Having lived in New York City for 8-years, 101 Bedford is by far the nicest apartment I've had. The interior is fresh and clean, the amenities are incredible, the location is fantastic, etc. Most of the time the steam room and gym were available, the pool table was open to be used, and the roof had space to hang out. It's certainly not cheap to live there (by any means) and there are some rules that keep the building quiet and respectable, but in comparison to other nearby apartments and for the money you would pay elsewhere, it was well worth it to have a nice apartment. Again, not the cheapest place to live by any stretch, but if you can afford it then I would highly recommend living here. Though I didn't live in any comparable nearby buildings, I did view a considerable number of similar buildings and it seemed like 101 Bedford had the best location and the most to offer in terms of amenities (i.e. the other buildings didn't have a pool and did not have quite as good of a location since 101 is on the park at Bedford, but were similar in price). Joe (leasing office) and the other staff were very kind and personable as well! read more

WARNING! Do not rent here. All of the other negative review are completely spot on. I moved out a year ago and all those flashy amenities they boast are in complete disrepair. The entire building is falling apart. Also there are a lot of safety concerns as well, as mentioned in the other reviews, all completely accurate. Management has zero ethics or business integrity. They kept almost all of my security deposit for nothing which I had to sue them in court for. The location is nice , but after living there for 2 years , so not worth it. For the money you will be spending, there plenty of other options. Lastly, they fail to mention in their tours that If you wish to use the rooftop after paying $60 a month , you can only have 4 guests . Otherwise, so useless teenager who works for Vivacity "the life style company " will come and try to kick you off and say you need to pay a $500 rental fee to host a group. So hope you don't have a lot of friends, becausyje you won't be able to entertain them at your $4k a month apartment . Big middle finger to all at Halcyon management! read more

Beautiful place with a lot of amenities and a very tranquil garden and outside A must see.

AVOID! HVAC unit flooded our apartment, causing the floors to buckle, and walls to crack while we were away. The floors were buckled to the point we could not open doors- prompting management to cut giant holes in our floor as a "fix". This was over 6 mos ago. The apartment needs to be gutted and management refuses to relocate us meanwhile the work is to be completed- replacing the entire floors and repair the walls. Meanwhile they sent a mold inspector who discovered toxic, CARCINOGENIC mold spores airborne in our apartment as a result of the wet wood underneath the flooring. Management kept the results from me and my wife for a full10 DAYS before sending the report, knowingly exposing us to to the toxic air unnecessarily. Despite the results from THEIR OWN TESTs management refuses to remediate the mold in the apartment, and will NOT let us out of our lease-offering a 2 month fee. As the mold is airborne surely we are not the only tenants at risk. They don't care. Unreal. Mind you this is not an inexpensive apartment, and a building that markets itself as a luxury offering. Additionally they are profiteering of the current COVID lockdown- charging tenants that are stuck at the end of their lease an additional 500/mo to remain in their apartments, under threat of legal action. If you can live anywhere else, DO IT. I've lived in NYC almost 20yrs and have never come across a company with such disdain for it's tenants. read more

Showing zero flexibility or consideration to multiple tenets during the COVID-19 epidemic - Never mind adjusting rent, they are not giving *anyone* any contract extensions or releases. They are taking people's security deposits left and right, for merely trying to move away during this difficult time. As close as you can come to having a sociopath as your landlord. read more

This is my happy place. We moved in Sept 2020 and it's so far the best thing that happened to me in NYC. Amazing location, amazing apartment, amazing amenities, amazing staff. Thank you for existing! read more

