER TIMES ITS LIKE A DOG RUN! ... [click to read full apartment review]

West End Towers: Okay but there is better out there (Not Recommending)

2005-03-01T09:10:50-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Pros include that it is relatively afffordable, okay service, good gym and very nice doormen

Cons: Way too isolated, my apartment constantly smelled like butchered meat (don't know if that was because of the Western Beef below or my neighbors), too many kids and pets (which is okay except it becomes ... [click to read full apartment review]

West End Towers: Some good, some bad (Not Recommending)

2005-02-11T14:40:32-06:00

From -Anonymous-: The upsides to this building are that it's dog-friendly, the apartments are spacious and offer great views, the doormen are super nice, and the gym is excellent.

However, I've had my laundry stolen three times and there are way too many questionable residents in the building. As for the neighbourhood, ... [click to read full apartment review]

West End Towers: (Not Recommending)

2005-02-03T12:04:58-06:00

From midtownprofessional: ... [click to read full apartment review]

West End Towers: Absolutely Dreadful (Not Recommending)

2004-12-10T14:34:23-06:00

From -Anonymous-: This building is pet friendly. This means it is overrun with dogs. You can have as many dogs as you want and let them do whatever they want, dirty the halls, the sidewalks, the "park" in front of the building. If you don't have a dog, you have to put ... [click to read full apartment review]

West End Towers: Out of the way, dirty and noisy (Not Recommending)

2004-08-10T00:00:00-06:00

From finnman: Noise: Loud tenants and thin walls. The drone of the West Side Highway is constant. Did I mention the Amtrak train which comes by blowing its horns early in the am and late at night? West End Avenue is a very busy traffic filled street as well. The city is ... [click to read full apartment review]

West End Towers: Live out of the city in the city (Recommending!)

2004-08-04T00:00:00-06:00

From dschuster@dglaw.com: I have been in West End Towers for almost 6 years and have experienced almost 100% total enjoyment. With our little park and now a dogrun (a little small, but it's a start), sometimes it's easy to forget that you're in New York City. There have been very few problems, ... [click to read full apartment review]

West End Towers: A High Priced "Luxury " Tenement (Not Recommending)

2004-07-08T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I've lived at West End Towers since the building opened back in late 1994 early 1995. For the first few years it was a pretty good building, but 10 years later the cheap, substandard construction and an apathetic corporate owner has turned the place into a high priced tenement.

The building ... [click to read full apartment review]

West End Towers: Throw it out the window (Not Recommending)

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

From -Anonymous-: I have been in the building 5 years and fortunate to have a wonderful terrace, BUT people think nothing of tossing out all kinds of items ouut their windows..management has NOT resolved in over 5 years..seems more like a dorm than an apartment bldg ... [click to read full apartment review]

West End Towers: Wonderful Place (Recommending!)

2004-04-26T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: You can have dogs, there´s a great park right out front, you can unload your car comfortably right out front, convenient fairly priced parking garage, WONDERFUL doormen, good service attitude, clean apartments, GREAT maintance staff. Best place I´ve lived in NY. ... [click to read full apartment review]