Former tenant·Over 3 years ago
Pre-war building on edge of Midwood/Flatbush
Pros
The super was nice and responsive, and my neighbors were quiet. The local Q train is nearby, and there are good bagels and a nice kosher bakery on Ave J. The ceilings are tall and the rooms are relatively large.
Cons
Heat in the bedroom during the winter was always a huge problem. It was awful. Also, the window in the bedroom is on a fire escape, which means you can’t install an AC unit there. So, cold in the winter and hot during the summer. Occasionally I would see residents smoking in the hallways. ALSO: the building is a co-op! This is super shady because (1) I was never told this when signing the lease, (2) I found out after the rent was raised by a huge percentage, and (3) it’s not treated like a co-op.