Review for Maryner Tower Apartments

If you are familiar with the lower west side of Buffalo, you know what you are getting yourself into. If not, I'll try to be brief!
The location is excellent for people who are using public transportation. It's only 4 blocks away from Tops! Downtown is within walking distance. The Towers consist of 1 & 2 bdrm. apartments. There is an elevator. They include ALL utilities & are subsidized (30% of your income). You cannot beat the price anywhere, especially including all utilities. The layout is nice, large livingroom/diningroom, galley kitchen (appliances are included), nice bathroom & good sized bedrooms. The Maryner Homes are all 3 bdrm. units, and are set up side by side (town house style). They are much nicer. Downstairs is a small kitchen, & small livingroom. Upstairs is a large bathroom & 3 bedrooms. They are a fair size. All units (both Towers & Homes) are run on electric only. In the towers, there is a laundry room. In the homes, you provide your own. Utilities are NOT included in the Homes.
There are no ceiling fans & no air conditioning, so be prepared for VERY hot summers. The apartments are very warm in winter (which is great in Buffalo). Be prepared for $300 electric bills in the Homes! There is no carpeting, only tile. There is a serious cockroach problem in the towers, because they spray floor by floor. Hence, the roaches just run from floor to floor. They spray every 3 months in the towers. I live in the Homes & do not have any cockroaches. But they spray every 6 months. You have to pack up your whole house! Nothing can be in cupboards, closets, etc. It's a pain, but I suppose worth it!
The neighborhood is predominately Hispanic (Puerto Rican), there are many Africans (mainly Congolese & Somolian) and mixed with whites & blacks too. No trouble with race here! We are all equally poor.
There are gangs & drugs everywhere. I've found that if you don't bother anyone, they won't bother you.
All in all, if you need a place and have little to nothing in cash, this is the place to go! It's really not bad. It depends on who you are. I hope this review proves helpful! Good luck & God bless.