All 11 tenant reviews.

“Unit 4A Pros: Very responsive management, never saw bugs other than ants / fruit flies / the very occasional random one. No roaches! Cons: The heat is electric and paid through con ed and can get very expensive during the winter Advice to landlord: Figure out how to subsidize the heat costs during winter”

“Pros: Landlord is responsive, clean unit, clean public space. Pest Management is preventative. Cool neighborhood. Responds to all my problems. Cons: Nothing! So far so good. Advice to landlord: keep it up!”

“Pros: - Super/landlord doesn’t live in the building but is always available via text - Close to Delancey/Essex stop - Tons to do near by - Trader Joe’s and target 5 min away - 2 laundromats less than 5 min away - Exterminator comes in quarterly Cons: - Street can get a little noisy on the weekends - Never had a roach problem but did find 2 dead roaches in the apartment (lived here for a while though) - Packages get stolen sometimes”

“Pros: No noise really Cons: Lots of trash and sketch neighborhood”

“Unit 2 Pros: 3 rooms and 1.5 bathrooms ( but 0.5 one can’t flush) Cons: The landlord is mean”

“Unit 1A Pros: Location, great access to Trader Joe’s and subway, back rooms are very quiet, overall clean, no major issues (pests, bad neighbors, hot water issues, etc.). 2 bathrooms is also perhaps the biggest pro. Maintenance is also good with responses for service Cons: I did have some packages stolen, overall not great package delivery/security and bare minimum intercom system. Some areas are on a notable slant (i.e., would not put furniture in certain areas due to slant downward). Kitchen amenities are minimal (stove with no ventilation) and also poor ventilation/fan in bathrooms. Also in the winter the windows are drafty and it can get very cold inside. Really only a major issue in Dec-Feb & since I WFH. Advice to landlord: Updated appliances would be great, stove/oven is extremely small and has no ventilation”

“Pros: - well layout apartment . Ideal for two roommates. Management is very responsive to resolve issues. - 2 full bathrooms. - great location with easy access to public transit. Tons of restaurants. Supermarkets and Trader Joe close by. Cons: - very busy area. Advice to landlord: Continue to be efficient and responsive to the tenants’ requests.”

“Pros: Good walking distance from subway. Quiet inside with a limited number of apartments Cons: Building is fairly dirty.”

“Pros: - Great location: right next to restaurants, Trader Joe’s and Target - My apartment is spacious and quiet - Considerate neighbors - Helpful maintenance - Heat works great, even in the coldest days - Well kept, especially for the Lower East Side - My roommate and I both have our own space and bathroom which is very convenient Cons: - Not applicable. I don’t plan on moving from here. Advice to landlord: - Continue the good work! Thanks again for 4 great years at 168!”

“Pros: I was on the ground floor. Lofts in each bedroom close to FM train Landlord was very friendly Cons: Because it was on the ground floor, the air would come up through the floorboards and it was absolutely freezing in the winter. My oven didn’t work, even though they tested it and said it did, it just caught on fire for me. Right after Covid hit, The only electric outlet in my bedroom died, and I had to have an extension cord give me electricity. They tried to fix it but ultimately didn’t. The electricity through the apt was so faulty that if you turned on the microwave and the tv, the circuit would short and then I’d have to reboot the wi-fi. The floor was so dirty, old, and hugely raked at an angle towards the center of the building. When Covid hit, I got sick, and lost 90%of my clients because I couldn’t teach in person and they wouldn’t “do” zoom. I still kept paying my rent, however... unlike so many others. I finally was forced to move out due to financial hardship and leave my apt and leave 2 months before my lease was up. I always paid on time. The landlord said he’d give me my deposit back, but he lied and never sent it to me even though we cleaned and clear that apt. I heard there were rodent issues in the building, but because I had a cat- I never had a problem. The electric bills were INSANELY expensive, like I was paying for the whole building, though we honestly didn’t use a lot of electrify. But, the heat is electric, and the rate was rocket high. Advice to landlord: I was shocked about how I was treated during the pandemic after everything I’d gone through dealing with this place.”

“Pros: Easy approval process Cons: Fumes from renovation caused our neighbor to have permanent disability. Did not care about tenants well being. Advice to landlord: Give tenants better care”