Solid Apartment, Great Location
Pros
I lived here for a short time pre-pandemic in 2019, and loved the location and the quiet, unusually large, and forested back area that I faced. Transit accessibility was fantastic, with the S shuttle across the street and the 2/3/4/5 only an 8 minute walk. Heat and water pressure were very good and reliable during the winter I spent here. I only lived here for 6-7 months, so perhaps not long enough to get a full picture of the pros and cons, but it was overall a solid experience, which is more than I can say for some of the places I've lived. Many restaurants, bars, bakeries within a 1-5 minute walk on Franklin, and of course easy walking & biking access to Prospect Park, the Brooklyn Museum, BPL, and the Botanic Garden.
Cons
At the time of my residence (2019), our floors were very warped to the point of having nails sticking up at multiple points. Floor quality can definitely be an issue in this old buildings, I don't know if it's since been fixed. Mostly good neighbors, but several extremely loud ones. Again, back in 2019, so can't speak to the present.
Cozy place with roommates
Pros
Great location. It’s right off Franklin Ave, and it’s across the street from the shuttle. The rooms varied in size. Large common areas. Heater works, hot in winter. And kind neighbors. Great rooftop with stairwell access.
Cons
I would’ve stayed but the rent increase was too much
Advice to the owners
Long-term tenants pay more than short-term. Reward reliable tenants by minimizing increases
