Having recently moved to NY from Texas, I knew the types of exchanges for something major like…read moreapartment hunting would be different but Urban Pads gave my roommate & I the smoothest & most practical experience. Our realtor Shaya, was welcoming & engaged in sincere convo to get to know us while also providing straight-forward feedback when we needed it. Look for Urban Pads first, you'll know what I'm talking about right away.

Izzy Mendelewitz misrepresented his access to all apartments. took my deposit after telling me i…read morehad to pay his broker fee to bid on an apartment or he wouldn't put down a bid. All money and applications were in but they didn't bother to even bother to submit it in a timely manner. I was also told I had to pay his fee to bid on the apartment which is illegal. I lost the bid and then I had to call repeatedly to get my deposit back because Izzy kept ignoring my calls until I threatened legal action .

When a piece of the dishwasher fell off, they tried to put it back on but couldn't - they then…read morenever fixed it for the last 6 months of our lease even after asking multiple times. The key to the courtyard was so flimsy it broke when someone shouldered it, it took over a month for a new one because "this brand is from Europe" The intercom stopped working for nearly two months. They decided to just stop following their own guidelines and send package and food deliveries straight up during COVID. There's basically no attempt from management to ask people to stop their dogs from barking.

In the decade I've lived in New York City -- in 'luxury' buildings similar to Atelier, including…read morethose in Gramercy and the Upper West Side -- this has by far been my worst experience. I'll mention that I have avoided writing this review. I had no interest in engaging with Atelier after our sour encounters this year. My intention is transparency. A lease is not a short-term commitment. A negative experience for any tenant is always the responsibility of the landlord, and I don't believe the current stellar ratings on this building are earned (or real -- notice that, on Google, the last one was uploaded a year ago). I moved in on November 2019. My second-floor studio is directly across the hall from the loud 'community room' and gym. My south-facing windows offer this: raucous, bright construction with construction workers that stare, shout, and spit. I pay $3150 for this tiny studio on the second floor, though for this price I can currently have, in this SAME building: A 1-bedroom penthouse with dining alcove A 1-bedroom with "loft-like" ceilings on a higher floor An apartment like mine is projected to go down to $2595 (if not less) when I move out. I was initially happy with the experience. The doormen are delightful (Mostafa, Lubna). The handymen are quick to respond and friendly (Jose, Robin). I'm certain these people are paid way less than what they are worth, but they were the only positives that continued to work hard during COVID. The community room was problematic since the start. Residents would host enormous parties that went late. They'd speak in booming voices right outside our doors. As is the style for these cut-and-paste McMansions, the doors are made of cardboard. We could hear every word, every shrill laugh, every profanity. The music would make my entire apartment vibrate. I complained about this twice to the community manager, Christian Schilhab, who continued to promise solutions that never manifested. I tried going out myself and imploring the people to be mindful that we are sleeping. They'd go away and then return. The construction zone across the street kept their lights on all night; they seared into my apartment despite the blinds. I would wake up on my only day off to the sound of jackhammers, shouting, beeping. By December 2019, I wanted to move. To break the lease, I'd need to pay around $9,000. I decided to endure. I work as a dentist and educator. Like millions of Americans, I was laid off in March. I am also a recent graduate with astronomical student debt; much of the "extra" money I made before COVID went towards that expense. **Despite this, I continued to pay my rent from my savings until July, when it just became infeasible.** Prices around here had begun to drop significantly. The 'luxury' items that they kept insisting were a source for high fees were gone: the gym had been closed for months; the roof was off limits or obscenely crowded; the community room and its adjacent terrace were closed. Even the elevators were shut down because of electric issues. The rent did not change. Because of my surgical background, I volunteered during COVID. The governor had issued a call for health professionals to lift the load. This amounted to two months -- none of it paid. I relayed this to Schilhab honestly. I was transparent that $3150 was not feasible and told him that my unemployment and current volunteering meant *all* expenses were being drained from savings. I all but begged him to end my lease. (They still requested $9,000, even though an empty apartment is written off as a loss in buildings like this). His tone over email was unsentimental; he sent me template after template until I asked him to elaborate personally. Our emails became terse and hostile. Around this time, Atelier had extended a deal for "new" renters -- if you signed a new lease, you could cancel at any time within the first 3 months. I asked why this could not apply to me; I'd already paid nearly $30,000 in rent to the building, and I was being treated like a prisoner. Anytime I mentioned ending the lease, I was met with the threat of damaging my credit score. This was doubly insulting because 1) new renters who had contributed absolutely nothing were given special treatment and 2) if a new renter was found to take over my lease, then I'd still be"responsible" for the difference in rent after. Even when I asked to move to another unit, I was met with high fees and a sense that, genuinely, no one on the team cared. I decided to leave. This review can go on for pages, but Yelp (and Google) have a word limit. My grievances with Atelier are endless. But I've learned to give back directly to local Brooklynites. I found the apartment of my dreams with new amenities and a huge balcony for LESS than what I'm paying now. Companies like Atelier are Brooklyn's gentrification stain. All that's luxury is the French etymology of the name. The company does NOT care about you. You are a lease.

