I have been a resident of Northlake for approximately three years. If you are looking for luxury living, look elsewhere. If you are looking for value, responsive staff, reliable maintenance, a pet-friendly community, and a convenient location, this might be the place for you. On a personal note, I get the sense that most Northlakers are down-to-earth, educated, hard-working, and considerate.

All units are remodeled with updated kitchens and bathrooms. The light fixtures are decent and the closet doors are new and durable. I am in a two bedroom, one bath but have my own sink and large vanity mirror in my room (master), so it's almost like having two bathrooms.

The walls and floors ARE thin and I hear a lot of noise from my upstairs neighbor (they have a child). For the most part, it's tolerable and does not disrupt my normal living routine. There is a train track that runs behind the community (MARC commuter train I think). You can definitely hear it pass but it's not overly obnoxious and I have learned to tune it out. The noise is generally short-lived.

Pet clean-up stations are provided througout the community and are maintained 95% of the time. This is a wonderful convenience for the many dog owners who live there, including myself. Large dogs are allowed - I have seen many Boxers, Grey Hounds, Labs, etc. There is a pet deposit and monthly pet fee but it's worth it in my opinion.

The grounds are maintained and the landscaping has improved in the past year. The dumpster areas can get messy but are usually cleaned up within a day or so. I would like the complex to provide recycling bins for each resident but I haven't gotten around to asking.

I feel safe enough at Northlake. The outdoor lighting could be improved. I never see anyone lurking about or loitering at any time - day or night. I feel comfortable enough to walk from the car to my building late at night.

I don't plan on spending the rest of my life at Northlake but it is a good transitional community to live in and I would recommend it to apartment-hunters in the area.

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