Fine for what you pay for
Pros
Building manager usually gets things fixed, convenient location, and no major issues. Very affordable.
Cons
Building not cleaned very frequently, have seen mice, no roof access. Packages have been stolen. High traffic area.
Advice to the owners
Clean the building more.
Worth staying more than one year
Pros
-The landlord Jack is amazing. Genuinely sympathetic when there was a mice issue and sent someone out ASAP. Very responsive. -My unit was very reasonably priced compared to others in the area despite not being rent stabilized. -Jack was flexible and understanding when I was a little behind on rent. -Easy to get security deposit back with no questions asked. -Neighbors rarely stole packages.
Cons
-There was a mice problem -Backyard and stairways were poorly kept up with -Very aggressive male neighbor on floor 3.. would scream and throw tantrums regularly, including banging on door and threatening when "being too loud"
Advice to the owners
Put a little more love and effort into cleaning the building! I know it's quite old but it just needs a little TLC
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