Well managed building with great amenities
Pros
The staff is great and the building in clean. Lots of great amenities
Cons
They are putting up a building across the street and it is super loud during the day.
Advice to the owners
Great condo fees
Great for the area but ridiculous fee increases are going to be its downfall
Pros
Doormen & maintenance staff are great and helpful - has not been much turnover; no pest issues; maintenance staff are quick to address requests; apartments skew on the more modern side; near many train and bus stations for easy commute to virtually anywhere in BK, Manhattan & Jersey City; near Seaport & Brookfield; apartment walls are pretty thick; most residents are young professionals or families; apartments facing the back of the building are typically quieter (note however the streets are pretty narrow so sound still travels to the higher floors); just completed its local 11 law repairs; daycare and grocery store are below; elevators are usually never an issue
Cons
Brown water from time to time especially on the higher floors which causes the building to turn off the water for a day every month or two; shared laundry room washers should be cleaned more regularly due to mold build up; shared laundry room dryers usually leave things damp regardless of how little the load is unless you use one of the four big machines; major construction on John Street will be a nuisance for the apartments on that side for awhile; "convenience" stores are frequently popping up and closing down so the neighborhood generally smells of weed while walking around; many storefronts have been empty in the area since before and during COVID; new management as of March has aggressively increased many of the board application fees making it unattractive to renters; more condo owners are now putting their broker fees on the tenants which was not always the case (we've been living here for 8 years - 4 years in 2 different apartments with 2 different owners), but still looking for rents similar to the rental buildings in the area; some of the apartments and floors are weirdly shaped or have poor ventilation so be sure to take a look at the floor plans; many apartments are due to be updated (etc., weird kitchen countertops that absorb everything; bathroom floors that have tiny tiles that are making cleaning the grout annoying).
