Equity Residential

I've realized how fortunate we have been to live at The Brooklyner and that this 5 star rating is long overdue.
The service here is the best. You really feel personally well taken care of, from the front desk and mail folks up to the leasing people. Several buildings we looked at had questionable hospitality.
The gym is gigantic and has every machine/weights you need. Laundry machines could use an update but they have enough that you can always find one.
Most importantly, you have Trader Joe's, Khims market, and literally every single train within walking distance.
A great building to live in

None I can think of.

We are 3 months into our lease and my boyfriend and I couldn't be happier!!! Alton, the leasing manager, is the best! From our first view of the apartment through now, everything has exceeded our expectations. The 51st floor balcony is amazing, our apartment walls are soundproof, our neighbors are rarely seen but friendly, the 4th floor lounge is great, etc etc. I could go on and on. Our one bedroom is a good size for two people, and we have an amazing view of the Statue of Liberty. The rent is high, but so are all of the reasonable apartments in Manhattan/Brooklyn. We looked around and this was the best price with a great move in special. Also, we are kept informed of any issues in the building, which was a big problem at our last apartment. Also our dryer wasn't working very well when we first moved in, so after a few maintenance requests, THEY GAVE US A NEW ONE RIGHT AWAY!!!!!!! Again, I can't say enough great things about this apartment! It's run wonderfully,
and the spaces are beautiful. Nothing is perfect, but this place is very close! If it's in your budget, even at the very top of it, I highly recommend! Great value for the price and we feel at home

None I can think of.

None I can think of.

I've lived in this building for 3 years and have recently moved out. My view was
spectacular and they allow large breed dogs, but the building falls short in just about every other category. Most of the doormen are unfriendly and lazy. The laundry facilities are an absolute disaster and the shared outdoor spaces are packed with non-residents

When it came time to renew my lease this year my rent for the next year went up $500.
When i opted out of renewal the unit was re-posted at a rate lower than my rate from this past year. Upon move out i was charged with an additional $300 in painting and cleaning fees to prepare the apartment for it's next residents.

I will never rent from Equity Apartments again. DON'T BE FOOLED BY THE VIEWS.
this place is a rip off.

I've been here for almost a year. The doorman and staff are very friendly. If something breaks, it gets fixed very quickly.
Overall, I've been very happy in my 1 bedroom apartment. The people in the apartment are friendly & you can't beat the location.

None I can think of.

None I can think of.

I lived in the building for two years. Loved it at first. The apartments are on the small
side. As time went on, problems started to appear. The floors are very cheap material.
Cracks in the walls would form as the building 'settled'. They sell you with the view and
ammenities but that only goes so far. Doormen are hit or miss - one of them is very
unfriendly. Rules in regards to guests have gotten stricter. The immediate
neighborhood is awful - very busy, nowhere to park, screaming kids everywhere.
I was mostly happy there but the move out process left me with a very bad taste. One
of the leasing agents was hard to get a hold of, and informed me automatic rent
payments would stop before my last month there. My lease was ending April 4, but
automatic payments stopped in March, not April. That was not clear to me, and thus I
ended up with a $150+ late payment fee that Equity refused to waive. I had always
paid my rent on time prior to this. The cleaning & painting that was required after my
move out cost more than $300. I ended up OWING the building money after they took
my entire deposit. Very unfriendly staff, very unhelpful. Extremely unsympathetic. I
would not recommend because of this terrible experience.

Okay - this place definitely gets 5 stars. And I don't even live there yet! Just signed the lease... but already know that I'm going to love it, just based on the experiences I've already had. ALTON (Al B!!!) the leasing consultant is AWESOME (responsive, patient, super customer-focused, and overall a great person!)... he truly had our best interest in mind and never made us feel rushed or pressured. The entire building really speaks for itself - the location, stunning views from the rooftop and higher floor apts (floors 17 and up), great spacious units, awesome gym (HUGE!), common areas, and KAWAZI the doorman - he was there the first time I came to the building and it was such a pleasure to be greeted by himand his energy! My boyfriend and I are really looking forward to moving to the neighborhood and taking advantage of all that our new home has to offer.

None I can think of.

My boyfriend and I LOVE living at The Brooklyner; in fact we recently renewed our lease! The entire staff is friendly, informative, and extremely helpful. I can go on and on giving reasons why I love calling The Brooklyner home, so here is a quick list-
PROS:
-Modern & Impeccably maintained community
-Awesome Amenities (4th Floor Residents Lounge, Fitness Center, Exercise Studio, Rooftop Lounge, Onsite Valet)
-Concierge & the service team feel like family
-STUNNING Manhattan & Brooklyn skyline views (I can see the Statue of Liberty from my living room)
-Washer/Dryer in unit
-There are a multitude of resident events
-Friendly Residents/Neighbors
-Service requests are instantly taken care of
-Online resident portal
-LOCATION!!!!!

None I can think of.

One of my favorite places I've ever lived. I was there only a year before moving back to DC. Apartments feature stunning views with floor-to-ceiling windows, a spectacular roof top that is usually uncrowded, huge gym, easy access anywhere, and nice apartments. But more than anything - the staff is spectacular. They are the friendliest, most helpful, and kindest building team I've ever witnessed. Easily five stars - I loved living in the Brooklyner.

None I can think of.

The agent that showed me the apts name is ALTON. He was so GREAT and PATIENT in showing me these apts (Make sure u ask for him he was AMAZING)!!! He showed me several different apts..answering all questions and I really have to say that I LOVED these apts! I'm actually moving out of my apt this year and looking for some options so I decided to stop by and give this location a try.
Although it is located downtown Brooklyn..the advantage is that it places you at the heart of everything ..from the financial district..the Barclay center etc. The only disadvantage about the location is it can be rough trying to maneuver through traffic just to come home.
The apts themselves are very beautiful with AMAZING views (depending on which one you get!) They have very attractive amenities. There is an outside terrace ..a conference room..yoga room and a gym all included. I was very impressed !

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We love living at The Brooklyner! The staff is super friendly, and the building is well maintained. The building location has easy access to so many trains, and awesome amenities inside. The view from the rooftop is unbeatable.

None I can think of.