Went to an open house the other day, and was actually quite impressed with the building and amenities. Am now considering getting a place there, either buying or renting, but just wanted to hear if anyone had - positive or negative - thoughts to share about the building. Haven't seen any comments about it lately. Thanks!

i've heard really good things about 15 broad as well and am giving thought to renting there. what other buildings have you looked at?

I've looked at 90 William and 20 Pine. William isn't bad, but cannot compete with 15 Broad (regardless of whether or not you like Starck). 20 Pine would be quite nice, actually, but it just has an awkward vibe - and not only because I read about the pending lawsuits. You have to wonder why there's still so much construction going on ("we're waiting with finishing the hallways until all units are occupied, otherwise the walls will get damaged during the moves" - haven't heard that before); and the people, from the front desk to sales office, seem not very interested in welcoming you.

I'll probably look at some other developments as well, maybe also Dwell, but my guess is that I'll stick to 15 Broad.

These are truly on the rent side in the rent vs. buy equation. There is no emotional benefit to living in the tourist flooded, machine gun zone that is Wall Street (and Broad Street). The only people living here are renters or people who are buying for short-term, meaning it is a broker's dream. oh, yes, convenient to work, the people working late in the office building across the street are watching you watch tv.

You're right, but then again, it's about compromises (unless you have the cash to get what you dream of). The bottom line is to weigh all the benefits against the disadvantages. I'm currently in the West Village. I love the neighborhood, the building and the apartment. But I dislike the space and kitchen and bathroom and amenities I get for the rent I pay. And more and more, space is the key factor. And if people in the building across the street feel like watching me watch TV, so be it.

There are some that predict that FiDi property will increase in value, due to the Freedom Tower, Fulton, etc. So I don't think it's only a renter market. I might look into purchasing next year. But, yes, all that stuff first needs to be (financed and) built.

uwcider --

100% incorrect about FiDi and 15 Broad. We just moved the family here from "oh so perfect" Tribeca, and are planning on staying for a while. We got a huge space that we can grow into, a quiet neighborhood which has the lowest crime rate in the city, quaint streets, more families than you can shake a stick at and a down to earth vibe that blows away the pretentiousness of most of Manhattan. Access to parks is unrivaled. We have real neighbors that have kids, birthday parties, cocktails on the terrace and community. Weekends my son can run out the front door of the building and not worry about getting run over by a cab (which contrary to popular belief are plentiful downtown).

It isn't perfect -- still needs more restaraunts, some more delis and groceries, but I have been in NYC for 16 years - 8 on the UWS - and for me and my family it is perfect.

Silly comment from someone that knows nothing about the neighborhood.

markznyc, good to hear about your positive experiences. Just out of curiosity, did you buy or rent?

Bought. Versus our Tribeca place about 60% cheaper psft, plus outdoor space. We already were familiar with the neighborhood and are close enough to what we liked in Tribeca to make it a no brainer. Subways are easier too . . .

This is an amazing neighborhood. I have have been living down here for over a year. First, renting, now as an owner. This neighborhood is completely under rated. You have every major subway line.. great restaurants, Stone St as well as Front St, and a very safe and clean neighborhood.

In response to uwcider - I live in BPC (Battery Park City). I LOVE that on the weekend when I stroll to get coffee or lunch all I see are my neighbors and tourist. Tourist are always polite and in a happy mood which makes for a relaxing stroll. You start to feel as if you're on vacation as well. I would much rather live around tourist than NY'ers. No offense to NY'ers, I love ya but after a week of work, I'm pretty much tired of you :-)

Starks architectually designed homes are quite innovatively impressive. A wise investment. 15 Broad pleasantly combines style, design and decor into each unit.