Very well-maintained co-op building
Pros
Great super and porter - they really take good care of the place. I happened to have a good landlord (it's a co-op, so a lot of different landlords in the building) who was quite responsive. Monthly exterminator that you could sign up for, and a beautiful front courtyard. The laundry room was also a big plus - 7 washers and 7 dryers, and no need for quarters. You could either use your credit or debit card, or sign up for a laundry card.
Cons
Because it is an old building (1930), the wiring is funky. Our toaster oven could not be on at the same time as any other appliance on that wall - if it was, that wall would short, which would also take out all the outlets on the other side of the wall (living room) and very weirdly, all the power in the bathroom and along one wall in the bedroom. The pipes are also old and given to clogging. The elevator would sporadically be out of service, and the boiler would also need servicing (the super was always quick to have someone work on it). Basically, the con is that the building is old with old infrastructure. Because it is a co-op, renters have to submit a LOT of financial paperwork - you basically have to get naked financially, and it's a little weird since you're just a renter and not an owner. You also have to have a board interview, and depending on the Board president, approval could be faster or slower. Co-ops and condos don't have to stick to the $20 application fee - the fee was $500 when I was applying. Lots of rules since it's a co-op. When I was applying to live there, Trion Management was the management company, and they were pretty disorganized. They have switched companies since then, so hopefully, things are better.
Bronx on Fire
Pros
The building is well kept and clean
Cons
The sidewalks are always cover in dog poo.
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