Tenant Reviews for 8 SPRUCE STREET

I wanted to give this building a chance after my partner asked me to move in with him here. The apartment is loud - construction, wind slamming against the windows, and thin walls- you can hear everything going on around you.

On Gehry Apartments.

Unit 57C Pros: Other than what I noted below, I have nothing critical to say. Cons: Was 10+ years at Gehry Bldng. I had a problem with a stalker in the building and management was inattentive at best. Also, too many of the doormen are in business for themselves. For these reasons the Gehry Apartments are an unsafe space. Advice to landlord: Learn more about the day to day operations of your property. It is out of control.

Does not pay security deposit back

Pros: House was cheap but beware Cons: Does not return security deposit or give itemized receipt of charges as state by the law in order to keep parts of the deposit. Landlord ghosted us when we questioned him about the status of our deposit and did return it. Advice to landlord: Return the security deposit as required by New York state law

Great building and location

Unit 16p Pros: Doorman, maintenance, beautiful building Cons: Small square footage Advice to landlord: Reduce prices to keep tenants

Great staff, great views, and nice amenities

Unit 16p Pros: The staff here was great, super friendly and they’d remember your name which is incredible considering how many residents live here. The views and natural light are great in all apartments. It’s got a good sized pool that’s indoors so it can be used year-round. The common kitchen and dining room area along with the lounge on the amenities floor was great for hosting dinner or brunch parties with our friends. Cons: The people in the building keep to themselves. Most aren’t the friendliest bunch. Not that they’re outright rude or mean, but moreso curt. Depending on the apartment line, the noise can be loud from one of the subway lines as it goes through a metal screeching turn near the building and you can hear it through the grates even up to floor 16.

Decent Place To Stay

Pros: Clean, room are okay Cons: Noises, transportation underground

Best Doorman, Worst Block

Unit 43 Pros: Doorman are best in class and building is nice. Maintenance team is amazing - anything and everything is resolved within 24 hours. Amenities are good. Cons: Amenity spaces are a bit disjointed. Water is slow to drain in the shower almost once a week but maintenance is quick to snack. New management for dry cleaning and packages are a bit incompetent. Gym hours stink but worst part is the “NEIGHBORHOOD” - desolate, dark, dirty, municipal, so many rats, tourists, shady wandered from the neighboring hospital. Wish they could move the building.

True full service luxury building

Pros: The building is very well managed, residents are respectful, interior spaces are well kept, apartments are spacious and bright, doormen are great Cons: Windows need to be washed

Thank god we have new management

Pros: The doormen are saints and angels who remember every name and treat every resident like family. Cons: Dog poop, crazy rich young tenants whose parents pay for luxury living and pace, no luxury attache as promised, old management never responded to tenant issues Advice to landlord: Care about tenants

It’s a really nice building, just v pricey

Pros: Doormen and staff are all so so friendly, the gym is actually decent for a building gym (though of course costs extra), maintenance is pretty responsive though we never had that many issues, and the apartments themselves are reasonably nice (but not the nicest finishes you’ll find in some of the newer luxury buildings) Cons: Ultimately we left here because it was just way too expensive for the tiny apartments you get - you’re definitely paying for all of the amenities etc. but even then all of those cost $150+ per month and we’re starting to show wear and tear. Mgmt is pretty classic NYC dgaf mgmt and there are some pretty annoying rules about things like furniture delivery etc. i would also say document EVERYTHING in pics before you move in in case you get crazy charges upon move out. We got random charges that we had no proof of proving were there upon move in / mgmt never responded to my emails to dispute and it was just not worth it to fight it.