All 34 tenant reviews.

“We have been victims of bullying behavior exhibited by Teena Mau, Brodsky manager of Beaux Arts in Midtown East, Manhattan, New York. Our experience, along with that of other residents, has been nothing short of appalling. Mau's attitude is very aggressive and belittling, leaving many of us feeling intimidated and uncomfortable in our homes. The impacts of her behavior extend far beyond mere discomfort. It creates a toxic environment that is not only detrimental to the mental health of residents but also damages the reputation of Brodsky. It has also been observed that she employs unethical methods and outright lies to manipulate and coerce residents into compliance by threatening and instilling fear. Such behavior is unacceptable, and the use of intimidation and fear tactics should not be tolerated, especially in a professional setting where the primary goal should be fostering a sense of community. Brodsky residents should feel safe and comfortable, free from the tyranny of such an abusive property manager. We believe that Mau does not deserve to work at Brodsky as her appalling behavior diminishes Brodsky value and ruins its credibility.”

“Unit 1409 Pros: Location is great Cons: Lease states that heat is included, yet heat isn’t provided on a continuous basis. No hot water pressure. Fireplace, which is a prime reason to rent the space is now off limits with no compensation. Although it’s listed as luxury building and the rent reflects that; the services fall short. Every winter heat is only in 45 min every few hours. Advice to landlord: Provide continuous heat when it’s 18F outside - it’s the law. If you take away a feature from the apartment provide rent discount appropriate to such reductions.”

“I saw my doorman throwing my neighbor's Amazon package around. He also stole a a few times there are also freeloading crackheads in our building box this one guy below me never showers this place should be a mental hospital”

“Pros: Super close to transportation The doormen were incredibly friendly and helpful Cons: My neighbor was obnoxiously loud Advice to landlord: Nothing it was a decent experience”

“Unit 1010 Pros: - The doormen are super helpful and respectful. Except one of them, he's so an** about everything and miserable . - My studio is pretty spacious and a good amount of closet space - Big windows; minimal sunlight but that's okay - I love the neighborhood and convenience . Close to some of my favorite restaurants Cons: - Mentally ill neighbor I had to deal with for a year, which caused me anxiety and also being threatened by her in the hallway. - Apartment was 'broken' and not renovated at all when I moved in, so I had to redo a lot of stuff by myself to make it decent . Walls was very disgusting and hot oil stuck to the kitchen walls which was hell to get rid of. Had a really dirty bidet toilet, windows was disgusting, floors was gross especially the bathroom - Management doesn't care about keeping you as a tenant when you're a good one and friendly with the neighbors. They'll just raise the rent over 50% and leave no room for negotiating at a more reasonable price . It's normal for them to raise it 1000$ all at once when the lease ends, instead of raising it $200-$300 more which would be more fair. Who is prepared to have their rent raised 1000$ more?? There should've been a warning or at least something on the lease about that! Advice to landlord: Have some compassion and be more fair to tenants that actually enjoy living here, despite all of the negative situations we have with the apartment or building . It's a great place and I've made a lot of friends with the neighbors and doormen.”

“Pros: 24 hour doormen Elevator Cons: Cockroaches Rude leasing agents Old pipes - water is gross Advice to landlord: Renovations to pipes, upgrade gym, train leasing agents to be professional and respectful”

“Unit 1410 Pros: Doormen are great. Great proximity to Grand Central. Cons: Some tenants are questionable. Ownership doesn’t seem to care about tenants. Advice to landlord: Don’t try to raise your tenants rent by 40% two years in a row.”

“Pros: Quiet street, friendly staff, shower is hot, and building is clean and well kept. Cons: Neighbors can be loud. Walls are pretty thin.”

“Pros: Location, staff, security Cons: Some loud neighbors, mini fridge”

“Pros: Easily navigable to grand central and other transport, staff is friendly and warm, mostly quiet building, windows are great if you’re street facing Cons: Backside of the building is a little bit of a bummer for the view, you deal with UN blockades throughout the year having to prove you live here, expensive for what it is, our bathroom didn’t seem to get fixed up between tenants so there’s caulking issues and the wood doorframe is a little gross”

“Pros: Good midtown location. Cons: Small apartments. No contact with management. Large building with no community. Advice to landlord: Be responsive to tenants”

