Hemisphere House

I’ve been living here for almost year now and I LOVE this building. Our lease ends June 2016, but definitely planning to extend.
Pros: The super, the doormen, concierge, facitilies are ALL amazing! They’re extremely accommodating, friendly, and I love being greeted by them every morning and night.
–If anything goes wrong in the apt, work order gets put in and if parts are available, they usually come within the same day (but we haven’t had many problems to begin with).
–We have the apartment with the large balcony facing 6^th ave, and its great to have some personal outdoor space in the heart of the city (unheard of)!
–Plus, location is amazing. Morton Williams, Duane Reade, wine/​liquor stores and amazing restaurants all within 2 blocks. F train is right on the corner, bus stop right in front, and Central Park only 2 blocks away.
–Great space, amazing deal for what you get.
Cons: Can only rent– no option to buy. And no other facilities aside from staff and laundry room, but NYHRC is right across the street so you can enjoy the pool and jacuzzis there (guess this could be more like a pro). Would be even better if management did some discount deal with them for the residents!
Other than that, this has been my favorite apt in the city!

I cannot recommend this building and you should spend your money elsewhere. I lived here for two years and while the rent increased, the quality of life decreased. First, the building is old and there is endless and I mean endless construction and renovation ongoing. My shower never drained properly, with water has high as your calf. The management is a typical NYC business and cares only about the bottom line. There are very few views of Central Park, if any. There is noise from sirens on 57^th as well. I made a huge mistake moving in here. I would caution you and recommend going to a more modern building with better management. Don’t be fooled but the lobby, the rest of the building is a disaster and cannot compete with more modern buildings in NYC. You have been warned.

Lived here for 15 months and all of my guests were very impressed. Alcove studio started at 2750; eventually got a 3 month extension for 2500.
Doormen are awesome. Tenants are mainly young-​30s professionals and older more successful midtown types. There are no real facilities, aside from the incredibly impressive lobby (I walked out once and some little kid asked me «you live here??» in disbelief) and the basement laundry. Walls are super thick, never hear your neighbors, the finishings are top notch, huge space with tons of light. The only caveats are that south-​facing apartments get 2AM garbage truck noise a few times a week and that you might lose it when the elevator opens and ms. universe/​ms. teen usa unexpectedly come traipsing out.