Roaches & Poor Conditions
Pros
Close to the metro, DUMBO, and promenade
Cons
As a resident of 52 Clark Street in Brooklyn Heights, I strongly recommend staying away from Olshan Properties at all costs. There are much better apartment options in New York. Fire Hazard When I moved into 52 Clark, cardboard had been left inside the oven. It was tucked so far into the back that I nearly didn’t notice it before using the oven for the first time. Had I not found it, it could have caused a fire. Roach Problem There is also a significant roach problem in 52 Clark. The building has a weekly exterminator who will treat your unit if you sign up in advance. Because not every resident signs up (and staff can’t reasonably treat each unit every week), roaches regularly move from one unit to another. Roaches & Apartment Condition Finally, my unit had large openings near the pipes, floorboards, and windows that allowed pests to enter from outdoors. For example, my window repeatedly slid downward and had no protective screen, leaving my apartment completely open to the outdoors. A large waterbug (American cockroach), pictured below, eventually came inside. I also found a smaller roach in my refrigerator and another in my bathroom, even though I clean both areas weekly. I ultimately spent over $1,000 of my own money to seal all of these openings and prevent future infestations.
Affordable accommodations for a Doorman Building
Pros
Friendly team of Doormen and women, great package management. Our studio unit was well laid out, and reasonably priced for the area. Overall, it was a nice place to live.
Cons
Radiators tend to overheat in the winter, the apartment gets very dry. Third floor hallway always smells of cigarettes.