96 Rockwell Place - Recent Closing's

I was having a hard time posting in the other forum and thought my review would be helpful to other folks who have interest in purchasing at Rockwell. I closed on a two-bedroom at 96 Rockwell Place on September 1st 2011 after giving the building a second look, having looked at it a few years back when I started shopping for a condo in the area. i decided to buy right away this time around, and... [more]

I was having a hard time posting in the other forum and thought my review would be helpful to other folks who have interest in purchasing at Rockwell. I closed on a two-bedroom at 96 Rockwell Place on September 1st 2011 after giving the building a second look, having looked at it a few years back when I started shopping for a condo in the area. i decided to buy right away this time around, and although it took a few months for the developer to finish construction on my unit, which was an inconvenience, I have been very happy overall with the quality of my unit, the condominium itself and the building. I originally had many concerns with the building and my unit. After hearing some horror stories from friends who have recently purchased condos, I was also nervous with regards to what would occur after closing with my punch list. I have to say however that the developer has honored every punch list item. I did not have locks on my windows, a few of my floor boards were scratched up, my terrace wood was not installed, and my balcony needed minor repairs. I am happy to report that the window locks were ordered and installed on time, my wood floor boards were replaced, and my balcony has been repaired. The apartment itself is awesome. 10 ft ceilings, two large bathrooms, good size bedrooms, and a huge living room and dining area for a great price in a great location. The staff has been very proactive and helpful. Giovanni is the super and he is very responsive. Management is always available (I have been dealing with Danielle). I have read some reviews of people who are concerned about punch list items and developers responsiveness to owners needs. My experience has been that my concerns have been addressed right away, including a plumbing issue I encountered shortly after moving in. The issues with the balconies that people have mentioned are currently being addressed, my unit having been one of the first to undergo the repairs. I was initially very nervous about closing and proceeding forward. I’m glad I closed. I am very happy with my apartment, the building, and the burgeoning area. BAM is building a new theater and they are expanding the Strand theater. The mall is very close by, along with Smith Street, Lafayette and Dekalb aves, and having the 4,5,6,Q, R, N, and B trains a block away really is a huge convenience. From an economic perspective the units are priced right, I lived at Oro (306 gold street) for two years and had done my research when looking for a larger space. I was not able to find anything new construction that was comparable with the size and finishes in this location priced this cheap. The neighbors in the building have been very nice and friendly. I hope that sharing my experience helps you, if you have any further questions or concerns let me know. -Alex K. [less]