Apartment Hunting:
Words fail me, so I have done several quick sketches of my recent experience with listings, the lack of regulation and transparency.
Listings on several “reputable” real estate websites boast a newly painted apartments with a great views, plenty of light, privacy, and beautiful gardens, these are examples of what I found instead:
Great View / Plenty of Light
Newly Painted
Dense Foliage For Maximum Privacy
"Private Garden Paradise" in your own backyard. Outdoor furniture is there for your use. Return home after a hard day's work in Manhattan to the privacy of your urban oasis.