I wanted to live off campus to be able to leave school when I come home, so the Avenue South was…read moreperfect for me. It takes about 15 min to get to campus. My favorite part about living here has been the management and maintenance. I appreciated when management walked me through every part of the lease when I first signed on. There are no hidden fees and they aren't trying to trick you into paying more money. Maintenance is quick and gets the job done right the first time. My only complaint would be the wifi occasionally works slow and you need to clean off your dishes before putting them in the dishwasher. Other than that, it's been a nice place to live. I changed my review to 5 stars because when I went in to talk to them about it, management addressed my concerns on the spot.

I HAD TO CONTACT THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO GET HELP WITH A MOLD ISSUE:…read more I would strongly advise people to think twice before signing a lease at Alight. My experience has been extremely stressful, and I wish I had been warned beforehand. I brought concerns to management about mold in my apartment PANTRY and provided clear pictures showing the issue. Instead of taking my concerns seriously, I felt like they dismissed the situation and denied there was a problem. Even after previous cleaning, I still had concerns about remaining mold and the impact it could have on my health, especially with my allergies. When I went to the leasing office to address these concerns, I remained completely calm and respectful. However, I was labeled as the aggressor, which was confusing and upsetting because I was simply trying to have my concerns addressed. Staff threatened to call the police and told me to leave before the police arrived, which felt like an intimidation tactic rather than an attempt to resolve the situation. And yes, they did actually call the police! And I was told that I was doing nothing wrong! The way the situation was handled left me feeling disrespected and unheard. I also felt there were racial bias undertones in how I was treated and how quickly the situation escalated, making me out to be "An Angry Black Woman." I'd also like to mention that I am not the only one, there have been numerous other tenants complaining of mold and they are not willing to do air quality test themselves. I called myself and got an estimate of 650 dollars and now I understand why! They don't care about your health, only money. They'd rather you suffer from mold exposure then actually do something about it. At this point I've scheduled two different doctors appointments with concerns. Overall, my experience with Alight has been extremely disappointing. I would encourage anyone considering living here to ask questions, document everything, and be prepared to advocate for yourself If you read all this and still wanna live here: I'm currently looking for someone to take over my lease!!!

Insane price gouging, application fees, deposits, worthless and braindead support for serious…read moreissues, and overall Granite at its best is a manipulative and greedy mess. Over the years, I've noticed apt fees jump without reason, costs added in for absolutely no reason or service, and charges slapped onto every chance. A service call guy locked the door even though we specifically requested it was not locked after he left. Then he came back to unlock it for us and charged a fee! Last fall the fridge went completely dead, all our freah purchased food had to be thrown out due to Granite taking nearly a week to address the obvious problem. Parking and towing is constantly a joke for both actual parking tag users and guests in the lot. This trashy business proves that corporate sociopaths rise to the top especially where customers are too innocent, young, polite, and easily taken advantage of. What a fraud.

Granite's favorite thing is price gouge. They charge for every single maintenance request, even…read moremandatory fixes. They will pile extra fees on top of that, and you have to pay rent for every animal. They also do not accept valid ESA forms because they want to charge you more money. They do not care for the residents there, taking up parking spaces for months on end for construction projects. They take advantage of young, first-time renters and it is disgusting.

Trashy! No maintenance nor lawn care. NOT my values...simply…read moredrive through the complex. Sad!

I lived here for 2 years. The unit looked brand new when I moved in. Maintenance was always super…read moreresponsive and solved all our problems right away. People at the office are also amazing. I was going to give them 5 stars when the Internet suddenly cracked for 24+ hours (still not fixed). Their internet provider has been having technical glitches all year, but never this bad. Please replace the internet provider! (Not sure how the checkout will go/how much deposit I can get back. Will update my review if it's worth a mention)

I lived at Lark West Lafayette for several years. While the rent may initially appear lower than…read moresome other options in the area, prospective tenants should carefully consider the potential additional costs and management practices before signing a lease. My biggest recommendation is to thoroughly document the condition of your apartment and all furniture when you move in. Take detailed photos and videos of everything, including existing wear and tear, and keep copies of all communications with management. If you or your roommates have pets, I would strongly recommend documenting the condition of shared furniture throughout your lease. One thing that surprised me is that because there is no traditional security deposit, damage charges may be assessed during the lease term rather than waiting until move-out. In my experience, this meant that significant charges could be added directly to my account while I was still living in the unit. Example for some of their charges include, replacement of batteries from the smoke detector 25$, replacement of a full sectional for 1430$, without taking into account age, general wear and tear, etc., stove drip pans 25$ each, drywall small nail hole 30$ to fill. Prospective tenants should also understand that this property operates more similarly to student housing or dorm-style living than a traditional apartment complex. The property conducts regular inspections throughout the year, and residents may be charged for damages identified during those inspections. I found the process of disputing damage charges to be frustrating and unclear. I spent considerable time requesting explanations and clarification, but often felt that communication lacked transparency and that I received inconsistent explanations throughout the process. I was particularly disappointed by the difficulty in obtaining a clear explanation of how certain damage assessments were calculated and applied. Overall, I would encourage prospective tenants to carefully review the lease, maintain detailed records, and factor potential damage assessments into the true cost of living here. For me personally, paying somewhat higher rent elsewhere would have been worth avoiding the stress and uncertainty associated with these issues. Another thing prospective tenants should understand is that this property is managed by a large corporate housing company. In my experience, this made it difficult to resolve issues on an individual basis. I often felt that decisions were driven by company policies rather than consideration of the specific circumstances of my situation. Despite multiple attempts to discuss and clarify a significant charge, I found the process to be rigid and frustrating, with little flexibility or willingness to work toward a resolution that reflected the unique facts of the case.

