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Pros
This apartment was probably the most gorgeous I'll live in, specifically the full wall of windows, high ceilings, and large living space. The building lets you make the space your own, both our neighbors completely rebuilt their kitchens and more. The location is great and also has roof access which was another highlight. The other people in the building were also very friendly.
Cons
We had really bad cockroaches in the bathroom, kitchen, and even in my bed so I could not continue living there. I watched one drop its egg case on our floor in broad daylight after I saw it crawling up the wall and screamed. The exterminator came monthly but it did not help. There was water damage to our unit from a fire on the roof which they had to put out prior to us moving in. Possibly why there was a roach problem due to the water damage, since we made sure to seal the cracks and not leave food out. There was another fire on the roof after we moved out. I don't think all units in this building have cockroach problems but ours was directly under the fire.
Advice to the owners
Inspect and correct the root cause of the cockroach infestation
Loft in Bushwick
Pros
Stunning full wall loft windows
Cons
Rooms were small and not to code.
Advice to the owners
Provide more security for packages
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