What do you think of East Village Hotel?
Jun 3rd, 2012, 09:52 PM
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looks like they renovate buildings and then rent them out as hotels.
http://ny.curbed.com/tags/hotel-toshi
http://therealdeal.com/blog/2011/06/...te-violations/
http://ny.curbed.com/tags/hotel-toshi
http://therealdeal.com/blog/2011/06/...te-violations/
Jun 4th, 2012, 03:24 AM
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AirB&B does not seem strange to me; I think it sounds like a great idea for the easy-going and flexible looking to travel on a budget.
More on Air B&B in Manhattan:
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/11/12/yo...pagewanted=all
More on Air B&B in Manhattan:
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/11/12/yo...pagewanted=all
Jun 4th, 2012, 07:47 AM
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Re. East Village Hotel and Trip Advisor link: That link shows what I suspected: this is another illegal 'Toshi' hotel. While you're on Trip Advisor please do a NYC forum search with the words 'Toshi' and you'll read all about Mr. Toshi's illegal, scam artist activities. TA doesn't vet their hotel listings; it's up to the consumer to exercise caution and due diligence.
Mr. Toshi is a well known scam artist, always running from the law, his properties are regularly shut down, he breaks laws routinely, etc. He's a disaster to be avoided, as is his newest venture, the east village hotel.
Mr. Toshi is a well known scam artist, always running from the law, his properties are regularly shut down, he breaks laws routinely, etc. He's a disaster to be avoided, as is his newest venture, the east village hotel.
Jun 4th, 2012, 08:38 AM
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If you put the phone number listed on the hotel website into Google, you'll see some odd results from Craiglist like this one for a "no compensation" job http://wpdojo.net/author/webmastercr...org/page/1083/
Basically its a job for someone to create "listing and social media platforms. ", maybe like some for this hotel that suddenly showed up?
I think some people won't be convinced that there are red flags all over the place.
Let us know if you want help with legitimate alternatives --there are cheaper hotels with shared baths down the hall, even hostels that sound more reliable than this option.
Basically its a job for someone to create "listing and social media platforms. ", maybe like some for this hotel that suddenly showed up?
I think some people won't be convinced that there are red flags all over the place.
Let us know if you want help with legitimate alternatives --there are cheaper hotels with shared baths down the hall, even hostels that sound more reliable than this option.
Jun 4th, 2012, 09:10 AM
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Knowing that Tosi is involved means it is madness to even consider this option. If yuor budget is uper low consider one of the reputable hostels - like the Hostelling International on 103rd Street. Very large, lots of services, and it will still be open whenyou arrive since it is legal.
Jun 4th, 2012, 09:11 AM
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Thanks nyer. I have several good options for booking for my dates: Clarion Park Avenue for $108/night (lmtclub.com), Sheraton Tribeca (best-guess) on Hotwire for $113/night, Astor on the Park for $76/night (lmtclub.com).
Although the East Village Hotel looks very tempting in terms of appearance and location, the lack of staffing is too much of a hurdle - and to be honest, even though the BookIt price is probably a great deal, it's more than I would want to spend.
Although the East Village Hotel looks very tempting in terms of appearance and location, the lack of staffing is too much of a hurdle - and to be honest, even though the BookIt price is probably a great deal, it's more than I would want to spend.
Jun 4th, 2012, 09:29 AM
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WillTravel: This is an illegal hotel. Do you regularly involve yourself in scams and illegalities if the price is right?
I would suggest willtravel is merely willful and should be left to his own skill set while trying to find lodging in the city.
I would suggest willtravel is merely willful and should be left to his own skill set while trying to find lodging in the city.
Jun 4th, 2012, 10:00 AM
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My name is Steven Meyer and I am the GM of the East Village Hotel. I want to address everyone's concerns and questions as well as introduce myself. First off I see that many people are nervous about our CoO. IF you navigate to http://a810-bisweb.nyc.gov/bisweb/Pr...06&requestid=2
click view Certificate of Occupancy and scroll down on the PDF till you see: Permissible use
R-1 is new code in NYC for hotel. Call a fire department or NYC DOB to confirm!
The building is above The Bean coffee shop and our entrance is located on 9th st.
