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Living in this building has been challenging due to extremely thin walls and noisy neighbors. Despite its good location, the noise level is a major downside. Conversations and activities from adjoining apartments are easily heard, leading to many sleepless nights. Unfortunately, the building management hasn't been helpful in resolving these noise issues. If you're considering moving here, just be aware that peace and quiet might be hard to come by unless you're lucky with your neighbors.
I lived here for four years. I never had an issue with any staff and was always treated well. However, I’ve been moved out for almost two months and still have not received my security deposit. They claim it’s being dealt with, but when it’s delayed this long, it’s hard to imagine what the hold-up is.
TFC Dowtown Brooklyn - I have been living in that building for 3 years, It used to be a very nice building, pet and family friendly.
But since last July things have been different, I witnessed and experienced inappropriate and disrespectful behavior from a new staff member.
This behavior towards people of color is not an isolated incident, these treatment seems to be disproportionately targeted towards black tenants and it makes us feel unwelcome and unsafe in the building.
The issue had been raised by tenants and staff member to TFC, but nothing is changing! Very disappointed !
But since last July things have been different, I witnessed and experienced inappropriate and disrespectful behavior from a new staff member.
This behavior towards people of color is not an isolated incident, these treatment seems to be disproportionately targeted towards black tenants and it makes us feel unwelcome and unsafe in the building.
The issue had been raised by tenants and staff member to TFC, but nothing is changing! Very disappointed !
This is by no means uncommon amongst landlords and property managers, but they will absolutely hang you out to dry if you need to break the lease. I had to move for work and was stuck paying rent for several months. Make absolutely sure that you'll be staying for the entire duration of the lease. They give you the option of re-assigning your lease, but they set the re-assigned rent price above market value, so you will not be able to find anyone to take over the lease.
Other than that, no major complaints. I was lucky enough to have quiet neighbors. The laundry room was functional and seemed fairly clean. Had a couple issues getting packages around holidays and in the evening, but nothing terrible. The people working the front desk were always nice.
Other than that, no major complaints. I was lucky enough to have quiet neighbors. The laundry room was functional and seemed fairly clean. Had a couple issues getting packages around holidays and in the evening, but nothing terrible. The people working the front desk were always nice.
The staff is always amazing!! The building is always clean!! Whenever I visit I enjoy staying because it’s close proximity to mass transit, shopping eating & entertainment!! The rooftop lounge area & laundry service are top notch!!
TLDR: The only reason why I am giving this building one star instead of zero is because of wonderful the maintenance, front-desk, and mailroom staff. The sound insulation in this building is absolutely terrible. I have communicated this with management/leasing and they've done nothing. I've been patiently putting in requests per their protocols - nothing. I can't wait to move out in a month.
I've been in a two-bedroom for two years at this location now and if it wasn't for the terrible insulation and noise caused by an upstairs neighbor, I'd stay here for another 5.
PROS:
- Maintenance requests are usually fulfilled same day. They are super responsive, sensible and honestly a joy to see working. Same with the Front-desk and mailroom staff. They are all flexible, helpful, and generally good people all around
- The location is great - two, three blocks from generally every single subway station.
- Plenty of elevators - compared to most buildings around this neighborhood, you have to wait forever to get anyway in and out of the building
- Great amenities and very well maintained. Lots of grills, outdoor space, etc. I'm a little upset they turned the game room into a children's room since I used it alot but it make sense.
CONS:
- The amenities fee is an additional $100 per month, per unit. There are additional fees for bike storage and nearly $150 more for the gym. Almost none of the buildings around the neighborhood have such high fees.
- While the gym is very nice, its a Chelsea Fitness location that's open to the public so its VERY crowded most times of the day
- Insulation and noise. There's an older review that echos this, but if you have any semblance of sanity and value your sleep - pray that your neighbors aren't loud. I live in a two bedroom and while the first year and half was great - this last half year has been absolutely unbearable. My upstairs neighbor has two toddlers that start to thrash toys on the ground, pace/jump back and forth, drag chairs, etc in ceaseless unending noise at all hours of the day - but particularly in the early mornings and late evenings when I most need sleep.
I don't have anything against children and understand parenthood is difficult, kids will be kids, etc...but there is a clear stipulation in our lease that 80% of the floor must be covered with carpeting. I had to complain for months before management considered invoking this. Then, when the noise didn't subside, they conducted a 'noise test' where there was barely an attempt to recreate the conditions I have suffered through from months. At their explicit recommendation, they asked me to continue making calls and logs - while I have continued to do this, they explicitly gave up and said there was nothing they could do for me. I then asked for rent concessions and leasing was totally inflexible, despite my repeated, patient pleas and documented attempts.
For anyone that values good sleep, peace and quiet with privacy - I suggest you avoid this building as best you can. For the price you pay at this building, it is totally unacceptable. Or hope that your neighbors exercise good respectful etiquette. I can't wait to move out in a month.
I've been in a two-bedroom for two years at this location now and if it wasn't for the terrible insulation and noise caused by an upstairs neighbor, I'd stay here for another 5.
PROS:
- Maintenance requests are usually fulfilled same day. They are super responsive, sensible and honestly a joy to see working. Same with the Front-desk and mailroom staff. They are all flexible, helpful, and generally good people all around
- The location is great - two, three blocks from generally every single subway station.
- Plenty of elevators - compared to most buildings around this neighborhood, you have to wait forever to get anyway in and out of the building
- Great amenities and very well maintained. Lots of grills, outdoor space, etc. I'm a little upset they turned the game room into a children's room since I used it alot but it make sense.
CONS:
- The amenities fee is an additional $100 per month, per unit. There are additional fees for bike storage and nearly $150 more for the gym. Almost none of the buildings around the neighborhood have such high fees.
- While the gym is very nice, its a Chelsea Fitness location that's open to the public so its VERY crowded most times of the day
- Insulation and noise. There's an older review that echos this, but if you have any semblance of sanity and value your sleep - pray that your neighbors aren't loud. I live in a two bedroom and while the first year and half was great - this last half year has been absolutely unbearable. My upstairs neighbor has two toddlers that start to thrash toys on the ground, pace/jump back and forth, drag chairs, etc in ceaseless unending noise at all hours of the day - but particularly in the early mornings and late evenings when I most need sleep.
I don't have anything against children and understand parenthood is difficult, kids will be kids, etc...but there is a clear stipulation in our lease that 80% of the floor must be covered with carpeting. I had to complain for months before management considered invoking this. Then, when the noise didn't subside, they conducted a 'noise test' where there was barely an attempt to recreate the conditions I have suffered through from months. At their explicit recommendation, they asked me to continue making calls and logs - while I have continued to do this, they explicitly gave up and said there was nothing they could do for me. I then asked for rent concessions and leasing was totally inflexible, despite my repeated, patient pleas and documented attempts.
For anyone that values good sleep, peace and quiet with privacy - I suggest you avoid this building as best you can. For the price you pay at this building, it is totally unacceptable. Or hope that your neighbors exercise good respectful etiquette. I can't wait to move out in a month.
The building looks good. But THINK TWICE before you send out application and deposit, they will try to deduct your deposit as much as possible when you move out.
In addition, the leasing specialist is very hard to work with. When I ask for landlord reference letter after you move out, he kept ignoring me after he found I have no interest in renting one of their building.
In addition, the leasing specialist is very hard to work with. When I ask for landlord reference letter after you move out, he kept ignoring me after he found I have no interest in renting one of their building.
