The Ashland

The leasing process was incredibly easy from start to finish, which made moving in feel completely stress-free. I absolutely love my apartment and the location couldn’t be better. The staff here is extremely kind, welcoming, and always ready to help, Shaida and Lizandro were especially supportive throughout the entire process. I also had a great experience with Beni on my first day; he made sure I felt settled and taken care of. Overall, it’s been a wonderful experience so far

I would like to start by saying that the front desk staff are genuinely the nicest and I always have very pleasant interactions with them :) But the building management is a completely different story. I have had such a difficult interaction as I was recently moving from one unit of the apartment to another unit, and I genuinely wish I took this opportunity to move out of the building. The management was incredibly inflexible and inconsistent, and it has just made the thought of living here for one more year extremely unpleasant. I would not recommend this building to my loved ones, especially when there are so many new shiny buildings opening up in the area and offering great deals/concessions. The only nice thing about this building is the front desk staff including Charles and Ziad. Everything else - frequent elevator issues, amenities, completely inflexible and inconsiderate management - is unfortunate.

The Ashland is a great place to live, but I would caution those in consideration about the elevators. In the last year or so, it's become increasingly more uncommon that all of the elevators are in operation at once, which causes significant delays with lines that stretch through the lobby (see photo) and expected wait times up to 20-30 min depending on the time of day. Based on the timeline of the ongoing "Infrastructure Enhancement Project" on the elevators, I'd encourage those looking in the neighborhood to check out the many new apartments that have been built in the area before signing a lease at The Ashland.

I visited my cousin this past weekend at her beautiful apartment and I was just blown away by how stunning the building is. Its kept so clean and everyone I came across wore a mask and was respectful! The staff was soooo warm and engaging and sweet! The apartment amenities are amazing with the bike storage and just the overall layout of everything! Plenty of great restaurants and store nearby and I loved the park!

This building has declined rapidly. The elevator issue other reviewers mention is real. Waiting 5-10 minutes is routine, not rare. The leasing office is slow to respond and, when they finally do, rarely offer any help. Inside the units, the appliances feel bargain‑bin cheap, and it’s clear corners are being cut everywhere, from elevator maintenance to basic upkeep. I’m genuinely relieved to be out of here.

I’ve had an amazing experience living at The Ashland in Brooklyn! The building is modern, well-maintained, and offers amenities that make city living incredibly convenient and enjoyable. The gym is well-equipped, the residents’ lounge is perfect for working or relaxing, and the rooftop views are absolutely stunning. The apartments themselves are spacious, great natural light, and well-designed layouts. The management team and concierge are always helpful, responsive, and professional, ensuring a smooth and hassle-free living experience. The location is unbeatable—right in the heart of Downtown Brooklyn with easy access to multiple subway lines, restaurants, and entertainment options. Whether you’re commuting to Manhattan or exploring Brooklyn, everything is just minutes away. I highly recommend The Ashland to anyone looking for a comfortable, stylish, and well-managed place to live in Brooklyn!

I recently moved out of The Ashland this month and wanted to share the incredible experience I had during my time there. From the moment I arrived, I was welcomed by the warm and attentive staff, including the handymen, resident manager, concierge, and porters. Every interaction felt personal, and it was clear that they genuinely cared about the residents. Whenever I needed assistance, whether it was a quick fix or just some advice on the area, they were always willing to help. Their dedication and kindness made me feel like more than just a tenant – I felt like part of a community. As I move on to the next chapter of my life, I will always cherish my time at The Ashland, many thanks to the wonderful people who work there. If you’re considering a place to stay, I can’t recommend The Ashland enough. Thank you all for making my time there so special!

I recently toured the Ashland with Shaida and I immediately fell in love with the building. When you first walk in, you notice the attention to detail in the design and also the maintenance. The front desk staff was very friendly and professional. Everything was fresh and clean, and they even have a refreshing custom lobby fragrance! The application process was super smooth and the entire leasing team was a pleasure to work with! Hats off to an incredible building and staff!

