Landlord will keep your security deposit
Pros
Location is good. Good A/C, super is nice.
Cons
Landlord knew heater didn't work and let me rent it without fixing it, only to find out when it was cold and then they fixed it. Landlord never put on knob covers. YMCA Armory piles their trash outside the building so you walk out to a smelly huge trash pile. Most importantly, the owner is shady about security deposits, it took us two years an attorney general complaint and small claims court to get our security deposit back. Saw another review on yelp saying the same for them. Landlord was willing to openly and provably lie to the AG when we reported him. Would steer clear. Also when we took over the property the apartment was filthy and we had to pay $400 to get it cleaned. Jacuzzi jets blew black material for months due to lack of cleaning. Rented unit from a distance, it was 1/2 listed square feet when we moved in.
Advice to the owners
Follow the law. Don't wait for 311 complaint to fix things, don't wait for judge to tell you to give back the security deposit.
Not that great, less than helpful super and pest issues
Pros
Never had issues with lack of heat or hot water. The walls are thick so you can’t hear neighbors too much. No safety issues or package theft while I’ve been here
Cons
Issues with mice, bugs, etc. pest control does not come monthly even when you ask management for it. Even if you tip the super well at holidays, he still takes weeks to respond to small requests sometimes. Snow doesn’t get shoveled for days, etc. They will try to raise your rent 20% at renewal despite not having met your expectations all year. YOU WILL HAVE TO SUE THEM TO EVER SEE A CENT OF YOUR SECURITY DEPOSIT.
Advice to the owners
Stop being a slumlord who lies in order to keep tenants security deposits. Many past tenants have taken you and slope management to court for this!
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