Pros
I came across these negative reviews and had to say something because it is not all true! I'm offended because I work here and like my job and feel like it's a good choice for me. A lot of people here have worked here for over 5 years - some way more. People wouldn't stay here this long if it was such a horrible place to work! Is this place perfect? Not at all, but I see that everyone here tries to fix problems that come up.
The vibe in the office is welcoming and fun. The company does a lot of fun activities for the staff - and most of the time it's during office hours and not mandatory. The work can be hard and stressful at times, but I don't see people working super late or on the weekends. There is extra compensation for when that does happen. Plus we have a ton of free snacks, coffee, tea, seltzer - keeping people fed is important!
The work is interesting, I've gotten to see a lot of NYC architecture "behind the scenes".
Cons
The staffing seems a little uneven and too lean in some areas. I'd like to see the teams get bigger so the career growth is more visible. I have to agree that the office is dated. It's not dirty like someone suggested, but we have mis-matched furniture and it's pretty crowded. There has been some effort to get new furniture in some areas.
