Small, warm in the winter
Pros
Location was great and maintenance team was responsive.
Cons
Security deposit deducted for normal wear and tear. Some mice by the garbage on the first floor. Radiators were very hot and not controllable.
You'll be sacrificing to live in the West Village
Pros
This building has one of the best locations in all of Manhattan. You're surrounded by great restaurants, bars, and shops and have access to the 1 train and PATH just a couple blocks away. Apart from loud upstairs neighbors (which exist everywhere), the building is extremely quiet.
Cons
It's impossible to get in contact with the super during emergencies. You have to go through the app where they will respond hours or days later. If you call the number in the app, it goes to a call center. I have had several cockroaches in my apartment and there are mice in the hallway by the trash. Sadly, the neighborhood crime is starting to pick up as well. Lastly, the heat is centrally managed and is so high that I have found myself running my AC 24/7. Opening the windows doesn't help as they face inside the building.