Nice location, but could be better run and cleaner
Pros
Very close to the train. Very close to downtown Forest Hills
Cons
Building is not kept clean. There's a layer of grime everywhere. Hallway floors look like they haven't been cleaned in 7 years. Elevator was recently renovated, but it's still slow as ever (why not make it a modern elevator?). Super turns off the elevator at 7 every night. If you want to do laundry at night, you have to go outside and around the side of the building to access the laundry room. There's a new gate to access the side door now, so they probably lock the gate as well (it's possible to open it from the outside if you can reach, but it's still annoying).
Advice to the owners
Clean the floors in the hallways. Allow basement access later than 7. If you must close, extend the time at least until 9p. This is New York City, not Iowa. Some of us have to work late.
Small Space but good storage
Pros
There is a solid amount of storage for an apartment of this size (ours was a 2 bedroom with no living room, just a kitchen set up) but there is a large closet in the main room and both rooms have a 2 door and 3 door closet respectively. I was able to fit a queen bed, dresser, and full desk in my room. Very clean and updated, had laundry in unit and a dishwasher which was a huge plus. No issues at all with our neighbors. Neighborhood is safe and right downstairs is a trader joes. All in all a really solid apartment, just a small space.
Cons
Loud (next to freeway onramp - earplugs needed to sleep). It's VERY hot, even in the winter. No living room.
Advice to the owners
I think all in all this is a great, solid spot in NYC. Double paned windows would really increase the value of the property I think!
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