The Strand Condominium Association

I just moved out of the strand after living there for 5 years. I loved almost everything about it, especially the staff. They are the heart of the building. I keep in touch with most of them.
It’s always nice to have a package room, a nice mail room, elevators, gorgeous views, a pool, laundry, and a roof-​deck, etc., but admittedly (apart from the friendly staff members) the energy amongst the residents was rather cold. No one in the elevators, in my experience, ever said good morning or hello or goodnight. If I stood at the door or near the desk talking to the doormen (my friends) on my way out, some anonymous residents would tell the super, and I would have to leave. Additionally, at least on my floor, neighbors never knocked if they had an annoyance or problem, but instead they’d leave notes on the door or call the front desk and have them write their complaint in «the book.» This wasn’t a huge problem for me, but there really wasn’t any sense of community which made it a pretty lonely place to be.
I loved the apartment I lived in. The views were beautiful. My landlord was a sweetheart. The Strand is very pet-​friendly, very clean, and as I already said, the staff is fabulous.
It’s a wonderful place to live, but there are so many rules and lots of self-​important people. I wish this review sounded more positive than negative because the apartments are gorgeous and it’s safe, and again the staff is awesome. I only wish that it felt friendlier.

I have a good friend who owns a condo in this building. So I visit as often as possible and have been mostly pleased with the concierge service.
Since I’m there often, many of the doormen now remember my face and who I come to visit. They have the door ready and waiting for you by the time you walk from the street to the entrance. They keep the lobby very clean, they are always well-​kept, and are nearly always the height of professionalism. They do not give me a hassle if I have to wait in the lobby to meet my friend. But they are very good at stopping people who try to walk by unannounced.
I’ve only ever had one experience where one of the gentleman was having an «off» day; something which we’re all entitled to from time to time. I almost always witness them being very professional and accommodating to the residents. And my friend has rarely had anything but positive remarks to say about the gentleman.
Goods things to keep in mind if you’re on the hunt!