DO NOT MOVE HERE. I have lived at lark for 3 years and during my time I experienced many silver…read morefish and when I complained they documented "they were unable to find any during their visit" however it got so bad they would fall from the ceiling onto my bed during the night. After moving out, I received a charge for cleaning and was initially informed the charge was due to a singular dresser drawer that needed to be wiped down. 100 dollars for cleaning a drawer. That is ridiculous. After constant probing and relentless attempts to get an itemized bill for the cleaning including cleaning crew rates, they denied my dispute and instead added more "cleaning items" to justify the cost. It is hard to get a response from lark in general as all disputes must happen over email where they rarely reply. For this specific dispute I have sent over 20 emails and have only received roughly 5. All of which have been dismissive and never addressed the questions raised. The last response from Madeline added extra items to justify the cost of cleaning based on photos uploaded. In her conclusion, she stated they would not discuss this issue further. They are not looking for a resolution. They are overcharging for cleaning and taking advantage of the undergrads living there. This is very predatory behavior. Again my recommendation is NEVER MOVE HERE.

Fancy college livin', this is…read more For those who're fortunate enough to call First Street Towers their home, it's about as good as dorm living can get. And by good, I mean 'clean', 'quiet', and 'DAMN THAT SH*T'S EXPENSIVE'. We're talking major sticker shock here, folks--to the tune of $14K per academic year. This is in stark contrast to Cary Quad's $7K/year room & board. So is it worth it? Yes and no. The building is still shiny new and fits right in with Purdue's vision to appeal to a higher class of clientele. Each floor has two recreation areas with HDTVs and sofas, as well as a pair of clothes washers/dryers, a microwave and study table. Elevators are speedy and well-kept. Living here, you know you'll get the best facilities on campus (printers, lounge areas, etc)--the people are what will make (or break) your experience here. First off, the cleaning staff (each floor has its own) are very friendly and approachable. They're some of the nicest, most under-appreciated people at Purdue--so talk to them, even if it's just to say hi! The other faculty.....well not so much. Nancy at the front desk is, well, a 'not nice 4-letter word.' Usually irritable, occasionally condescending, really not the best person to greet first-time visitors. I fondly recall one time where I deftly swiped a dessert from across the street to snack on back in my room. Turns out, she reported me for theft of--wait for it--A PIECE OF PIE. Henceforth known as 'The Cherry Pie Incident', it got me into some seriously hot water with the residence manager, someone from HR, talk of potential police action......honestly it was a lot of unnecessary heat brought on by one person lacking a sense of humor. It was a major bummer. Aside from that, living here my sophomore year was one of my fondest memories of Purdue, and I met some fantastic people through living at First Street Towers. I loved the southern-looking view from my 5th floor room, even if the front desk people were problematic. This place is ideal for recipients of an academic scholarship or students whose families have deep pockets. Those on a tighter budget should only come here to use the FREE washers/dryers and give Nancy a hard time. Tell them 'Eric S' sent you. "Oh, you mean the cherry pie dude?" Yeah, that guy.

My wife lived here for a few years while she was at school. She loved it. The staff was friendly…read moreand so were her neighbors. She would recommend it to anybody.

Can't even get amazon packages delivered here and apartment complex's answer is to walk 1 mile away…read moreto the nearest HUB. Fuse has their own Amazon lockers so residents can get their packages...well not here! Amazon used to drop packages off outside since apartment changed from a fob to electronic access. But starting this year a sign was posted saying packages can't be delivered. Apartment says they didn't do anything to restrict packages but hard to believe. NOW, residents can't get things from USPS delivered or Amazon so something to consider when thinking about living here. Customer service from WH LONG does not exist even though rent is very high here with no amenities at all.

Uses a scam company, Yes energy, for water and sewer bills. Overcharging all residents!!!!…read moreApartment refusing to help even though Yes Energy has tons of terrible reports with Better Business Bureau. They have fraudulent billing practices.

EVER is such a beautiful property and the team is awesome! It's going to be such a beautiful place…read moreto live.

