I also got to know more about the great events they have in the lounge, whether it is the big…read morecommunity art show, Broadway night, yoga classes, the crazy big Halloween parade/party and holiday fetes. As of May 2009, there is a shiny new fitness center on the premises. If only they could get rid of some of the senile old pigeon-feeding cat ladies.

After living in the East Village for 10 years, my apartment building was sold and I was forced to…read moremove out. While looking at other nyc neighborhoods, I bumped into a former neighbor who suggested I check out "hudson heights"...As soon as I got off the A train at 181, I knew I loved the area...Then I started to explore...When I saw hudson view gardens, I was in awe.. Walking through the beautiful gardens and castle like buildings, I felt as if I was in a fairy tale. It is absolutely magical. I joined the HVG community a few months ago...and I continue to experience that magical feeling....It is AWESOME!

I absolutely love this place! It offers so many different amenities, and the apartments are…read morespacious and beautifully designed. The property management team is fantastic--Jordan in particular . I would 100% recommend this building. Keep in mind, they also manage many other properties, with about 10 brand-new buildings. If you reach out, definitely ask to see their catalog--their selection is truly impressive. I can't recommend them enough. Totally worth it!

This building is without a doubt the best building I have lived in during my 8 years in NYC…read more Building Pros: - Balcony - Rooftop - Washer and Dryer in your apartment!!! - Excellent super & responsive management company - Great sunlight all day - Bay window in the bedroom (it's just prettier than a normal window) - Huge bathroom with modern finishes - Stainless steel appliances in the kitchen - Only 2 units per floor - Huge elevator (easy for moving) - Professional and quiet tenants who stay put for years - Home office space in your apartment - Affordable rent - Good closet space Building Cons: - It's a little far from the subway. About a 10-minute walk Neighborhood Pros: - True sense of community. You get to know your neighbors on your block, and people actually say hi on the street. - Lots of great restaurants that are pretty cheap. New places are popping up all the time. - Rao's is a few blocks away (if you don't know what that is, google it) - East River Plaza a few blocks away - Well-stocked grocery store right around the corner on 1st Ave - Super fast commute to midtown/lower Manhattan (30/40 minutes) Neighborhood Cons: - Obviously East Harlem is "in transition." This may be a con for some people, but I have always felt safe. In fact, I feel safer up here knowing that people tend to watch out for each other and you often see people you know or recognize on the street. In my experience, every block is different, so if you are thinking of moving to East Harlem I'd recommend walking around and getting a feel for the area. I think 120th is a particularly nice block. The Stamford is truly a great option. I highly recommend it.

The team is great. Everyone is super friendly and helpful. Response time is good. All the agents at…read morethe office are helpful to any questions and concerns and will let you know any specifics for certain buildings.

really enjoyed working with Constantine Fourtounis! He is very helpful and reliable, helped me to…read morego through the whole process and reduced down the rent as much as he can on my behalf! He is def the best broker I have worked with so far in NYC! Would def go with him again next time when i am looking for apt.

Full disclosure: I am an owner occupier who has lived here for over 20 years, not a renter. The…read morebuilding is not perfect, but the building is a better place to live than it looks. The staff is great, and the gym is wonderful, particularly the pool, which is almost Olympic sized. Most of the people in the building are young families, but there is a mixture of older folk(like me) and singles, too. Since this is mostly an owner-occupied condominium, moving in and out can be a problem, and don't let an owner or realtor get away with not telling you about the fees for moving or for lease renewals. However, I think you'll find that once you are in you'll want to stay. Each apartment is individually owned so to a certain extent you experience will depend on who you rent from. Some landlords are very responsive, and others will do nothing. Get the landlord to agree that you can have any repairs that the building will do done without his or her permission. The building will complete a replacement of all of it's heating pipes by or about Summer 2015, and heat is included. The back of the building faces a rooftop garden and is very quiet. The front is sunny but noisy since it faces West 96th St. and Broadway. The garage is privately owned and not part of the residential condominium. It is VERY EXPENSIVE. You can rent space in other nearby garages for less. But if, like me, you don't own a car, the public transportation couldn't be better. Express subway stop, crosstown and up-and-downtown buses. The bicycle room is a blessing, too. I've kept my bike there for about 18 years with no problems. And if you buy, not rent, you can apply for and get a storage area for much less than renting from public storage. However, the storage spaces aren't available to renters. Apartment measurements are real, and unlike most modern rental square footage spaces do not include public areas.

Ruppert Housing Company has a huge presence because of the Ruppert Beer Company legacy to my…read moreneighborhood. I've got several elderly friends that live here after moving in many years ago. Two use walkers and they enjoy sitting outside with me chatting. I know one big benefit of residing in Ruppert House is free electricity. It has something to do with the construction of the buildings years ago. Also Ruppert Park and James Cagney Boulevard are right at your doorstep. Grocery stores and cafes are also surrounding the area. Plus there's the Ruppert Parking Garage. I have no clue if there's vacancies. I'm not interested in moving right now. If you like the area get on their waitlist if they have one.

A great place to live with kids (and probably without them as well)…read more Feels like we live in a small village. Most everyone is friendly. People know their neighbors and watch out for them. We exchange favors and share extra homemade desserts. The kids all mingle on the playground - and learn to share their toys and play with kids of all ages. The apartments are the most affordable in Astoria. 3 bedroom 2 bathrooms can sell in the low 300s (unrenovated) and 2 bedrooms can be had for under 300K. There are a lot of rules as it is a co-op. The lack of a buzzer is the most annoying thing. But on the scale of possible annoyances... these are pretty mild. Costco, Socrates (farmers market, free yoga and other classes in the warm months), Noguchi, Express bus are all nearby. N/W is a 12 min walk and the F is 13 min if you don't want to wait for a bus.

Great Place to live . Lots of rules but they are there so everyone can live here comfortably in a…read morecoop together. Grounds are beautiful and plenty of parks close by to run around and picnic in the grass and bike ride. Playground in center of our coop for young children just upgraded . Sitting areas threw out the 5 1/2 area grounds. Private parking on our grounds available for a yearly fee. I lived here for 30 years and raised my family here a great place to live .

This is an apartment that my husband and I lived in a while back. The prices went up a little too…read moremuch every year and there were a few other quirky things but all in all it's a great place to live and a good location. The doorman are fabulous and will help you with anything that you want and expect nothing in return. The apartments are new and fresh they have washer and dryer's, they're freshly painted, they have a king size bedroom, closet, and lots of amenities: squash court, gym, pool, meeting area, gardens, etc.

I've lived here for almost 7 years. The first 6 were great! From the doorman to the Super, it was a…read more5 star residence. However, once the super was replaced, it's been a disaster. The elevator project has been a joke, already it's more than a year behind. Thanksgiving morning, we had no functioning elevators. I had to tell people coming over to make other plans! Does that sound like a luxury rental? They only seem to try and correct problems when you make a big stink about it, and everything has to be "approved" before any Acton takes place. It's amazing how fast a place can go to crap. I've also been told by a new resident that they aren't disclosing the elevator issue to new residents, although at this point, that doesn't surprise me. It's too bad. The doormen and maintenance people here are like family, and I think are just as disgusted as the residents.