Rent stabilized, not perfect
Pros
Large space and rent stabilized, generally clean-ish and maintained, kind neighbors. The super was kind and responsive to issues, and took good care of the building.
Cons
Water was an issue, sometimes the shower was barely working. There were also mice throughout the building even if you kept your apartment perfectly clean. The management wouldn't do more than offer sticky traps.
Advice to the owners
Be more responsive to pest issues.
Central Harlem Charm
Pros
Centrally located in Harlem. Easy walk to A/C/B/D subway lines at 145th and 2/3 train at 135th. Grocery story less than a block away. Washer/Dryer in unit. Spacious bathroom.
Cons
Infested with mice. After a month of being there and killing about 25, we were able to find that the hole in the wall under the bathroom sink for the plumbing was where they were entering. We filled it with steel wire and blocked any future entries. Views from bedrooms are of the garbage area outside. Very noisy whenever anyone walks by outside. Lots of fights outside on the street AND in the alley way behind. Neighbors steal packages.
Advice to the owners
Advice tenants of pest control issues.
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