Terrible, unclean building
Pros
The noise levels are kept to a minimum by neighbors and most people living in the building are friendly. There are rent stabilized units.
Cons
Pests are a HUGE problem. Even on the 7th floor I have dealt with roaches, spiders, centipedes, knats and even two different fly infestations. The building is barely maintained, spills are frequent in the hallways and elevators, trash is everywhere outside, the front door locks are always broken. I have had major leaks from the roof and management took nearly a year to fix it and it wasn't done well because my walls are still stained. All they do is put bandages on problems. The heating in the colder months is so hot that I have had to run my window AC units throughout the entire winter. Wouldn't recommend anyone waste their money living here.
Grungy but solid
Pros
Super is nice and communicative. Garbage is taken out regularly. Have never seen pests, and someone sprays for bugs once a month or so. Insulation between the buildings is relatively good and neighbors are mostly quiet and respectful. I had no major issues.
Cons
Entryway and backyard are gross, building in general is grungy. Some neighbors can be loud late at night. When I moved in, the apartment was not really cleaned and didn't have a fire alarm. Buzzer has been broken the whole time and the front door lock is sometimes broken. No hot water sometimes during peak shower times.
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