Expensive but great neighborhood
Pros
Location, apartments have NYC character but generally updated inside
Cons
Trash area outside constantly has rats, packages get stolen, doesn't have video intercom or cameras in building
Great location, less than great neighbours
Pros
Great location, edge of West Village.
Cons
- Neighbours are loud, walls are thin. You can hear your neighbours talking in their living room from yours. - Weed smell comes through the walls, especially from the bottom, if the floor under you smokes. This happened a lot. - The backyard has all the trash bins, but it appears that the rats have eaten holes into the bins. The lids have multiple holes. More than once I’ve faced a big rat in a tiny space relegated to trash, it’s unnerving.
Advice to the owners
The apartment should have smoking banned. It’s a very old place and apartments are not airtight, it’s very easy to be bothered by the smell from floor below.
