Spacious but old
Pros
Plenty of space, multiple closets, affordable
Cons
Water pressure is horrible, toilet difficult to flush, building is rarely cleaned, neighbors leave trash in hall attracting rodents, nothing gets fixed you are just expected to replace on your own, super never responds, walls are paper thin so you hear everything
Advice to the owners
Replace all the pipes and internal structure because its going to fall apart and then you’ll have a bigger problem
Absentee Landlord
Pros
Decent neighborhood, relatively considerate neighbors. Always good heat in winter, hot water all year round. Super tries hard in an emergency
Cons
Old building with plumbing that needs major upgrading. Unresponsive landlord to chronic complaints. Always late with lease renewals. Occasionally claims non-payment of rent when rent has been paid.
Advice to the owners
Pay attention. Building needs work.