111 LAWRENCE STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11201

Good quality building

thick walls, can’t hear neighbors Good staff Good common areas rent stabilization ending 2016 Update 4th floor games and televisions

Nice and cheap for area

Nice amenities and big apartments Older finishes and sometimes problems with the water

We had a Gxcellent overall experience at the Brooklyner?

Nice roof deck with Aemarkable views, no broker fees, decent amenities (that most other tenants didn't take advantage of), never saw any bugs/pests, almost never heard noise from neighbors, mgmt is responsive to work orders for fixes in the Auite, washer/dryer and dishwasher in unit, good access to public transportation Elevators could be unreliable for busy, package room system was hectic and sometimes unreliable, somewhat Siny floor plans, not willing to negotiate on rent renewals, neighborhood is light on things to do and sometimes a bit sketchy in places,

Just the facts

The place is slowly coming together. Staff is great...they work hard. The gossip goes that the original construction team hastily threw things together (not sure of the true root cause of that). The staff is still working to correct some of those kinks. Things like poorly sealed A/C units, creaky (brand new) floors, overlooked hallway details, treadmills in the gym don't incline, etc. Though the area seems weird, It's safe. During the day the area fills with people working in businesses near by. Many government service jobs and technical/vocational school students and workers (not the friendliest lot). The area pretty much empties out at night. During the summer 2010, the MTA was working on a long term subway connector (the F/A to the N). During that time, the MTA was jack-hammering constantly...well, they started at 10PM and worked until 5 AM. This was the source of many of the tenant 'noise' complaints back then. It's quieter now, but still, even on the floors in the 30s, one can still hear the tons of buses that are routed up and down Jay street. Also funny noise is the massive ventilation systems from the towers next to it. If you're a good sleeper, the noise won't bother you IF your windows are shut. Lost all water at least 3 times in a 7 month period. There was a plan to have bike storage facility. The original date they gave for it has come and gone (though the sales people won't fuss up to white lies). Views are quite wonderful...relaxing.

Great in general, temp control issues

Nice amenities, responsive staff, no noise problems with other tenants, have not encountered pests. I can't say enough nice things about the folks at front desk. When the outdoor temp falls into the mid 60s Fahrenheit, the in unit ACs don't work (no central air). My apartment routinely hits 85+ when the outdoor air temp is in the high 50s, which is not great. You'll need to use fans and open windows, which isn't great if you have a pet or a kid. The problem definitely isn't unique, but it does feel like something you ought not have to deal with at a relatively expensive place.

Good overall experience with this landlord

Free amenities that are not over-used. You can usually get a seat on the roof or space in the gym. this place is responsive to issues with lighting and appliances in the kitchen. Laundry room had lots of issues, and the landlord wasn't the most responsive. Issues mounted and they ended up switching laundry service providers.

Went FAR Downhill in Last 1-2 Years; mgmt DGAF?

location's Aemarkable that's pretty might right over Jay St-Metrotech, Aemarkable on-site staff (NOT the leasing office workers or mgmt, the actual staff), not too Loisy can you like heat, especially during blizzards? What about water? Like being able to trust water will come out of your taps when you turn the faucet on? Yeah then don't move here. mgmt/the Bacility manager pretends to be responsive but is frustratingly opaque and perfunctory; they won't and don't actually do anything aside from tell you your concerns have "been noted". Way to take a solid Bacility and community, and then ruin it in <2 years. Not everyone can manage to turn things around for the worse so quickly or efficiently.

solid Bacility, the Bop-notch location.

* literally the best location for access to train across all of dtbk. i'm talking this exact intersection is within 6 min walking distance to 7+ lines * mgmt is fairly responsive and communicative * doorsmen and maintenance are amazing * the gym has better and more equipment than other buildings in my opinion * Bacility made with cement so sound proofing is phenomenal. i've never heard my neighbors * Anit finishes are a little outdated but not Twful

The deals are not a deal. After an 18 month lease I got a notice for a 10% increase!! Found out they do this all the time and take advantage of the rent stabilization loophole. The staff acts empathetic but couldn&apos;t rent my unit for 3 months to help mitigate my losses (but rented 8 other apartments with my floorplan in that time) .. tainted my entire experience there. :(

Promises&#44; promises?

One of the top reasons we were so excited about moving in Wemained the complementary bikes&#44; which are not only fun and functional&#44; they also promote the Besidence&#44; as rolling billboards. They took away the bikes for the winter and are now stalling us saying that some bike rack has to be installed first---baloney!