In need of major work
Pros
Never felt unsafe. Heat and hot water included and generally working. Cheap rent and kept up well (usually, except some inconsiderate/lazy neighbors)
Cons
Neighbors treat trash areas like a dump, especially on weekends. Buzzer issues constantly. Building is being renovated piece by piece and the super will only be able to give temporary, cheap fixes. Super also has a lot on his plate and might forget you if you don’t follow up.
Advice to the owners
Make major changes. Get to the root of the some of the repeated big issues (ie. wiring, plumbing).
Not a good situation
Pros
The unit I was in was spacious and had beautiful crown molding and a separate kitchen
Cons
Building maintenance was awful, landlord used COVID as an excuse to not do exterminations and the neighbors left garbage in the hallways so roaches galore. The ceiling fell in and there were several toilet leaks from the unit above
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