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Carlton Arms North


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human92

Resident 2012 - 2013

4/4/2013

Ok so my partner and I have been living here for awhile and are pretty satisfied with the place. We are USF students who wanted a safe, quiet place to live (aka not party type college people) and since we live together we weren't looking for the traditonal "student apartment" that you share with three other people. Here's our opinion: PROS: 1. Safety. Do not underestimate this. We are students and when we looked at all of the student apartment areas (just north of the university and to the west) we realized we wouldn't feel safe living there. Not so at CA, while it isn't gated, there is ALWAYS someone at the front gate house who checks every car and bike that goes in. 2. Neighbors. It's an apartment complex, so of course you are going to have some sketchy people but overall the people are pretty normal. I know my neighbors names and we are all friendly to each other. There are many med school/grad school students here who live with their families. 3. Maintenance. I know people have already said this but really--same day service. Now ill be honest though--sometimes they ------ fix things. Like a light dropped out of the ceiling in the kitchen and they duct taped it back up there. But other than that one instance they have fixed everything (nonghetto) that needed to be fixed super quick. 4. Land. You have a view and its really nice if you have a pet or just want to take a walk. CONS: 1. Laundry. Seriously. When are they going to come up with a better solution? I have heard that some of the townhomes have hookups but everyone else has to use the crappy laundry rooms. They aren't updated, the machines are older than i am, and they dont actually work--get used to soap spots on your clothes. This is my biggest issue with this place. 2. Noise/insulation. I say noise but really it has to do with old doors and windows. The walls themselves are pretty good for apts but the doors and windows have cracks around them and i can hear everything my neighbor says when she is on her patio as well as anyone on their cell phone when they walk into the building. 3. Insulation. New doors and windows really need to be installed. Along with a new air conditioner. Im talking $80 energy bills in March. 4.(for USF students only) not on the bullrunner. or near any public transit actually. But thats kinda the price you pay for safety. Also turning left out of the complex is a pain, better to turn right and make a U turn. Bottom line--best apartment complex in the area. Could use updates really really bad but its the best option out there.

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