Roach motel hell
Pros
The building cleanliness is maintained well. I usually see the porter mopping daily. Water pressure is great. Package lockers are convenient.
Cons
The building has a roach infestation. Kitchen cabinets are all peeling. I can hear practically everything from my neighbors upstairs, walking and talking.
Advice to the owners
Take care of the roach problem
I would move back!
Pros
The building staff is really great—I adore the super and the porters who work in the building. The building is always very clean. I was impressed that the owner spends money on upgrades for the building: they bought new washers and dryers (very nice ones, they have an app that communicates with your phone and all payments can be via the app instead of coins or a laundry card) while I lived there. They also added a package locker. There is a fob for entry at the front door, which is convenient. The apartment was well-maintained and was very clean when we moved in.
Cons
It's an older building so unless you are on the top floor, you will definitely hear your neighbors walking around over your head. Sometimes it is a little chilly in the winter. They heat the building to the legally required temperature, but not any warmer. The renovations that were done the unit (kitchen and bathroom) were a bit rushed I think; the tile in the bathroom floor was never quite right (floor I believe was not leveled correctly) and the grout crumbled all the time.
Advice to the owners
The folks who redid the bathroom before our move-in didn't do a great job, and we were stuck dealing with their subpar/rushed work for years. Maybe allot more time for improvements in the units between tenants.
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