Fine 1 bed
Pros
- Close to 231 St stop on the 1 with two stairways and 1 step-free way to walk there - Not much audible noise between apartments - Nice decorations in the courtyard/garden for holidays - No rats/mice/bedbugs that I knew of - Washer and dryer hookups
Cons
- Saw a couple big cockroaches, no infestations but it's an old building so roaches live in the walls. Some may have come up through the sink drain - Could hear neighbor's sink and shower, not too bothersome though - Noises can be heard from the courtyard, loud music from the street etc. - Extremely hot in the winter like most pre-war buildings, and loud clanging in pipes as it heats up - Heater seemed to cause a water damage issue to the apartment below, and apartment in the same building (226 Naples) had no heat and hot water for several weeks - Occasional centipedes and silverfish through the bathtub drain in the summer
Rent Stabilized Near Train Apt.
Pros
Neighbors are friendly. Dog friendly building. Close to train
Cons
Lots of pests. Walk-up. Common areas are poorly lit and dirty.
Advice to the owners
Brighten up the space