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My significant other and I have lived at 101 Bedford for almost 3 years now. In January we decided to move into a larger on the other side of the building. The apartment is beautiful and we love the space. Once April hit, the tree outside our window started to become overgrown and needed to be trimmed. The tree branches block the windows in our living room as well as bedroom from opening. The isn't only an issue for the windows opening, but it also blocks ALL SUNLIGHT from coming through. For the amount of money we pay for this unit, you should be able to open the windows and not have to turn the lights on when you wake up due to the sunlight being blocked from a massive overgrown tree. The worst part of this entire situation... I've followed up with Blimie and Faigly since June 2nd. I've showed them photos -- they've stated that they've seen the tree and it needs to be trimmed. There have been 30+ emails sent back in regards to this tree. I've never been so frustrated by a management company in my life. Every time I speak with them, they have some excuse as to why the tree trimmer did not show up. Whether he pulled the wrong permit, he's unreliable, they're using another company, it's too cold outside, he'll be here next week. It's always SOME excuse. Not to mention.. they NEVER follow up with you, even when they say they're going to. When you mention the situation, it's almost as if it's the first time they've heard about it. The entire staff at 101 is incredibly kind and often go out of their way to help you. The management office on the other hand is beyond unresponsive, unprofessional and clearly can't handle getting together a team of people to TRIM A TREE FOR OVER 8 MONTHS! read more

DO NOT MOVE HERE. I would give this place 0 stars if I could. The place looks great at first but it's all superficial. Everything is cheaply made and negligently maintained (if at all). Management only cares about getting you to sign a lease, after that you're on your own. The building is roach infested, the elevators are death traps (I've gotten trapped in the elevators and had to be rescued by the fire department ***MULTIPLE*** times). The amenities cost $60/month/person extra and are in constant disrepair. Not to mention, the amenities are managed by a separate company who staffs mostly teenage kids who don't care at all. The pool is constantly closed for various reasons, the jacuzzi and steam room are out of service seemingly all the time. Management is exclusively Orthodox Jewish family members who do not work Fridays or Saturdays or any Jewish holidays so if you have an issue at any of those times, you're SOL. They don't hire any non-Orthodox Jewish people so if it's Sabbath, there's nobody to help you. I had an issue where the front desk gave out my key to an unknown person (super safe!) and nobody was available to check surveillance to see who they gave my spare key to. Imagine paying $5K/month and worrying that some random person has your spare key. Sorry, it's Sabbath, just hang tight! They actually had to fire a longtime doorman who had previously been granting access to people's apartments without authorization. Also, most of the management staff are openly and brazenly sexist as well (there's some other reviews in here that detail this). Don't be fooled by the bells and whistles on your tour. You're going to pay top dollar for what looks like a luxury apartment but it's nothing more than a facade (with extremely ugly green cabinets). Everything is cheap, everything is in disrepair, nothing is maintained. You'll pay $60/month for their hotel basement-level gym. When something breaks, they'll put up a sign and leave it broken for 6 months until enough tenants complain and they have to address it. If you move into building C, get the fire department on speed dial. You're going to get trapped in the elevator at least once, I promise. From May through December this year, there was probably 2-3 people getting trapped in the elevators per week. If you can afford 101 Bedford, you can afford the other luxury buildings in Williamsburg which are leaps and bounds better. We've lived here for multiple years and we cannot wait for our lease to end so we can get out of this hell hole. read more

I read the negative reviews before moving in, then I moved in anyways because I wanted the search to be over. I deeply regret it. For the steep rent I'm paying here, I could have lived elsewhere. The building is run by thieves who want to milk every penny out of you. Paying $600 for a year subscription of amenities? You need to pay an additional $15 per guest to use the roof for holidays like Fourth of July. Did you set up automated rent payment? Well you still have to check for the random miscellaneous maintenance fees they drop into your account. If you don't, then they'll add another $75 charge for the "legal team" to investigate you. The hot tub is incredibly dirty, I stopped using it after I realized I was getting ear infections every time I used it. The elevators are always broken. The doormen are amazing but the management treats you like shit. Don't give your money to these people. The real cost is never what they say it is, and once you es moved in, you're at their mercy. I am already dreading what I am sure will be a fight over my security deposit, based on what other reviewers have said. read more

Nice building. Management is strict. The door men/women are very nice. Amenities are good, but the steam room is broken all of the time. read more

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Great building, nice amenities and solid location. Building management is horrendous and dishonest. You have to pay additional for said amenities. Maintenance isn't done on time or at all. Attempts to add in additional, arbitrary fees on rent. Don't do it to yourself. read more

I wouldn't rent from these jokers again! You are just a number, a sheep on a farm to them. They do not care about the tenants!

