Great apartment complex with ample green space in a coveted part of the city. With a dog park, full…read moreworkout room, community space and makers room - lots to offer. Very pet friendly location and perfect spot if you want to be in the city, but also see green!

Updated 05/07/2025…read more Rent payment system is not good. My bank institution stopped being supported by the payment system, and I wasn't notified, so when my autopay paid for the month it failed, and I was slapped with all kinds of fees. My payment methods were then all deleted from my account. When I used the AI chatbot for help, it said my payment methods were there on its end and would retry the payment. The bot never ended up doing anything, and I was charged more fees the next day. The system never allowed me to add another bank account, so I had to pay with a card, which added another $50 fee on top of everything. The internet is also terrible. There's no other option but Xiber, and there are constant outages and the internet speed is never good enough for anything more than light browsing. Even streaming services are sluggish throughout the day with Xiber. The ISP advertises "fiber" connection, but it really is nowhere close to those speeds. This is an ok place to live. Pros: Great location, walking distance to many great restaurants, cafes, and other things to do. Fairly responsive and friendly staff who are usually looking out for residents. Nice amenities, such as a workshop, free coffee, nice community space with grills, and pet areas. Very pet friendly, and apartments are decently soundproof so you won't hear other tenant's pets. Up to date kitchen appliances and in unit washer/dryer. Only around 10 min to downtown businesses/offices. Quiet community, but is close to many events/activities in bay view. Cons: Gym is small for the community size. I would recommend getting a membership to bay view fitness across the street. A very limited amount of storage spaces is available to rent, most tenants don't have one. Underground parking is also limited. Bad internet provider. Poorly designed payment portal. Overall: OK place to live. The commute to downtown offices is good, and the community is quiet and close to the city. I would say this is an ok place for people with pets and do NOT work from home and/or internet speeds aren't a primary concern.

I just moved in a month ago and so far so good! The ladies at the desk are so nice and helpful!…read more They helped get me in the unit I wanted!! Same with our maintenance staff. The apartment complex is not loud, it's clean, it's asthetically pleasing. I love the convenience of the garage parking this winter! And I have a lake view (frozen right now though). I am paying a little more than I originally wanted to but I've got a nice view of the lake instead of garages or an alleyway. And free coffee bar! I've also used the business center often for work at home days. Only negative is I can hear our upstairs neighbor - he/she walks really loudly but that's apartment life. A noise machine at night fixes that. I am happy so far with my choice of apartment buildings.

As a current tenant this is how I feel. After my first day of moving in I should have left as my…read morelease was altered without my knowledge after already signing. The hallways have a wretched smell of wet dog, a loud air compressor noise from what I believe is the AC on the roof, and constant entering/going of my apartment - just always seems like it's something. Big penny pinchers here in a very unnecessary way. This place seemed so nice over a year ago when my friend lived here but not so much anymore. Those are just some of the things that aren't up to par. It's not worth it and I regret not seeing the red flags sooner. I unfortunately can't wait to be gone.

Wonderful apartment complex. I've lived here for about a year and absolutely enjoy it. The grounds…read moreare well-maintained, and the apartments are up-to-date. It's the third apartment I've lived in and I've never felt more at home here. It's a safe neighborhood and the complex has great amenities. The pool and hot tub are great in the summer, and the fitness center is great year-round. I haven't yet gotten the chance to go in the main building due to COVID-19, but haven't found the need to at this time. Whenever we have needed maintenance, they've been there. The longest wait was one, maybe two, days. I truly commend them on their job. It depends on their workload, but I had a low-priority issue that was taken care of in less than two hours from when I submitted the work order. I can't think of one issue that we've encountered here. I'll most certainly be staying here until I purchase a home. Take reviews from years ago lightly. Whatever was an issue prior has certainly been resolved.