Friendly, flexible, accessible, and affordable mix of coworking spaces across the street from the…read moreBarclays Center and MTA/LIRR conveniently located Downtown Brooklyn. The possibilities are endless. Did I mention they have a roof top!?!?!?

The staff is great but seems to be operating the best they can under terrible management…read more The management company Regus is a whole other story, they have shady auto-renewal practices that require 3 months advance notice and there's no hope of getting your deposit back. They will invoice you thousands of dollars without consent and pretend it's legal to demand your payment. Don't ever deal with this company and their scams.

Have a massive amount of respect for Emily, Jacob, Mike and this team. My partner and I were in…read moresearch of a home together in New York City and this team helped make finding a spot at a great building possible. We truly put them through the ringer, throwing a million questions at them and looking for alternative options where we could find them. They took this all in stride. Never wavered in their patience and were able to help us find the right spot at the right price. That is rare for brokers in NYC. Most would move onto the next applicant, but not these folks. If you are working with this team, you can trust them to truly make something work that will be in your best interest. Special shout out to Jacob who really put in the work with the two of us. He really grinded this one out & we really appreciated it.

Worked with Michael Patterson and Jacob Chizner at City Wide Apartments Inc to find our apartment,…read moreand the experience was phenomenal. In the NYC market, speed is everything, and this team was zippy fast--everything flowed seamlessly from the first viewing to the final signature. Their communication was top-notch; we were never left wondering about the status of our application or next steps. Michael and Jacob clearly know how to navigate the city's complexities without breaking a sweat. If you want a smooth, high-speed, and professional rental experience, these are the guys to call. They made what is usually a grueling process feel like a breeze!

Asen Grigorov was such a delight! He helped me and my partner find our dream apartment within a…read moreday. He was so hospitable and was very detailed oriented. I thought he was incredibly respectful of our budget and restrictions while trying to find the best fit that would also satisfy our wants/needs in an apartment. I can't recommend him enough. Would contact him again for future apartment rental/buying needs.

Highly Recommend working with Luxury Apartments LIC. Asen and Bilyana was able to help us find our…read moredream apartment! Bilyana was super thorough, knowledgable and a extreme joy to work with throughout this process! Without her expertise, we would not have found this new apartment. We are extremely happy with how easy and seamless the entire process has been! Would definitely return for future apartment needs.