From the owner: Step inside EVER West Lafayette and experience a premium student living environment that is focused…read moreon working hard, and building an optimistic future -- A place that fosters the excitement of the legacy of student life in West Lafayette, while looking forward to what comes next. Close to the Purdue campus and a quick walk to State Street's boutique shops, restaurants, and bars, EVER offers a prime location in which to learn, laugh, and live.

McCutcheon hall has been the home to a great many students at Purdue University. The great thing…read moreabout the hall is the type of people living here. The welcoming and highly motivated Residential Assistants provide an encouraging healthy learning and living environment. The events that they have created for their communities has fostered excellent growth and development of the residents. The facility conditions are excellent as they have just renovated both the men's and women's bathrooms. The service staff does an excellent job at maintaining the condition of the building as well as enduring proper working utilities. Issues are fixed within 48 hours and everyone is just so friendly. The downside to McCutcheon hall is the location. The walk to campus is known as the infamous McCutcheon Mile. It takes roughly 10-20 minutes to get to a location on campus, by bike it could take 5-15. Overall, I am satisfied with what the residential hall offers and have enjoyed living here for the past 3 years!

Class university where your kids will receive a world class education. I am part of three…read moregenerations that have graduated from Purdue. Purdue is a great value for in state students. The culture is conservative, clean and safe. Most things are done with excellence.

A beautiful campus, value in engineering, medicine, agriculture, aviation, business, research, and…read moremore but Purdue has major issues (pun intended). My aim here is that critical paper we learned in COM114 (irony) - I wish I could tell my HS self to be smart and study a trade. Better pay than most college grads, security, freedoms, and options like living in a small or big city, and crucially, avoid debt that bankruptcy can't clear. Purdue cost me $54,000. Worth it NO.WAY. Sadly many end up like me. I can happily say for you smarties, engineers, mathstat, the like, you have good odds here. I'm talking to 1000s like me who try Purdue thinking it will offer options lesser colleges can't. NOT.TRUE. I started Industrial Design, then to Computer Graphics, then graduated in Financial Planning 11 semesters, 55+ faculty, I had things to work thru but don't mind me! this is where it gets good About 35% of the faculty were ideal, full on personality, what a world class education center should hold dear. Shout out to Mr. Haywood in Bus Law! A good many did ok but a good many did not. Dr. Ma in both Risk Management and Investment Strategies never graded HW, made us help with his research in each Lab, and we found (later on) that final grades were RANDOMLY assigned to fit the bell curve. This is hilarious right Also a Dr. Snuggs taught some classes yet only graded on paper formatting not content. She hinted at unresolved childhood issues and made comments out of place outside of therapy. Her teaching was low standards for a WWI orphanage. It's a hard deal to see your money funding issues you can't fix. Some will say that is life! Learning to deal with difficult people is smart training for work later on. But no way! I am paying big money for an education not for a pencil pusher to waste everyone's time. If I'm supposed to learn motivation and responsibility from people like them, I should've taken online classes and figured it out with way less expense. Purdue seems to be looking for those odd kids too lazy to teach themselves with adult courses online but also just motivated enough to walk to a class taught by a pinata. Meanwhile my sisters were at Ivy Tech, 14 the cost and not a complaint with the teachers there. Purdue is like an Apple Watch; sure it's cool but it'll be outdated next year and worthless in three but as long as no one says anything let's keep playing this game! OK issue #2 I recall students acquiring solutions to exams in German and a few other classes. My group's white paper in ENG420 was on cheating. We concluded Purdue (most large colleges) unintentionally are a masterclass to enable kids to get away with cheating. Most students are now in a GroupMe to share solutions to HW not to learn. There's a pervading dirty reality hidden behind cheaters, frat parties, suicides, and teachers - things we don't want to talk about. US News ranks Purdue highly (which is hardly an unbiased assessment according to - again - we ignore the reality and keep chewing the fat) yet where's the rankings that include police reports per undergraduates and how well trained one feels at a new job Purdue has little influence to make sure students are doing well and can access the support they need on a big lonely campus. I never had the support or resources a well funded and recognized school should; where is the proof my 5 years and $50,000+ were worth it But again, forget me! A few Purdue students commit suicide every year. That is awful. Put that on a billboard Pete. You're blowing your endowment on new buildings and marketing while a couple kids blow their life. I want everyone to succeed and become the best they can be. As a Purdue grad, I sadly cannot say Purdue is worth its recognition nor is there a guarantee for the career boost one may anticipate. What will it look like for Purdue grads in 10-20 years I see a suspicious generation growing up doubting how much they can learn in a classroom compared to on their own reducing Purdue's image and worth. At the least, Purdue needs to get back to ensuring classrooms don't waste time, student's psychological needs are met, and education quality is based on a broad spectrum not just those who succeed and answer a survey. No one should go along with the hype to rush weak (another bad pun sorry) into student debt cuz your friends are. Purdue might be right for you but chances are it's not.