From bowling alleys to "Zen rooms": Parsing the difference between good and gimmicky amenities

… at  The Continental a rental in Herald Square all raved about the hotelstyle treatment and how the doormen go out of … Braid One resident at Castle Braid summed up how he felt about weird amenities There are so many things you think of … isnt because they arent cool but because people dont know about them At One Hanover Square a resident didnt know they …

By Alyse Whitney |September 5, 2014 - 8:59AM
At 10 Hanover Square, a romance-worthy roofdeck and ho-hum rock climbing wall

… Sweet Caroline Renters at West 23rd St building gush about staff skip the pet concierge  Amenities icing on the …

By Polly Mosendz |August 22, 2014 - 8:59AM
One Carnegie Hill's staff gets top marks, but the extras aren't worth the moolah

… I wanted to have luxury living  Ron I think in a roundabout way they did I wanted to have a lowmaintenance … Sweet Caroline Renters at West 23rd St building gush about staff skip the pet concierge  Amenities icing on the …

By Polly Mosendz |August 15, 2014 - 8:59AM
Nickel and dimed at Stuy Town? Renters love the green space but hate the endless fees

… for the gym its really expensive And I dont know anything about the study room  Rocco Ive never used the study room … Sweet Caroline Renters at West 23rd St building gush about staff skip the pet concierge  Amenities icing on the …

By Polly Mosendz |August 1, 2014 - 9:59AM
The Platinum's "social sauna" and Zen room — more perplexing than pampering for residents

… Sweet Caroline Renters at West 23rd St building gush about staff skip the pet concierge  Amenities icing on the …

By Polly Mosendz |July 25, 2014 - 8:59AM
Bocce ball, Saturday cartoons and adult swings: Castle Braid renters size up Bushwick's luxe artist collective

… anything  … Anything surprise you … Aminata  No I think its about what I was picturing More good parties I guess  … that came off as cool and neighborly We werent as worried about the actual look of the gym Joseph  No I just needed a … Sweet Caroline Renters at West 23rd St building gush about staff skip the pet concierge  Residents of FIDIs 25 …

By Polly Mosendz |July 18, 2014 - 8:59AM
At Arias Park Slope, a "disturbingly clean" yoga room but subpar staff

… Sweet Caroline Renters at West 23rd St Building Gust About Staff Skip the Pet Concierge  Residents of FIDIs 25 …

By Polly Mosendz |July 11, 2014 - 8:59AM
Sweet Caroline: renters at West 23rd St. building gush about staff, skip the pet concierge

… courtyardthose are the most used definitely I love that about this place Ally The laundry service is amazing Its … … Sweet Caroline renters at West 23rd St building gush about staff skip the pet concierge …

By Polly Mosendz |June 27, 2014 - 8:59AM
Residents of FiDi's 25 Broad: "For this kind of rent, bring on the excess"

… I also dont think I would use a tailor Im really specific about how my things fit and I dont know who they use so …

By Polly Mosendz |June 20, 2014 - 11:59AM
Renters at Avalon Chrystie Place gladly pay up for a Whole Foods below and the roofdeck above

… wanted to have outdoor space that I didnt have to worry about maintaining and that I could have people over at So as … live in a doorman building I think they were more worried about amenities than I am I do like it now that I have it …

By Polly Mosendz |June 13, 2014 - 8:59AM