Wouldn't recommend this building for my worst enemy. Customer service is horrendous, the elevators for the high rise apartments have been dysfunctional for months, and I had an untreated gas leak. I would have broken my lease sooner if I could. Horrible

I can absolutely vouch for the below post. The elevators have been a constant issue over my 3 years living here. If it wasn't such a pain to move, I would have already done so. The issues rotate between the high rise and the low rise (although sometimes impacts both concurrently). Hard to say who is at fault but seems like owners simply will not spend the money needed for a permanent fix. Recently one of the two low rise elevators was down completely for 3+ weeks. It came back online and has since broken again. Has been down for 3 days and counting. Updates from management are very vague. No credits are given for these inconveniences. With all the new product coming into the neighborhood, not sure how anyone could honestly recommend this building given the elevator issues.

I've lived at The Ashland for nearly a year, and have been so so happy with my experience so far. The location is ideal, sandwiched between a few grocery stores, Ft Greene Park, a ton of subway options, and great Brooklyn neighborhoods. The building itself is meticulously maintained, clean, and the common areas are wonderful (gym, grills, laundry room, patios, etc). I felt compelled to write this review because COVID has of course made day to day life more stressful, but in these times I'm even more appreciative of the staff at The Ashland. Everyone at the front desk is amazing -- they remember your name and apartment number (how?? Magic.), they're always super friendly and funny, and have been in overdrive wiping down elevator buttons, wearing masks, and ensuring everyone in the building is safe. Our community manager, Johnny, is also A+. While I really loved the in person events before all this madness, the digital events he's arranged have been fantastic! I've attended a virtual embroidery class (with materials provided by the building, enough for the class and many many embroideries more) as well as a cooking class hosted by the head chef at Colonia Verde -- it included all the food materials needed AND a cocktail. Like, amazing. I'm so so pleased with the building. It's certainly not a cheap option, but I encourage those who can afford it to also consider the value of friendly, trustworthy, and truly caring staff who make this high rise feel like a community. And...the views ain't bad either. See photos!

It's hard to describe how bad of an experience living at the Ashland has been. The first year I was here things we're pretty good - friendly staff, decent amenities, and generally safe atmosphere. However, since COVID-19, the management company has gone out of there way to squeeze existing tenants beyond reason & morality. Here is an outline of my situation & how I have been treated. After living at the Ashland for 18 months, my lease was up for renewal, which happened to occur in April/May 2020, at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic in NYC. I spoke to my leasing agent that moving didn't feel very safe (due to the pandemic), but I was also in a precarious employment situation (also due to the pandemic). I was assured that I would be able to assign my lease if times got tough, as "many tenants" had been able to do that successfully. Well fast forward 4 months, I am now unemployed, and unable to assign my lease as Gotham Properties decided to lower the rent for new renters effectively undercutting my ability to sublet or assign my lease. Subsequently, I offered to pay the company two months of rent + my security deposit to let me out of my lease early so that I could find a more affordable place to live. This request was denied and I was subsequently informed I would incur any legal fees if I tried to exit on my own. Long story short, it's a decent building, but Gotham Properties has proven to be even more heartless than their commercial & private equity counterparts such as Related Companies, Two Trees Management, or Dermot. If you are viewing an apartment in this building, just walk across the street to 66 Rockwell for a significantly better experience.

Even though nobody will read this, I need to respond to Mr. everything is dirty at the Ashland on 6/26/2020. The area outside with all the butts, bums and garbage is not part of the building property. In addition almost everyone goes there to smoke and let their dogs leave their wet droppings that can't be bagged for disposal, especially when the weather is nasty. The building had to tell the tenants to stop letting their dogs piss on the concrete planters that line the building entry. So it's the people who don't care, not the building. As for the picture of the dirty laundry room, the laundry is outsourced and technically not the building's responsibility. And if a tenant makes a mess, the leasing office is literally 12 inches away from the laundry. They could stick a head in and politely ask them to call someone to clean it up. I'd bet $100 they'd say sure and Thanks for telling us. I really like it here and my very few problems are definitely first world. If you want to live here and can pay the price and be respectful of the property, check it out.