We have had a pretty enjoyable experience in our first year at Aurora. The Super, Mike, is…read moreextremely friendly and personable. He really goes out of his way to be helpful. The doormen have always been kind, and communicative. All of the communal areas are spotless, and we really love the multimedia room and rooftop view. The apartments are really easy to make your own because of the neutral color pallets they used to create them. We were able to really put our personal touch on the space. A few highlights: -Not busy. We rarely encounter neighbors. I think a lot of people use these apartments for commuting or for school time. Not a lot of foot traffic -Great, free gym. It's honestly a blessing on rainy days -The Multi media room is amazing. Modern look and feel -The outdoor rooftop view. Wow. This is what made me move in. -Super close to a lot of trains. A few negatives: -This is not the building fault, but the area can be a bit loud. We tend to not open our windows because of traffic and train tracks nearby. -The fridge is not huge, but if you don't cook much this won't be a problem. We tend to utilize the kitchen quite a bit so this is a bit pressing (especially the freezer. It's tiny) -The material used for the cabinets and counters do kind of drive me crazy, but that is probably because I am such a clean freak. They tend to streak and the white counters show every spill and finger print. - The showers are slightly annoying because of the permanent half glass installed. We worked around this with an extra long shower curtain because water will go everywhere if you don't. -There is no freight elevator so when it is time to collect recycling, or there are move ins, your elevator wait time can be a bit long. There are only two in the building. -The area does not have much for groceries. The Food Cellar is our closest and it is ridiculously priced.

This building is very nice and has amazing views. The apartments are tiny but if you live on the…read moreside of the building facing Manhattan, the view is worth it. I discovered the building by trying to sublet an apartment for a few weeks and was also looking at availabilities to move in full time. The leasing and management offices here are a total mess though and has completely turned me off from the building and any other property managed by Douglas Elliman. First, they made me pay an application fee to sublease an apartment for a few weeks which includes income and employment verification (I'm paying 3 weeks of rent upfront). Second, they took over a week to even begin processing this application even though the sublease was on a deadline. For comparison, my previous building on the Upper East Side, would process applications with multiple roommates, guarantors, etc within a few days max, much less for a 3 week tenant. Third, it's impossible to get a response out of anyone and the answer they finally gave me on why the process time took so long was because the person responsible was "on vacation". In NYC, where apartments are leased within hours, this is just not acceptable. Overall, the building and view is nice, the location is okay, management is the worst.

I LOVED living at Watermark LIC. Truly fantastic building. This is the ONLY apartment in my entire…read morelife where I renewed my lease because I loved it that much. I only left because I had to relocate to a new city for a new job. Otherwise, I would have stayed. I was friends with all the staff there, and I miss them already. They really felt like family. The building is not huge like some of the other NYC luxury apartments, and I think it is the perfect size because management has enough capacity to attend to all the tenants. Here are some of the things I loved: - Very friendly staff that was always responsive to all my needs. Brandon, the building manager, is extremely hands on and will come directly to fix anything. Erin and Guy from the leasing office are super communicative and nice as well. They made both my moving in and moving out process extremely easy. - Excellent and reliable doormen. This is SO important to me. I have never had any issues with packages. They were also helpful with sending out packages. Super friendly. - Excellent location. You're one stop away from Manhattan and also super close to Brooklyn. - Superb access to the subway. Watermark is steps away from Court Square Station, which has basically all the lines you need to get anywhere: EM7G. If you need to take the NW7, Queensboro Plaza station is a ~5 minute walk from Watermark. If you need to take the R, Queens Plaza is also super close to Watermark. - Quiet! Even though it is close to all the trains, you don't hear the cars or trains at all at night. - Great amenities. Nice gym (not huge but decent size) with Peloton, weights, cardio machines, etc. There is also a really nice rooftop with a grill which you have to reserve in advance if you want to use it. - COVID compliance. I think the building did a great job in making me feel safe and secure during COVID. They limited the number of people who can ride elevators, they disinfect the gym at every odd-number hour, etc. Honestly, fantastic building. If I have to move back to NYC, Watermark will be the first apartment I call.

After some early snags with maintenance, the building is now in great shape. We love the location…read morewith a very quick commute to Manhattan via the 7, E, M, N, R, or W. Many new businesses nearby and also an easy subway ride to Brooklyn.

