Ultimately not worth the trouble
Pros
Most of the tenants are phenomenal humans. The location is lovely. New super seems nice.
Cons
Building changed management in December. New super seems nice and responsive but both landlords (past and present) don’t have probably never even seen the building and are impossible to get in touch with. Backyard is in gross disrepair and a dead tree in the back fell months ago and is precariously balanced on wires (I’m sure 1682 and 1680 landlords will argue over whose problem it is and never do anything about it). Bathrooms in the back of the building have been leaking and flooding from the top floor for months. Violent and abusive tenant lives upstairs and has broken front door three times in the last year (shattered glass And blood everywhere, broken wood frame from being kicked, ruined door handle that actually prevented us from leaving the building until someone came in from the outside)…. Rental history of price increases are questionable at best. Also there’s been a huge increase in rats in the area c/o the huge construction project at the end of the block.
Advice to the owners
Take care of the backyard and tree, respond to your tenants, be better.
Mediocre at Best
Pros
The amenities include a washer/dryer and a dishwasher, which is very convenient. The neighborhood itself is quiet with easy access to Bushwick and the L train.
Cons
The landlord owns multiple properties under a "management company" and is completely unresponsive to maintenance requests. The sink faucet has been broken for the entire time we've lived here and there is a leak in the kitchen ceiling that has steadily gotten worse. Multiple maintenance reports have been filed - none of which have been resolved. The lobby of the building constantly smells like cigarette smoke and mold. It is clear that there have been no attempts to maintain the floors, stairs, walls, or ceilings - this building is falling apart around the residents who live here. The building is not secure. The basement hatch is consistently left unlocked, allowing anyone to gain access - including access to the main lobby through the unlocked door to the basement staircase. In fact, my bike was stolen because of this. The residents in 1L who have lived there for almost 60 years are constantly yelling at each other, which is easily heard through the paper-thin walls of the building. Overall, this place is not one to make a home in. Rent here with the understanding that you will probably only be able to stomach living here for a year, at best.
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