Fine. Not a nightmare, not a dream.
Pros
Close access to the subway, curbside appeal.
Cons
The floor is rotting. I spilled a coffee and by the time I could grab a towel my poor downstairs neighbor had coffee leaking through the ceiling. Frequently clogged bathroom sink. Water temperature fluctuates severely. Handymen fixes were often janky and half-assed, like rolling a giant ball of clear tape around a pipe to prevent leaks.
Advice to the owners
Renovate
Good building in Williamsburg
Pros
Safe area, good neighbors, great location, easy access to L/G/JMZ, responsive management staff (other than weekends, which is perfectly understandable as they are Orthodox), good maintenance team, tall ceilings, effective AC & heat in all main rooms.
Cons
Exterior door doesn't close on its own during the winter (must be pushed closed to lock). Common entrance area is not regularly cleaned, and the common staircase walls are damaged and never repaired from tenants moving furniture. Balcony doors do not have locks. Interior apartment finish is not great (floors aren't always level, paint over power outlets, door handles are cheap and can break, protective film on kitchen cabinet doors was not removed properly upon installation, etc.). Packages left in the common entry area are occasionally stolen. Only one washer/dryer pair on the lowest level, and it's a little expensive.
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