Perk Check

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

By Alyse Whitney |September 5, 2014 - 8:59AM

At 10 Hanover Square, a romance-worthy roofdeck and ho-hum rock climbing wall

… Square in the Financial District … What youll pay … Rentals available now range from a studio for $2649 a month to a threebedroom for $7399 a month … Amenities … Doorman … and the staff was never this friendly I was surprised how caring and even funny they were Plus I think it was made …

By Polly Mosendz |August 22, 2014 - 8:59AM

Neighborhood Intel

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

By Polly Mosendz |August 15, 2014 - 8:59AM

Neighborhood Intel

Nickel and dimed at Stuy Town? Renters love the green space but hate the endless fees

By Polly Mosendz |August 1, 2014 - 9:59AM

The Market

The Platinum's "social sauna" and Zen room — more perplexing than pampering for residents

By Polly Mosendz |July 25, 2014 - 8:59AM

Neighborhood Intel

Bocce ball, Saturday cartoons and adult swings: Castle Braid renters size up Bushwick's luxe artist collective

By Polly Mosendz |July 18, 2014 - 8:59AM

Live

At Arias Park Slope, a "disturbingly clean" yoga room but subpar staff

By Polly Mosendz |July 11, 2014 - 8:59AM

Live

Sweet Caroline: renters at West 23rd St. building gush about staff, skip the pet concierge

… 23rd Street in the Flatiron District … What youll pay … Rentals available start at $3495 for a onebedroom and go up to $14900 for a twobedroom … Amenities … Gym racquet court … the concierge for one thing … … and I wasnt totally sure how it worked I actually had a feeling the building staff or …

By Polly Mosendz |June 27, 2014 - 8:59AM

Neighborhood Intel

Residents of FiDi's 25 Broad: "For this kind of rent, bring on the excess"

… those who live in New Yorks most amenityladen buildings to find out which extras are actually useful and which ones … get a try … The building … 25 Broad at the Exchange a rental building in the Financial District … What youll pay … dont think I would use a tailor Im really specific about how my things fit and I dont know who they use so theres no …

By Polly Mosendz |June 20, 2014 - 11:59AM

Live

Renters at Avalon Chrystie Place gladly pay up for a Whole Foods below and the roofdeck above

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