The Gilbert (east 97th and 1st Avenue) (apartment, lease)

[Tryingtowin]

Hello everyone,

Anyone familiar with this part of east Harlem? Would you consider it safe?

[stormgal]

Personally, I'd prefer the west side, but my take is this: If you like the building, just apply. The building supposedly has beautiful scenic city and river views and it's affordable. Decide once you get called, if you do, and when you look at the apartment. You may like the area but not the apartment.

[Tryingtowin]

Thank you stormgal, I appreciate it!

[randomperson2]

One of the cheapest Manhattan buildings out there, at least in the 165%. If they call you, take a ride up there on a Friday evening and look around.

[bacarat]

just got log # 37K hoping for a call dissability

[edubz]

Originally Posted by Tryingtowin

Hello everyone,

Anyone familiar with this part of east Harlem? Would you consider it safe?

You're going to get the same answer as every other thread on here about the same topic.....

The area is OK if you "mind your own business" and have "street smarts".

[popartist]

It's fine, although not much happening in the immediate vicinity.

Wow, I got 92,7xx ... this ain't happening for me for sure, especially with 50% CB preference which I don't have (I wish working in the CB district counted ). Think that's the highest number I've ever gotten in one of these things. Just as well as I am happy in my new place and still have 20 months left on the lease I do have!

[NY417]

I have no preference and got log number 1xxx. Just hoping they begin the process soon and get to me before it fills...

[Sha3131]

My log number is 109,*** that’s the highest log number I EVER got!!

[HellUpInHarlem]

east harlem is on fire right now, with shootings left and right... proving my point that EH still aint sh**

i wouldn't live on 97th & 1st. it's drab and boring, with no life. cherry valley marketplace is the best thing in the immediate area

i passed this development not long ago and took pics. i'll go and retrieve em