I was so excited to move here, but after living here for two years in both a 4-bedroom and…read more3-bedroom apartment, I was relieved to leave.
The first thing to know is that the tours are misleading. They only showed me a 2-bedroom, which looks nothing like the 4-bedroom layout. The 4-bedroom common area is tiny, with very little kitchen counter space and one refrigerator shared by four people. If you enjoy cooking, it isn't ideal. The 3-bedroom layout was much better, with a larger kitchen, more cabinet space, and a real living area, although the master bedroom was surprisingly smaller.
When I first moved in, there were about five cats in my apartment even though I'm allergic. There was cat hair everywhere, and management didn't seem to know they were there. Thankfully those roommates moved out a few weeks later.
The apartment advertises a roommate matching app, but it didn't seem like many people actually used it. You're better off finding your own roommates if possible.
Maintenance was one of the few positives. They responded quickly whenever I had issues with my front door lock, dishwasher, washer/dryer, and other maintenance requests.
The apartments themselves feel dated. The furniture is old, the carpets were stained, and the walls looked like they had simply been repainted instead of properly repaired. The rooms come with basic furniture, but I'd recommend buying queen-size sheets because Full XL sheets are difficult to find.
The amenities are decent. There is a gym, study rooms, game room, community kitchen, Starbucks machine, pool, and massage chairs, although several of the massage chairs never worked. They also host resident events like pool parties, game nights, crafts, and free food.
Noise was one of my biggest complaints. People rode scooters through the hallways, parties were common, the elevators often smelled like weed, and there were constant sirens, yelling, and arguments outside late at night. The walls are extremely thin, so you hear everything from neighboring apartments, hallways, and traffic. If you're a light sleeper, bring earplugs or a white noise machine.
Security was disappointing. One roommate had her car stolen from the "secure" parking garage. I also personally saw security guards smoking what appeared to be marijuana in the garage instead of patrolling, yet whenever there was an actual issue, security was nowhere to be found. The garage gate was broken several times, leaving it open for anyone to enter.
Management was easily my biggest frustration. The front desk often seemed uninterested in helping residents. One roommate worked during office hours and asked if her small package could be placed in a parcel locker so she could pick it up after work. They refused and held it in the office instead, even though it easily fit in a locker.
The elevators frequently broke down. Living on the fifth floor meant carrying groceries upstairs multiple times when they weren't working. Parking also fills up quickly despite paying monthly for a garage permit.
The trash rooms and storage areas were often filthy, with leaking garbage, food, and boxes all over the floor. I wouldn't recommend renting a storage unit because your belongings could easily end up smelling like trash.
Toward the end of my lease, management changed utility companies. My final bill was an estimate instead of my actual usage, and I was charged more than double what my roommate paid for the same month without a clear explanation.
Overall, while there are some positives like quick maintenance and resident events, they don't outweigh the poor management, security concerns, broken elevators, noise, parking issues, and overall lack of professionalism. As an older, nontraditional student, this was the most frustrating apartment complex I've lived in, and I'm glad I never have to come back.
