Good no-frills apartment
Pros
Note: some units have been fully gutted & renovated and now come with washer/dryer, dishwasher, microwave, and all new floors and windows. My unit has not been renovated and does not come with any of those amenities. - Decent rent for apartment size: I rented a one bedroom apartment in 2022 for $1700 a month (includes water/heat utilities only). My unit is massive for NYC standards. - Location: Next to Prospect Park, the Parade Grounds, and the subway. - Building is extremely dog friendly. - Management is responsive enough - Friendly live-in super that tries to ensure your packages are never stolen. - Great neighbors that watch my dog for me when I’m gone. - Lots of light - Manageable noise levels
Cons
- I wish I had a washer/dryer and dishwasher, but you get what you pay for. I assume the renovated units are much more expensive. - Neighborhood (top of Flatbush) lacks quality restaurants, bars, and coffee shops. You’ve got to walk a good twenty minutes before you find a decent cup of coffee or place to eat. I don’t really mind bc 7th Ave is just 15 minutes away via the Q. - The Flatbush area will feel a little “rougher” to some, particularly at night. - When I first moved in I had a roach problem. The issue was the unit below me, and I think they were evicted. At any rate, I don’t have a pest problem anymore, as management was responsive to send pest control. Still, I wouldn’t leave your dishes in the sink overnight.
Decent Building, Nice Apt
Pros
Rented one of the newly renovated units, it was clean and updates were great
Cons
Entryway/building is showing age and dirty
Advice to the owners
Try to update the building where possible
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