I have all good things to say about William over at Sido…read more I've worked with other commercial brokers and William is definitely the most professional and attentive. Everyone knows how hard it is to find a small office space with a bathroom in Manhattan. When others gave up, he stepped up to the challenge. He found us the perfect space, at a great rate, in the location we wanted for our new business. He made the process easy and smooth. He was quick to respond and always on top of things, extremely thorough. Even though we were looking for a small space he treated us as if we were one of his most important clients. That says a lot about a person. I will definitely be working with him again when we need a bigger space.

Look for William, he has the patience of a saint. Love my…read morenew space.. both location and rate.. could never have gotten this on my own.

First off let me say the personality of Michael Pagano is one in a million! Always smiling and…read moreeager to please. I was a tenant in one of his buildings a little over 2 years ago was 100% satisfied. Not that I needed much in the time that I was there but if I did he was on it immediately. I moved away for 18 months and had recently started my apartment search a little over a month ago and nothing. I saw places that I liked but being in a mostly cash business I had a huge problem getting approved because for the first time EVER everyone was asking for a tax return showing 40 times the rent. I have never had to show that once in my life. Anyway... Michael had his staff take me out and show me a handful of places and I was extremely happy with the location and price and not to mention the place is huge. The process was quick and painless and I have a place to call home next week! I highly recommend using Page Realty... your stress will come to an end.

Ask them, any history of bed bugs. Years ago I rent an apartment with my husband . In the…read morebeginning was so roaches in the kitchen cabinet. I never complained I tried to get rid of it. But the bed bugs were a nightmare. So many buildings in Astoria are infected, they can sent an exterminator. But , I think is better burn the whole building and start with new construction. But of course they won't do that.

Susana Caceres and Jorge, our new super, are fantastic representatives of the Rudin organization…read moreand are incredibly responsive, thoughtful and accommodating. Their warmth, upbeat and engaging personalities and problem solving abilities greatly enhance the experience for the residents of 215 East 68th Street. We truly appreciate their tremendous work. Jon and Elizabeth

I have lived in this building for approximately ten years and have seen management transition from…read morethe prior generation of the landlord's family to its current leadership. In my experience, the quality of the resident experience and management responsiveness has declined substantially over that period. The building is marketed as a "luxury rental," but I do not believe the day-to-day experience lives up to that description. The lobby may create a strong first impression, but many of the building's underlying systems and resident services feel dated, unreliable, or poorly managed. The elevators are original to the building's late-1960s construction and are frequently out of service, sometimes for days at a time. I understand that management has begun an elevator-modernization project, but residents have been told it may take roughly three more years to complete. When an elevator is out, waits can become long at virtually any time of day. If reliable elevator service is important to you, particularly if you have a busy schedule, mobility concerns, children, or regularly receive deliveries, this is a serious issue to consider before renting here. The in-unit HVAC convectors are, in my view, undersized and often inadequate for properly cooling apartments during the summer. If you prefer to sleep in a room below 70 degrees, you may find the cooling capacity insufficient. The building also uses an older two-pipe HVAC system, which means it cannot provide heat and air conditioning simultaneously. During warm periods in the spring or fall, residents may have no access to air conditioning because the building has not yet switched over from heat. Management's suggested solution has been for tenants to purchase portable air-conditioning units themselves. This past Spring, after several unusually warm days, more than 40 tenants reportedly purchased portable air conditioning units. For a building promoted as luxury housing, asking residents to supplement the building's cooling system at their own expense is disappointing. Management recently renovated the basement and added an amenity center. Before the renovation, the building had only a small, windowless gym that residents could use without charge. The new space includes a somewhat larger but still windowless gym, as well as a playroom, chef's kitchen, and work areas - all located in the basement. Access to the gym and amenities now costs $100 per month. I do not believe the space or offerings justify that fee, particularly when many comparable luxury rentals include a fitness center as part of the rent. At minimum, access to the gym should be free of charge. If complimentary, well-appointed amenities are important to you, I would look carefully at competing buildings before committing here. The package process is another persistent frustration. Packages are delivered to a basement package room rather than directly to apartments. Residents receive an email once building staff have checked in the delivery, but notification can be delayed significantly; a package may arrive around noon and not be available for pickup until the next day. Packages are sometimes difficult to locate, and lines can be especially long in the evenings between 5:30 and 7:30 p.m. Waiting 20 minutes or more to retrieve a package is not unusual. For tenants paying premium Manhattan rents, the package experience feels unnecessarily inefficient and below the level one should reasonably expect. My experience with leasing and renewal negotiations has also been difficult since new Management took over. Rent increases have often felt excessive and inflexible, with renewal discussions focused almost entirely on maximizing rent rather than retaining long-term tenants or addressing legitimate resident concerns. Prospective tenants should not assume that typical, modest annual increases will be offered at renewal. In my experience, increases beginning around 10-11% have been presented as the starting point, and substantially higher increases have also occurred - sometimes more than 30%! The doormen and maintenance staff are generally kind, professional, and helpful. They work hard and are not the source of my concerns. The apartments are relatively spacious for Manhattan and generally offer good closet space. Unfortunately, for me, those positives do not outweigh the elevator problems, HVAC limitations, package-room experience, amenity fees, and renewal process. After nearly a decade in the building, I expect to move when my current lease expires. I would encourage prospective renters to tour carefully, ask tenants, NOT MANAGEMENT direct questions about elevator reliability, HVAC changeover dates, package handling, amenity fees, and likely renewal increases, and compare the full resident experience - not just the lobby or apartment layout with other buildings in the area.

