New York Apartment - 1 Bedroom Rental in Sunnyside, Queens (NY-9799)

Good

In short, it was an excellent apartment in a horrible building. Outside of a few minor issues inside the apartment itself (shaky shower temperature, weak cable reception), was very clean and updated. The property manager was professional, responsive, and available. He graciously granted our reasonable requests for different situations inside and outside the apartment in a timely manner.

The downfall is that he does not have on-site management on a block that is still in transition. His 'Super' is a very nice and helpful handyman, but does not live in the building. I believe a 12-apartment building requires one. The hallway was often dirty and reeked of pot smoke. The back door to the basement was left open for days at a time and the backyard was not cleaned unless someone allowed the neighborhood kids to have a party back there right outside our window. There was an incident of individuals accessing the basement to drink. People were stoop sitting constantly and allowed kids in the building to prop open the security door and the like. It reminded me of my year on the East side of Washington Heights.

Until these issues are corrected by a live-in Superintendent, I cannot recommend renting this apartment.

I stayed for four months when I started a new position in NYC. Everything went smoothly, the owner was responsive over email, and the handyman was friendly.

We only saw the owner once, but we did not really need to see him. I got responses on the email and could talk to the "caretaker" about anything. It was a great apartment in a great location. We could walk to Sunnyside and the area is full of many ethnic groups. Loved it. The only negative aspect was that we were in a room in the back on the 1st floor, so we had almost no sunlight.

The apartment was really nice and comfortable. The owner was very responsive anytime that we have something not working he would come and fix it. The only thing that sucked was the restroom flush was not strong enough and so sometimes it would not flush. Overall this apartment was worth my money.

So my impressions of my daughter's stay in your apartment
Pros
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Good communication with your colleague Tamara. Good interpersonal skills and efficiency in finding an apartment when we first came.
Apartment in a neighborhood that seemed quiet / pleasant and above all safe and without too much trouble.
Easy access. Subway and shops nearby.
Please pass on our congratulations for the quality of service to the handyman in these apartments. Without being derogatory of course, he is always available and always efficient.
A necessary and indispensable person when renting abroad.
Nothing to say about this apartment. Furniture: acceptable. Appliances: acceptable
To be recommended when required
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Minus:
Small invasion of cockroaches in the bedroom. Problem more or less solved by purchasing cockroach spray.
Action to be taken: install skirting boards along bedroom and kitchen walls so that these little creatures can't get in.

To sum up: if I had to give a mark for this apartment, which I think dates from 1980/1990, I'd give it 15 out of 20, which is very good, so I can advertise it.

Good service and attention by the staff of the agency, good and fast communication with the landlord, apartment was nice and clean with all the appliances necessary.