I think you can probably surmise I’m not a big fan of the Riverbank West Apartments. That said, I want to be transparent and say, there are positive reviews online for the building. After all, I can only offer one opinion. That said, I found this ‘positive’ review posted by Anonymous on www.apartmentratings.com:

From: -Anonymous-
Date posted: 7/24/2009
Years at this apartment: 2008 – 2009
User Response is available. 4 responses

“first apt in NYC and absolutly loved it! sad to leave because of work, will miss everything very much!”

But, here’s the best part! Read the responses to the reviews – I think it’s safe to say this ‘review’ is believed by no-one!

From:  Anonymous

Wow — this guy gave the office staff from hell, and the non-stop noise from the Lincoln Tunnel 5/5, but gave parking (with an in-building garage at typical Manhattan rates) only 3/5? He must have been living in a different building than everyone else. Either that, or he’s a paid shill for management.

From:  Anonymous

ARE YOU FREAKING KIDDING ME???? Obviously written by Management. NOBODY in their right mind would say comments like this after living here. They’re trying to boost what was a very very very sad 12% rating and you don’t have to wonder why. Reading all the reviews is proof. Living here is pure hell – mostly because of poor management. It’s definitely a rough ride here.

From:  Anonymous

While I can understand some of the negative and neutral remarks about the building, think using the statement, “loved it” is a bit much for so a typical building.

What are your thoughts? Was this written by management or is this a true review? I personally hope it is a true review because it would also mean that the management staff can’t spell (“…absolutly loved it”). Leave your thoughts in the comments–>