The Palisades

I was never a huge fan of First Residential property management company– I’ve dealt with them at work, and now they’re also the new property manager here. The newest general manager, Stacie Ferraro, is veryyyy nice. The previous GM, Tish, was an absolute imbecile. Just thought I’d update the part about this place’s property managers– it’s gotten a lot better. Of course, their admins are still the same pretentious jerks, but at least the GM is very good and she’ll make the necessary changes to shake up the admins a bit. I’m really glad she’s here!

I’ve been living here for about three years now and the building is only getting better! Besides the great views of Manhattan, there’s a spacious lawn for kids to play on, a BBQ area, outdoor seating to relax and pool that was just renovated last year! Other building amenities are an indoor playroom for kids, a gym (which will be upgraded soon), a dry-​cleaner (in the building!), a community room, library, meeting room and a convenient store.
The units are all really spacious and the hallways are also getting renovated this year soon. The building is in a perfect location. Right by NJT Bus service into the city and a few blocks from the GWB if you’re driving in. It’s also right across the street from the Palisade Interstate Park which is great for hiking, biking and picnics! The building is also pet friendly which is a huge plus for your four legged friend. They even have a dog park on the property. This is a great place to live and the community is so friendly.

This place is amazing — it couldn’t be better situated, with breathtaking views and easy access to just about anywhere. The ammenities are exactly what you’d expect in a luxury highrise condo: doorman, security, valet for guests, gym, children’s playroom, library, community room with billiards and ping pong. Outside there’s a pool /​hot tub, grills, a great grassy area for kids to play. The building is about 10 years old now, so the current mgmt is going through a capital plan to re-​do some of the common areas, update them, etc. An amazing place to call home, so glad I purchased here.

I intended on writing a long winded review but thought why a review when I can post up a list of Rules that all tenants must abide by? (We get this on a monthly basis — either email, under the door or both!) Yay! Basically, it reflects an environment of living in facilities that are constantly deteriorating. The mail below is something all the residents receive on a monthly basis. So — take note of the nickel and diming or residents (even after very high maintenance fees), issues with security, rules upon rules, overcrowded situations, fines, and no fun at all for the kids) I thought it was bad but its getting progressively worse. Apts. AND Cars are getting burgularized. (Both from Theives as well as the management company) Well, enjoy reading the below! I attached images of the mailing that I get as well.
With the pool season right around the corner, it is time to finally begin getting our pool passes ready! As many of our residents know, last year we switched from simple white badges to photo ID passes that had each resident’s name and unit number. These same passes will be used again this year and we will simply issue an update sticker on them. In order to receive an update sticker, all residents that already had a photo pass issued to them last year will be required to provide the following documentation to the management office:
* Proof of your current homeowner’s or renter’s insurance.
* A completed Pet Registration Form (if you have not already provided one) & all required documentation (if applicable)
* A completed information update form.
Residents new to the building must also provide the above listed items and must have their picture taken for their pool pass.
It is important that residents submit all of the required paperwork together, as it will not be accepted if any documentation is missing, including veterinary documentation for your Pet Registration form.
If any resident has lost their pool pass from last year, there is a $ 5 fee associated with replacing your pass. This may be paid via check or credit card.
We would like to remind all residents to please keep our pool rules and regulations in mind this summer to help ensure that everyone has the opportunity to enjoy the pool. A copy of these rules and regulations have been attached to this email for your convenience.
The barbeque grills are ready for use and we encourage all of our residents to take an opportunity to enjoy them! However, please keep in mind that parties in the barbeque area are not permitted at any time and this rule will be strictly enforced. The cooperation of all of our residents is greatly appreciated in this matter.
In the event that a resident is expecting a delivery and must utilize the elevators, it is important that they contact the management office in advance and schedule a time to reserve the elevators in order to ensure that we are able to accommodate them. Recently, a large number of deliveries have arrived to the building, unscheduled, and we have had no choice but to turn them away and have them reschedule.
Throughout the property, several push bars have been installed on doors leading out of the building. These push bars have been installed for security purposes and are connected to an alarm. These are now considered emergency exits and anyone found exiting through one of these doors for any other reason will be fined immediately. The fine for a first time violation is $ 250.00, a 2^nd violation is $ 500.00 and a third violation is $ 1,000.00. It is extremely important that residents do not exit through these doors unless there is a true emergency. Thank you.
Building Recon services will be performing waterproofing and caulking around the windows and heat pumps in the ’03 & ’04 line over the next month, in addition to the work mentioned last week, in the ’05 & ’06. Residents in these lines should not be alarmed if they see workman outside of their unit windows
We kindly ask that all parents clean up the children’s playroom after use so that other children can enjoy the room as well, without all of the clutter and mess. Additionally, we ask that all parents refrain from allowing their children to draw anywhere on the property with side walk chalk. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
Don’t forget to stop by the Madonna Fair, currently set up next to the Fort Lee Library on Main Street! Zeppoles, ice cream, games and rides are a great time for the whole family! The fair will continue until Sunday, so make sure you stop by before it’s too late!
Have a great weekend everyone!!!
Sincerely,
Administrative Assistant

I love these apartments! Spacious, clean and luxurious. Valet parking, guest parking, the works. Residents have a nice gym in the basement and a pool with a gorgeous BBQ space… space would be an understatement. It’s the size of the whole floor and it’s outdoors halfway up the building, gorgeous view– especially of the fireworks on July 4^th. Lobby — Gorgeous!