OHM

I have been living in the Ohm since December 2015. From the outset, we observed an unpleasant odor in our apartment and escalated this to management using both the online system and in separate email correspondence as well as in reporting to the lobby desk to be reported to management. We live adjacent to a trash chute, and fear that it has somehow been breached or requires major maintenance since odor is penetrating our unit. The management company has been unwilling or unable to resolve the issue or acknowledge a cause. We have even offered to pack our belongings and move to another unit in the building but they haven’t even responded to our request to do so. Stupidly, they have left us with no choice but to take them to court.
Beyond our immediate issue, accounts of poor service, delays in handling problems and issues with the building are widely reported by our neighbors. When we visited this building, we felt that the location, views and the relative value made it a no-​brainer, but I can assure you that all that glitters is not gold. Closer scrutiny will show that property is not well maintained compared to neighboring buildings. We know of a number of neighbors who have not renewed or terminated their leases early because of their experiences here. It’s real shame, because the location and views from higher floor apartments are great.

Spacious bright and airy apartments which is rare in Manhattan especially for this price point. Staff is friendly helpful and responsive and have barely turned over in the 6 years I I’ve lived here. Tenants are mostly young professionals and are mostly very nice. Very dog friendly. New 7 train access is very convenient. Highly recommend.

Lived here 4 years. Building is surrounded by construction nonstop which is not the fault of the building but the steep rent increases year over year are hard to swallow considering the conditions once you walk out your door. Elevators are routinely out of service. Some floors smell of extreme pot smoke and kids play in our hallway day and night right outside our door. I The building used to be incredibly nice a few years back but its definitely on the decline. On a positive note, doormen are great as are most residents.

I am surprised this has such a low rating. I have been living here for a while, and have really enjoyed it.
Management:
Management attitude and presence is typical for this price range (if not better than most other buildings). They answer emails/​phone calls (it might take 2 or 3 tries, but at least they respond). Also, there are holiday parties hosted by management — 4^th of July and one in December which the building does not have to to. They also allow flex walls in the apartment which is great. The common rooms are pretty large so, even with a flex wall, there is still enough space for a 3 person couch/​TV
Common Areas (additional $ 50 a month fee for the fob):
Above and beyond for a building within this price range. The gym and lounge are both massive. There is a flat screen TV in the lounge with a big couch which people barely use. I have often used the common space to work from home to get a change of scenery. There is also an arcade which I’ve never used, but it’s cool to have! The roofdeck is also really beautiful. It has some grassy spots to lay with a towel and Adirondack chairs. The wall is high enough to feel safe, but low enough to see all of NYC.
Apartments:
This building is brand new so everything is updated and clean. There are in-​unit washers and driers, a lot of closet space, and many windows in the apartments. The kitchen is all stainless steel appliances with a lot of counter space. There is a lot of construction going on around the building, but the windows are pretty thick and keep out most of the noise.
Staff:
This building has Building Link which is where you can see if you have packages, put in maintenance requests, look at and post on the internal market, etc. If we ever have a maintenance problem with the apartment, it is always fixed within a day. Also, the doorman are really awesome. They are always smiling and are willing to help and answer questions to make your day easier.
Cons:
–There used to be a shuttle to Penn Station, but since the 7 train opened up a few blocks away, they no longer have this. It would be nice to still have it since I would often use it to just get into more central NYC (I don’t have an unlimited subway pass) — but I guess I’ll just walk (0.6 miles: ~10 minutes) or CitiBike
–I have had about three instances where I had to wait in line to get an elevator to my apartment — not sure why this happened especially since I usually don’t have to wait more than 2 minutes.
–The package valet service isn’t ²⁴⁄₇ — but you are able to call to have it delivered to your door or have it held with the doorman if you will be home after it’s closing at 8pm
–The system to pay rent only allows 1 person — so the other people in the apartment have to figure out an alternate way to pay rent (whether paying that 1 person or manually sending checks to the office).
Overall, I am very pleased with this building and haven’t had any major problems, and the problems that I do have don’t really bother me. This, like all buildings, if you need anything form management, you need to stay on top of it until you get what you need.

