Historic building shadowed by highrises
Pros
The building is a historic landmark and is also rent stabilized. Windows had great south exposures, is situated right above Jay St Metrotech with access to many great subway lines, adjacent to great neighborhoods with Boerum Hill, Brooklyn Heights, Dumbo, and Fort Greene all within a 10 minute walk. Building management are kind and responsive.
Cons
The southern exposure (main source of sunlight for most apartments) is now blocked by a large highrise development. Jay St is chaotic, with plenty of noise, panhandling, and sometimes violence outside the doorstep (be ready to step in human poop right outside the building entrance).
Advice to the owners
There's not much the owners can do about the neighborhood changing around this Stuart Little building. Keep being kind to tenants.
Don’t move here
Pros
The location is perfect. Central Harlem 15 minutes from Timesqaure near express 2 train. Two blocks from the C or 6 train. Cheap rent.
Cons
Not well managed. Mice and roaches but they do send an exterminator monthly. People break in and steal packages. Neighbors are dirty and leave food I halls. Management rarely responds. Heat and hot water is not consistent in the winter.
Advice to the owners
Do better
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