Want to continue to let people know not to move in here…read more Despite the lack of cleanliness of the property and many other issues I would gladly share w anyone considering the property There goal is to truly make your exit experience miserable I let them know I was leaving 40 days in advance They decided to say I let them know 21 days despite there being no actual form 2 months after moving our rather than receiving my security deposit, I was made aware they are suing me for an additional months rent

Update, September 2025: Management swiftly replaced all of the appliances in our unit with…read morebrand-new ones, and they are functioning perfectly. Blinds are scheduled to be installed later this month, which will fully resolve the concerns I originally raised. We are very happy with how our property manager, Amber, handled the situation once we were in touch with her; it just took a little time to get there. That said, we now feel confident recommending this building. While move-in was a bit of a snafu, we believe this was a learning experience for all. Amber and her team deserve recognition for their professionalism, responsiveness, and follow-through. Otherwise, the location is amazing, the common areas are very clean and well maintained, and our neighbors have all been wonderful. - The only reason I'm giving 2 stars (instead of 1), is because the concierge and maintenance staff are wonderful, kind, responsive and genuinely helpful. Unfortunately, the apartment itself and leasing are the real problem. The unit I was shown on my tour was much nicer than what I actually received, and this was never disclosed. The kitchen appliances look like they came straight from a junkyard, scratched, stained, broken, and barely functional. I would have paid more for a better unit, but I was never given that option when signing our lease. I didn't expect brand new appliances, but I did expect them to match the quality of what I saw on the tour. On top of that, half the rooms in my unit don't even have blinds. The tour unit did, but I was told blinds and appliances are "luck of the draw" only after moving in, and that I could pay extra for custom blinds. Why would I pay out of pocket to add value to a unit I don't own, especially when the expectation was set during the sales process that I would receive those blinds? Move-in was also tricky. We rented extra storage, but the leasing office couldn't clearly tell us where it was located. We had movers on a tight timeline, and the lack of clarity wasted valuable time (again, the concierge was the only person who was quick to help us here). And there was someone on the team parked in our spot when we arrived on move-in day. I could overlook those mistakes if the apartment itself wasn't so crappy. Bottom line: the non-remodeled units are dated (they look like the apartments I rented in college, like eight years ago, but with worse appliances), and the remodeled units are TINY. And if you lease here, it looks like your risk having a kitchen with appliances that barely work (our oven does not get hot, the fridge is too cold and iced our food and ruined my insulin, and the microwave and dishwasher are literally falling apart.) There are far better and more updated options in Milwaukee at similar price points. I regret signing here and am already accelerating my home-buying search.

