Management and Business Practices Are Disqualifying
Pros
Excellent location near public transportation, shops, and restaurants Rent is only reasonable for rent-stabilized units Close to a great park
Cons
Apartments have poorly repurposed layouts and feel cramped Management often ignores or delays addressing major issues and problems Terrible record-keeping and lack of transparency Reduction in rent-regulated apartments over time No elevator, which is inconvenient for residents Premises are poorly tended to, with frequent maintenance issues and unclean common areas Hugely overpriced for market-rate renters Ongoing construction and remodeling in commercial spaces on the ground floor cause noise and disruption
Advice to the owners
Stop neglecting your responsibilities. Address major issues and maintenance requests promptly and transparently. Regularly maintain and clean the premises to ensure a decent living environment. Stop reducing rent-regulated apartments and be honest with tenants about any changes. Minimize disruption from construction activities and provide timely updates about them. Your current practices are unacceptable and need to change.
very bad landlord
Pros
Writing this to meet word requirement. Otherwise None.
Cons
when I moved in apartment was thoroughly dirty. Everything was covered in dust/grime. I spent about 10 hours cleaning the place before we could move anything in. The fridge had roaches in it and lots of spills. Bathroom had not been cleaned at all. In the winter we were without hot water or heat for at least 4 different days. Landlord called to intimidate us to allow other people to enter our apartment during our lease terms or they wouldn’t give us back the security deposit(meanwhile the place is in better condition than we got it, and tenants aren’t required to respond to landlords about renewal of lease, as per NY law). The phone number listed on the lease doesn’t work. The online portal to report problems doesn’t receive any response. Currently there has been drywall spilled all over my floor to repair the next door neighbors apartment.
Advice to the owners
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