Richard is truly a GEM broker. He helped me find my first and current apartment in Astoria, NY and…read moreboth experiences have been amazing. He is professional, honest, knowledgeable, and helps you find exactly what you're looking for. He is super responsive and answered all of my questions throughout the process. Richard found my dream apartment and I am forever grateful! I highly recommend working with him!!! :)

Richard Keledjian is the broker who helped me secure my apartment this past February. He was a…read morebreath of fresh air! Totally professional, honest, polite and knowledgeable. I was a little stressed out over making a decision about a new place. He was very patient and kind. What a lovely man. I highly recommend working with him without reservation and so appreciated finding such a good guy to help me through the process. An "ps" love my new place.

My fiancé and I have resided at the Monterey at 1501 Lexington approaching two years now. We're in…read morethe process of renewing our lease once again. We absolutely love it! I cannot think of one con that we've experience during our time here. Our cozy little studio overlooking Lexington avenue is most certainly "home" and besides our own efforts to make it so within our apartment, the Monterey itself provides countless reasons to always have a place in our hearts. MANAGEMENT The management is absolutely phenomenal. Since day one, Vincent (manager) and his team have been extremely accommodating, helpful, efficient, organized, prepared, sharp and best of all, genuinely happy, smiling faces. I have tremendous respect for all of the guys up front and most of them I've built strong enough relationships with to consider them my friends. LOCATION You can't beat the location. It takes literally 40 seconds from leaving the building to swiping in on the 6-train. It speeds up the commute, makes winters and rainy city days less frustrating and my favorite part is on the way home when your train pulls in to 96th street you're already "home". The neighborhood itself is also wonderful. Three quality grocery stores, a starbucks, a barbershop, CVS, restaurants, a wine store, central park (5 minute walk), and the absolutely wonderful Catholic Parish St. Francis de Sales is right around the corner and has become an integral part of our lives.   EMPLOYEES Every employee in our building is an an absolute pleasure. They truly care about the residents and it shows day-in and day-out. It's really great to come home to a smiling face and a helping hand on a daily basis. They handle all of our packages and keep everything organized with an online portal. They provide printouts if needed, secure backups keys if locked out and handle guest and delivery arrivals. Constant and efficient communication helps us so much. CLEANLINESS The building is so well taken care of, even the garbage rooms smell amazing. A lot of time and effort goes into making the building look amazing at all times. One of our favorite parts is the fresh, beautiful flower arrangements at the entrance every week. REPAIRS/REQUESTS Anytime we have a maintenance request or need something repaired in our apartment, Michael is there within a few hours, sometimes minutes with a big smile and solve. Sometimes it's shocking how fast things get done around here. It's very comforting. ROOFTOP The true gem of this building is the rooftop area that allows you to get some quiet time and feel like you are taking a step away from the craziness of the city. There's nothing better than having a dinner on the terrace on a warm summer night or laying out for some sun on hot summer's day. It's very big and allows for fun weekend guest entertainment. Plus, it holds a very special place in our hearts as this is where I proposed to my fiancé with a candle-lit, late-night proposal. Here's a video of what management helped me coordinate to pull this 1,000 candle rooftop terrace success: https://vimeo.com/137773338  All-in-all, the Monterey is and has been an incredible experience that will always be an integral part of our lives and growth as a young couple. We hope this helps make your decision on your next home easier! - Mark and Janay

Terrible - elevators always out of service, broken washers and dryers, water always shut off. They…read morededuct hundreds of dollars from your security deposit for damages that were in the unit beforehand

This review is for Eyal Tanel…read more While I had spent my life in the NYC renting market, my partner is newbie on the field. I spent about one night collecting all the apartments I wanted to view, The second was a rent stabilized unit listed by Peter Ashe. Eyal got back to us, on the same day and made sure we fit all the categories for the building. He made an appointment for the upcoming weekend. We spent our first day, checking out tiny places with even shitter realtors. Condescending, lazy, and late. The classic combo for many NYC realtors. It was demoralising. The next day, we met Eyal for house warming. He showed up on time, knew the answers to all our questions, and had more than one unit available. He walked us through all available units and explained the pro/cons. I was worried about timing and he was straight up about what was possible. By the time my partner and I left the building, we knew we wanted to move forward. We got the ball rolling the very next day. Eyal processed our application quickly, helping us gather the materials in the most organised manner. He even filled out our city application himself. It was wild. He was super responsive and because he was so experienced, we got approved a week earlier than expected. It was a relief for us! Eyal helped us get the keys a few days earlier, which was a godsend since our prior landlords were being huge assholes about the move out date. Everything went so smoothly. When we got our lease, we got together and Eyal walked us through every part of the lease and since he had worked with the building for nearly a decade, he was well informed about the landlords and super. I'm so used to the every man for themselves, it was nice to have a guiding hand, that was no bull shit, but genuine. Also RESPONSIVE! How great! I would 10/10 recommend. I am typing this from our new flat and it rocks! Grateful for everything Eyal has done. Best realtor I have ever worked with.

Meirav Gavrielov recently helped me find an apartment to rent. She is professional, knowledgeable,…read moreand hardworking--I can't recommend her enough. 5 stars to both Meirav Gavrielov and to Peter Ashe!!