Possibly the worst building management in all of NYC. Untrustworthy, greedy, unreliable, and dont care at all about you as a tenant. Dont get suckered into moving in here because of the amenities. Double charges on all utilities will quickly make you regret your decision. read more

I agree with Ola. The staff works at their own pace and not concerned with making prospective tenants happy. We travelled their to see an apartment on Sunday when the website said they were open everyday. When we got there the door man told us the leasing office is closed on Sundays and mentioned "oh yeah they need to change that". We returned several weeks later and they were still closed on Sunday and the website still said they were open. Once in the lobby, even though the building is new, I could see visible wear in the lobby. Stains and peeling wall paper. It was not a good impression and a hint of things to come if they can't maintain just the lobby. The apartment we visited was nice and priced a little high. Once we learned of what was included in the apartment, we felt it was way OVER priced for the location. The kitchen had no microwave and no garbage disposal. All the windows needed blinds that were suppose to be furnished and installed by the renter?! The apartment had washer and dryer connections but you had to supply the W/D your self and they didn't offer any service for this. The apartment did have an in wall speaker system but I'd rather have a W/D or a microwave. Apparently the builder/designer though music was more important than clean clothes or warm food. It also had a video security system but I thought a doorman should take care of that. Plus, most video systems breakdown and never get fixed. Thanks but no thanks 101 Bedford we will find a home some place else. read more

I've lived in Manhattan and Brooklyn for 25 years in too many rental apartments to count. 100% of my landlords were evil, neglectful or both. This place is such a breath of fresh air. If you have an issue you note it on the app and it's magically fixed usually by the next day. The building is spotless and the amenities are incredible. If there were 3 bedroom or bigger apartments I'd be happy here for the rest of my life. read more

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I lived here for 3 years. Beware of all the charges the management group will place on your account (if you dont return your own spare key within 24 hours incurs $75 fee for instance) and they will not remove any of them whatsoever. its almost impossible to get anything resolved. its a shame. we moved out because management was so terrible. i highly suggest you look elsewhere for an apartment. they will steal from you and will not even bother to email you back or consider refunding a bit of the fees back once you move out. you are at their mercy so good luck! also the person who just took over my apartment told them about something was spilled, and instead of cleaning it up front desk person gave him a mop and a bucket to clean himself. insanity. read more

Please everyone DO NOT MOVE HERE!!!! The worst management you will ever experience. I rarely write reviews but I want to warn everyone out there. Do not be mesmerized by the amenities package. Writing this post alone, I'm putting myself at risk of my deposit. Read the other posts, I am not alone. They are very quick to take your money but care nothing about the tenants. read more

My husband and I have been living at 101 Bedford since the building opened. We LOVE it. It's become a huge part of our lives. We were still dating when we moved in together. Fast forward 6 years and now we have a baby. We love our apartment, the staff, the part of the neighborhood we're in. We've always loved the amenities, but now that we have a baby, we have a newfound appreciation for the beautiful playroom. All in all, we are so grateful we've made 101 our home. We truly appreciate the life that we created as a family in this building. read more

The front line workers such as the door(wo)men are great. However, this is definitely not a place to live during COVID19 if you work from home, or spend a lot of time at home (most people). There is construction M-F 9-5. I usually don't notice noise that much having lived in NYC for 10 years, but this is surround sound drilling all the way up to the higher floors. You will not hear anyone who is on a phone call with you. Anticipate paying additional rent for an office space and buying earplugs to wear 50% of the day. Definitely do not live here also if you do shift work. There is no sleeping during the day starting at 8AM. read more

