How could 303-unit 38 Sixth Avenue open without an on-site super, but rather one 1,100+ feet away? Has it been out of compliance for eight years?
This is the first of two articles about 38 Sixth Avenue. Last July 24, City Limits published my article about troubles at 38 Sixth Avenue (B3), Despite New Ownerās Promised Upgrades, ā100% Affordableā Atlantic Yards Building Endures Hot Water Outages, Broken Door, Even Bees . While some of the problems mentioned have been addressed, albeit belatedly, new issues have emerged, which I'll write about separately. Still, a fundamental question persists about 38 Sixth, which was built by Greenland Forest City Partners, the joint venture involving Greenland USA and original developer Forest City Ratner, and opened in 2017. (The building, along with similar "100% affordable" 535 Carlton Avenue, was sold by the joint venture in May 2022 to Irvine, CA-based Avanath Capital Management.) Looking south at 38 Sixth. Photo: Norman Oder Why no super? How could a 23-story building with 303 apartments open without an on-site superintendent? It was never a secret, but evidence sugg...