Manhattan Skyline

I am almost at the end of a year and I have a year to go. The building representative returned my call at the beginning of my lease — ONCE. I called to complain about the terrible smell from the restaurant fans and the unbelievable noise. Her recommendation — don’t open the windows. What? I kept calling and she has never returned another call. A terrible excuse for a «representative». I have had the air conditioners changed four times until I finally realized they were just recycling the old ones back into my apartment. When questioned I was told «nothing I can do this is all we have». There was a terrible smell for months and I was told mice died in the walls from the outside extermination and there was nothing they could do. What? The lease says you can move to another apartment within 6 months of living on premises but no one returns my call in order to make any kind of arrangement. There is a smoker on my floor and it overwhelms the hallway. What? I am so sorry I left the Upper East Side from an apartment twice the size for the same price but with a super who really cared about the building. The doormen and concierge and maintenance people are very nice, hence the two stars.

all rent stablized apartments in Manhattan East have there own locks which the super doesn’t have a copy of. Against the law. Had 3 major leaks in 2 years and have to get out because the super can’t get into the old tenants apartments. they don’t care. sal brando is the worst.

I lived in one Skyline building in midtown for almost 2 years, and the overall experience in the building is great. I love the hallway, the cleansing store at the first floor, the helpful supers, and the doorman are also very friendly .
However, my experience with the management company is ridiculous: (
The rent went up around 7% after one year leasing, and no matter how you pay (like pay one year upfront), you have to accept the new rent. Well… That’s fine, cuz I like the building.
Before my lease ends, I tried to communicate with the company and sign a new agreement for the next year. I called the leasing office around 10 times from Monday morning to Wednesday afternoon, but the lady was not at the desk/​busyyyyy/​off work every single time, and I was asked to hold on… hold on… again and again.
I tried to call her again in Thursday morning, and she told me the landlord needs time to «think about it», because the apartment could be rented at a better price in summer. Well… That’s reasonable lol Ok I could wait. I told her there was only 10 days left till my lease ends, and PLEASE tell me your decision earlier so that I could start packing and find a new apartment in NYC.
After that call, again, I couldn’t get in touch with the leasing office, cuz they are always busy busy/​not at the desk :(After five days, I was told I couldn’t stay for a longer time, and need to find a new place to live. The reason is I didn’t pay the rent on time this month. Wait… how come? I went to check my mailbox and found my check was just returned for no reason (sent out at the beginning of the month). FINE, I called them and promise to resend the check ASAP, and they told me «great, just sent 3250 $ and you are all set».
GREAT, I went to USPS immediately and ordered 1 day shipping for the check. Today when I woke up, I found a letter slipped into my door with a new invoice. They asked me to pay 50 $ late fee, and mail a new check with the late fee ASAP. At this moment, I was just riled up. Could you please tell me earlier about the late fee or anything else when I double check the payment amount ?
GOOD JOB, not staying anymore, and I gonna leave this place at the end of this week as you want.
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I feel there is no repeat, no efficiency and no logic when I communicate with the management company.
All the emails I got from them are short sentences without title and any greeting, and even without my name. Every time I called, I felt ignored, inpatient and even dishonored.
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I won’t say avoid all the buildings from Skyline management, BUT try to sent the check to their office yourself to avoid any «problems», and take a photo before you sent out maybe. Plus, if they don’t pick up your phone, just borrow a phone from your friend and call again to chivvy them talk to you before you run out of time.