I originally signed an 11-month lease in August 2025 for apartment #21D ($4000/month). I…read moreunfortunately had to leave my lease (without penalty) in October 2025, and moved out a month later in November. This was because one of the tenants on the A-J side of the floor would SMOKE INDOORS (marijuana, cigars, cigarettes, etc.) nearly every single day, if not multiple times a day, and the strong smoke smell would fill not only the entire hallway, but also come through the bathroom vent into my unit. I would wake up in the middle of the night from the odor and call the front desk each time to have it confirmed real-time by security/management staff. It was nauseating, frustrating, and definitely an environment I was unhappy living in. Not only was this a breach in the Smoke-Free Rider of the lease agreement, but also violated New York habitability laws. One night it got so bad that I called 311, breaking down crying because all I could smell was pungent marijuana air in the middle of working remotely in my living room... they told me that since the smell was coming from inside another unit, I needed to contact City Tower directly, which is what I had already been doing. Despite consistently emailing management (Elvis Perashi & Liz Reynolds) for two months straight, they continued to dismiss my concerns about not having a smoke-free environment, refused to offer any alternate housing options, saying that they were "working hard to locate the source" (even though it was blatantly obvious it was coming from the neighboring unit adjacent to the bathroom vent). They continued to brush me off, UNTIL I consulted an attorney recommended by MetLife legal insurance (lawyer immediately accepted my case because of how bad my living conditions continued to be, and I thankfully didn't have to pay anything out of pocket). That's when they FINALLY took me seriously and offered 2 alternate studio options or the ability to break my lease without penalty, which was what I had been asking for the entire time. However, at first, they not only ignored my persistent requests to switch units, but also after I finally spoke to them in-person, they stated there were only studio units available the following month, and they were unsure if I'd be allowed to switch units solely for the reason of "we don't allow downgrades, only upgrades where you pay more." Evidently, they only care about earning more money, not their tenants' quality of life. As a non-smoker, my quality of life was negatively impacted, including an increase in headaches from secondhand smoke, as well as dreading the walk to my unit while holding my breath. Opening the window was not a comfortable solution; low evening temperatures and winds would make my unit cold at night, thus inconvenient to fall asleep. I even had to purchase an air purifier to help with the smell and attempt to preserve my health. I should NOT have paid $4000/month plus utilities for a place that didn't immediately confront the smokers in a smoke-free building. Elvis Perashi & Liz Reynolds only sent out an email to the 21st floor 'kindly reminding' tenants about the no-smoking policy after I had complained every day for a month, and requested this email to be sent. The email was ignored and the smoking continued to come through the bathroom vent. Management eventually figured out and confirmed the source but it should NOT have taken this much time and tomfoolery. Who knows, if something like this happens again will they actually take action/provide alternate housing or let it go on for as long as possible until contacted by legal services? I stopped by to the 18th floor leasing office in-person several times because I my emails back and forth were not resulting in any progress - I would recommend doing this if you want them to take you seriously about ANY issues. City Tower management will brush you off and delay any potential mitigations or solutions if you only contact them via email. For the most part, tenants here are not very friendly (ESPECIALLY those on the 21st floor, they won't even acknowledge you or smile back)... there was also a minor pest issue in 21D where little black bugs would come out of the unsealed cracks in the floor/walls every week or so. When I moved in, there was also cracked appliances (refrigerator shelving) from the previous tenant, which I never bothered to bring up but it's definitely something to consider in terms of quality. Other than that, some of the pros are the lounge area (except during winter months when all the plants outside die and the indoor area becomes crowded). Additionally, Augusto, Ed, and Daniel were standout security staff that made the few months I lived here more bearable. Overall wouldn't recommend living here; it's not worth the headache and price tag. Protip: if you do decide to inquire with them, negotiate! They originally offered me $4050 for 1 year, and I think I could've gotten $3900 or $3950 (instead of $4000) if I kept asking.

