Horrible Owner, Poor Management
Pros
Convenient to subway, nice size apts
Cons
POOR management - owner is completely unreachable They also raise rents by 30-40% without proper notice and do not negotiate. Completely unreasonable. Horrible owner who violates the law.
Advice to the owners
Reasonable rent increases, follow the law, be more responsive to tenant concerns. We are people, not your passive income.
Great Location, Big Units, Horrible Management and Maintenance
Pros
Great location, close to subway, central park. Dog friendly with many other responsible dog owners in the building. Walls are thick (because it's an old building) which is great for privacy. Units are larger than average due to it, again, being an old building.
Cons
Unit was in less than fair condition when I moved in (oven didn't work, some cracking drywall in the bedroom due to a leak that was never repaired, etc) but the management and super insisted that the unit was AS-IS. When I asked about these things they were never addressed and it was a "take it or leave it" situation. Since living here the management has increased the rent by 60% over two years with no improvements made to the building or units. Super is kind but very busy.
Advice to the owners
Upgrade units so that they are actually competitive with the rent you are charging
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