It Is What It Is
Pros
The high ceilings, relatively spacious living room & closet space (I assume most units are of a similar layout) were attractive in and of themselves. I might have a strong bias, as the unit was rent stabilized.
Cons
The building is under-managed & the public spaces, such as the lobby, stairway, garden/mini courtyard, etc are generally dingy and worn. There have been some updates to some areas, such as the double door, but overall the building is old and under-maintained.
Advice to the owners
Clean the stairs, courtyard, and lobby floors more often. Replace the flooring in the lobby. Re-paint the walls in the stairwell. Update the lighting fixtures.
Generally is fine
Pros
Super is very responsive and kind.
Cons
Building is just old. Dealing with mice year round. Sometimes there’s no hot water. Construction in the surrounding area is loud and pervasive. During the summer, the block is exceptionally loud, sometimes till 3am. Management is slow to offer flexible and adequate solutions to problems.
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