Co-opt board harassment
Pros
nice living area, good price, doorman, terrace
Cons
Be forewarned that there is at least one board member whose spouse harasses their neighbors with impunity—constant phone calls re: “noise” (TV, one or two people laughing) in the living room on weekdays, sometimes as early as 6 p.m.; face-to-face harassment re: taking phone calls on the terrace on a weekend afternoon; slamming on the wall, intimidation, etc. Also received bogus complaints about “loitering” in public spaces (read: doing our laundry as quickly as possible to avoid aforementioned harassment). Between the board politics, poor plumbing, and pest issues, not worth the low rent in a desirable area.
Advice to the owners
Investigate aforementioned harassment and take action.
Meh could do better
Pros
spacious place inside
Cons
Roaches and mice problem.
Advice to the owners
Pest control