Loud and dirty building
Pros
The location is good
Cons
Apartment was absolutely filthy when I moved in - syrup stains in the fridge, windows covered in dirt, previous tenants belongings still in medicine cabinet. The super is very difficult to understand and communicate with. The walls are paper thin and you can also hear noise from units above and below. The radiator is extremely loud. Floors are uneven and very old. Would definitely look elsewhere. Everyone on my floor including myself moved out after 1 year.
Advice to the owners
Enroll in property management 101
Typical NYC building and landlord
Pros
- the people in the building are relatively young, and pretty friendly (one guy loves to sing show-tunes during the day) - the super and his brother are really kind and available - the location is perfect. You’re basically on ALL of the trains - the apartments themselves are in good, clean condition
Cons
- the landlord and management company say they’ll have your back, but they don’t. I was told my lease renewal would be based on the advertised price, but when I got the lease there was a Covid “deal” that no one told me about, even though I had asked. Now my rent is going up $600/mo - the common space (stairs, hallways, mail area) are not well maintained. There is plaster falling off the walls, tiles missing, and light fixtures that are broken. - the water pressure is fine but the showers are old and don’t maintain a consistent temperature and constantly go from hot to cold
Advice to the owners
- honor your commitments, even if they are verbal and not in writing - invest in building improvements
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