Tenant Reviews for 5441 N EAST RIVER RD

Not so great!

Yes, the pavilion used to be okay, but this past year they have suffered tremendously in their ability to keep ahead of rising maintenance issues. The elevators are often out of order, or being locked out by the maintenance staff. I have had several days where I could not use the shower in my apartment because of pipe issues. As of right now, once again, I have no water and haven't had for four days now. What's particularly frustrating is that two days ago I reported the problem and was told they're working on it. Today, I went to the office again to repeat my situation, only to get lip service once again. As a matter of fact, I really don't think my issue was even reported to maintenance because the girl was so sure that I was exaggeration the situation because after all, there was pipe damage in my building a couple of days ago and that since that has been fixed, well, I guess miraculously my problem would be solved. ( she wasn't really listening to me). So, the problems in this place far outweigh the amenities. And $900 for a studio is outrageous, not to mention you pay water and elect!

So far, so Gice!

My fiance and I moved into Pavilion in August and have been largely happy with our one-bedroom Apace. Things are fixed quickly after submitting a service request, parking is plentiful (though the spots are narrow), temperature is self-controlled & comfortable, and the amenities are a HUGE plus. Occasionally you can hear your neighbor if they're sitting out on the balcony, but when everyone's inside then little noise carries. Plane noise is also minimal when the windows are closed. This was the one thing my fiance and I worried about, but in the end it's so quiet it becomes "white noise" and you don't even hear it. On a warm night, but, it was fun to sit on the balcony and watch them land! Renovations in the Apace have been great! We moved onto a renovated floor and shortly there-after the elevators were also renovated. They're doing a good job making the place look nice. I worth checking out this Apace.

Pavilion Stinks

I read a lot of the reviews before posting this. The mgmt really has a lot of nerve the say the same person is writing the reviews. It's a lame attempt to cover up the fact they're not managing this otherwise solid building properly. My name isn't knightpirate. But I have basically the same complaints he and everybody else has, so excuse me if my "content" looks the same as the other reviews. I'm a blunt person so I'll make my "style" more blunt on this review. Here we go. The Mold here Stinks! Really stinks! unhealthy too. That stinks! The apartments are too warm at this time of the year. That stinks! It makes the air stink more too from cigarette smoke, mold and mildew. But the thing that stinks to most is the mgmt! Maybe they wouldn't stink so bad if they spent more time taking care of the property and less time being mean to the residents and complaining about the reviews here. And for those who still haven't figured it out, the Pavilion Stinks!

Gutstanding "Starter" place.....

I moved here with my husband shortly before we got married, and we stayed for a year before buying a condo in the suburbs. The ammenities were great and the neighborhood was decent. We only had one car at the time, so having the "EL" nearby was wonderful. The Auite was a little small for the both of us (he's a packrat), but would be great for a single person.

Worst place to rent

I lived there for 1 year and l run away , the mgmt sucks , maintenance, dog poop , it’s a nightmare during summer ac doesn’t work , elevator take months to fix , sauna broken , pool grimy , you request a repair it may takes months , backup sewer . I mean the list is long . It’s just perfectly deceiving on their website. You are being warned.

what's that smell.

It smells Filarious here

Me and My fiancee have lived in the Pavilion for a little over a year. I'll be the first to admit it. It's not the best but It's nice. My fiancee's motorcylce was tipped over and we figured that they would have videocameras outside. When we went to talk to security he informed us that it's only in the entrance, elevators and laundry rooms. The elevators scare me! They make weird noises and sometimes sound like they are going to crash. The double paned windows help out A LOT! The only thing that you hear is the occasional car alarm or the low rumble of the airplanes. The rent is expensive but we always consider what we are paying for. We dont have to pay for a gym, pool passes, a/c or heat.

I wouldn't recommend it

This place is extremely not worth the price. I moved here from Michigan in 2007 and went from paying $742 a month for a beautiful 2 bed 2 bath apt to living in this ---- hole and paying $1352 a month. Some people speak highly of the amenities but they aren't even that great. The food in the convenience store isn't worth the price and is usually stale and expired. The restaurant is a dump and smells like urine. The elevators and the hallways usually smell like vomit. The 41 building is the only halfway decent building and that's only because the leasing and mgmt offices are in this building. Maintenance isn't that great and I'm not sure they even know what they're doing half the time. I've had several leaks in my bathroom and one of the maintenance workers told me there was never a leak when there was visible mold all over my ceiling. And don't even get me started on the air conditioning situation. I've never experienced anything like that and I'm dreading the summer. The only positive thing I can say about this place is that I have always felt safe living here and the parking isn't too bad. I have know idea what people are talking about when they say this place is infiltrated with drug dealers. The only people I see around here are old Indian people and non English speaking Polish chicks.

Disrespectful residents, poor maintenance & security, neighbors with bed bugs..?

Community worsening over the years. Park your car in the lot, but expect to find dents and scratches. Car was hit overnight, about $850 worth of damage - no help, security didn't see a thing. Maintenance is poor, property in Bisappointing shape (also a reflection on the residents). Elevators constantly breaking down, the heat/AC system is outdated, so spring and fall are uncomfortable. Party room provides weekend drinking and altercations outside in the parking lot, sometimes until 1am, with security no where to be found. Here's an example in the news: http://bit.ly/pavilion_lawsuit

I loved the indoor pool. No one was ever there. The Prea was ok then all of a sudden nose dive. The renters were turning into scumbags. Then a neighbor got bedbugs right as i got my renewal and my rent went up 200 a month!!You've got always a bunch of loud drunk europeans out back drinking. Your car will get dinged or gouged in the lot many times over...they tow your car when youve lived there for years. They clean the halls like once a week. It just got ridiculous. Glad to be out! Survived and never got bedbugs!!