Avoid! Loud! Rude management.
Pros
Great neighborhood, great neighbors
Cons
Groundfloor apartment overlooking the street gets LOUD with the fire station nearby. Garbage cans under the window ensure you're always hearing rats scurrying about in the living room. Unit isn't secure. Landlord is also very rude and nickel and dimes you. Expect major deductions from your security deposit back if he hasn't found a replacement by your move out date.
Advice to the owners
None
Well managed and responsive manager
Pros
The building is well run and clean, issues are quickly resolved by an attentive manager.
Cons
Having to move out. I would have liked to stay but life had me leaving Brooklyn.