“Pros: The doormen are nice and helpful, the elevators are pleasant since they updated them, and the street we are on is quiet. They have also increased cleaning during COVID and have a disinfectant wipe & hand sanitizer dispensers in the lobby. Cons: The property managers at Brodsky and in our building do not use a human approach but rather prefer to resort to threats within a very short timeframe. It’s an old building and there are a surprising number of roaches we have encountered even on the 11th floor. They also skew high on rent and try to match the rents of the new buildings that have been popping up in the area without earning it. We live in an experimental modern unit and the oven is fake. It’s a convection microwave that doesn’t work. We have asked for a replacement and they have refused. It’s clear their tenants are just numbers to them. We are a mixed couple and I have often wondered if race plays in. We are only still here because of the neighborhood, convenience, and we shelled out an initial $15k to move in for various reasons. Advice to landlord: Be a human being, especially during COVID. Also if you’re going to try to keep rents high, make the lobby, hallways and apartments nicer and with better lighting, carpets and paint.”

“I have been a resident at the Beaux Art apartment for a little over two years. As much as the lobbies look OK and the doorman is friendly and all, the apartment is very old and there are many issues to be aware of before moving in. (1) Pest - there are huge cockroach problems in the apartment, and they would often be seen here and there (I have seen it several times, and the exterminator wouldn't be able to do anything to help you resolve it) (2) Noise Issues - the apartment has been using single-pane windows for a long time and not only they are the best for dust generation but are also the worst for insulation and blocking outside noises (avoid living in the apartment at all cost if you are allergic to dust and especially avoid the back of the buildings given they are also subject to the boisterous ventilation system from the office building across the alley - see decibel example attached, and I had to move to a different unit just to avoid the noise problem) (3) Odor Issues - the apartment I am currently living in has been having a huge odor issue coming from one of the cabinets facing the outside wall. Due to the apartment being old and shabby and ill-maintained above the lobby, I had problems with rain seeping into my apartment, drenching my belongings in one of the cabinets and causing a moldy/damp odor which has been ongoing for more than a year. If you are considering moving in, I would highly advise you to think twice before making such decisions.”

“I have lived in the Beaux Arts for two years and have had a very good experience. The building is always clean with fresh flowers in the lobby and friendly door men. Any problems I have had maintenance wise have been fixed immediately. Overall it feels like a safe building with friendly neighbors and I love the character and sunlight in my apartment.”

“I lived at the BA a few years ago and still have friends who rent there. The building is beautiful, the apartments are full of detail and character. The management company was always very helpful with maintenance requests and even at renewal renewal time. The only reason I moved out was because my fianc and I were moving in together and required a larger apartment which wasn't available at the time I was looking.”

“I have lived in Beaux Arts for over 25 years. It is a precious landmark building that was once a hotel/rental. Over time the maintenance of the building became poor to the point of dangerous. Elevators were not maintained. People were getting hurt, numerous fires broke out due to lack of maintenance, chronic leaks in the walls and ceiling effecting property both from exterior and interior problems. When maintenance people were called in, only the minimal amount of work was done to put a "band-aid" on a huge problem. Management is incompetent, arrogant and very disrespectful to seniors. The owners refuse to spend money in order to do proper repairs. Tenants who wanted to organize were harrassed and threatened.”

“I have lived in the Beaux Arts for the last 10 years and plan on doing so for quite some time. As I read the reviews on my building, I felt compelled to comment. First, yes the building is old and is in serious need of renovations. I have an older renovated apartment and the hallway carpet is really old. Despite this, it is always clean. The apartments are different from any apartment I have ever seen. Second, yes the maintenance staff could use a lesson in english, but the country was built on the backs of immigrants. Whenever I have asked for something to be repaired, they have done so. Third, the office management is a sticky point, now alot of the reviewers are saying they are rude and nasty...I agree to an extent. There was a manager named Maria Cabrera, she was the nasty one, you could never walk in the office without having an attitude thrown at you...that's if she acknowledged you at all. They have since replaced her with a man, who I have not met, so I cannot comment on him. However the assistant manager, Teena Mau, is still there and that is the person I have always prefered to deal with. She has always been pleasent and helpful. She was gone for a few months and there was someone else there so maybe they are confusing her with them. I am just happy they got rid of that other woman. Fourth, the doorman and porters for the most part are helpful. Samy and Ayman are the most efficient doormen and always helpful. Fifth, my lease renewal was not what I expected, but after writing a letter requesting something be done, I was given a $225 reduction. while I am still paying a little more than what new tenants are paying, it is still $225 less than what I was paying before. In general the building has issues, just like every other building in New York. If you want to live in a crispy clean building, that is totally silent, with no signs of bugs, do not move to New York. But if you want to live where is it safe, convenient and pleasant then I recommend this building.”

