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October 13, 2017
Under Construction, Sketchy Area, High Rent
Overall, I'm disappointed in the condition, neighborhood, outside drug use, & bait & switch overpriced lease.
1: actual apt unit Pros & Cons
2: building Pros & Cons
3: Neighborhood
4: fees/rent
PROS APT UNIT:
-Apt is new; no previous tenants (as of Oct. '17)
-Stainless steel appliances & in-unit washer/dryer
-windows are nice (see cons)
-Inside looks nice; craftsmanship is shoddy (floors peeling)
-Kitchen has a lot of storage
-Glass shower w/ bench/Toilet sounds like a jet
-Door locks:key fob. I've gotten locked INSIDE; you can't open it manually at times. I had someone on the outside unlock it. But, if there's a fire?
CONS APT UNIT:
-VERY LOUD- the walls facing the hall don't have insulation; you can hear private convos inside & outside. You can hear talking through vents in bathroom, kitchen, & living room
-Windows: there are cables dangling that hit the glass & people on scaffolding
*If you face 'North', you will see an abandoned hotel
- lighting: Very few plugs & lights in the apt. Switches that don't work. May not seem annoying at 1st, but it limits your layout. No plugs by front door & hall.
-A/C: programmed to stay ~2-7 deg to "protect apt structure"
APT BUILDING:
-nowhere near being done. A TON of construction & it's torture If you have allergies. 'Fresh air' vent smells like drywall & urinal patties
-Noise- hammering, power tools, trucks, etc
-NO/ZERO AMENITIES as of Oct. '17. No dog wash, dog park, fitness center, etc & city removed Bike Share rack
-Deliveries: Locker system. You get email w/ PIN #
-Concierge manager is amazing. He is by far the best & always goes beyond
-Mngmt: rarely seen & not too engaged. Hrs are odd
-Lighting: very dark/Poor outside. 1 after-hours door
-Moving In: filthy freight elevator. DO NOT take unprotected furniture on it
NEIGHBORHOOD:
-Outside: there's a lot of drug use, trash & loitering at all hrs.
-Streams of urine around entrances & sidewalks
-Metered or garage parking $175/mo
-CRIME: Don't go west
GEN. FEES:
-Renter's Ins Req
-Trash: $10/mo
-Water/Sewer: Per person; not usage
-Power: Submetered.
-Cable/Internet: Comcast $70-$120/mo
-Rent: When I signed lease, I was told several times that price given was the lowest due to: construction, zero amenities, & filth. An absolute lie. Rent has Dropped ~$250/mo. People leasing Penthouse, w/ better views, pay LESS than what I pay 6 floors down
I'm paying more to live through the construction noise, pollution, & no amenities. Mngmt has ignored my concerns
Property Manager Responded: We are sorry to hear that you are disappointed with your apartment community. Providing excellent services is extremely important to us. We would like to set up a meeting to discuss your concerns. Please reach out to the office so we can schedule a meeting. We look forward to hearing from you.
November 13, 2017