I've been at City Tower since October 2018, and it's been my favorite apartment building I've ever…read morelived in. Marissa G's review covers the "what" of the building, so I'm going to go into some of the details that make this place great. VIEWS: I have a corner view on a high floor facing Barclays center, and you can see the entirety of Brooklyn from both the bedroom and living room windows. The windows themselves are over 6 feet tall, and there's a ledge on every window you can perch on to watch the view outside. The pictures attached are taken straight from where I'm sitting. SHOWER: there's two nozzles for the shower. That is CLUTCH. You can't beat the shower pressure here. BASKETBALL COURT: On the 18th floor, there's a basketball court with floor to ceiling glass walls. You literally feel as if you're playing in your own private, secluded court in the sky. This is the amenity that you literally just won't find anywhere else in the city -- even other buildings with courts are ground level. Oh, and it's open 24/7. CONCIERGE: Other reviews have mentioned it, but it's worth repeating: I don't think you'll find a better crew at the front door of the building. They personally take packages in and make sure nothing gets lost. They can help in whatever situation you have. When there's a maintenance request, it gets resolved within 6 hours. On the first day I moved in, I realized I didn't have any toilet paper and everything was closed -- one of the guys helped me out with a roll. That's caring about your tenants. LOCATION: Having the Q, R, N, B literally right below your feet is convenient, but with the 2, 3, A, C, G all within 3 minutes walking distance...that's what makes this location clutch. If you don't like Trader Joe's, there's a Whole Foods within 10 minutes walk. Junior's Cheesecake one block away. A Target and a movie theater next door. The only thing I will say is that Dekalb market is a bit overrated. I thought I'd be going down there every day, but everything is just a little too expensive -- tourist prices. Will leave this here: I've talked to people in the building about how if we could buy at City Point, we would. That's how good the experience is. Management, please turn it owner occupied!

I've lived at The Lexington for the past 4 years and couldn't have had a more pleasant experience…read more The units are updated with modern appliances including a washer / dryer and central air, the balcony on the 5th floor west facing apartments don't hurt either! The management company has always been extremely polite and responsive, with an online / app portal, you just put your maintenance request in before work, come home and it's fixed! It is also centrally located, just a 2 minute walk to the bus to Port Authority (at this stop you almost always get a seat and it's a 20 min commute!). Grocery store around the corner, plenty of food options in close walking distance. This quiet building is perfect for late 20s/30s NYC commuters!

I stumbled upon The Lexington 5 years ago because a lease on another apartment fell through. Little…read moredid I know, I was moving into one of the nicest buildings in Hoboken. The Lexington is not like other buildings - you'll find premium, high-end fixtures and finishes, including flooring, cabinets, and wood-slat blinds (not the low quality faucets and cabinets you find in the new large buildings), an extremely responsive and professional maintenance team (same day fixes!), immaculate hallways, grounds and public spaces, and the centralized location makes it easy to get uptown AND downtown (and Acme is steps away in case you run out of milk!).

ROACH AND MICE INFESTED BUILDING 3101 Foster Avenue, Brooklyn NY 11205. HIGH CRIME AREA FOR…read moreOVERPRICED RENT. There is no deal for unlimited electricity and gas, ALL YOUR NEIGHBORS ARE on Section 8, which pays for the unlimited gas and electricity. IF YOU HAVE AN A/C, THEY WILL CHARGE YOU $350 a year for it being installed, even for 2 months. If I could, I would give 0 stars as the policies and the upper management staff are rude, disrespectful, money hungry and lack moral compassion for others. Since day one moving into the unit with a voucher was a headache. The agents gave me a run around for 6 months as I viewed model unit in Jan/Feb, but moved into the unit in July. To add I signed a lease back in March for an April start date and was unable to move in on time due to management filling out paperwork incorrect and blaming the future tenant for there mistake. One of those months the real estate agent, Natalie, was not even in the office able to assist. Clipper Equity, LLC was no different from Flatbush Gardens Management as it is prevalent that the type of people they hire are from WITHIN THEIR OWN COMMUNITY! Just google Clipper Equity and check out the photos. On multiple phone calls Clipper Equity made it clear that those who receive financial assistance are treated as second class citizens compared to the people who are foolish to believe that this apartment building is a good deal. Foster Avenue is a hot block and very loud even at night. One occasion, I witnessed a fire outside of my building after a car was ignited in the night, right in front of the children's park across the street. More recently, other crimes have occurred. Many people will show you their "spacious" apartment. Many apartments in Brooklyn are spacious right up the block and they are not apart of Flatbush Garden's aka Vanderveer Estates- Vanderveer Houses. Vanderveer Projects was the name for these buildings. There is this front desk girl who cannot get fired due to her personal relationships with management. I saw her get several maintenance personals fired due to her mistakes. She had a nasty attitude; however, I would note that she has worked on it. Her presence makes it apparent that it's not what you know but WHO YOU KNOW! She is usually in the front glammed up, hopefully not making anymore mistakes with answering phone calls and mixing up work orders. When I moved into the apartment there were holes all over the apartment. I seen where critter would try to enter in from, radiator, sinks, kitchen under the cabinets,( check your kitchen cabinets- there is usually a space where the critters live unbothered.) INSPECT YOUR HOME BEFORE MOVE IN- They will deter voucher recipients from checking out their unit. It is your right to see the unit before hand. Lastly, the area in general has a big drug problem in the FG community. Don't call security with their mini cars - they are unable to assist most times. Trust your instinct, crystal meth is a big issue in the community along with other substances. PROS: Even though overpriced, it is a stable bill for rent/light/gas (if 2K is cool) I LOVED MY NEIGHBORS IN THE BUILDING. They were older adults who cared about the community's well-being. (They always checked in) Plenty of fish in the sea. (IYKYK) Around the corner from farmers market/ meat market/ fish market and walking distance from target. (if you can cook your in a good place.) Project heat... non stop heat in winter. It just takes the temperature to drop real low before they decide to turn it on. Final Words: DO NOT MOVE HERE IF YOU CAN AVOID IT. For those on CA/PA/SNAP/Sect-8 be ready for a headache with this management company. Once moved in, things sail a little better. Use FG as a stepping stone for your next goal. Find a place that cares for all of its tenants! This is not it.

