Great loft spaces located just a 5 minute walk from Whole Foods and Comerica Park and the best…read moreskyline views of any apartments in the city, hands down. What more could you want?

I do not live here, but my boyfriend and I toured two units on 1/27/2015. We had five appointments…read moreto see various places that day and were the least impressed with the Carlton. Pros: These lofts are pretty nice. The color schemes are great, there is a decent amount of open space, the amenities are up to date, and our host Bob claimed that the building is pet-friendly, which is hard to come by in luxury lofts in Detroit. The units were priced relatively fairly and competitive with the other lofts of its type in the neighborhood. Cons: Customer service....namely, our host, Bob, who seemed straight out of a 1960s time capsule. He was pleasant at first, and it seems the condescending manner in which he spoke is just product of the stereotypes his generation tends to have about women rather than him trying to be insulting (he was an older gentleman). Yet, it still soured our experience. Any questions I had were mostly answered to my boyfriend's face. The unit we were most interested in was a two bedroom for $1600 a month...the square footage currently escapes me. The loft was clean and moderately aesthetically pleasing, but ultimately underwhelming. The floor plan was bi-level, yet not in a traditional loft sense...the living room and bedrooms were two separate floors entirely. Descending into the bedroom area felt like walking into a basement, and the two bedrooms were rather small and only had two medium sized windows. Being huge on natural light, I quietly mentioned to my boyfriend that I didn't care for the unit(he agreed) and that we had 4 others to see so we should not waste Bob's time and head to the next one. Bob overheard this, and said to me "Don't worry, you'll like it in a minute!" And showed me an extremely sad excuse for a walk-in closet with nothing but cheap wire shelves screwed into the walls. Sorry, Bob. It's going to take more than white wire shelves bolted to walls to sell me on $1600 per month. Any questions on income or employment were asked directly to my boyfriend. We quickly viewed a one bedroom unit where Bob pointed to the kitchen and the whirlpool tub and said to me "you'll like these, and he'll like that (motioning to the living room with a view over the city...I forgot that only men enjoy a view..apparently Bob's wife doesn't like a view of the outdoors while she gets dinner on the table for him by 5.) We left not long after that, both laughing and scratching our heads. Bob, maybe try being a bit more professional with female applicants, and stop making the tired stereotypical jokes that are far too common with landlords and female tenants. PS- we rented the next unit we saw, shown to us by Ken Davies with New Century Management. Very professional, efficient, and with the times where most couples keep two-earner households.

Warning!!!!! Bed Bug Infestation do not lease!!!! Management…read morewill charge you $530 for liquid treatment even if there are multiple surrounding units affected. Does not abide by Truth in renting act per Michigan Legislature.

I went over to see River Towers. My priority was indoor pool. Pool was 70 degrees which explains…read morewhy no one swims in the pool! 70 is too cold, human body parts about 10min in water this cold. The views are great. The halls dirty, sidewalk full of snow, elevators out, and you cannot use people mover unless you live there so I had to uber there, and back just to look. Apartments seem dated 70"s due to carpet everywhere that they say is grey, very brown cast in color. Staff not very helpful, more concerned on appts.

I have been a tenant at this apartment for four years. It is perfectly located in Midtown Detroit…read more Walking distance from Wayne State medical school, and Wayne State undergrad campus. A short Uber ride from downtown and with the new Q line built there is a station right in front of the apartment that takes you anywhere you need to go along Woodward. The unit includes dishwasher, a refrigerator, oven, microwave, and a washer and dryer. The unit does not come furnished allowing you to customize it your self. I have attached pictures of my one bedroom, one bathroom unit " midtown" floor plan. The apartment building also has a gym that has recently been remodeled and upgraded. It has a television, two treadmills, two ellipticals, a bicycle, assisted benchpress rack, free weights, and a multi exercise weight machine like a bowflex. The current building managers John and Nikki are the best we have ever had. They truly care about the cleanliness of the building, they are very responsive to complaints, and they are constantly striving to upgrade and improve the services of the building. They host monthly events for the whole apartment including things like a happy hour social, or a night out at hop cat all on the tab of studio one. The building managers also have organized a custom coffee and smoothie cart to make drinks for the tenants. They truly care about us! There is a call box at the front door. And a nightly security guard who patrols the property for extra security. This is much appreciated. The only complaints I would have about the location is that on a Friday or Saturday night the people at starters bar and grill downstairs can make too much noise in the parking lot. Also, the parking downstairs is for retail customers only. If you have a car you will need to purchase a separate parking pass in the structure. Overall I give this place five stars for its price, comfort, staff, location, and security, the combination of which is not found anywhere else in Midtown Detroit.

I have lived in studio one since May 2017 and it is by far my favorite place I have lived…read more I have not had a single problem since I moved in besides simple maintenance issues which are fixed the same day and if not, the next day. The location is awesome with it being right in midtown. There are a ton of places to walk to and downtown is a 30 min walk or a QLINE ride away. The apartments are super nice, mine has black granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, large windows, and a small balcony. Overall I have had poor experiences with renting and this one has been exceptional with this company, definitely recommend if you are looking to live in the midtown area.