I wish I could vote zero stars but thats not an option. The Management company that services this building are quite possibly the worst people i've ever met. They are dishonest, rude, and they will nickel and dime you every chance possible- so if you move in prepare to add an extra $200+/month to your rent for HVAC fees and other random charges. Also, they treat people like garbage, especially if you aren't jewish. The building is mediocre at best, don't let them fool you. Steam room is broken constantly. Spa as well. Elevators always broken (and you're trapped inside of it), I would be shocked it the building was to code. Cockroaches everywhere too. As a former tenant this is the stuff I dealt with everyday. read more

This is the 2nd yelp review I've ever written so that should speak volumes. This management company is the absolute worst I have dealt with in NYC and I've had my fair share of shady characters. They were not flexible at all with rent during one of the hardest times in history, even though new leases in the building are going for 1/3 of what we pay, and recently started a 4 month lobby renovation with very little notice knowing that most of the tenants are WFH. When I asked how we would be compensated for our troubles during this time, management told me "they do not make concessions for non existent issues." They are also continuing to charge $60/mo for amenities when most of them are not even open or are open at reduced capacity due to the pandemic. When I cancelled my amenities, they threatened me with a $200 charge if I wanted to restart my membership which won't affect me because I WILL be moving out when it comes time to renew my lease. The only redeeming quality of this building is the doormen, porters, and facilities staff who are beyond lovely and go out of their way to be friendly and always have a smile on their face. I feel so sorry for them - I cannot imagine being an employee of this horrible management company. read more

I love living here.. I regard it as one of the best buildings in all of NYC. The team that runs it does a flawless job and are always super fast to respond, doormen are excellent, amenities are amazing, and lastly the neighborhood is a gem all around. Bravo to the 101 Bedford team. read more

I just moved in here. New building and they understandably are still finishing some things (no hot water for first week) but location and ammenities are amazing and way better than soho where I was before. Overall, extremely happy. read more

I would avoid this place at all costs ... They do not respond to tenant issues, and they don't work on weekeneds... So you are on your own. I didn't have heat for 2 weeks and I have a drug dealer who lives next to me. Beautiful building from the outside , just be careful ... Many tenants are moving out !!! read more

Been living here for 3 months and the building is amazing with unbelieveble amenities, but the best part is the team that works here, from the Joe that welcomes you to the building and makes it easy for you to lease, to Megan, the lifestyle director that organizes social activities all the time, from movie nights, live music and painting sessions! All maintenance and concierges are super polite and friendly! Great people living here and great area! read more

Ive lived at 101 Bedford for over a year now, and I don't know how anyone could complain or give anything but high remarks for the building, its amenities, and its staff. Joe Ackerman helped us find our current 1 bedroom, and he was extremely friendly, straightforward, and easy to work with- he is the man! It disappoints me that people give lackluster reviews to a building that offers an Equinox-style gym (with a steam room and hot tub), an amazing rooftop, a movie theatre, and about 10 other crazy things you would never dream of having access to at any other apartment complex. It makes me wonder where else people have lived that make 101 Bedford seem average. Because it is anything but that. read more

Joe was so beyond helpful and easy to work with and this building has legit been the most epic place I've ever lived in NYC and I've lived here for 10+ years. The doormen are amazing, the service is spot on, the amenities are INCREDIBLE and we are SO SO happy. Thank you so much!!!! read more

Amazing Management. Hotel-like feeling, quiet area and almost no noise from neighbors. Sound-proof building. Maintenance requests were followed up quickly and 100% satisfying. Easy move-in process also without credit-history coming from a foreign country (one landlord requested 1 year rent in advance for a smelly damaged apartment). Made me feel welcomed from the beginning and made my start in the US easy. Move-out was the same highly effective and easy process with 100% of the security deposit back in my account within less than 30 days. I loved my apartment and I miss my place. read more

