Elm Street Plaza

Lived here a few years From: -Anonymous- Date posted: 11/3/2008 Years at this apartment: 2004 - 2008   I've lived here a few years in two units, both a studio and 2 bedroom. Pros: * location - close to everything * Staff * elevators * Apartments aren't soundproof but they seem pretty good overall * outdoor pool * safe Cons: * If they get your Social Security number they WILL run a credit check on you even if they say they will not... Apparently they're not afraid of the legal ramifications * Staff seems good but apparently not given a budget to do much * Kitchens are straight out of the '70s * Fridge broke and they replaced it with an older smaller crooked one... * I was told they couldn't compensate me in any way for the lost items in the fridge * Thermostat is broken in the oven but they don't fix it, temperature swings 100 degrees occasionally, "seems to work now" is the reply I got for fixing it, this was true in both units I've had - I have an oven thermometer to prove this * Pipe beneath the sink broke and everything under was soaked for some time before I realized it. They fixed it when I mentioned it. I'm sure they won't pay to replace any of it. * Occasional trouble with mail being returned to sender * Elevator situation was horrible for some time but upgrades seem to have fixed that * After about 3 years they would not address the mildew in my roommate's bathroom that is visibly out of control * Heating and air is two pipe so you can only control the fan speed and the building controls if it's hot or cold * Heat is very dry, my roommate gets nose bleeds, I've had a sore throat from it * Building ventilation is very dusty * Rent seems to have gone up about 10% every year I've had a decent experience in the building. Rent is a little less than nearby buildings. I plan on moving to a building where everything is much newer.

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