Technically an apartment
Pros
Train access, neighborhood
Cons
Management, repairs, security deposit scams
Advice to the owners
Be more honest with deposits and rent raises
Gas problems, fraud, unresponsiveness
Pros
My neighbors are fantastic! Together, we are suing my landlord over his behavior. The building is usually cleaned and the super is usually helpful when not overworked. We haven’t had pest problems. The shower water pressure is nice.
Cons
Where do I start… Due to bad construction the gas (heat, hot water, cooking gas) was off for two months. Management was unresponsive until we took legal action. The building is poorly built with cheap materials, things break often, and it’s clear all the appliances were bought secondhand. Management is unresponsive in every matter. They have hung numerous cameras but when a package is stolen (which is frequently), they do not respond and check the footage. It feels like we’re being watched. The washer and dryer in the basement is moldy and ruins clothes. Our walls had mold and water damage problems, which have now been somewhat fixed. The backyard is poorly maintained. The building is loud due to the walls being thin. The building is overpriced and there’s not much storage space.
Advice to the owners
Stop cutting corners and maintain your building. And stop overworking your building manager. He can’t reasonably manage multiple buildings.
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