We visited some friends that just moved in here last month and it is quite a residence! Let it be said i'm not into this mass-modernization movement in dwelling design that has overtaken BBurg ( a la the Edge ) but being only 8 stories this building will not catch your eye in an offensive way. The units are modern and seem to welcome in a great deal of natural light. My friends unit has a south exposure on the 6th floor with relatively unobstructed views of the South Brooklyn skyline and the Williamsburg Bank tower. The building does have those albeit yuppy but fun perks like an indoor pool, gym, game room and golf simulator but by far the greatest feature is the AMAZING roof!! Arguably one of the best rooftops in the borough, with a horseshoe like layout and two towers that offer incredible 360 views of 4 out of the 5 boroughs. Hopefully my attached pics will do it justice but likely not. A great place to visit and from what I hear a nice place to live too! read more

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101 Bedford is simply beyond... the amenities are amazing, the doormen quickly feel like besties while providing 5 star service, and the apartment is gorgeous. Thank you Joe Ackerman for being so helpful in our move and consistently a happy face around the building. PS - the $600/year amenity fee is completely worth it as a gym membership anywhere else is more than that, plus you get a movie theater, biz center, pool, game room, roof top with grills, etc. Couldn't recommend more! read more

If you like bad management, poor service, and inconsistent basic housing needs... this is the place for you. Our AC was broken for more than 45 days. Internet was down for four days with no communication - the best part is that Verizon was just unplugging the internet lines at random because 101 Bedford doesn't have enough ports to cover the number of apartments in the building. There is a cover charge for the roof, even after a monthly membership. The finishes are literally falling off the walls. If you love wearing swim caps in the pool, by all means, you'll love this pool, especially when they close it on the weekends for private lessons for people who don't live here! The amenities are in ill-repair and they do nothing to communicate to residents. Don't be fooled, take advantage of the many true luxury offerings in the city, this is not one of them. That's what I'll be doing when my lease finally expires. The one star is only for the two front desk agents and security guard that are great. You know who you are. read more

Stay away. Went to view the apartments during an open house. We were coldly met by Joe Ackerman, the leasing agent. He didn't say hello, didn't ask our names, just immediately said, "What is your budget and when can you move in?" Was rude, impolite, and felt untrustworthy during our entire visit. I would absolutely not trust someone like this guy. He couldn't give me a straightforward or non-condescending answer when it came to any of my questions regarding noise, groceries, pets in the building. It felt very uncomfortable. We will look elsewhere and hope we do not run into someone as shifty as this guy. No thanks. read more

My wife (then girlfriend) and I moved into 101 Bedford in 2012. We wanted to make sure we lived well together before getting engaged. Turns out, there's no better way to live than at 101. We worked out together, steam-roomed together, read books on the roof together. Fast forward 7 years and one baby later, and we're still here! The only difference is that we're spending more time in the playroom than the gym. But there's no other place we'd rather raise our family. read more

The management office has been unhelpful. I have 3 separate calls into them and not one has been returned. The calls just go to voicemail. Very frustrating. I think that says a lot about a place. read more

Friendly staff and beautiful views. With William Vale and Wythe avenue in walking distance this place is a gem to work home from.

