Great Super & Location — Thin Walls & Pest Issues to Consider
Pros
1. The building is clean and generally well maintained. The unit itself is spacious. 2. Rent-stabilized. 3. The location is ideal for daily living, close to grocery stores and restaurants, and the pizzeria next door is one of the best. It’s about a 7-minute walk to the subway station. Half-price prepared food after 6:00 PM at H Mart is a big plus. 4. One of the best supers we have had, very responsible and always tries his best to fix issues and keep the apartment tidy. (However, the management and some tenants make his work extremely difficult.)
Cons
1. The building is poorly constructed. The walls and ceilings/floors are paper-thin, you can hear everything, even when a neighbor drops a pin or flushes the toilet. The wood floors make extremely loud squeaking sounds. You may receive a lot of complaints from neighbors or hear frequent stick-pounding from sensitive, low-tolerance neighbors living directly below. Mold develops easily in the bathroom. 2. Cheap management: a. They would rather fix things repeatedly than replace them. b. They wouldn’t turn on the heat until multiple tenants filed complaints with 311. There are many vulnerable residents (young children and seniors) in the building. We experienced no heat during a cold wave. 3. Pest and rat control: Flies and roaches are seen throughout the apartment during warm weather. We once spotted a mouse in the apartment. 4. Tenant quality varies: People are generally nice; however, some residents litter and leave unwashed meat packaging in the recycling bins. It’s nice to have laundry in the building, but the machines are often all occupied by one person at a time. Also, keep in mind your lease will likely state that 80% carpeting is required in the unit.
Advice to the owners
Please stop cutting corners and overworking the super.
This Building has a prostitution house
Pros
There is absolutely nothing to like about this property until the situation is fixed.
Cons
I am reporting an urgent matter that requires immediate attention. In Apartment 5M of our building, there is an ongoing illegal prostitution operation taking place. Men are observed entering and leaving the apartment at all hours of the day, indicating a continuous presence of illicit activity. What is particularly concerning is that the elderly lady residing in Apartment 5M is not only acting as a pimp but also working as a prostitute herself. This illicit activity is not only illegal but also poses a threat to the safety and well-being of the residents, especially those with children. As an anonymous concerned resident, I urge you to take swift action to address this issue. It is vital to involve the appropriate authorities to investigate and put an end to this illegal operation that has been going on for years. Furthermore, I request increased security measures, such as enhanced monitoring and stricter access control, to ensure the safety of all residents. I trust that you will handle this matter discreetly and promptly. The welfare of our community and the reputation of our building are at stake. Please treat this report with the urgency it deserves to maintain the trust we have in the management. Thank you for your immediate attention to this matter. Sincerely, A Concerned Resident
Advice to the owners
Please assist with this matter or I will report this to the authorities as you being part of this activity.
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