Affordable But Comes With A Cost
Pros
Affordable rent prices on rent. GREAT access to the 1 Train (about a 2 min walk). Park is right across the street and a another close by (about a 5 minute walk) and A LOT of resturants close by! Most units have a washer and dryer! :) Good area if you go to Colombia
Cons
There is no maintiance done regularly (the elevator can be scary). The Fire escapes are questionable. The Landloard and Live-In Super have slow response times. They aren't really on top of pest control. Most areas in the building are poorly lit. Packages are stolen regularly (There is no mail room). The smoke detectors and sprinkler system are NOT up to date.
Advice to the owners
In order to make this unit more appealing to renters, I would say to have a reliable Pest control company that DEEP sprays regularly (Don't skimp on this!!). Have a Super that is NOT overlooking and helping with multiple buildings, have a super who's main job is JUST this complex. Be on top of emails/messages from tenants.
Reality of living in Inwood
Pros
The apartments themselves are massive. It’s a great feeling to have all the space you need.
Cons
If you care a out sleeping this is not the building. Alongside cars doing donuts at the intersection and dirt bikes, The people renting below every Friday throughout the weekend play music until 3-4 AM. They place 2-3 speakers and blast music all night with children awake with them. 311 is useless, they lower it then raise once the police leave. The super does nothing about any regulations. Sleep is a blessing during the cold season when the overnight sidewalk parties aren’t up as much. The front door has a wooden blank leaving it wide open for anyone at all times. Super or management does nothing about it People block the staircase with lawn chairs and in groups of 6 or more blocking residents in getting in. People leave behind their pets droppings. Management replies to in unit concerns weeks later after bringing up. Roach and mice infestations throughout the summer and spring.
Advice to the owners
There aren’t any enforced rules. Most tenants sign for a year and leave once they realize how awful the building is. This building has the opportunity of becoming a great area to live due to its size and convenience. There could be a massive turn around if rules were enforced and the building was taken care off.
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