Great location management sucks
Pros
Look and feel of the building is a huge selling point. So are the central AC units. Street is super quiet and safe and the location makes it easy to get anywhere. Neighbors are OK.
Cons
Renovations horribly done. Terrible paint jobs, leaks, and signs of water damage. The backyard is absolutely trashed. Management does not respond in a timely manner and they send out the super for any and every issue, even though you clearly need someone who knows more than the super. As to the response they not only take forever to answer but they can’t even be bothered to acknowledge when they receive a work order or email. This has been a huge downside. I’ve lived with buildings for the same price and better management and it makes the world of a difference when they at least pretend to care.
Advice to the owners
Answer your emails
Location but no Maintenance
Pros
The location of the apartment is great - close to subways, downtown Brooklyn and Brooklyn heights. Biggest downside with the location is the busy cross street.
Cons
The apartment was in disrepair. Issues over my 2 years as a tenant ranged from a gas leak to very noticeably slanted floors and doorways. It was the only building on the block where no snow was shoveled from the front steps after heavy snow. I learned after nearly a year that an elderly neighbor (from a different apartment building) was regularly moving the trash cans, sorting recycling and working to maintain the condition around our building because there’s was virtually no work of this kind by the property management
Advice to the owners
Significantly more active property management and maintenance
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