The Jefferson at Farmingdale Plaza

I’ve been a resident for 6 months now and I am pleasantly surprised how nice of a building the Jefferson is. First of all, the building and construction of the neighboring apartments went through some growing pains. Not surprising considering how long it takes to get permits to get anything done on Long Island.
The apartments are very simple with their lay out and have all the amenities that anyone could want in an apartment. A very nice kitchen with stainless steel appliances, good size living room and bedroom as well as a washer and dryer in the unit. Each unit has a thermostat so you can control the temperature in the apartment. I live in the back of the building and I have no problems with noises or neighbors.
I personally think the management team of Colin, Jennifer, Ebony, Tom and Paul are first rate. During my first 6 months, they have gone above and beyond the call of duty to make sure all the residents are happy. Jennifer has also sponsored some very interesting social programs over the last 6 months to foster interaction among the neighbors including but not limited to BBQ’s, Brunches, football games and Yoga classes to name a few.

I have been a resident here almost a year now. Was excited to move into a «luxury» apartment complex and have found that it is anything but. From changing management within 6months of opening, to the stock kitchen cabinets, to the full blown conversations that can be heard with the windows closed, to the unprofessional management staff, this place is nothing but a headache. Not looking forward to businesses opening in the retail spaces.
Now that the main building is finally open, the first building is being brushed to the side. Courtyard in the first building is nothing as depicted in renderings shown on tour or at lease signing. Courtyard furniture is a KMart special, but top of the line in the main building. Sunday brunches are only offered in the main building and although a short walk from the first building, food is gone within 30minutes. Should be placed in BOTH buildings.
All amenities are located in the main building yet all residents are expected to pay the same fee. A club room and/​or lounge should have been planned for both buildings. The parking situation is horrendous. Assigned parking stated in all brochures yet only assigned for residents in the main building. Security is almost non-​existent, especially for residents with an open parking lot across from the train platform in the first building.
Was told, while on tour, that there are 2ft cement walls between apartments yet I hear the neighbors conversations pretty clearly, especially in the bedroom and bathroom. Central Air is LOUD. Constantly adjusting the volume of the TV because of it.
Overall, the concept of a rental luxury apartment complex is great however, it was not carried out effectively here. It’s like paying for champagne but getting beer. Looking forward to NOT renewing my lease.
Positives: a commuters dream and the friendly neighbors

I should start with I never actually moved into the building, we ended up moving to a different nearby location.
I work in the Farmingdale area and I immediately wanted to live in the buildings from the second I saw them being built. Come July, we’re ready to start looking for an apartment and we both really loved the Jefferson. It’s beautiful, modern, brand-​new, everything you could have ever wanted. The leasing office is extremely prompt, professional and attentive and everything would have gone smoother had they not kept pushing back the opening date of the building.
We were initially promised September, that turned in six weeks later, that turned into another two weeks later and finally by the time they gave us a November move in date, neither of us could wait any longer. The management of the this building is horrific. It just wasn’t organized the way an apartment building should be managed. The idea is that if you give people a move in date — regardless if the building is new construction or not — you should be prepared for the worst.
I’m weary to recommend people to this building, although it is gorgeous and no expense has been spared to make the residents make their apartments feel like home. I wish I could have moved here but it wasn’t right for us.

Moved in end of April and everything was great. They changed to Greystar to run the property, and things changed. Tom and Phil are great. below are some of the problems I have had.
Elevator a few weeks ago and took 12 days to repair. There was no help from Greystar.
The property manager on the first weekend the elevator was out put his company email to auto reply that he was not replying to emails until Monday. He got back to me Tuesday.
There is no security camera in the covered parking lot and people who take train charge phones and smoke cigarettes waiting for a train. Also with no camera means no security. Now there is a taxi trailer outside parking lot and no answer when it going to move.
on 9-​4-​2015 there is a trailer parked in front by entrance to building and I was told someone was moving in today On 9-​5-​2015 it is still there with no one moving in. With the Greystar trailer
taxi trailer and ABF trailer I find this to be unacceptable for A class building. By the way they accept credit cards check the fee runs apx $ 75.00 ± per month.

Moved in a month ago and love the Jefferson! Apartments are high quality and very modern. Collin, Jennifer and Tom in the management office are wonderful! They made the move in process seamless and easy. They are very attentive to our needs as residents. Apartment is right next to LIRR station so its a commuters dream. There is covered parking for those with cars. We highly recommend you considering The Jefferson at Farmingdale Plaza as your next home as we did!