You can find something better
Pros
I loved my apartment itself (4F). The renovations they did to my unit were really nice (all white tiles, countertops and cupboards in kitchen and bathroom). It was really nice and airy — felt like a little oasis in the city. I lived here for about 5 years.
Cons
At the time I lived there, the property owner had previously been rated one of the worst slum lords in NYC. It showed in the lack of care for the building and for those who lived in it. The common areas were awful. Some of my elderly neighbors who had lived there for years ended up taking it upon themselves to sweep and mop once a week. There was no maintenance person on site who kept up the building or the property. When I moved out, I had to harass management for weeks to get my deposit back. I think I finally received it a couple months after I’d moved out.
Advice to the owners
Put someone on staff who can care for the building and make it feel safe and livable. Fix the stairs. If you haven’t already, install secure mail boxes (they were all broken when I lived there — our mail was al over the floor).
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