Reasonable for the price
Pros
The price is reasonable for how new the building is an the amenities, new updated appliances, dishwasher, decent sized bedrooms, rent stabilized
Cons
Common areas aren’t always clean/well respected by other tenants. There always seems to be a washer/dryer out of service, the gym can get dirty, the roof while large does not seem to have been updated/cleaned since the building opened.
Enjoyed my time here, though the neighborhood gets tiring
Pros
Great value for the price. I'm in a 3 BR / 2 BA and pay about $1,600 for the largest bedroom, which has its own en suite. I'm happy with the amenities (in-building gym, lounge, and rooftop) and the fact that our apartment is very well insulated. The apartment generally stays around 68-72º, even in the winter, and we don't have to turn on the heat (which is electric; split units in the living room and each bedroom) unless it's under 30º outside. Responsive management and pest control; we have had very few issues with pests.
Cons
- Package theft is pretty rampant; often, delivery people leave parcels in the non-secure lobby area, and there are definitely some porch pirates who live here. - The area, while certainly gentrifying, still leaves something to be desired; the Myrtle-Broadway station is about a 7-minute walk away, and while that's great, it's definitely a rather cursed area with music blaring during the day and questionable characters hanging out. I've never felt endangered, but it's kind of grimy and unpleasant. - Laundry room can be hit-or-miss, with unreliable machines that don't properly wash or dry your clothes. Pretty annoying, but at least I don't have to go to a laundromat.
Advice to the owners
Continue being responsive! Please make sure that the gym is kept stocked with wipes (the wipe station is frequently empty) and that the laundry machines are all working properly.
