Long-term tenant experience, significant rent increases
Pros
Nice location and washer/dryer.
Cons
Dramatic and steep rent increases every year. Persistent quality of life issues, loud street noise, loud storefronts, scaffolding put up and obstructs views and workers look in. Poorly insulated windows. Heating issues throughout the winter not properly solved for. Maintenance is inconsistent and makes issues worse rather than fixing them. Gas stove downgraded to lower quality electric stoves. Front door to hallway is poor quality and you can hear everyone in the hallway walking by. Reports of black mold in units.
Advice to the owners
Clear disconnect between rent increases and actual living experience. People who take care of their units and contribute to the building community should be valued and retained not priced out. Addressing core issues like windows, noise insulation and consistent/good maintenance would go a long way. As it stands aggressively increasing rent without reinvesting in the apartments or improving conditions creates frustration and turnover.
Well maintained walkup
Pros
Well maintained building, apartment was in really good condition. Entryway, hallways, and trash area always kept clean.
Cons
No real issues: we did have a roof leak after a big storm and it took them a few days to send someone.
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