I've stayed at Pavilion for 11 months (from 2006 to 2007) and it was all right, nothing exceptional either good or bad, EXCEPT the maintenance which was very poor. However, the rent is one of the highest around the area, and getting a parking ticket for a car not registered in your name is a hassle.

RENT:
One of the highest in the area. Short-term (1,3,6 or 9-month) rents are outrageous (average $870-900 for unfurnished studio).

PARKING:
Certain spots are reserved for the apartment/commercial purposes but are not marked clearly. When you receive a parking violation ticket, make sure to go talk to the public safety in a courteous manner; they'll understand if you act with courtesy (although I feel it should be the other way around).

NOISE:
Noise abatement is not great, I kept hearing noise in the hallway/from the upper floor, even after midnight, making me feel as though I were in a college dormitory. There are many young tenants in this apartment, as well as little kids accompanied by mothers with no common sense, which you should be aware of.

GROUNDS:
Overall appearance is average, this is a huge apartment complex.

SAFETY:
Anyone can enter the main (office) building during the day but access to other buildings require FOB.

CONSTRUCTION:
Old but kept up-to-date for the most part.

MAINTENANCE:
Extremely poor. My toilet kept clogging even when I didn't put anything in it. I had to call the maintenance for about 40 times during the 11-month stay. Also, some of the maintenance staffs didn't seem to understand English very well. Make sure to have your own plunger, not the regular type (it won't do you any good) but the beefed-up extra-strength type (buy the best you can afford). A "snake" is definitely a plus.

STAFF:
Some of them were not very professional, while others were, so I would say it was average. The sales clerks are normally courteous (of course), but you may have unpleasant experience with management staffs.

ACCESS:
If you don't have a car, this is not your place. Trust me on this or visit the area; you'll know what I mean.

OVERALL:
If you can afford it, go ahead. But it is not the place for those who value peace & quiet, convenience or friendly atmosphere with professional maintenance.

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