“I lived here for four years, and while I have seen some of the issues, I didn't think the place was all that bad. These are not new buildings, so if you expect modern amenities, they are not the place for you. The good: Doormen are very friendly and definitely a convenience. Location is great except when the General Assembly is in session. Studios have a decent layout and good closet space. Be sure to get a renovated one with parquet flooring. Pets are allowed. I never had a bug problem, so I can't comment on that. Relatively inexpensive for a doorman building in midtown. The not so good: The elevators sucked. At least one was always broken, sometimes 2, not good in an 18-floor building. Kitchens are non-existent and the setup caused a number of fires, at least three when I lived there. Also, with no sprinklers or PA, the only way you knew about a fire was if the trucks were outside. This used to be artists residences and a residential hotel, so cooking was not a priority. Upstairs floors and halls were kind of dingy as people said. Some were renovated, but mine was not. When I lived here, the rent increases were ridiculous. My rent went up almost 30% in four years, but now it seems like they are getting what they deserve. Management was not the friendliest in the world. For whatever reason, the apartments attract dust like crazy and are not easy to clean with a lot of nooks and crannys. Overall, I had a decent experience there. It was better than a walkup and I didn't have any of the 'nightmare' experiences outlined here. Management really should fix the elevators once and for all and get the halls in shape though.”

“I recently moved out of Beaux Arts and don't regret it for a minute. I lived on one of the upper floors, which was somewhat updated, so I'm not going to complain about the ratty carpets (which the other floors have). My gripes with the building are simple. It's old, falling apart and management constantly ignores tenants and their needs. At least once a week, when I walked into the building, there was some sort of emergency/complaint being relayed to the doorman (smoke coming from the stove, plumbing issues, leaks, electrical problems, crumbling plaster, offensive odors, noise levels and so on and so forth). Yes, there are roaches and other crawly creatures, but that comes with living in the city. Unfortunately, the situation is worsened by poor maintenance. As for office management, there are numerous problems voiced by many residents. The overwhelming one is the curt, sometimes nasty, and unresponsive nature. Management's main concern is do very little and spend very little (evident by little to non-existent building amenities and constant problems - such as elevators getting stuck). I left the building for two reasons. First, I was disgusted with the renewal lease. As other reviewers stated, my renewal lease was more expensive than new tenants (for the same type of unit). In addition, the terms of the lease had drastically changed, where you are locked into the apartment no matter what. Secondly, there are much better apartments (updated, newer, more perks) at equal or better pricing. In a market where landlords (for the most part) are bending over backwards to keep tenants, Brodksy doesn't care. Do yourself a favor and look elsewhere.”

“As a tenant of Beaux Arts for several years, I was quite pleased with the building until my apartment started to have issues. Sinks frequently backed up with back filth flooding my apartment. Extensive noisy work was performed on the building at inappropriate times. Management made promises to "take care" of tenants for inconveniences, which of course never happened. Aware of several tenants that are still involved in legal disputes with this building. And of course the only time you will see the super is during the holidays for tips. Overall, the building isn't bad, just keep your fingers crossed that you're one of the lucky ones.”

“Terrible management practices of luring in and sticking you with crap. I lived in Beaux Arts property for 1 year and learned that Management does not care for you or its buildings (with the exception of the lobby - for appearances sake only). As one reviewer mentioned, the building is deteriorating. The residential hallways are filthy with old carpet and paint. There are roaches scurrying around, especially in warm weather. The elevators are constantly under repair and you are bound to get stuck in one. When the lease came up for renewal, I similarly attempted to negotiate for the same rent price that a new tenant would get... fair, right (especially in this market)? Management refused. They obviously don't care about current tenants. Their business practices are scummy and so is the building.”

“I just looked at studio as well and josh helped me. I thought he was great as well. VERy friendly def new wat he was doing amswered all my questions, this building is in the running for my choices.”

