Spacious for Price
Pros
Spacious living room and bedroom tons of closet space right next to subway stop
Cons
Old furnishings walk up no laundry garbage around the corner rat problem cold in winters
Advice to the owners
Heat the building in winter even off peak
Decent apartment once you overlook the downsides
Pros
The super Ilir is extremely helpful, but he is so stretched thin at time he cannot accommodate everyone. Building is close to the subway line and is fairly central in Brooklyn to commute easily, perhaps the biggest redeeming factor.
Cons
It is a bit dirty, people hanging out the lobby at all times smoking weed, roaches in the lobby / apartments (yes exterminators do come but if you miss it for the month you have to wait), people stealing packages and the owner doesn’t care at all. Certain dryers in the basement don’t work at all. The heat is sporadic (too hot, too cold). The floors are very thin so you can hear your upstairs neighbor very clearly. Some apartments are renovated (mine is), but not a gut reno, just a slight refresh. Have not had to file an official complaint yet
Advice to the owners
Take the time to renovate the building, understood it’s a rent stabilized building but the tenants would be grateful. Also be more responsive to my messages. You are quick to collect rent, but not very responsive when I need help.
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