Jack Resnick & Sons

I lived in Symphony house for about 2 years and had a great time. Here is the breakdown of my review:Building: The lobby has an elegant decor decor. The amenities include 24 hour concierge and doorman. I felt safe living here. The concierge is extremely helpful and the doormen are very welcoming. There is the exception of one doorman who could smile more - but he is not a bad guy. In fact, he may just help you out when you least expect it. Apartment: My apartment was on 41st floor. It was spacious for a Manhattan apartment with 3 walk-in closets. I had a beautiful view of the Manhattan skyline. My apartment came with a balcony and I had a nice view of fireworks on 4th of July (great perk!)Laundry: There is laundry room on every floor. There are 2 washers and dryers for the entire floor. Sometimes I would have to wait to get a machine but I never really became a big problem. Location: Symphony house is in close proximity to all the cool NYC attractions. I was able to walk every where. This area is always busy which made me feel safe walking around at night. Noise: Very noisy neighborhood, there is a constant noise from ambulances, police cars, people etc. However, the noise did not interrupt my sleep but it maybe a problem for light sleepers. This is something you definitely adapt to overtime. However, you will probably notice it the first few days.

The doormen, location and accessibility are all great. In-person staff are wonderful.

The building is extremely old, the walls made of a thin sheetrock so every ounce of noise is clearly audible and travels through uninterrupted. The management company Resnick does not care for their tenants, makes no concessions in times of need and is a nightmare to reason with. For these reasons I highly discourage anyone from taking up a lease in this building - it will save you at least 12 months of your sanity.