Every apartment has pros and cons. The key is to find the one that fits the cons you're willing to live with and the pros you have to have.
Here's my list for 2201 PA Ave in Philadelphia.
CONS:
- Old. The ceilings are peeling, even after they patch them. There are a lot of problems with the plumbing here. Backed up drains, leaking pipes, etc, which means water shut-offs.
- Water shut-offs. Many a renter has been caught unable to shower when they needed to.
- Kitchens are small in some of the
...units. Low grade appliances.
- It's one of many many buildings managed/run by one company. The manager changes often and their level of effectiveness varies.
- 6% rent increase with no limit how high it could go or any regard for keeping tenants.
- Only a handful of apartments have laundry and the laundry room is only accessible via the freight elevator which is often not available.
- They've been doing A LOT of work in the building & upped the rent to cover the cost of the work without taking into consideration the inconvenience.
- The rehabbed apt are replacing the gas stoves with electric (you pay for electric, they pay for gas :-)
- The HVAC in each apt has thermostats, but whether the system is heating or cooling is controlled by the building. In the Spring it switches from heating to cooling, in the Fall it switches back. There is usually a week or two when it's hot out and hot in.
- Mice. They give you glue traps.
- Allow pets.
- Not wired for Fios? Can't get a straight answer on this.
PROS:
- location, location, location. 4 Septa routes go by the building. You can easily walk to Rittenhouse, Trader Joe's, Fairmount Ave., Fairmount Park, Schuylkill River Trail & the museums. Whole Foods & CVS will be across the street in 2016. WaWa & Rite Aid are a block away. Crazy convenient.
- Cost per sq. ft. is lower than most.
- New gym in the basement.
- Community roof deck & patio in front.
- 24/7 front desk.
- Gas cooking, unless you rent a rehabbed apt, see CONS.
- The views. The deck obviously has a great view and many of the apts do as well. .
- Allow pets.
detalles
Max of 1. $295 per parking spot or $195 for sharing parking spot.