Overpriced and poorly managed
Pros
Location. Next to park and subways. Neighborhood has great services.
Cons
Building is poorly maintained. Hallways go uncleaned for weeks, current paint job in halls has been unfinished for years. Elevators routinely are out of service. Boiler frequently down leading to no hot water. When services are down there is zero notification of tenants. Mailboxes are falling apart. Mail theft is a common problem and management does nothing about it. Management takes advantage of every opportunity to raise rents. Newer units are priced higher than the value provided by the landlord.
Advice to the owners
Treat your tenants like human beings and provide services their rents are paying for.
Avoid if you can
Pros
It is cheap
Cons
Common spaces / hallways / stairwells full of trash for days Front door constantly broken and tons of packages stolen Lobby and stairwells are frequently used by people to smoke in Very old windows that do not fully close Ceiling leaks when it rains “Repairs” that are done are done very poorly Water randomly gets shut off without notice Elevator breaks frequently for days / weeks at a time General poor communication from management Interior finishes - flooring, cabinets, walls, etc in very bad condition Have had mice, roaches, bed bugs Outdoor entry zone littered with trash and rats
Advice to the owners
Do better
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