This place is awful!
No heat and no electricity:
After I lost my electricity, the heat went out in the building. A repairman, i.e. unlicensed electrician, was hired to check things out, but couldn't figure out where the source of the power was in my room and in the hallway. I was given a dim light to plug into one of two power outlets that is still working. It's been over a week and I am practically living in the dark. The manager, GR, said that he would reimburse me the for the space heater I bought and then changed his mind, stating that he and his partner couldn't reimburse me because everyone would want the same. The heat returned, albeit sporadically, but my lights are still out; it's been nearly a week! The excuse GR gave was that his electrician was Chinese and could not come to repair it due to the upcoming New Year!
Bathrooms:
All shared and never enough toilet paper. I have asked several times for more toilet paper and today was yelled at by GR and told that I should leave because I have no respect for people; stating he just woke-up (after (9:30 am) when I called him. NO SINK in the bathrooms. I have to bring a hand sanitizer with me (along with my toilet paper) since there is no sink to wash my hands after using the toilet. Bathrooms are cleaned every 2-3 days!!!
Kitchens:
No room in the refrigerators. Prior tenants have stuffed them with their things. I have had to eat out since I came here. GR also promised to get me a refrigerator, but has never followed through - as with all his promises.
Rooms:
Barely furnished. No even a dresser. No televisions. Internet access only in the hallway sitting area by the elevators. I had to purchase my own service through AT&T. No linens. No maid service. No screens on the windows. Window locks are so old that they don't lock.
Building:
Very old with questionable wiring. No smoke detectors. No fire extinquishers in the hallways.
With all the lack of services, GR hired an artist to paint a mural in the reception area - right by his room.
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