this place needs to be condemned. no hot water. constant elevator problems. front door broken…read moreindefinitely. bell system to access premises does not work. there is no actual parking. rude management staff at office desk. mold in soap dispenser for washing machine.

It's an apartment building nice driveway lobby's dark needs updating Interesting fountain in front…read moreof building nice white bricks tall building very friendly staff some tenants nice but others act like they are the only tenant here ! Local law scaffoldings been up for years never ends the pointing garage in the building means a lot when it rains or snows Dentist below does it all bus right outside street M15 south local Grand Central Terminal 20 minute walk lotsa food in the court shops too come by see this place

Fantastic well run building. Great outdoor pool on the rooftop with stunning views. Totally…read morerenovated rooftop to relax and eat dinner on. Staff are incredibly good. Real sense of community and great neighbors. Highly recommended.

UPDATE (9/2023): Things have continued to go downhill. Exclusively due to mismanagement. They used…read morethe pandemic as an excuse to cut down services and now continue on the same decline. The front desk has been unstaffed for the better part of the summer with actually no one sitting there at all for the past couple of weeks. The temperatures in the hallways are uncomfortably high and this is no doubt another dumb cost-saving strategy. Emails to the building manager go unanswered and communication from management is non-existent except for them to scold people and remind them about their "rules". Truly sad how little management cares about the residents and the staff. Really consider looking elsewhere.

Love this place. I've lived in myriad apartments over the years, in a lot of different places…read morearound the US. This right here is such a great location. Across the street from Prospect Park, so I can walk the dog by the lake every day, close to the subway, and also the cultural hub that is Flatbush. Good sized apartment, with tons of natural light. Pretty quiet, and safe. Easy enough to park safely on the street in front, or out back also, unlike other neighbourhoods close-by. Not sure why people are slating this place, I figure they must be the type to complain about every little thing, and aren't New Yorkers? Every time I've had a maintenance issue, I've had the guys in within 24 hours. The staff are great, the app for the front door, and for rent payments, are reliable and easy to use. Angel, and Mira, at the front desk are on top of their game. The porters are always emptying the trash rooms of recyclables, and cleaning hallways and elevators every day. The roof deck is a little oasis with wonderful views. Sure, there's no swimming pool, and the gym isn't exactly Equinox, but it's decent enough nonetheless. The rents are stabilised so all those that are moaning about increases probably got in super cheap during COVID and are balking at 'normal NYC rents' - we get it. I'll be renting here until I buy a place to call home.