Good affordable option
Pros
Cheap building, nice neighborhood, rea
Cons
It's an older building which shows in a variety of ways
Charming building, management leaves much to be desired
Pros
Great neighbors; building is charming and feels homey. Rent payment + maintenance portal are easy to use.
Cons
Management/maintenance is flaky unless you constantly remind/follow up with them to do what you need them to do. Building itself also not very clean - particularly the basement area.
Advice to the owners
Clean the hallways and basement more regularly.