It's idiots in the train. You can see the train signal which is a white bar that can be sideways, diagonal or vertical. I've watched the train signals change in sync with the stoplights and pedestrian signals, and the trains just run it when they feel like it.

So they acted surprised when their stuff got stolen?

In the suburbs the streets are lined with gold. There they don't know crime, illness, or poverty, and it is said even death is a stranger.

I haven't been there in a year, but just trying to get a classic platter of pancakes, eggs, bacon, with a coffee, was astronomical and made me feel like a complete sucker.

What's the price on that these days?

I meant the hallway should be positively pressurized, not the unit. Usually that's the case, but maybe there's an issue that can be checked with management. It would also help if both units would exhaust more air (negative pressure).

Ventilation improvements might help. I think hallways are positively pressurized in many buildings for this reason, keeps your air in your place. Maybe the neighbors could do more to ventilate their air outside. Ventilating your place would help too, and cut down on lingering smells. If you can identify where the air is really coming into your place, get a good air filter next to it.

What's with all the Karen stuff, arguably you're the Karen here. However you're in the right, they're a rude asshole for blocking you in. Sounds like you've got it figured out now. The goblins that inhabit this town will respect you more if they think you're a little crazy and unafraid of confrontation.

Their administrative and handyman skills that would fetch maybe a $25k salary on the job market totally justifies them lording over other people. Has absolutely nothing to do with being fortunate enough to have enough capital and be in the right time and place to buy at a housing market low that people today can't luck into.

Isn't the regulation that the heat needs to be at least 68 overnight? Are you trying to feel out if you can get away with being a scofflaw, or if your tenant will report you?

I've been seeing that too. I guess once you get away with it you start to make a habit of it.

To be fair (not that these aggressive drivers deserve it), it's hard to tell when a car is stopped ahead of you if it's for a good reason and you should be patient, or if it's someone who just decided they can come to a stop in traffic for the hell of it. I try to assess the situation first at least, rather than just immediately blast around.

Once you have the card, just pay for more trips online. I hate those machines.

Let's see the rest of that pamphlet.

Gunshots or popcorn machine?

Of course most car drivers are morons around here. I've just seen inconsistent behavior with these trains crossing lights and signals many times.

I'm sure the signal system is subject to regulations and oversight as well. It seems weird people are so quick to blame only the signals. I'm more inclined to believe in human error than signal error. Do you have special knowledge on the subject?

Do you have special insight into the topic? The train drivers are all of the finest caliber and human error is impossible?

I've seen the trains go against green lights at different intersections as well as pedestrian signals at harborside many times. I trust the signals more than I do the drivers around here whether they're in a car or train.

I'm convinced the train drivers just ignore the signals when they feel like it.

Winter is supposed to be a better time. Fall is considered the busy season in general.

Thank you, we renters gotta stick together like this bacon grease sticks to the pipes.

If you're only going to be around for a year, it's also worth hunting around for promo offers at different places, e.g. months free. Places might give you a good deal hoping to kill you on renewal when they know most people are reluctant to move.

It's not so different from running a household, I always gotta look out for my own bottom line. For example jars are pretty expensive these days, I can save some money by pouring my landlord grade food grease down the drain.

Equity Residential has a very bad reputation. Plan to move out after your lease is up because they will raise your rent a ton.

can't we all just get along

I've seen chairs in there for over a year at least.

Overhead lights are way too harsh. Better to have some lamps and soft bulbs in any case.