Loud, but doable
Pros
Inexpensive, easy access to trains and buses. Some rooms have good natural light.
Cons
Eastern Parkway is very loud
Advice to the owners
Installing double pane windows to help reduce sound bleed and insulate the temperature in the building better. A second bathroom in each unit. I believe the basement is unused, so having laundry down there would be a great amenity.
Overall satisfied but talkative super
Pros
was surprised to see the other review about hearing neighbors through the walls. You can hear neighbors if they are in the stairwell, but in my unit I cannot hear anyone through the walls into other units. I appreciate how sound proof it is. I think the housing is affordable for the space you are getting. I like the location. Neighbors are nice but keep to themselves.
Cons
The super is nice but extremely talkative (will trap you in one-sided conversations). You can only call the super, there is no email or texting. You cannot control the heat and it is super variable. I agree that the stairwell/hallways are not well maintained or clean. I have had a package stolen. There was a small mouse in my apartment once but I caught it and I have not seen any other trace of rodents here. No other bugs or critters.
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