Anthony, Antonio, Antonin. What a lovely apartment with such a stunning vista. If only one can master entering it. Not that wandering around Hell's Kitchen at midnight when we could not access the apartment wasn't a mild adventure. Since we were given cryptic directions to the apartment rather than an actual apartment number; so passé, pulling on a bunch of door handles was pretty exciting. After all, a new adventure may lie behind each one. Although the backup contact was unreachable, and we were instructed to ignore the attendant, your email of the next morning after securing alternative lodging for the night was appreciated. Letting you know weeks in advance that we would be arriving late in addition to providing the exact time our flight arrival at La Guardia, would seem adequate notice that we would need to communicate around midnight were there trouble; silly us. The small refund to cover our last minute hotel was the very least we expected for this inconvenience; no really, the very least. While we appreciated the e-mail apology, it did not begin to erase the rough welcome.
Other hospitality highlights include: a rustic (read: broken) toilet seat (we fixed one side of it, but you probably should get a new one) , there was no toilet paper at all, although we are from a flyover state, so this may be a hip new coastal option, the shower curtain with mildew stain (Ikea has reached New York correct?), the trash cans had no liners, and there were 3 stacks of dirty laundry in the closet (at least that indicates that the sheets and towels were probably? clean).
This sun deck. You should probably mention that. Its top notch with amazing views. Check it out and enjoy it. A smidge windy though, so watch your hat. Someone might even leave you a half consumed bottle of wine. Thanks drunk people from the elevator.
If real estate is about three things, then this is killer real estate. Many excellent restaurants and artisan coffee and craft beer bars nearby. The closest subway entrance is a few minutes by foot. A car ride service can get you anywhere quickly.
Should you have the perseverance to enter it, this is a wonderful property. Just be sure to dodge the Co-op board as your host will have failed to mention your presence as a possibility. If you enjoy a little gambling when you jet away for the weekend, give this somewhat exciting and unpredictable, yet somewhat impractical property a try.