Nick C.
Google
This building markets itself as “luxury” with some of the highest rents in the neighborhood, but the reality has been far from it.
Security: My wife’s bike was stolen from one of the so-called secure bike rooms. That’s an amenity we’re paying for and rely on in this location, but now it’s completely unusable because we’ve lost trust in it. Management failed to conduct an extensive security assessment after the first few incidents. While they are finally installing magnetic locks, this should have been standard equipment from the start. This was a big miss from the builder and building owner/management, yet no accountability has been taken.
There’s no dedicated overnight security at the front desk—just “roaming” coverage. For the amount residents pay to live here, residents should feel safe and see consistent, visible security near the weakest security point (the garage). Right now, I wouldn’t expect young women to feel comfortable living here alone.
Staffing: The staff turnover in the past three months has been unbelievable, with almost complete vacancy at the evening concierge position. The concierge and leasing team changes constantly, and there’s no consistency or accountability. It feels like no one is around long enough to actually know the building or its residents. For a building that sells itself as luxury, this level of instability is unacceptable. Perhaps, there is a larger cultural issue at Sherman Associates, the building’s management company.
Service: Elevators break down almost every weekend. That’s not a minor inconvenience in a high-rise—it’s a basic service failure that adds stress to daily life. It appears that recent solutions are temporary “tape on leak” fixes and that management is not addressing larger issues with the building’s infrastructure.
Overall, this building does not deliver the experience it promises. Between thefts, constant staff turnover, and repeated elevator outages, it’s hard to recommend it to anyone looking for true “luxury” living. The recent increased involvement of regional management seems promising but actionable results have not yet arrived.
I would encourage any potential applicants to avoid this building until management has thoroughly proven their ability to execute on stated improvements.