This review is based on my experience and is not intended to sway anyone one way or another…read more Context: 1 bed, 1 bath, balcony, south-facing, above floor 15. I've lived at The Moderne for seven months--my first downtown living experience. I'm not picky whatsoever and my non-negotiables were safety, budget, and natural sunlight. While many apartments met these criteria, The Moderne stood out for its height, guaranteeing both sunlight and incredible views. I chose a south-facing unit, and the morning, afternoon, and night views are stunning. ----------------- Main Pros: -The views are unbeatable. Sunrises, sunsets, and the city skyline are all visible from my unit. -The location is prime--Deer District events, restaurants, and bars are all within walking distance. The area feels safe thanks to the Bucks's security presence. -The apartment itself is well-designed, with modern appliances, clean finishes, and thick walls that minimize noise. -Staff shoutout- Mitchell is the best concierge in the city--professional, dedicated, and genuinely kind. The Moderne should value him the way the Bucks would if Giannis wanted another supermax. He's the first person you see when you arrive and the last when you leave, setting the tone for a welcoming and exceptional atmosphere. -There are apartment events for tenants to congregate and socialize as well as local food discounts for Moderne tenants. -Onsite parking is heated, though expensive at $200/month. A $100/month lot is available nearby. --------------------- Main Cons: Fire alarms. In seven months, they've gone off 26 times to my count, at all hours--1 AM, 5 AM, 10 AM Mon-Sun. At first, I evacuated, but after countless false alarms and the same "faulty alarm" excuse from leasing, it's clear this is a serious safety issue. If there's ever a real fire, how would we know? Despite $2K+ monthly rent each, you're telling me it will take 2 weeks for a diagnosis?? GTFOH. Elevators. One of the two west elevators has been out for 28 days and counting. For a high-rise, this is unacceptable. Our lease agreement requires on-time rent payments in exchange for the bare minimum, The Moderne to maintain the property. Expedite the service. You wrote the contract, and you agreed to the terms. Do something about it. Noise. We live downtown, you can't 'fix' the noise, but you can mitigate it. Thus, I strongly recommend living above the 16th floor. Floors 9-15? I genuinely don't know how you tolerate it. Facing south, I overlook 3rd Street, home to bars, clubs, and restaurants. Daytime noise and game-day chatter are expected, but past midnight, most places quiet down--except 3rd Street. Many bars stay open until 2 AM, and Truth Lounge keeps the party going until 3 AM. The issue isn't mainly their music--it's more so the crowd. Police park outside hours before closings, knowing what's coming. Cars and motorcycles with deafening sound systems rattle windows from 1-4 AM, usually on Sundays (less frequent in the colder months). The cops only intervene if a fight breaks out--otherwise, sirens blare, and chaos unfolds. People argue, scream, and flood the streets, turning the area into gridlock. Some say city noise is like white noise--but this? This is relentless. The Moderne can't fix it, and the police won't. If you want some peace, live above the 16th floor. ----------------- Other Inconveniences: The trash chute on each floor was sealed off after six months of living here due to "significant damage," forcing tenants to take the trash to a communal area. My guess (speculation) is that you don't just stumble upon major damage. They might've known of it in the past and, rather than fixing it then, took their chances, leading to this costly mess. Smell. I can't for the life of me fix this lingering smell that has consumed my kitchen. I have used every kind of remedy and haven't found a fix. I see other reviews talking about it, too. My best guess is the shared plumbing system. There are either leaks/cracks in pipes, or they simply aren't regularly maintaining the drain lines that run out of the building, which is causing trapped sewage gas to run back up into the system. Regardless, it's liveable but an inconvenience. Cameras: I understand the need for privacy, but wouldn't it be common sense to install security measures in high-risk areas? The on-site garage is extremely tight, with little room for error on each turn. If someone were to hit my car, they could easily drive off without accountability. With no cameras, there's no proof it even happened. I'm no lawyer, but if it's legal to install them there, why not take steps to protect your residents? ------------------------- I appreciate those who took the time to read this. I focused on the cons in hopes of driving improvements at the Moderne. If these issues, along with others mentioned in reviews, were addressed, this place could be far more competitive. However, as it stands, I don't plan on renewing or recommending it.

The process went smoothly and this is my first experience with moving. The apartment was clean and…read moreready for us to move in. It's a wonderful community and amenities.

I stayed at Timber Ridge Apartments for a whopping two months. I broke my lease for many reasons…read more I'll try to be brief. This is a non smoking community, I am a smoker, in the lease it states that although it is a non smoking community what you do in your apartment is your business, So I smoked in my apartment, after every smoke I sprayed air freshner, and btw I am not a chain smoker. They kept telling me they could smell smoke coming from my apt. Which i found odd, were they constantly standing outside my door? Every visitor I had said they could not smell smoke. They said I had to smoke outside 25 ft away from the building, I couldnt even smoke on my balcony, but grills only had to be ten feet away from the building, this still makes no sense to me. My mother was my co-signer and they actually called her to complain about me, little do they know my mother and I are very close and we shared a good laugh about it. One night I went to bed at 915, my 13 year old son stayed up and was laying on the couch playing with his DS. At 1015 he came in my room and said someone was knocking on the door, I get up to see who it is and its the police, they told me they received a noise complaint. I said thats funny cuz I'm in bed and my son is laying on the couch playing a video game at a volume so low I couldnt even hear it, the officer made it a point to tell me 3 times that it was the lady downstairs who is complaining, so I have to wonder if this has happened to previous tenants. They took my info and left. A few days later I went to the office, and I told the assistant what happened. He said he'd look into it and if it concerns me he'll let me know what is going on. If it concerns me??? Ummmm.....Yeah it concerns me, the cops were at my apartment, It concerns me a lot. Its no surprise he didnt get back to me. I kept getting 5 day notices for the smoking, at this point I just wanted out of there, I was being harrassed not only by my neighbor but by the office staff. I suggested to break my lease, cut my ties with Timber Ridge, at first they werent having it. But I didnt give up. I just wanted out. So I kept smoking and finally they agreed to let me go. An office personal told my mother they would have no problem renting my apartment, cuz they are always at full capacity. So out of curiosity I looked at the tenant portal and they are still charging me rent, for two months now, I never recieved any type of correspondence about it, and I looked to see if my apartment is still available and guess what? It isnt. So somebody is obviously living there and they are still charging me rent. Rent which I refuse to pay. Beware!!!! They may be nice to you to get you to rent there but they are absolutely shady people, bad customer service all around, They are thieves. They are double dipping. Think twice and then think again before renting at Timber Ridge,

