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My husband and I came from a complex with a rating of 23% to give you an idea. Rent was higher here, but it has paid off in the long run. Neighborhood is very nice, and the residents are pretty friendly (we tend to keep to ourselves though).
We've only had issues with 2 things since the intial move in fixes (dishwasher and stove). The smoke detectors are difficult to operate and are extremely sensitive. If you like to use your oven for broiling, be warned! =) Also the first time we lit a fire in the fireplace the paint inside of the fireplace caught on fire and we had to use our extinguisher on it. When the repair guy was told of the issue, they said it was our fault for not opening the flu. As it was the middle of winter and we didn't relish the prospect of heating the entire state once the fire was out, we'd closed it like normal people would... Once we informed them that it was open at the time of the fire, they did something to the chimney and now we don't have that issue. I expect it was a combination of the many layers of paint, and a soot buildup both in the chimney and under the paint layers.
The repair guys here have a, "I'm not going to give you the benefit of the doubt" attitude, but once you show them that you are not a moron, they will find the problem and fix it in a timely manner. They are friendly and often wave to residents as they drive by.
Many times during the afternoon hours you will see many residents at their garage area detailing or fixing up their cars. Which to me is a good thing. It means people feel safe here at night. Parking can be an issue, but management has followed up during the times that it is bad finding out who is not using their garage and one alotted spot.
The mix of ethnicity is a little different than in other parts of the city and I would say that it adds to "peaceful" feeling I have here. We're not in the majority being white, but I do not feel threatened or intimidated like I did in my last apt. We have heard one or two domestic issues in over a year, but who hasn't had a yelling match with a loved one' Few and far between I'm sure.
There is no apparent drug use or dealing, a major plus.
We have resigned the lease, and plan to stay here until we can afford a home.
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