What a dumb story. Apartment buildings in NYC have had rules like this for years. I live in one and while it's reasonably nice, the rents aren't $7,000. The service elevator is constructed so it can easily be cleaned if there's an accident with an animal. Not everyone likes dogs and shouldn't be required to be near them at the front entrance, which is rather narrow. The side entrance is wider and better suited to entering and leaving with an animal.