Lipstick on a Pig
Pros
Recently remodeled buildings New exterior renovations improved heating / cooling somewhat Most units have balconies New gym is enough to get the job done Laundry room app lets you see available machines (in theory)
Cons
Low quality “flipper” caliber fixtures and finishes in the newly renovated units. Eg peel and stick vinyl faux gray wood flooring. Despite exterior insulation, the buildings are sweltering in the summer and freezing in the winter. Last winter I struggled to get above 65° Gym is small and people are so rude and inconsiderate Laundry room is constantly filthy. Room is shared between both buildings (2x 35 floors = 500+ units sharing the laundry room) The building mgmt was a complete joke. Alexandra and Carol had no idea what they were doing. Totally disorganized. Completely non-responsive to tenant issues. Building maintenance was incompetent and repairs needed to be re-done multiple times The lobby ceiling is constantly leaking — even after months of construction Some of the long-term rent-stabilized tenants are aggressive toward the market rate tenants
Advice to the owners
Fire everyone and start over.
3K for roaches
Pros
The people who work for the building are responsive and professional
Cons
Roaches. It’s infested with roaches. Market rate for roaches is insane and shouldn’t be legal. Pest control will come every 2 weeks and roaches persist. I just moved in and I can’t wait to move tf out. Don’t let the renovations (which are poorly done) and 2 months free rent fool you. This place is lipstick on a pig.
Advice to the owners
Fumigate the entire fucking building before you charge market rate.
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