glo46

glo46 t1_j8eaqe7 wrote

I know it's always easier said than then done, but you've been an apartment for two years knowing you could get seriously injured... I'd suggest looking for another place to live.

Yeah, you shouldn't have to, but there are probably other apartments out there in your price range that won't possibly end your life.

8

glo46 t1_j5bi6kn wrote

Maybe ask the landlord to remind the new tenants to use the overhead cooking fan which should help, but won't completely solve the issue.

Another thing you can do is add air fresheners by your door jambs if you can, and seal up the door with weather strips to help prevent the smell from coming in.

1

glo46 t1_j2p36t4 wrote

I grew up in poverty, gained a skill, worked my ass off, made smart financial choices, and I'm now a landlord in JC. I also still have my salary job, and Im the one that does the standard maintenance around the building.

>Inherited wealth? Sheer dumb luck? Rich dad?

These are all the excuses that people believe in as a consolation as to why theyre not financially comfortable.

11

glo46 t1_j2p2jya wrote

Most of these "landlords shouldn't exist" crowds are people with the fallacy that quality of life would increase if housing were free because they don't realize that the burden of preventing a building from collapsing on itself, or preventing themselves from freezing when the boilers go out in the dead of winter, or dealing with irresponsible tenants who destroy the property, or dealing with the tons of other maintenance issues that arise with property ownership, would all fall on their shoulders.

9

glo46 t1_j27ed03 wrote

I have a 1860s 4 story brownstone and my good ol boiler works like a charm for all 4 stories. It's gas w/ water. That being said, the previous owners dropped the ceiling(the beautiful original crown molding is hidden out of sight) and also put up drywall covering the bricks. So the space to heat up is less.

As for my tenants, only had one complain at around 70° so i just cranked it up

2