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
One Carnegie Hill's staff gets top marks, but the extras aren't worth the moolah

… I havent spent too much time up there yet  Paula I love the staff theyre all very personable and funny and very timely … I think Im really going to enjoy the pool and the gym The staff are great  … Which do you never use … Lee I havent … was surprised how nice everyone is Everyone on the building staff takes their job very seriously Often at other …

By Polly Mosendz |August 15, 2014 - 8:59AM
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
At Arias Park Slope, a "disturbingly clean" yoga room but subpar staff

… I feel guilty bugging them Cici I never ask the building staff to help with anything not even open the door They … I think I will use all of them Jay   I feel like the staff arent very diligent because the doormen dont tell them … is too surprising I guess just sort of disappointing The staff isnt that great and thats rare in a luxury building I …

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
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