Flatbush Patio

Be Careful.
Choose Wisely.
The broker and building managers are deceptive.
Be wary of where your apartment is located, if it is directly behind the elevator shaft, only choose to live there if constant and abruptive noise does not bother you.

We have lived in Patio Gardens for four months (Patio Gardens is the name of the apartment complex, Flatbush Patio is the property company). When we were looking for apartments in the neighborhood we thought this was public housing – it sort of has that look from the outside – but the apartments themselves are quite nice. In general, we really like this place and aren’t planning on moving.
–Pros: Our apartment was renovated right before we moved in, and they did a great job: entirely new fixtures and appliances, gut renovation. The apartments are huge (ours is 950 sq. feet) and we have five very big closets. Maintenance is prompt, even though they never answer their phone (they respond to messages though). Pet-​friendly, though the lease says otherwise. Very close to the subway and park. The office lady is really nice, and security holds packages. The heat is well-​regulated in winter. We have a balcony. Laundry on each floor.
–Cons: The common areas are sometimes dirty. It can be noisy, especially in summer when the windows are open and you get a lot of street/​subway noise. The hallways aren’t carpeted, and when people linger there it can be annoying. The renovations to our apartment were finished about a week behind schedule, which was inconvenient.
In general, I would recommend this building and this neighborhood. Many of our friends pay much more money for a lot less, and I think the value to price ratio in Prospect Lefferts Gardens and in our building is comparatively high.