Ms Easley was so great to work with. If I need more real estate, I would go to her first…read moreimmediately.

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Excellent location, great view from the rooftop! Parking can prove to be a bit of a problem at…read moretimes.

Apartments can be a tad drafty, but the shared common roofdecks cannot be beat. Weekend furniture…read moreswaps at the foot of the towers help residents create unique, personalized living spaces. Tailgating for Lions games enforces community bonds.

Michigan Real Estate Investors Round-table is sponsor by Detroit College and is free to Public. It…read moreis great group for property investors. they have Ian Watts runs a Q & A session form 4-6 pm Then they have main speaker for 6-8:30 pm. This group makes a big difference for people getting to real estate investing in Detroit Area.

current residen....they barely answer the phone... ac deff doesn't cool down anything, car has been…read morebroken in too 3 times in the lot I pay to park in security guards are always sleeping on the job and apartment is extremely cold in n the winter

Worst place to live cold in the winter extremely hot in the summer, noisy ac that barely cools down…read morethe apt, security guards are incompetent asked to reserve the elevator they give you a certain time and don't show up, barely answer the phone when you have a concern slow to respond to emails, building is old bathrooms outdated sink in kitchen constantly backs up, hallways smell washer machines stain your whites, this is a starter apt decent price but don't pay for parking because u might as well live somewhere better for the extra 100 dollars a month you're going to pay for the smallest parking space imaginable. All around glad I moved out terrible experience with moving out they give you 3hours to move your entire apartment this place is literally going downhill fast I've seen recent tenants moving in and out swiftly and even a recent eviction which they left debris in the hallway for days.

These apartments are in one of the best locations in the city! Kermit the Frog floats by our…read morewindows here on Thanksgiving morning, and it's a block and a half away from Campus Martius Park. 2 blocks away from the Coneys, 2 blocks from the Boll Family Y. 13 minutes from Comerica Park, Ford Field, and LCA (if you are like me and have the top speed of a sedated slot!) The amenities are pretty good, the maintenance staff are fantastic, and the guys working in the garage are incredible-they go above and beyond every single day! The property managers are quick to help and provide necessary information. The building itself is clean, well maintained, and about as safe as one can get. There is a reason why my husband has lived in this building for over 20 years now, and it's because it's an excellent place to live!

Make no mistake, this is a Village Green Apartment now. All reviews, which were mostly positive,…read moreare really null and void after February 1 of this year. If that doesn't scare you away, then please read on. I have been a resident of Lofts of Merchants Row (LoMR) for 9 years now. Nine years ago, Detroit was a completely different city than it is now. It really was dicey in most areas. But in the middle of Woodward was a luxury development that the Schostak Brothers had the insight to build. And things were mostly good, and we had many long-term residents. Other than the longtime manager, who is serving time for pedophilia in the UP (and also a Village Green alumni), we had a community-based living arrangement. Fast forward to this year. In February, we were forced, and were not even told about, the Schostak's decision to bring in the much, much discounted and classless company, Village Green. My heart sank when I got the news. They have a lower rating than even Spirit Airlines (2.1) and they proved worthy of that mark when they arrived. We were without management for seemingly a month due to the horrible transition from the old to new management. When they finally did get it together, we couldn't even pay rent online for another couple of months! The complex is a very, very different place now. Here is what you can expect: * There is very little security. The back door is propped open often and the fire door is always held open by a bungee. * The windows are original windows and are single panes, leaded glass. Also, they are VERY drafty. * The noise off of Woodward is awful. I could be sitting 10 feet away from my TV, with a soundbar, and not be able to hear it even when maxed. This is a result of both terrible policing and the nearly non-existent sound resistance of the windows. * Maintenance now has their hands tied due to the inability to get much needed repairs completed by ownership. I have not had cold water in my kitchen sink for months and we went over a year before getting out windows cleaned. Again, cheap and classless. * The hallways now smell like a Turkish bazaar with the hallways REEK of marijuana smoke daily. I was recently asked by a client I was meeting with in the morning if I had smoked a joint beforehand. All I did was take the elevator. * As for the elevators, they are down A LOT. I have had friends and neighbors stuck in them multiple times. The parking garage has had BOTH elevators down for extended periods of time, thus no one being able to get to work. We have doctors, nurses, and emergency personnel in the building. They are terrible. When the contract for TK (awful elevator company) was set to renew, the old management assured us that we would get a better company. VG and the ownership chose the cheap route and kept them. It has been as bad as ever to this day. * What used to be an open door, friendly policy in the office has turned into an isolation room. Probably because of all the complaints from residents. They are equally unfriendly. * The garbage is no longer picked up on weekends, so by Monday the stench is overwhelming when using the back elevator. This lasts for days. Again, cheap and classless. * The garage staff are absolutely wonderful. They are always timely, efficient, and friendly. The only caveat, other than the price, is that your guests will not be allowed to park there if they have a pickup truck. I can recommend a few good places to live if you are downtown: * For high-end living, you have Water Square or The Vinton. * Bang for your buck would be the Alberts. * Convenience to the theater district, you have Woodward West. * For budget conscious, I recommend the Ashley. Whatever you decide, I would decide against Lofts of Merchants Row.