Expensive, Old, but Fine
Pros
The building is generally well-maintained. The super is overworked, but very responsive and kind. The management company has changed every year I have been here, and they all suck to some extent, but I don't have to interact with them much.
Cons
The heat situation is horrible. My unit has better windows and insulation, so I have to keep my windows open all the time in the winter to keep my apartment below 80F. This is tough considering the amount of noise coming from Atlantic Ave. There has also been an increasing pest issue, which will likely only get worse given the food business moving into the ground-floor commercial units.
Expensive low-rise apartment rentals with noisy commercial neighbors
Pros
Clean Low rise construction with some nice historic details Friendly super on premises during weekdays Shared mews-style courtyard with other tenants from other buildings and commercial spaces
Cons
Loud neighbor downstairs at the coworking/event space holds noisy parties Landlord raises rent significantly, units used to be rent stabilized Noisy construction at nearby Alloy Block Nice craft beer bar downstairs closed down due to rent increase (same landlord) Messy garbage collection leads to rat infestation at shared backyard Small living spaces without sufficient closet space Loud and ineffective kitchen exhaust
Advice to the owners
Value good tenants and keep them by maintaining their rent. Don’t push them out and leave behind vacant spaces, especially along your commercial frontage, since activity at night along the street makes the neighborhood safer.
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