Amazing building and neighborhood - sad to leave
Pros
Loved living here - best apartment I’ve had in NYC and Clinton Hill is an awesome neighborhood. Lived here for 4 years and would have stayed longer if it weren’t for needing cheaper rent. No issues with pests (never had rodents, maybe saw 1 roach a year, had ants in the bedroom once in early spring but we got rid of them easily without pest control). Super is responsive and issues generally get taken care of quickly if you don’t have to deal with external contractors. W/D in unit makes things really convenient. If you have a car, street parking is generally not too bad. Great natural light as well and street is overall very quiet.
Cons
The main issue with the building is trash management. There’s a dedicated area that is always messy (though they say they clean it every day) and if you walk by or throw out your trash at night you will almost certainly see rats. I just threw my trash out during the day to avoid it. But again, never had any issues in our unit. Ventilation in the bathroom is poor as well as in the W/D closet and there were issues with mold. Fridge/freezer and oven are very small.
Advice to the owners
Garbage cans need to be completely replaced and the garbage area needs to be lined with chicken wire to prevent rats.
Noisy, Poorly-Built Builing
Pros
It was usually clean in the hallways and they sent exterminators every month.
Cons
- unresponsive management (tried to steal our security deposit, usually took at least a week to respond to messages, and only because we threatened to withhold rent if they didn't respond) - neighbors were kind of extra, hopefully they moved - the walls are incredibly thin, the windows aren't properly sealed, and there is NO HEAT in the living room. They'll give you space heaters (they're legally obligated!) but that doesn't actually *heat* the place
Advice to the owners
Fire Dalan Management
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