“Pros: Convenience may be one of the reasons people move to this building, and sometimes stay here for a long time. It's close to trains and buses. It's a short train ride into Manhattan. Some neighbors are very nice and look out for each other's mail and such. Sometimes you can ask if they have a small cooking ingredient you're missing. Cons: Sadly, the owners don't seem to care too much about the property. Though the exterior used to look decent, it has fallen into disrepair; it's a mix of red dirt, random plants, and occasional debris. The mailboxes are flimsy and packages are stolen often. It is poorly lit in communal areas and the floors don't seem to be cleaned regularly. Also, from time to time a homeless man lives in the 6th floor trash room on the left side of the building. Many apartments have issues with roaches and mice. It seems to be an issue with holes in the wall as well as dealing with some uncleanly neighbors. The owner only hires cheap an unskilled contractors so a lot of the work done in communal areas and apartments is of poor quality. While most neighbors are nice and quite enough, a few make a lot of noise. Heat and hot water are hit or miss in the winter months. There are times when the elevator on either side is out for a few days to a month or so. Advice to landlord: Read this review and do better by making positive changes to the building ... much better.”
— 1800 ALBEMARLE ROAD · Brooklyn