Middle of the road
Pros
It's well lit, clean enough, and close to like 3 subway stations, so it's easy to get around. Hell's Kitchen is a solid neighborhood. Laundry in building is nice.
Cons
Management is extremely unhelpful, difficult to reach over anything but email that they barely read, and their yearly rent increases are unreasonable. I think they are definitely overcharging. Quite a few rats in the area, so beware. In my experience, lots of small little issues in my apartment eventually added up, especially when it came to the bathroom. Over-sensitive smoke detector.
Advice to the owners
You should be better at communicating with your tenants. Also, your rent increases are unreasonable.
Felt Like Home
Pros
Alex the super is very responsive and friends with everyone on the block. Almost feels like the same protection as a doorman or an added sense of security. I’ve also lived in the building for years and never had a mouse or roach. The hallways are always incredibly clean.
Cons
The walls are ridiculously thin. I can hear all my neighbors conversations and any noise in the shared wall in the bathroom. There is no privacy. They also raise the rent a considerable amount each year as they consider it a “luxury” building. Also, I’ve had several packages stolen from the area under the stairs.
Advice to the owners
Work with your tenants more.
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