41 Franklin St

When touring in April there was a ceiling fan/lamp that had exposed wiring and didn't fully work, it also was missing a C02 detector. Both wouldn't be fixed until late October ~3 months after moving in. Work orders are routinely not done in a reasonable time frame. The only coin op washing machine (as mentioned in the lease contract) was broken for weeks

I received oral permission to have pet on the premise and the lease had no clause prohibiting one. Regardless, management has more than once asked me to get rid of the dog in spite of a lack of any contractual basis.

Phil and Lizzy are great landlords. They will repair broken things at no extra costs. Great and responsive maintenance service (lawn mowing and snow shoving at no extra cost). The only downside is that the house is old. The basement needs a thorough refurbishment. Safe neighborhood.

I contacted Phil during the summer and he was quick to close the deal. He sent me an e-contract and I returned it signed about a week later. Then I mailed him a deposit check. Then I came to the US. He was there when I arrived, and fixed some issues with the door and gave me a welcome packet with a map, keys and his contact information. My roommates are nice and quiet people. They don't party in the house. Generally, my experience with Phil and the house is very positive. But the house itself is really old. The basement definitely needs some renovation! And the wooden floors make a lot of noise even when you walk lightly on them.