Decent Building but be Careful of Who Owns the Unit
Pros
Elevator, multiple doors to entrance feels safer, cheap coin operated laundry in basement, amazing area, very kind neighbors
Cons
Didn't take me long to figure out I was living in an illegally converted apartment - a one bedroom turned to three, different leases for each room. A neighbor even told me the unit isn't supposed to be a 3 bedroom. No information was ever given about how to contact building management or who they even are. "Landlord" probably provided fake lease and will gaslight you if you bring up a problem. Black mold and pests in apartment, intercom doesn't work, roach infestation in laundry room, dirty and cheap appliances, just so overpriced for such horrible living conditions.
Advice to the owners
Stop being so greedy
Charming old Chinatown building
Pros
Cheap and utilitarian. Friendly neighbors, and close to lots of good Chinatown eats/markets.
Cons
Definitely an older building. Less accommodating to new renters.
Advice to the owners
Great experience so far!
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