Good starter apartment
Pros
Location is great, right off of Amsterdam Ave and in a vibrant part of the UWS. Also, the landlord is very responsive about maintenance requests, and repairs are usually completed within a few days. The price was also reasonable for the neighborhood, given the current market.
Cons
No elevator, the stairway is kind of rundown, and the ceiling leaks in the staircase when it rains.
Mediocre at best
Pros
Amazing location on the UWS
Cons
Rats rats rats! And roaches. Owner and super are very hard to reach.