Window Pains at Northside Piers?
Today there’s yet another story about residents who claim a new condo’s construction leaves much to be desired, though unlike with 53 Boerum, it doesn’t appear a lawsuit is involved: The Post reports that some owners at Northside Piers allege units in the towers have a bunch of flaws, particularly when it comes to the…
Today there’s yet another story about residents who claim a new condo’s construction leaves much to be desired, though unlike with 53 Boerum, it doesn’t appear a lawsuit is involved: The Post reports that some owners at Northside Piers allege units in the towers have a bunch of flaws, particularly when it comes to the windows. According to the story: “[T]he biggest issue is the project’s signature feature — massive windows, many of which offer spectacular Manhattan skyline views. The grand views, the residents say, came at a steep price. The windows are thin and the seams between the panes allow wind and rain to easily come through, residents say. Some residents have taped around the window panes, but they say rain and air still blows in. A Post reporter noticed a bad draft coming through the windows in two condos even though they were heavily covered in tape.” Developer Toll Brothers says the allegations involve “isolated situations” and the towers’ construction is sound.
Waterfront Residents Complain of ‘Shoddy’ Construction [NY Post]
get off my dick bxgirl, im sick of you riding my comments in every thread. i have a right to comment as i see fit. now bug off.
*rob*
*rob* inherent whiners?????
Wow people that spend 1.5 million on an apartment or 600k on an apartment and the windows are drafty… Thats not whining, thats people invested alot in a building and in an area and deserve to have the problem resolved.
I guess the wanna be hipster (*rob*) living in a studio with 3 others for 900 dollars a month probably doesnt have the same issues as a homeowner who invests in an area and a building. His biggest issue is where to get a $1.50 PBR for happy hour.
oh fer godsakes rob! Cut the crap already. If anyone has proven to be an inherent whiner it’s YOU.
Look man, no matter who buys these places, the residents have a right to decent windows that don’t let in gusts of air and rain. Especially if it’s newly built. There’s just no excuse for that. If you bought something new with drafty and unsealed windows, you’d be howling louder than anyone else!
the kinds of people who buy into these buildings are inherent whiners tho. they whine about EVERYTHING. i can only imagine their lobby or common area. probably 50 hand made signs up about everything.
*rob*
Pay the kind of money these people did, only to have drafty windows? That’s not whining- it’s a legitimate beef. Would be in any case- drafty windows are uncomfortable and cost money through the loss of heat.
we’re not talking about unladened swallows here.
I had a friend in Tower 1 for a spell. Definite issues with the windows. I don’t know, maybe I’m crazy. I would expect a builder to anticipate wind speed and velocity being on the river. But, that’s just me.
On the river or not, it should never be windy and raining in your apt. when the windows are closed.