This building is one of the few buildings I don’t feel skeezy talking to leasing people — this doesn’t mean they are great, but they are responsive. They answer emails and have free holiday events for the residents. They are a lot better than most other buildings within this price range. If you are new to NYC, don’t get discouraged by some bad management reviews, unless you are willing to pay a lot more in rent. Take a look at other building reviews and you will see how bad some can be.
The building has really great doormen (they know who everyone is) and really terrific amenities. The gym is massive, a lot bigger than other buildings I’ve been in, even comparable to actual stand alone gyms like Crunch. The roof deck is beautiful overlooking all of Manhattan and there is an arcade room, just in case! I’ve seen residents in the common room playing Netflix on the TV, working on the tables, or just sitting to relax and read a book. This common room is really large, which is almost unheard of in NYC. There is also a deli in the lobby as well which makes it very convenient for last minute cravings.
The building over all is really terrific.
The apartments are spacious with plenty of large closets, gorgeous bathrooms, kitchens and plenty of windows. The best part is in-​unit washer and dryers!
Transportation was made so much easier with the opening of the 7 train about 3 blocks away. There are also CitiBikes a couple blocks in all directions and 1 block from the water and the West Side Highway bike path. The Highline is right at your doorstep as well.

Moved in a couple months ago. I’ve really enjoyed my experience here so far. The doormen are kind, management is friendly. Move-​in was quick and painless. I’m not sure what the others who posted are complaining about. The rooftop is probably the best view in the area, almost 365°. There’s a gym, a fun little arcade, and a beautiful lounge that no one uses. The valet service is awesome if you get a lot of packages. They also have in-​unit laundry which is a huge plus. Lots of cool people in the building as well. Highly recommended!

I only stayed here for a month visiting and I didn’t have to worry about dealing with management so my review is mainly on the amenities.
Pros:
–Rooftop terrace (amazing views)
–Gym, lounge, games room
–Convenience store below
–Washer/​dryer in unit
–24 hour security
–Can’t hear noise from surrounding units
Cons:
–Bedbugs
–15 minute walk from nearest subway.
–Apartments are a little small but hey it’s NYC

Don’t recommend. The apartments are nice and nice rooftop view (when open) BUT management is incompetent and for what you pay you shouldn’t have to listen to construction noise nearly 24/​7, but you will!
Somehow this place is also about ¹⁄₃ section 8 subsidized housing too. Guess who pays for that twice via taxes and higher rent costs? You will. A miss-​sent rent bill notified me while neighbors pay just $ 600 you’re rent will be over $ 3000 and up for the exact same ‘luxury’ amenities. Unreal

We moved out Nov 2012, and now Aug 2013 we still haven’t got our deposit back. The lady Lucy is extremely irresponsible and feeds all different excuses. She’s also very difficult to reach, and never calls back.
Stay away from this building if you ever want to move out.

This building sucks!
Management is awful. They are not responsive to needs of the tenants. They allow large dogs in the units which bark all nite. There is no animal control here. This building is more like a zoo. The construction noise around the building is awful.
Looks like the building is infested with bed bugs. I’ve seen pest control trucks parked outside several times. However management does not disclose this to the tenants.
The positive point is the maintenance crew. They seem to be helpful. There is no public transportation close by. It is dreadful to get around in winter.
And they jack up rents every year. Car parking is extremely expensive.
Look for something close to convenient transportation.

Stayed there for 26 months. Awesome building. Moved out in the end of April, 2012 and now it is September. No deposit has been returned so far. Call many times. They are feeding me with some stupid excuses.

I came from Texas to NYC, and the biggest problem prior to my move was to find a place to live. Obviously, coming from Texas, I’m used to certain things as being normal, whereas in NYC, those things are not — such as laundry facilities, or space.
The Ohm building came as a surprising compromise. While it is a bit out of the way, it’s got a host of amenities that are, from a New York City standpoint, very much an exception.
For one thing, they give you a washer and dryer in the unit, and there is also a higher capacity set of units available in case the ones in your unit are not big enough.
There is a 24 hr doorman, and the entire staff are very professional.
Maintenance is great, and responsive.
I’ve stayed here for one 12 month lease cycle, and have renewed it up for another 12 months. There have been no problems with the building, staff or management thus far. While it’s true that I’ve heard others complain about a few things, I can’t say those are norms, but rather, exceptions.
With the addition of the Hampton Market downstairs, the fact that the building is a little out of the way is diminished as the store stocks some really great merchandise that covers almost all your needs.