Don't live here if you get easily stressed....
From:
-Anonymous-
Date posted:
7/6/2004
Years at this apartment:
2003
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2004
I would say that I'm fairly laid back. There were, however, certain things about living here that really got to me. I love the apartment - lots of space and a great view...but I'm glad to be moving out.
I didn't have the parking problems because I was lucky enough to get a reserved spot. The good thing about this place is that people complain so much that if you are really nice to the management they'll hook you up...I've never had a problem with management because I have the decency to say hello and speak to them patiently when I have a problem.
That said -- for the amount of money I paid to live here' Wasn't worth it.
*Elevators: horrible. Poor condition, extremely flaky, extremely slow. You'd think that if there are three elevators one would most times be available when you need it...but no...there were times where I ran late because I didn't get to the elevator on time.
*Water: this is a true problem. If you live here you will never again take showers for granted. The water system was very poorly planned for such a large building...I've had to take showers in the gym because it was being fixed *again*. When it comes back you have to run everything for 20-30 minutes until it turns from brown to clear. I've had many articles of clothing ruined because the washing machines hadn't been primed in this way.
*Facility maintanence: so, granted, if they shut things down to remodel everyone would be up in arms, etc, but come on...things could be replaced (i.e. gym equipment, clubhouse furniture, doors, etc.) The carpet in the apts is cheap (sheds, broke my vacuum cleaner).
*Security: what clenched it for me was the fact that even though the garage is gated and I have my own spot, all of my CDs were stolen from my car...my roommate's car...my neighbor's car had a smashed window...4 other cars were hit...and one was stolen (guess they needed to store all the stuff somewhere). Doors are broken a lot of the time...security cameras are not functional, etc. The security guards are used as messengers and resident assistants more than to deter crime. Is that their fault' Probably not. That is what happens when a huge national corporation owns a bunch of property in major metro areas -- think they care about the "budget" property that it would cost more to renovate than to, I don't know - give everyone free rent.
Wow, guess I had more issues than I realized...don't live here unless convienence to work or school is the most important thing.
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