“I just visited the Beaux Arts with a broker, and rented a studio in the building. I looked at all the other reviews and I can say that I found the staff very friendly. The doorman in 310 which is were my apartment is was very nice and is a fun guy, out of all the buildings we went to he was the only one that acted like his life did not suck and greeted us with a smile. We ran into a porter in the elevator and he was nice and friendly as well and joked with us, which made me feel this is a relaxed building. The agent that showed us the building was Joshua from the office. And he was awesome, very friendly answered all of our questions knew the history of the building and measurements of the apartments. He was very navigable and made us feel very comfortable not like some of the others we meet in buildings who acted shady and scary. We meet Lloyd in the office, we did not really speak much to him since Joshua was helping us, but he was nice. My apartment is great and I have not seen any bugs, so if someone says there is an infestation they must be dirty people. And the hallways are a little dated but for the doorman laundry and gym at the price I figure I am not living in the hall ways. The lease process was easy and took 2 days and before I singed which was really nice. They paid the brokers fee. and the doorman was awesome while I moved. I have to comment on the AC situation, Yes you do put your own in but the person that compared this to a walk up is silly since you have to put in your own AC in a walk up, but it was not a big deal, I got an AC from craigs list for $50 and had it put in. I have meet several people in the building and they are all nice here. SO if you want a good barging and nice people this is a great buy. Also Joshua showed me a duplex just for fun which is a 1BR and those are AMAZING. so if you want an awesome 1BR there is more here than just studios.”

“I have experienced nothing that these people have seen or described in the negative reviews. I have lived at 307 in a great studio since Feb 2008 and have had a great experience. I think Teena Mau is fine and is no more or less gruff than anyone else in the NY real estate market (Teena went out on maternity leave shortly after new years, so give her a break). I got my rent reduced by $ 100 for 2009 with absolutely no haggling whatsoever, which was in line with the listings i saw for current studios. The building is almost 90 years old, so who cares if the hallways are a little dingy. My apartment was refurbished prior to move in with new tile and parquet flooring, bath fixtures, cabinets and appliances, and all are well within the standards of NYC studio apartment quality. The staff is very gracious in particular Viktor is outstanding. I never have any problems getting anything fixed. The doormen are almost universally friendly and helpful and the location cannot be beat. I saw a couple of roaches in my apartment during the hottest part of the summer in Aug-Sep, but hey - ITS NEW YORK. I faulted myself for not getting sprayed on a regular basis. Haven't seen one since. The 7 Stars valet is an excellent wash n fold service and dry cleaner. I really have almost nothing to complain about.”

“the beaux arts property is actually two different buildings - 307 and 310 (across the street from one another). i've lived here for 3 years and am finally leaving - thank goodness. i will fully admit that laziness was the reason for me staying here as long as i did. i'm like most folks - i hate moving and even though i disliked living here, i reluctantly renewed my lease b/c it was close to my office and i was too lazy to pack. now to why i don't like, to the point of despising, living here: 1. brodsky management could care less about you and will screw you every minute they can. my lease was up for renewal and i saw that newer, renovated units were going for less and getting a month off deal. i inquired whether i could have a comparable deal and was basically told "tough luck"... even though i was a perfect tenant (paid my rent on time every month and was quiet and considerate). they offered a measly $50 deduction, though comparable rents were $200 below. oh... and the office rep ----- --- is nasty, unprofessional and needs to learn some manners (my 5 year niece knows more about etiquette than her). the other office rep ----- left recently. while i rarely dealt with her, according to the older tenants, she was dreadful and a party was actually thrown b/c of her departure. yikes... this is who brodsky org leaves for tenants to deal with. 2. poor maintenance - bugs, paint, mold and elevators. i know residents from both buildings and the roach problem here is rampant. the hallways are dirty with old carpet and peeling paint. the elevators are constantly having problems and management is very slow to fix the issues due to costs. the old carpets have mold, as does the laundry room and the "gym". the latter is a pitiful, small, non ventilated room with old equipment (which is why membership is so cheap). oh... and with my floor and others, the constant smell of weed. 3. luxury my butt. yes, beaux arts is a doorman building and the art deco decor in the lobbies are nice... but go to the actual floors and units... and it's crap and unclean. i've seen better building interiors in walk-ups. no a/c in the units. if you want a/c, you have to buy it and have it installed professionally. kitchenettes (with mini fridges and no counter space) in the studios and junior 1s are rather pathetic and insufficient. my 2-cents: with all the deals that are available, go to a nicer, better maintained and cleaner building. while every building management will try and screw you over, this is the worst i've dealt with in my 15 years of living in manhattan (which translates into 7 different property managers). the unprofessional to unfair/unethical practices are despicable. good luck.”

