The Victory

I love this apartment and I’m so sad to leave!!! I don’t understand the bad reviews at all… This place is such a gem compared to other overpriced crap in NYC. The staff is so awesome and quick to help, the unit and windows are so beautiful that now I’m spoiled looking for new apartments. The rent was unfortunately very high, but compared to the other apartments I was viewing, it was well worth a couple hundred dollars more to not be living in somebody’s closet. Also, there was no broker fee AND it was rent stabilized, which is a very rare find in Manhattan. Overall, I wish I could stay and I’m sooo glad I spent some extra money on this!

I’ve lived here for over a year, and I’m in love with it. I’m not sure what’s with all the negative reviews. It’s expensive, but you get what you pay for. That said, I’m not sure I’ll stay another year though after the building next to us is finished, as it’s very close and takes away from the view.
The front desk guys are top notch. They are very careful to call out to anyone walking through who may not live there, which makes you feel safe. You can grab a key if you forget yours, or you can leave instructions to give a key to your cleaning lady, or to friends coming into town for the weekend. The leasing office is incredibly responsive. Rebecca always emails back within the day, and is very kind and helpful.
The common areas are always clean (trash/​recycling emptied multiple times a day, always waxing the floors, etc.), and the staff that handles that is always polite and happy. If you put in a service request, it’s handled by the end of the day (and they don’t charge for things other buildings do, like unclogging drains and toilets). The handymen are so wonderful, and fluent in English, which is a huge plus.
The apartment itself is super nice. It’s basically sound-​proof, and you only hear something from above you if they drop something really heavy (I think I’ve heard the people above me 3X in 1+ year). You never hear people in the apartment next to you, unless you’re walking in the hallway and can hear them through their front door. It’s so quiet I forget I live in such a large building.
Cons: The gym could use some updating and overall «brightening up,» but you don’t have to pay for it if you don’t want to (it’s $ 400 for the year, and includes access to the terrace and lounge). The rooftop could also use something a little nicer– some plants, better chairs, etc. Also, the laundry is a bit on the high side ($ 2.75 to wash, $ 2.50 to dry), but at least it’s in the building.
Overall, I love it here. It’s a shame another building went up so close, and I know there’s nothing anyone at The Victory can do about it, except for lowering prices accordingly (which I hope they do).

Well I had previously written a review and immediately received a phone call to «address the issue» to which they then asked me to remove the review. Not this time. Within a month span I have had them lock the roof and the lower roof (which is an additionally yearly fee per tenant) on the Fourth of July with no written communication and a BS reason over a week later as to why it was closed. Next, my bathroom lost the water pressure on a Sunday and I was instructed to «pee in a pot and then dispose of that». My immediate response was that I would use the restrooms on the 3^rd floor. The maintenance man said that yes I could do that. However, when I went here THEY WERE LOCKED. No one made no mention ANYWHERE that these lock. I then called the front desk and thy responded they lock it to «keep people out.» I was unaware that we often had homeless ppl and such who make it into our building, pass the doorman, and know exactly where to find the bathrooms. Lastly, I’m trying to sell and old couch and the guy who s supposed to schedule these types of arrangements is unresponsive or tells me that the service door CLOSES at certain times of the day. Which makes absolutely no sense to me. I was better off living in my old management building.
Wtf is up with this place and locking everything

I’ve lived in The Victory for several years and have nothing but wonderful things to say about it. The building’s staff is not only accommodating, but incredibly warm and genuine. In a city that can be incredibly volatile, walking in the lobby to a smile and a cheerful greeting can make all the difference in the world. I feel like I’ve genuinely joined a community.
I’ve found the building to be meticulously taken care of and any problem that arises is handled promptly and with care.
The amenities have been not only well kept but upgraded in my years of living here (an entirely new laundry room and seating deck).
The doormen, handymen and porters all make an effort to know the residents by name, and have been a joy to interact with. Living at The Victory has truly been a privilege and made my life better in so many ways. If you’re looking for a place in midtown don’t hesitate to stop by The Victory. It will forever be my favorite spot.

The office staff Rebecca, Kevin and Patrick were so helpful this past week when we were applying to lease an aparrtment. They were always available to answer our questions, were professional, friendly and helpful. I cannot even begin to express how grateful I am that they made the process run soothly and moved quickly to get everthing finalized for us. Their customer service and great attitude were outstanding.

The building has a terrible management company. The building is old, so the apartments often need repairs (every time it rained, my windows leaked) and the gym is depressing. Rebecca Goldberg, the leasing agent, has a warm demeanor but she’s super incompetent. Kenyatta who is the other leasing agent is just always angry… he’s just mad at the world. They’ll jack up your rent the next year, so beware. Also, there is massive construction on one side of the building and it’s quite noisy because the walls are so thin (you’ll know your neighbor QUITE well). There are so many other buildings around that are so much better to live in: the Gotham, AVA, MiMa, etc. Seriously, live anywhere but here. It’s awful.

We tried to get out of a lease because my mother was diagnosed with an illness and we had to move to take care of her. We understand to break any contract there are penalties which we gladly agreed to pay. After we paid $ 13,560, they still wanted more. Now they are trying to get another $ 17K+ out of us. They are ruthless people that do not communicate with each other. They will ruin your life. Run as fast as you can from any Durst Fetner property. They are money hungry people that only care about their bottom line.
Do not be fooled by the little bit of bells and whistles here. It is all an illusion. Move into a place where you are not just a number and the landlord knows your name and has a heart. One day you might be in our position and will be glad you did.