We moved here in mid-September 2013 and have been pleasantly surprised by the level of service and how much we enjoy living here. Our apartment faces the park, so it's nice and quiet, yet we are only a 6-minute walk from the Bedford L stop, and there's a 24-hour organic supermarket on the opposite corner. Although our apartment faces north, the windows are big so it's quite light, and the double-glazed windows mean it never gets too hot or cold. It's a new building, so some things have gone wrong (windows not sealed properly so wind made a whistling sound, water not coming out properly), but management have always been quick to fix problems (usually within a day). At first, we were a little embarrassed at how OTT all the amenities are, but now that it's mid-winter, there's nothing better than wandering downstairs to have a workout or sit in the spa or sauna. Can't wait for it to warm up so we can have a bbq on the rooftop! I expected the other residents to be wankers, but we have so many lovely, normal neighbors. There is a mix of creatives and professionals. Seems to be quite a few international people living here, too. We had a patchy experience with the leasing office - had a nice person one day, the next visit we had another nice person, but then we talked to someone more senior who was quite rude and told us because we weren't US citizens we would probably have to pay 12 months rent upfront! Luckily, once we provided salary details we only had to pay the regular 1-month deposit. If you're interested in this building, persist! read more

I just moved after a year there and I have to say that it is not a bad spot to live. The management people were always very nice even though they were all a bit strange but the VIVACITY, who controls the amenities were a huge let down. They were very poor at actually knowing how to do most things as the people they hired seemed very inept. I asked about how to use certain things and they said they had no idea an laughed about it. Really bizarre to laugh about being ignorant to your only purpose for being there. Tons of cry babys in the complex always bitching about this or that, welcome to NY people. The management was really bad off the start but has gotten a lot better and this does have THE BEST ROOF TOP in all of Williamsburg. The seating is shotty and the grills are hit or miss but the space and view is really sick. Its like living at a hotel who has hired a management company to oversee amenities that are run by 16 year old girls. They are always on the phone texting and don't really care if you need help if its going to bother there latest Instagram pic. We overlooked the garden so you get a TON of rear window vibe and need to get solid curtains. Oh YEAH, WORST part is that the place is NOT equipped with an easy hang up situation for curtains and the windows are typically oversized so you need to order special ones, especially if your in a studio. Hanging them is a whole OTHER situation, they need to do something about that as it could take someone a month before they get them up if they are busy at work. read more

Do not be fooled, the landlord is ruthless, will take every dime you have, will hide and be dishonest and unresponsive. The front of house are great but they live in fear of being fired. There are two sides to this buildng but #1 remember it's a business, they DO NOT care.There are endless lame events which you are forced to pay for, lose a laundry card and it's $10 for a blank one, on it goes. It's an artless, soulless overpriced and garish shell for people with no imagination and too much $$. If you want a symbol of modern Williamsburg, this is it. read more

Firstly - we don't move in until mid-Feb. We did a few tours of this place prior to signing up. We were looking for a doorman building but were pretty surprised by the level of amenities on offer. The finish on the apartments looked good and the locations is brilliant (right on the park and near to the L) so we decided to sign up. We'd read the reviews and have low expectations from the building hospitality - I hope we're wrong - the building we're moving from had a great vibe. The process has been made easy by Joe, he gave us a number of showings, some of which were last minute. He's been quick to reply to calls, texts and emails. He's been informative and really easy to get on with - if living here matches up to dealing with Joe that will be great. We'll update this post after a few months of living there to see if that is the case! read more

I've lived in various apartment complexes in NYC, Austin, and DC for the last 10 years of my life and I've never been so disappointed in a building ever. I've been living here for 2 years and I can't wait to get out. The apartments look nice, but are extremely poorly built. I had a cabinet door just randomly fall off, not once, but twice. I'm lucky it didn't hit me or my dog when it fell. The second time around it's been almost 6 months and despite talking to management about it several times, it still has yet to be fixed. One of the elevators in the elevator bank constantly stops working. The walls are pretty thin. The management company is just out to get your money, they don't care the least bit about their tenants' wellbeing or quality of life. They will show you all the great amenities on your tour, and forget to tell you that to use ANY of them, you will need to pay a large amount of money a year to use them. The chances of any of the grills on the roof working is about 25%, unless you want to pay an extra $250 to reserve a grill party area. I could honestly go on and on. Just don't live here. Look elsewhere. There are so many better apartments out there, at a better price, without extremely poor and dishonest management. read more