Building management could do better
Pros
The apartment itself is perfect for one person, new appliances and cabinets, and a kind and responsive super.
Cons
The buzzer has been broken for several years. Management will not pay for a new boiler and keeps repairing it - the heat is often not on or very low during the day in the winter months. Some neighbors are respectful, but some have loud barking dogs that have urinated in the hallway more than once.
Advice to the owners
Not much - my guess is they have made a calculation of service level they will provide based on how many units are rent-stabilized and what the cost-benefit ratio is to them.
Worst Building I ever Lived In
Pros
Large apartment for the price
Cons
The heat and hot water went out frequently during a very cold winter. The apartment was renovated, but not done to a high quality. For example, there was mold in our bathroom ceiling, so our super went to replace the sheetrock. He cut into the ceiling, and was instantly covered in sewage. Apparently the ubend in the toilet above us had a leak and was not replaced - instead they placed a plastic bag over the pipe and called it a day.
Advice to the owners
Don't take shortcuts in repairs and renovations
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