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From bowling alleys to "Zen rooms": Parsing the difference between good and gimmicky amenities
… that residents barely use and those thatll cost extra … WHATS MOST USEFUL … When it comes to building perks less … the Caroline Its crazy fast and a good price so worth it … WHAT BARELY GETS USED … Relaxation spaces … News flash … were $100 or less per month some as low as $15 Related See all Perk Check columns When it comes to building perks …
At 10 Hanover Square, a romance-worthy roofdeck and ho-hum rock climbing wall
… building … 10 Hanover Square in the Financial District … What youll pay … Rentals available now range from a … worked in other places other doorman buildings and they seem to really love it here Warren As far as amenities go … The technology conciergeand 6 other amenities wed like to see What matters more location or amenities … Rent … The …
One Carnegie Hill's staff gets top marks, but the extras aren't worth the moolah
… 215 East 96th Street between Second and Third Avenues … What youll pay … Rentals available now range from a … all very personable and funny and very timely They always seem to know when we are going to arrive with groceries Its … The technology conciergeand 6 other amenities wed like to see What matters more location or amenities … Live … …
The Platinum's "social sauna" and Zen room — more perplexing than pampering for residents
… The building … Platinum 247 West 46th Street Midtown … What youll pay … Apartments for sale now start at $135 … my thing Also Im not very Zen so whatever a Zen room is seems silly to use Carina I havent tried the Zen or … I was sort of surprised by the people here Everyone seems so fancy and important Makes me feel more important …
Bocce ball, Saturday cartoons and adult swings: Castle Braid renters size up Bushwick's luxe artist collective
… … Castle Braid 114 Troutman Street Bushwick Brooklyn … What youll pay … Rentals currently available start at $2400 … I like Joseph Nothing I try not to leave my house Have you seen this place This place is weird I got it as a sublet … The technology conciergeand 6 other amenities wed like to see What matters more location or amenities … Buy … Sales …
At Arias Park Slope, a "disturbingly clean" yoga room but subpar staff
… building … Arias Park Slope 150 Fourth Avenue Brooklyn … What youll pay … Rentals currently available start at … in my apartment I mean I was pleasantly surprised to see other yoga lovers here Lai Im surprised we have a putt … The technology conciergeand 6 other amenities wed like to see What matters more location or amenities … Live … …
Sweet Caroline: renters at West 23rd St. building gush about staff, skip the pet concierge
… The Caroline 60 West 23rd Street in the Flatiron District … What youll pay … Rentals available start at $3495 for a … run not really too much into the amenities quite yet I see myself using the gym the most though its really well … surprised we have a whole service just for pets But I did see one lady who had shoes on her dog the other day so who …
Residents of FiDi's 25 Broad: "For this kind of rent, bring on the excess"
… the Exchange a rental building in the Financial District … What youll pay … Rentals available start at $4078 and go … higher every lease term It really pushes people to use what there is here because people want the bang for their … The technology conciergeand 6 other amenities wed like to see What matters more location or amenities … Live … …
Renters at Avalon Chrystie Place gladly pay up for a Whole Foods below and the roofdeck above
… a rental at 229 Chrystie Street on the Lower East Side … What youll pay … Rentals available now start at $3350 a … a young building so we keep that in mind when deciding what to check out Clay I have gone to the gym but I would … The technology conciergeand 6 other amenities wed like to see What matters more location or amenities … Live … …