Good location, needs some updating
Pros
Location, 1 bedroom is spacious unless you're in a very specific unit which i live in
Cons
All electric heating and A/C is pretty devastating for coned bills.
AVOID—unbelievably terrible management
Pros
You can’t hear a peep up, down, or to either side of you. It’s trivial to have friends over, play loud music, and even have gatherings on the roof late into the night without complaints from any neighbors. All the neighbors are friendly.
Cons
The building was bought by Brighton Management a few years ago, and it has been a true nightmare since. I cannot believe this company operates the way they do and allows property managers (like Blerina in particular) treat tenants the way she does. Aside from jacking up the rents citing “building improvements” which are only aesthetic and don’t improve the quality of life in this building at all, it is impossible to get repairs done in an efficient way or without constantly following up and putting pressure on management. It is impossible to get anyone on the phone and in emails they are combative, insulting, and Blerina in particular is condescending and will actively gaslight the tenants. Because nothing gets done without constantly putting the pressure on, Blerina will often accuse the tenants themselves of being combative and difficult. It’s an infuriating cycle. She also often responds to complaints about the building or the management company with “well, you re-signed your lease, and that speaks volumes” as if I’d LIKE to get pushed out of my home of 7 years without asking for basic living necessities and decency from management.
Advice to the owners
Treat your tenants like humans. Fix problems promptly without a fight.
