Thoughts on The Lenox Condos and its immediate area in Union City

[ProfessionalLatina]

I'm considering looking at the Lenox, and from what I read above there is really nothing to discourage me from doing so. I have a lot of family that own 2-3 family homes in Union City and are hard-working Latino families. Can't understand why ethnic diversity should dissuade anyone from moving into a neighborhood. Although if that is your way of thinking, I agree you should keep to your own comfort zone and not make life unpleasant for other hard-working upstanding citizens!

[usmcnyc]

Originally Posted by ProfessionalLatina

I'm considering looking at the Lenox, and from what I read above there is really nothing to discourage me from doing so. I have a lot of family that own 2-3 family homes in Union City and are hard-working Latino families. Can't understand why ethnic diversity should dissuade anyone from moving into a neighborhood. Although if that is your way of thinking, I agree you should keep to your own comfort zone and not make life unpleasant for other hard-working upstanding citizens!

I completely agree, I closed on my apartment last year and am coming up on a year living in UC at The Lenox. I can't complain, aside from having to pay NJ taxes, it's not a bad deal considering the asking prices on these apartments. Great views of Manhattan if you're lucky enough to get on this side. Transportation is close via the 123 or 125 buses into NYC.

[usmcnyc]

Does anyone know if the building is equipped with satellite TV capabilities?

[CityChick4ever]

Love this post and that name

I'll just add two things - shame that Union City has teachers who feel they are "above" living in the city where they collect their paychecks.

As the parent of a former student in the UC Public Schools, believe me that attitude shows through in everything you do in the schools - the way you treat the children you teach and the condescending and sometimes judgemental way you treat their parents.

Union City should enact residency laws for their public servants, including teachers. Too bad the unions would fight it.

To the original poster, the public school system in Union City is pretty awful. You probably won't want to send your children there.

Some of the things being said about the Lenox neighborhood are true. It IS next to a housing project and is in the high-crime area of the town.

Union City itself is a great location with lots of affordable housing. Much can be done to improve it, but I hope the improvements are accomplished by the long time residents. Hopefully, UC won't fully gentrify and become one white bread homogenous zone like Hoboken is now.

Originally Posted by GentrificationIsForLosers

Well being from Union City and aware of the areas I am going to try to be unbiased. It is a wonderful location close to NYC. Public Transportation is very close and not out of the way. Downtown UC has alot of gang activity and is considered "less desirable". If you have faith that all of us poor Latinos will be kicked out of our beloved neighborhood by condos like the Lenox then I guess it would be considered an investment. But just a tip if your white or a hipster and are in Union City everyone will know you live in a new condo hardly anyone from UC can afford and know your part of the gentrification....not a good thing. Many people are becoming aware of the attempts to move us all out and are not too happy...Good luck!

[Dr.Dude]

Don't waste time with this building Its Currently infested with bedbugs, roaches, and rats. It has a terrible concierge/security female manager, along with that the management services are even worse, the bald manager is racist, and treats tenants like they are below him. This building had a very terrible case of asbestos three years ago and it still exists.
The conditions are very unsanitary, dogs are always peeing in the elevators, and in the carpets on each of the floors. This building may look like its luxurious but its hollow and rotting away. Please, don't waste your time investing money for a building like this.

[millsan1]

I personally would not live in the Lennox. Went there, and was just grossed out.

I did, however buy a unit in the Altessa. UC is an up and coming location and I think it will improve and become teh next hot spot.

[usmcnyc]

Originally Posted by Dr.Dude

Don't waste time with this building Its Currently infested with bedbugs, roaches, and rats. It has a terrible concierge/security female manager, along with that the management services are even worse, the bald manager is racist, and treats tenants like they are below him. This building had a very terrible case of asbestos three years ago and it still exists.
The conditions are very unsanitary, dogs are always peeing in the elevators, and in the carpets on each of the floors. This building may look like its luxurious but its hollow and rotting away. Please, don't waste your time investing money for a building like this.

Dr. Dude, are you a resident at the Lenox? Personally, I havent experienced the issues you speak of. I have been living here for over a year now and have NEVER had an experience with a rat, roach, or bedbugs (knock on wood). If you did, there is an exterminator available every weekend should you need it.

As for dogs peeing in the elevators, how is that specific to the building in any way? You think the dog would pee in the Lenox elevators and not The Plaza's?

I do agree the security/concierge services leave a little to be desired. We just had our first board meeting not too long ago and that topic was addressed, so we'll see what comes of it.

[szkrabek6]

How much is the TAX for one and two bedroom there?

[todd72173]

I am shocked people want to move to the Lenox.. Shocks me. Well, so be it. As I always say, better you than me.

[jslagg]

Tax Abatement info:http://www.thelenoxcondo.com/files/i...1253219530.pdf