Let’s start by saying Manhattan Skyline is ridiculous (though, most NYC management companies are).
My specific case: they had garbage and cesspools of bugs on the closed off area of the roof — right next to the vent that fed into my unit! For months (4), I was being bitten over my entire body… and face.
I let the super know, who promptly dismissed the issues — I had to do the investigation on my own to find out what the problem was. The solution?
Wait until November when the bugs died.
Towards the end of my lease, I let the super know id be leaving as I had dozens of unresolved issues with this building (Habitat) — who has the nerve to call themselves a luxury building.
On my move-​out date, the super (Ali) tried to block the doorway while i was moving my belongings. Next, he claimed he would call the police. I, instead, called for him and got the 13^th precinct who stated: «this is a waste of city resources — let him know we will not be coming by».
Now, the management company is trying to come after me for penalties galore (to be very clear, the incredibly tiny studio has 0 damage outside of needing a little paint).
This place is a joke. The prices are a total ripoff. I live in a true luxury building now — paying about $ 800 more per month and the place is twice the size with floor to ceiling windows and a balcony. I cannot believe I wasted a year of my life at Habitat.
The only redeeming factor was how nice the two doormen were.
Unfortunately — they were part time. What’s even the point of that?
Skyline — you want to put something on my credit report?
Go for it; prepared to be sued in small claims for damages.
Anyone who reads this — DM me and ill give you all my research on the apartment hunting ive done. Don’t give these creeps your money.

We eventually ended up getting back about 75% of our deposit. This was after many calls and many weeks. I don’t know which poor soul ended up renting. Overall terrible management and terrible company. If you are looking for non fee rentals in NY please go speak with TF Cornerstone. Excellent company.

I just moved into a building in Soho managed by Manhattan Skyline and I couldn’t be happier. Upon moving in to my apartment, I noticed a few minor issues (faucet dripping etc.). The super came up right away and fixed the problem– one of the luxuries of on-​site management!
I additionally want to praise Chris Kacy– the Manhattan Skyline leasing agent who helped me sign for the apartment. He made the process quick, painless, and enjoyable. He was also a really nice guy!
I’d feel fortunate moving into any property managed by MS.

Terrible management company. The people that work here are IMPOSSIBLE to get in touch with, and when you finally do, they’re very rude! All this management company tries to do is screw you for your money. Avoid them at all costs. I will never live in one of their buildings again, ever!

I am a fan of Manhattan Skyline. I worked with their contracted agents who even helped me get one of my friends a referral fee ($ 1000) even though I just remembered at lease signing that she also lived in a MS apartment building. The tenant services have been great — I think my super is fantastic and while there have been a few little bugs, they were taken care of almost immediately. Just wish the elevators moved faster!

Although I enjoy living in the Murray Hill located at 115 E 34^th NY NY 10 016, the management group that runs the Murray Hill is sneaky, corrupt, and will frustrate you no many levels. (1) We placed a bid on an apt we liked, we were sent contract papers but then we received a call on the day after we released our old apt telling us that the price for the rental in the Murray Hill had gone up by 200 dollars a month because there was now a phantom bidder who was willign to pay that amount. We were shocked by their unethical conduct but had little choice but to move in at that point.
Second, if you ever try to break a lease here good luck. They will make you sign papers that state that if they can’t find someone to take over your lease you are responsible for paying the rent. Which is ok, but if you stay over the termination date (aka whatever date you want to move out) you will be charged double per month. Essentially they can screw you very badly!
Watch out for this company. The people who work there are rude, their lawyers don’t know what they are doing, I’ve pointed out inconsistentices in their contracts myself. The only saving grace is that there are nice maintenance people and there is a very nice super in the building. But avoid the hassle of this building, and their unethical and unfair practices.

I lived in a Manhattan Skyline building for 3 years, and I was all-​in-​all very happy. The building was kept very clean and neat, the porters did a great job cleaning the hallway and taking out trash. We had a «package center» so that someone would accept your package, even though there wasn’t technically a doorman. And it was a very organized process to sign the lease and do the move-​in and move-​out process. I tried to negotiate living in another of their buildings when I wanted to move neighborhoods, but unfortunately, they weren’t willing to negotiate all that much, and the buildings are expensive. But I had a very good experience, and I’d recommend them if you’re considering.

I lived in one of their NO-​FEE buildings in Murray Hill. The doormen were always friendly and the porters and maitenance people were quick to fix things. The management company was actually not that bad either. Sometimes it would take a while to get a response from them, but they’re definitely not slumlords. You are able to get through via email and phone and there’s follow through — which unfortunately is hard to find ny NYC. The apartments are renovated and roof deck, albeit small, had an incredible view!