“Unit 3L Pros: Prior to the fire, the building had nice large layouts, affordable rent, and great neighbors. Cons: Terrible, non-responsive landlords. Was nice that they left us alone, but terrible when water damage, heat or water failed, any repairs needed, were ineffective and avoidant. We discovered we had been illegally destabilized, as well. If you rent in this building, EVEN AFTER the renovations from the fire, you have STILL been illegally destabilized. Advice to landlord: There's nothing to suggest, they won't listen, they are in it for the money only and resent having to do their jobs.”
— 65 COOPER STREET · Brooklyn“Pros: The pro was their unit's space that I believe they've since redone to make their floor plans more restrictive. Cons: The management company is run by incredibly shady people. They were in court with every tenant over illegally destabilizing their rent-stabilization status. Their "3 bedrooms" were actually 2 bedrooms with an illegal loft they charged more for, which was not properly insulated and had gaps between the siding so significant you could see sunlight stream in. The basement of the building frequently smelled of rotting flesh due to the dead rats and once the vestibule was filled with swarming bugs that had been nesting in one of their lighting fixtures until it broke. The only reason they've likely fixed any of these issues was because the building was part of a massive fire that forced City Inspectors to evaluate the ruins. They may be neglecting to properly repair any damage given that their track record. Advice to landlord: Find God.”
— 65 COOPER STREET · Brooklyn“Pros: Incredible roof views, safe building (I left my unit door unlocked often and never worried), good space for that time of my life. Cons: In the third fl unit there is a mezzanine they market as a third bedroom — it’s NOT! We bought two ACs (one for each bedroom at either end of the apartment) and even with both of them running the mezzanine was too hot for someone to use it as a bedroom (even though we did). The landlord (Joe Wasser) took advantage of how young and dumb we were - when we moved in we did not have running water for several days, and we did not have running gas for much longer (was a brand new building at the time). When we asked for concessions on rent for the month because of this, he threatened to void our lease. Management not responsive. It took months to fix the electrical wiring of the lamp in the kitchen. Advice to landlord: Treat your tenants better, market your units for what they are, respond to inquiries from your tenants.”
— 65 COOPER STREET · Brooklyn