Grand Avenue Apartments

I have lived in the building for over 20 years and the pluses are very strong (good location, very large apartment, rent stabilized, off street parking) and negatives are also very strong, (poor management, shamefully overworked Super, noisy neighbors across street, and way too much garbage and trash in parking lot and adjacent streets. I would not recommend a market rate apartment here, however it may be more affordable than newer buildings in the neighborhood.

I have lived for 20 years in this apartment and the ownership has changed at once. The previous owner was a joke and simply did not think that NYC rules applied to him or his building. The new owner/management company is somewhat better in that this know the rules apply but they have made it clear that this are only prepared to do the bear legal minimum. Repairs are at a minimum, done clearly and only a temporary fix. The owners want a high turnover of tenants, however many have chosen to stay longterm as their rents are stabilized. They creates a tension between long term tenants and the owners. The newer, younger tenants don't seen to care much.

We love our community here but wonder why no care is given to the common areas or garden. It's been years since someone trimmed the hedges or took care of the garden area - much less painted the stairwell or hallways. Whats going on?