Frank Gehry

I don’t know about apartments, but from the outside the building looks beautiful. Stands out against the Manhattan downtown skyline.

Totally agree there are a lot of design flaws here. The bathroom vent issue is really bizarre — I can hear my neighbors so clearly you would think they were actually in the bathroom. I keep the bathroom door closed whenever I’m at home.
The exterior of the building is obviously impressive (and I feel a sense of pride whenever tourists snap photos of it). But inside, the apartments are basic boxes with cheap fixtures and questionable appliances (my dishwasher and washing machine are already acting up, and they’re basically brand new). My refrigerator is also dented and my shower faucet was put on crooked.
Definitely don’t think about having a party in the amenity spaces unless you want to shell out about $ 1,000 for an evening. And if you live on the lower floors like I do, don’t expect to see any kind of view. The amenities are on the 7^th floor so the most you’ll see is the rooftop of Pace University and some building facades. I never used the patio space during the summer because, well, it just wasn’t a nice place to hang out.
That being said, there are some positives here. The location is convenient for the subway (though food shopping is a challenge… definitely go with Fresh Direct). And the staff is very nice. The gym is basic (they’re missing a few machines I usually use) and surprisingly small for the number of people in the building. But it’s not crowded, and I never have to wait to use anything. And while the apartments aren’t as nice as you would expect (and things don’t always work properly), they are new, and there’s something to be said for being the first person to live in a space. I also like having a washer/​dryer in my apartment, which is hard to come by.