Good: location. The location is great and really close to many hospitals on the east side. I felt safe walking my dog around the area and there was a target and Duane reede within a few minute walk. The brick wall is what really makes it aesthetically pleasing. Decent value for the area and it being a one bedroom. Laundry!
Poor: DIRTY. In the midst of a pandemic, this home was not cleaned. There was food in the microwave, the stove still had grease from cooking. The amenities promised were not there such as plush towels, a fully stocked kitchen, broom or mop. There was one fork and two butter knifes total. There was one towel and one hand towel for the bathroom and kitchen. The description states it can sleep 4, however not with these amenities. I was told by the manager to purchase items from target and I would be reimbursed, which after over a week of reminders I have yet to be fully reimbursed for the items. SAFETY. I do not believe anyone inspected the apartment prior to move in (obviously with the cleaning issues) as the window beside the door would not go down fully to lock and the window in the bedroom leading to the fire escape did not have a lock at all. I informed him of this and the super stopped by. The super then stopped by again unannounced the following day. Upon moving out, there was still no lock on the bedroom window. I asked for the crib in the closet to be removed, to which the manager said that is fine and to place it outside the door. The crib/mattress sat outside in mine and my neighbors doorway and was still there upon moving out. The heat cannot be adjusted within the apartment. I am unsure where the thermostat is located but it is managed for the whole building per the manager.
Overall, I would not stay here again due to above issues. The apartment has real potential but these other issues make it unwelcoming.