Good pre-war apartment with small issues
Pros
The studios are pretty big, above average in size. Maybe around 350 sq ft Pay by check through mail; can be late a few days Live-in super is usually responsive and nice but you'll still need to tip a little Extremely quiet (depending on if you're facing the street) No vagrants around; good location for transit, food, West Side highway, etc.
Cons
Some bugs enter the apartment year-round; get bug bites occasionally Slightly slanted floor Pre-war apartment, so there are water pipes that provide heat through thermal radiation. During the winter, it's so hot that you have to open the window and use a fan to blow air in; I had to purchase a window screen from Home Depot. My window unit A/C doesn't work when the outside air is cold.
Solid Place to Live
Pros
The super and his friend I found mostly helpful when there were issues, especially when I had a leak.
Cons
The guy under me was a complete nut job.
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