5 pointz (low income, rating, buildings)

[Digital Nomad]

Originally Posted by dime99

That ConEd electric bill is going to be 2-3x from last month. I went from $134 to $240...which is not bad compared to others I have seen.

Digital Nomad, great to see you doing well at 5Pointz - it's good to hear the positive stories to balance the negative ones out.

Yeah we use Studebaker Submetering. Mine going up next bill.

Thanks haha it's actually been really nice here. No major complaints. Just waiting for the Sky Lounge to officially open up. They had to close it for additional construction.

[LIC_Lyfe]

Are they still charging extra for just Sky Lounge access?

[letsgometsbaby]

Originally Posted by LIC_Lyfe

Are they still charging extra for just Sky Lounge access?

The Rooftop / Sky Lounge still isn't done yet

As far as I can tell that plans have not changed—Rooftop / Sky Lounge access will be an extra $80 per person/month on top of the $80 per person/month amenity fee.

[letsgometsbaby]

Uncovered some disturbing issues with the window frame seals in my Living Room.

Yesterday morning I noticed a breezy cold draft and constant humming sound coming from the area around the window. I would describe the sound as being like a vacuum cleaner. I figured it was the PTAC but after turning it off I could still hear it.

I started inspecting the window frame and what do you know, there's a 1/8" inch gap between the head jamb and the frame at the top left of the window. You could feel and hear the cold air rushing through the gap in the frame.

Video of top left of frame: https://www.dropbox.com/s/4sd24mddsa...reeze.mov?dl=0

To the building's credit, I had maintenance in the room about two hours after submitting the request. The worker took some silicone to the gap which stopped the breeze. However, when the gap sealed up we could both still hear a high pitched whine like a teapot. While standing there neither of us could locate the source of the sound. He mentioned that the building is going to have a crew do repair on the exteriors of some of windows of the building and that I would be adde to the list.

After three hours of trying to get used to living in a perpetual teapot, I decided to again inspect the window to see if I could figure out where it was coming from. I eventually discovered that the seal is also compromised at the top right corner of the window.

Slightly humorous video of me stopping the noise with my finger to seal the window: https://www.dropbox.com/s/713uthouc4...eapot.mov?dl=0

Thankfully, I was able to get the whistling to stop with some scotch tape placed over the corner.

[jsingh16]

Originally Posted by letsgometsbaby

Uncovered some disturbing issues with the window frame seals in my Living Room.

Yesterday morning I noticed a breezy cold draft and constant humming sound coming from the area around the window. I would describe the sound as being like a vacuum cleaner. I figured it was the PTAC but after turning it off I could still hear it.

I started inspecting the window frame and what do you know, there's a 1/8" inch gap between the head jamb and the frame at the top left of the window. You could feel and hear the cold air rushing through the gap in the frame.

Video of top left of frame: https://www.dropbox.com/s/4sd24mddsa...reeze.mov?dl=0

To the building's credit, I had maintenance in the room about two hours after submitting the request. The worker took some silicone to the gap which stopped the breeze. However, when the gap sealed up we could both still hear a high pitched whine like a teapot. While standing there neither of us could locate the source of the sound. He mentioned that the building is going to have a crew do repair on the exteriors of some of windows of the building and that I would be adde to the list.

After three hours of trying to get used to living in a perpetual teapot, I decided to again inspect the window to see if I could figure out where it was coming from. I eventually discovered that the seal is also compromised at the top right corner of the window.

Slightly humorous video of me stopping the noise with my finger to seal the window: https://www.dropbox.com/s/713uthouc4...eapot.mov?dl=0

Thankfully, I was able to get the whistling to stop with some scotch tape placed over the corner.

I just moved in a week ago. The building seems to have alot of random noise issues. There's an annoying droning sound in my apartment.

[pazoob]

Thankfully you found the gap. That noise would have driven me crazy.

@jsingh16 How do you like the building so far? Do you know if the underground parking area is open yet for residents?

[jsingh16]

Originally Posted by pazoob

Thankfully you found the gap. That noise would have driven me crazy.

@jsingh16 How do you like the building so far? Do you know if the underground parking area is open yet for residents?

I think it's okay right now. Didn't get a chance to use much of the amenities except the gym which I find to be very small for the number of apartments this building has.

Not a big fan of the in-unit dryers being electric as well as the huge gaps under the entrance doors to each unit (my door mat slides right through to the hallway!). Although Im halfway up in the building I could hear the 7 Train quite a bit in the night time.

[UnhappyCamper01]

Those of you who are at 5Pointz - are we supposed to tip each time someone comes for maintenance?

[popartist]

Originally Posted by UnhappyCamper01

Those of you who are at 5Pointz - are we supposed to tip each time someone comes for maintenance?

No, you do not tip each time for maintenance. At Christmastime, you should give annual tips to building staff though. If they assist you in something personal that is not in their job description, like hanging a picture or something like that, then you can give them a tip for that. This is in general, not just 5Pointz.

[pazoob]

Originally Posted by jsingh16

I think it's okay right now. Didn't get a chance to use much of the amenities except the gym which I find to be very small for the number of apartments this building has.

Not a big fan of the in-unit dryers being electric as well as the huge gaps under the entrance doors to each unit (my door mat slides right through to the hallway!). Although Im halfway up in the building I could hear the 7 Train quite a bit in the night time.

Maybe you can use a door draft stopper to put on the bottom of the door? That might work to get rid of hallway noise and any draft.