“My wife and I have lived at 310 E44th for a while now, and though we love the building -it's a beautiful art deco complex with many interesting details - it is in rather poor shape. Then again, you get a decent amount of room for the money (compared to other unregulated buildings in the area), it's a very safe area and the staff is super friendly. My biggest complaint is cleanliness, especially the roach problem. When we moved in it wasn't bad, but lately it's an outright infestation, and if you wake up in the middle of the night and turn the light on in kitchen you will see a roach scurrying away. And we keep out kitchen very clean and throw out our garbage every night. If the management cleaned up the hallways and sealed the many cracks and crevices around the plumbing and heating pipes they could solve this problem, but they don't seem interested in doing that. Oh, and the air conditioning is an expensive proposition: since the windows here are unusual ones without a sash, you have to hire a contractor to install your AC, to the tune of $400-$500. I guess you could install it yourself but it's risky - you have to remove a pane of fixed glass and build a support within a 90-year-old metal frame. And if you get it wrong, you might cause serious injury to people on the street below. All in all, I doubt that we'll stay here much longer. I like old buildings and don't need all the modern amenities, but I cannot tolerate bugs in my home when I'm paying these kind of prices.”

“I have to agree with the first and most recent reviews of Beaux Arts. I also lived in 307 (for 1 year). The building mainly consists of studios, with some larger units scattered around. If you are looking for a luxury building, this is not it. There are no a/c units or microwaves in any of the units. For the junior 1 bedrooms and below, you have a kitchenette, with a fridge similar to the one you owned in college. All units have hardwood floors (nice) and the lobby is decent with some art deco flair. As one reviewer stated, though, the hallways are old and in desperate need of renovations. This includes the dreary dark carpet and poor hallway lighting. I don't think the hallway walls have been repainted in a decade. It's rather pathetic. On the plus side, a great midtown location.”

“I lived in 307 East 44th St. After living here for ~2 years I would like to share my experience: PROs: - The location is great. It's near the UN/Grand Central. It's safe and relatively quiet. - the staff, generally, are nice and friendly (there is one PT doorman who is useless) neutral: - gym membership is cheap, but small, no ventilation and mold growing on the walls. CONs: - The condition of the main areas of the building are quite poor. - The elevators have a tendency to break down - residential unit hallways have old and dirty carpet, scratched up and dingy hallway walls (hasn't been repainted in years), and poor dim lighting. - roach problem persists in the building - when it comes to rent increases, like most buildings - they try and screw around with you (every landlord does this though). - Stingy - Unless the weather is extremely warm/hot, management is reluctant to turn on the a/c (in the lobby and elevators) to try and save money. This is to the detriment of its tenants and employees - many aspects of this building need an update: laundry room, hallways and etc. All in all, I love the location b/c it's close to work... but the poor maintenance makes the building quite depressing. For those with rent controlled units, it's great. Everyone else, I'm not sure if it's worth it.”

“Most of the apartments in the Beaux Art are studios and as Manhattan studios go, these are some of the nicest. Spacious living area, separate efficiency kitchens, walk-in closets, nicely appointed baths, Murphy bed alcoves, decent ceiling hight, thick pre-war walls keep noise to a minimum.<br><br>The building is well maintained and the doormen are great. It's an exceptionally safe and convenient neighborhood. Activities connected with the UN will sometimes restrict traffic on 44th street, but I find it keeps things quieter overall (no honking or car alarms). I've been here 16 years and remain very happy with the building.”

“I lived at the Beaux Arts (in the 307 E 44th St bldg) from March 1999 until Feb 2005. The building is very old, so if your intention is to live in a "luxury high rise", the Beaux Arts is not for you. However, the doorman are great, and if something in your apartment breaks, it is fixed quickly. Finally, the rent is very reasonable and you can't beat the location. Just remember, when the General Assembly at the UN opens it's session each September, the Secret Service will shut down the street for the entire opening week (so you will need to carry ID at all times to prove you live in the building). Other than that one minor inconvenience, I recommend the Beaux Arts.”