AIRE New York City

Don’t live here if you value cell phone receptiom because there is none.

Got a very bad sinus infection from sleeping over a friend’s place in this building. Very poor ventilation! Also the built-​in A/​C is extremely loud, it almost feels like a drum is banging against the wall.
Not to mention you would think in this type of building there’s a lounge and there isn’t one! However the staff is very friendly and helpful.

Reading one of the latest reviews with regards to air quality at the AIRE and the associated response from the management; reality suggests that the building regulations cited by the management were not adhered to. For the apartment we resided in, bathroom «air» was not actually «pulled» as stated but was «static» potentially allowing particles to enter the apartment along with not «pulling» used air from the bathroom leaving it in the unit. As seen from the excerpt from the ecologists report the air flow was not working according to code. If you wish to test for yourself you can place a tissue on the vent and the suction should hold the tissue to the vents surface, otherwise it may not conform and you should seek advice from building management.

The building is looking nice from out side, but it has terrible noise inside the apartments, you have to get used to it otherwise it is impossible to live in. There is air pressure from outside when you open the door you have to close the door with force. …

The air quality issue is a deal-​breaker for me. I have lived here since October and it has really taken a toll on my health. There is a strange air pressure issue in the building where there is high pressure in the hallways and low pressure in the apartments, which creates a wind tunnel and a strange whistling noise– this is probably a result of poor ventilation in the apartment design. I would not complain about it if it was limited to wind and noise, but it has not only affected my health, but the health of my guests upon sleeping over for a single night. Every morning, I wake up feeling sick, with dry eyes, abnormal lethargy, and nasal and sinus congestion. Since there is «stale air» in my apartment from the lack of ventilation, there is a dust problem in my apartment, as it builds up extremely quickly. There is also probably mold, but I haven’t hired an inspector to assess the apartment yet. I thought maybe it is just me, or maybe the problem is just isolated to my apartment, but based on other Unilocal reviews, it seems like other people have had similar problems. It is shocking that the management has not addressed this issue in a serious way.

Great apartment building, staff are friendly and helpful. I’ve lived here for a couple months now and love the gym, and proximity to Central Park and the metro.

BEWARE OF RENT INCREASES. Let me start with good building to live in. But be careful when you sign the lease. My unit is apparently rent stabilized at 3000+ for a studio. When I signed the lease I was only told the rent was stabilized at a lower rate. I was happy? But beware they will hit you for a rent increase after two months because apparently its their right to increase the rent during the lease because I signed a 421a clause, so supposedly I am getting a great deal. I don’t have anything to complain about the building, but I beg you read the lease carefully because I did I still did not spot this. Take the lease to your lawyer, proof read it three times if not more. I am gonna be paying an extra 200 a month for a studio. Lets just say I am not happy, and i am likely stuck with this lease. Guys beware.

Lived here for 3 years, since it opened. The apartments are top notch. There were issues when the building first opened but things are running smoothly now. Very well done interiors, with amazing views.

The apartments are beautiful and wonderful to come home to. My only complaint is that the staff is not as great as they should be. Considering how much the apartments rent for, and how the building advertises itself as a full service building, you’d think the staff could open the door consistently, but they don’t. They even have a clicker to open the door — all they have to do is press a button! I’ve often rushed to open the door for my fellow neighbors who are carrying groceries, with babies, etc. because the doormen don’t open the door. In the winter, this actually is really tough bec the wind outside makes the door really heavy. Also, they will often close maintenance requests in their electronic system without fixing the problem, and they take forever to fix things. No one ever gives updates either. Although the staff is generally all really nice, they are unhelpful, and the apartments cost way too much for this kind of service. I lived in a less expensive full service building with the same company (Rose) and the staff was SO much more competent and friendly.

I live here and I just clicked on the building out of curiosity to see if any other Unilocalers have commented about it. I’m glad I did because I really, really love this place and can’t say enough positive things about it.
The list of positives include the big pull-​in parking area in front. It allows you to load and unload and keep your car downstairs for a few minutes if you need to. The building also has a garage inside (elevators right up to your floor) in case you have a car. They also have cold storage which is awesome if you use fresh direct. The fitness center is large enough that you don’t need a separate gym membership. They also have a super rare amenity which is music rehearsal rooms which are soundproof and one of them has a grand piano. I’m a classical cellist so I really appreciate this amenity. The build I think has a lot of musicians in it because its in the Lincoln Square neighborhood and right behind Julliard.
The lobby is stunning and always smells like fresh flowers because the building has beautiful arrangements delivered a few times each week. The door staff is gracious and friendly and always make us feel welcomed. They have a little clicker which opens the front door when they see you walking up the driveway so no need to ever actually open a door yourself.
The units are standard size and on the pricey side but you get floor-​to-​ceiling glass windows, great central controlled air conditioning and heat, and real nice kitchens and bathrooms. Of all the places I’ve rented in NY (and there have been lots) nothing compares with Aire. Granted its the most expensive rental I’ve ever had but its really worth it.
If I had to point out some negatives, I’ll say the wind causes the building to have weird issues sometimes because of its size and shape. It affects the elevator banks, how the doors open and close — its sort of like a constant wind tunnel which changes if your windows are open or closed. Its really not that big a deal and I can’t really think of any other problems I’ve had. Putting in maintenance requests is really easy online through building link along with putting in any other requests you have/​need.
I will stay here for as long as possible until we ultimately buy a place. It just feels great to come home here.