Please beware they require a $25 application fee that's normal but a $250 secure the apartment fee…read morewhile you're filling out the application fee is where the danger begins Please let me explain if you're turned down. It can be up to 30 days before you get your money back or as long as 45 all depending upon when they run the checks to reimburse you that part they don't tell you, this is the biggest con job in Greenfield that I've ever seen in my 35 years of living here please steer clear of these idiots or you will lose your money. God only knows what will happen.

5 Stars - Marlo is the Best!…read more Marlo at Forte is truly exceptional. From the moment I first toured the property, her kindness and empathy stood out. She took the time to listen, answer all my questions, and made me feel completely at ease throughout the leasing process. Honestly, she is the reason I signed my lease. She truly took the time to understand my situation, making me feel that Forte was the place for me. Unfortunate circumstances had me seeking a new place to live and I'm so blessed God sent me to Forte and I met Marlo! What really sets Marlo apart is how much she genuinely cares about the tenants. She follows up consistently and makes sure any issues are addressed quickly and thoroughly. Her professionalism, warmth, and dedication to helping residents feel at home make Forte an even better place to live. Thank you, Marlo, for going above and beyond -- you're a rockstar!

I've lived here for 9 years and the new management has made a lot of improvements such as new…read moredriveways and parking lot, freshly painted hallways, new hallway floor coverings and is kept clean. It is very close to the restaurants, stores, gas stations, businesses, airport and highways. The rent is the cheapest that I could find in the area and the manager is very accommodating.

I have lived here for about 3 years. The neighborhood is quiet, safe, and it's not too far from the…read morecity. Stuff gets fixed within a reasonable time. Walls are pretty thin. Where I live, people seem to mind their own business. It is what it is, nothing spectacular. Management will work with you if you are caught in a dilemma. Pros- Rent is pretty cheap for what you get and has a bunch of restaurants and shops are within walking distance. I run out late and have not seen any crime in the area. Cons- The washers and dryers are pretty bad in my unit. They leave a film on my clothes. There is a laundry mat close by that I use. The windows are pretty awful and can run up your bill if you are not careful. I hope management does something about it.

I have been tenant of the Porticos for sometime now. During my time I as well as other tenants have…read morebeen requesting for management to upgrade the fitness area however it seems like management or the owner care not to upgrade to meet the needs of the tenants. The fitness area is a selling point, but how can you sell it when there is refusal to upgrade. Management also is not people friendly and has a hard time trying to rent out apartments. I have witnessed his rudeness towards elderly or even staff. It amazes me that the owner does not care, no wonder tenants are moving.

My wife and I have just moved from being residents of the Porticos since 2012. During our time…read morethere we have met so many great people, with great personalities. The maintenance staff Roy and Enrique are awesome and work hard to make sure things are right. The landscape felt like being in a park as our patio faced the inside grounds. I looked forward to just relaxing on the patio after a hard day. The amemnities for the price if rent is by far great. You get indoor and outdoor pool, fitness gym, basketball and tennis courts with underground parking included as well as lot parking free of charge. In order to get that downtown or the eastside you are going to pay $$$$$. I forgot to mention the apartments are also very spacious whether you get a studio or a 3 bedroom.