Please feel free to ask anything. My number is 9172388729 if you would like to call me directly.
click view Certificate of Occupancy and scroll down on the PDF till you see: Permissible use
R-1 is new code in NYC for hotel. Call a fire department or NYC DOB to confirm!
The building is above The Bean coffee shop and our entrance is located on 9th st.
Please feel free to ask anything. My number is 9172388729 if you would like to call me directly.
Jun 4th, 2012, 12:09 PM
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Doug and I agree: One should run from anything that is Toshi-related. As I said, willtravel, use your own skill set while finding lodging. You've been offered good advice here which you've chosen to ignore. Book a room there and let us know how it goes.
Jun 4th, 2012, 01:39 PM
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I passed it this morning and it looked extremely dark. I also looked at the virtual tour so to StevenMeyer_GM_EVH:
Were those photos taken at this location? And if yes, is the furniture still there.
How many hotels have fire escapes?
When will this thing open?
Were those photos taken at this location? And if yes, is the furniture still there.
How many hotels have fire escapes?
When will this thing open?
Jun 4th, 2012, 01:59 PM
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I can't beleive that anyone would provide a link to an extensive list of bulding complaints and violations - one of which seem to state that the elevator has not been inspected (meaning it can't be operating).
I wouldn't touch this place with abarge pole until one of the local members actually gets to go inside and check out the facilities. (Still think it is a failed condo conversion.)
I wouldn't touch this place with abarge pole until one of the local members actually gets to go inside and check out the facilities. (Still think it is a failed condo conversion.)
Jun 4th, 2012, 02:48 PM
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That GM guy linked to the same Dept of Buildings page that I did. The CofO is a *temporary* one for 3 months expiring in early August, with 12 outstanding requirements to get a permanent one. Building developers will tell you that it's "all just paperwork". But from past experience (residential), I wouldn't trust it until it's fully approved.
This link is to the primary permit, filed in October 2009 and subsequently approved, for work to be done on the building, and to which all corollary permits refer. (Find it by clicking the Jobs/Filings link on the lower left corner of the page referenced previously.)
#120186100 REMODEL EXISTING 4 STORY BUILDING:
http://a810-bisweb.nyc.gov/bisweb/Jo...ssdocnumber=01
On that page, Item 5 Job Types identifies the request for "Change in Occupancy / Use".
Scroll down to Item 13 Building Characteristics which identifies the change to the CofO as this:
Occupancy Classification: Existing: RES - RESID. BLDG - OLD CODE
Proposed: R-2 - RESIDENTIAL: APARTMENT HOUSES
All subsequent permits issued reference that main permit. The permit requests from this year pertain to the commercial spaces in the cellar and ground floor. For these, the applications state that the use of the building is "R-2 - RESIDENTIAL: APARTMENT HOUSES ... NO CHANGE IN EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY FILED UNDER THIS APPLICATION."
// Sorry, all-caps are pasted from the DoB site. Makes it a little difficult to read here... At any rate, nowhere do I find anything concrete indicating it's a building with legal use for a hotel.
This link is to the primary permit, filed in October 2009 and subsequently approved, for work to be done on the building, and to which all corollary permits refer. (Find it by clicking the Jobs/Filings link on the lower left corner of the page referenced previously.)
#120186100 REMODEL EXISTING 4 STORY BUILDING:
http://a810-bisweb.nyc.gov/bisweb/Jo...ssdocnumber=01
On that page, Item 5 Job Types identifies the request for "Change in Occupancy / Use".
Scroll down to Item 13 Building Characteristics which identifies the change to the CofO as this:
Occupancy Classification: Existing: RES - RESID. BLDG - OLD CODE
Proposed: R-2 - RESIDENTIAL: APARTMENT HOUSES
All subsequent permits issued reference that main permit. The permit requests from this year pertain to the commercial spaces in the cellar and ground floor. For these, the applications state that the use of the building is "R-2 - RESIDENTIAL: APARTMENT HOUSES ... NO CHANGE IN EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY FILED UNDER THIS APPLICATION."
// Sorry, all-caps are pasted from the DoB site. Makes it a little difficult to read here... At any rate, nowhere do I find anything concrete indicating it's a building with legal use for a hotel.
