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 … at first but then you realize are just silly Im a grown man What do I need with a wooden swing … Catering kitchen … This …

By Alyse Whitney |September 5, 2014 - 8:59AM
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 … diligent because the doormen dont tell them too much of what is going on or they just dont listen to residents So I … use them for anything I just wish we had a schedule of what was being added or renovated who was on duty and when  …

By Polly Mosendz |July 11, 2014 - 8:59AM
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 … Windex … Which do you never use … Phillip I dont even know what a pet concierge is so that Ally I dont use any of the … lady who had shoes on her dog the other day so who knows what kind of world we live in anyways What is a dog supposed …

By Polly Mosendz |June 27, 2014 - 8:59AM
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 … technology conciergeand 6 other amenities wed like to see What matters more location or amenities   … Live … amenities …

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