Overall Not Bad - Decent First NYC Apartment
Pros
Management is responsive if something is wrong, you just have to stay on top of it and remind them constantly. Apartment was really big for the price, and conveniently located by laundry, subway, and TJ’s.
Cons
Shattered front glass door, stairs feel like they might fall through at any time, “valet trash” aka there’s nowhere for you to put trash, sometimes they come by to pick it up sometimes they just don’t. Be wary of the streeteasy posting, the broker is the worst and will just lie to you. Not all rooms fit a queen bed, there is no laundry in building or second bathroom or building garden. The postings always lie.
Advice to the owners
Get a new broker.
Good value in Chinatown
Pros
Great sound insulation between apartments and windows. Good value. Generally young, relaxed neighbors.
Cons
Location can be hectic. Cars honk at all hours. Roof terrace has been left to decay and will start falling apart in the next few years. Roach infestation was beginning just as I moved out. Maintenance is slow - typically takes about a week tho they do eventually follow thru. Won't proactively fix things - for example you need to point out broken dryers before they will fix them.
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