To be fair, I'll give you the good with the bad:

The bad news:
1) Roaches, and silverfish, and other crawlies, oh my! Living in this apartment has been like a lesson in entomology. I am very clean and have never had problems anywhere else I ever lived...except here. The fall and winter were fine, but this summer has averaged 1-2 dead roaches a week on my kitchen floor when I wake up in the morning. The silverfish prance by, enjoying the smell of bug spray fumes. Even spraying every week does not keep me from having to clean up some form of bug species constantly. Also, you must call management to request them to spray - otherwise, they won't.

2)In fairness, I don't know how the new management will handle this, but the old management has lied regarding crime and did not alert residents even if the incident was serious. One of my neighbors was mugged at gunpoint in the breezeway a few months back. No notice was given to any residents regarding this to alert us to be more careful. Recently, I saw a lot of glass in the parking lot and called management to see if it was a car break-in. They said they were unaware of any crime. I asked if they notify residents in writing when crime occurs. They said yes, which is a lie since I know for a fact that my neighbor reported the mugging to them.

3) The parking lot, as you may have heard in other ratings, is pretty tight. Most of my friends have remarked on how much they hate my parking lot. My nice new car has many new dings to testify to this.

4) I don't know about everyone else's but my apartment is old. Even though they repainted before I moved in, the paint was still peeling in corners, the carpet was frayed at the edges, and the cabinet style is seriously hideous eighties.

Okay, enough negativity. Let's talk about the good news:

1)Price - Once again, new management may change this, but at least this one year I've lived here has been affordable. The one caveat - they do not individually meter the water bill. If you are only one person, you will be screwed. An average of $50 a month!!

2)Noise - The train is not so bad if you live closer to Northside Drive. You honestly do get used to it, and if it still bothers you, nail a comforter over your bedroom window and cover it with pretty curtains. I do not ever hear my neighbors, except for the occasional upstairs pattering of little feet.

3) Nice neighbors. I think the folks here are quite nice and friendly.

4) Amenities: Washer and dryer are included, although my dryer took 3 cycles to dry one load. You get a cool little balcony/patio or sunroom. There's a pool.

5) Location. You are a $5 cab ride from midtown. My friends all come to my place to go out on the weekends.

Hope this helps! Good luck!

Update 2008:

Well, after more bugs than I can count, a T-rex who moved upstairs, being scared to take out my garbage at night due to shady men drinking beer in the parking lot, and contending with not only smelling neighbors' nasty cooking but also their second-hand smoke, I say don't do it. Also, your water bill that is $50 no matter how small your apartment with late fees to the tune of $20, well, the jerks also charge you a $20 termination fee when you move out. I just informed the water company that I was reporting them to the better business bureau. Read your lease carefully people and for the love of all that's holy, if you are a girl, a nonsmoker, someone who does not enjoy roaches as roommates, or paying all of Atlanta's water bills, do not move here.

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User Responses
From: carlos1	Date: 11/25/2006
New management... bad.. The pool now it is empty, with green water, it looks horrible! Now we have a new water provider.... 5-10dlrs more expensive than last year.
From: Anonymous	Date: 01/12/2009
I've lived here since May of 08' and I have to say some of you are tripping lol. I have had no major problems while living here. I've probably seen like two bugs and that was outside on my patio. Only thing that sucked was my upstairs neighbors tub leaking and it made my ceiling leak a little but with 48 hours maintenance had fixed the problem upstairs and it stopped leaking. I had a problem with my washer not having hot water. Maintenance came immediately. The parking lot is a little awkward and tight but oh well at least we have cars to park in the parking lot. Some people have to walk or take the bus. So stop complaining. I have never had a problem with noise or suspicious characters around the place. I have not been robbed and nothing of mine has been stolen. For downtown Atlanta the area is actually unusually calm with little activity outside. I plan on renewing my lease, getting a two bed room, and moving my girlfriend in so do you do the math!

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