Absolutely the best building in the city! Lived here for over six years, and it is spectacular. On…read moresite maintenance and the concierge/service team are exceptional! Management is truly the best. Thank you, Anna Grasso!!! Best location, also! Quiet, boutique building! Walk to Tribeca, walk to Soho, walk to Chelsea, or just stay in the Village! This building is a dream! Don't look any further! If you have a dog, there is a dog park within a block! The Hudson River is right there and absolutely gorgeous sunsets! Very very safe. Wine store and gym right on campus! This building is a 10 out of 10!

Staff is okay. Apartments feel like a hotel....no feelings of nyc at all here. Isolated on…read morewashington street on village. If you like this area could be nice. I cant wait to move.

If you are considering to buy or rent an apartment in this building, please RUN!!!!!!DON'T invest…read moreyour money in this shit hole!!!! Management and board of directors are very greedy and disrespectful!!!!They care only about money!!!In the times of pandemic, when people lost their jobs and battling coronovirus, they WITHOUT any warning or notice, have decided to fine people living in the building for having extra things on the balconies!!!!Its COOP , so technically they can do whatever they want!!! But, in this uncertain times, can you be a little bit respectful to people and give notices?!!! So, if you decide to settle down in this building, keep in mind that you have to be extra careful!!!! IT's COOP!!!! You will not be able to do anything without their permission!!!!They can penalize you at any point, when they are short on money and need to raise revenue!! This place need NEW MANAGEMENT and new BOARD of Directors!!!!!

Very happy here. Clean. Staff is super friendly. The doorman are awesome and makes me feel safe…read moreliving there. They never let anyone up to the apartment without buzzing. Best decision I ever made moving here. the superintendent is so nice and the staff remember your name.

We have lived in the Parker Towers for several years, old management new management and it's been…read moreour favorite since the beginning! The management is always flexible with our needs especially since COVID-19. They have kept the grounds safe, and offer different services for the tenants here during this trying time in the world. Many Thanks

Parker Towers -- Unsafe Conditions and Serious Structural Concerns…read more 104-40 Queens Blvd, Gramercy Building Living at Parker Towers has become a nightmare. What was once marketed as a "luxury community" is now a construction zone riddled with safety issues. The building shows visible structural cracks inside the walls and ceilings, and residents have been left to deal with the fallout while management and ownership pretend it's all fine. The ongoing construction has caused vibrations, dust, and damage throughout the building. Health and safety violations are being overlooked, and there's zero transparency from management about the impact of this work on the building's stability. Residents who report problems get brushed off or ignored. For the amount of rent charged here, this is completely unacceptable. Parker Towers needs an independent structural inspection and accountability from ownership (Blackstone) before something worse happens. Until then, I strongly advise anyone considering moving in: don't. The cracks aren't just in the walls -- they're in the way this place is being run.

my window has blown wide open and wont shut. they say I have to sleep in the freezing cold until…read moreMonday. I would not move here. I've only been here three weeks. I'm really cold and in total shock. And I mean total shock.

I'm a current resident…read more The location is great. It's a nice building, modern, good aesthetics, the interior is well taken care of. Nice communal spaces. There are a few things that aren't great about the apartment itself and somethings that can be maddening to deal with as a resident. Regarding the apartment, my real only complaint is that the walls appear to be thin. I can hear my neighbors television, I can hear my neighbor when he sneezes, I will know if they are home or not because I can hear their forks against the plate when they're eating. Another thing that isn't the worst, but also isn't the best, is that I smell pot smoke in the hallway and in my apartment on a regular basis. Biggest issue I have is that the (outside of the) windows are FILTHY and management just completely neglects them, refusing to clean them despite multiple requests and complaints. You can't clean them yourself. The windows were filthy when I moved in a year ago, and I have consistently emailed management to ask when they were going to be cleaned, and every time they were cagey about it, which is really annoying: never giving a straight answer or providing any information. I have found out that the windows have not been cleaned since 3 years ago, right after the building was completed. So, you're paying high rent for a "luxury" building, but you're looking out of windows covered in grime. Another issue, is that management is basically absent (this ties in to the window issue). I've never met anyone who manages the building, or seen them around the building. They also seem unaccommodating - if you have any special requests or asks, in my experience, they won't be accommodated. In the last "luxury" building I lived in, management was more attentive and tried to work with you - in addition they arranged for bagel brunches once a month, and wine get togethers so everyone could meet each other, etc. That doesn't happen in this building. The building advertises over 40,000 square feet of amenity space but then they took away all of the chairs and seat cushions in the outdoor lounging area in the beginning of September - when there was still at least a month and a half of gorgeous weather when residents could have been using the space. There is room for improvement...