My husband and I have lived there for 2 years now, since April of 2002. The other reviewer said they were approached by homeless people in the parking garage, but I've never once been approached by a homeless person while on the property in two years.

The advantages are eclectic neighbors, an amazing view if you get the right lofts, incredible atmosphere, and a really decent clubhouse. We also have night security from 9p-6a, and have few problems with crime on the property. We have had a couple of things stolen from Jeeps and other open vehicles like a battery and registration stickers, and occassionaly someone will steal something from a common area, but other than those small problems we haven't seen anything like robberies or assaults on the property in the 2 years I've been there. I feel safe there.

And it is an absolutely amazing building, filled with nooks and crannies to explore and a great rooftop to have drinks or watch fireworks on July 4th. I cannot express to you how amazing the building is. You have to see it to believe it. It used to be a flour mill from 1913 until 1971, and was converted to lofts in 1998 or so. It's got such great atmosphere and ambience. There's also a loft tour every November where you can come and see different lofts in the building, which is tons of fun.

We've had quite a bit of office staff turnover, and there is only staff on property 4 days a week, which isn't good. Their maintenance staff is top-notch, especially Ernesto, who is the best maintanence staff I have EVER had the pleasure to have on my property. He's the best! We've had difficulty with both past and current office staff (bad, condescending attitude); however, all maintenance issues are resolved promptly. General property issues have been very slow to resolve, but all ongoing problems are beginning to be taken car of. The assitant office manager is always available on the phone on weekdays if they are in the sister property, Post Wilson Building, and the property manager is also always available via phone. While the activities at the Mill are not nearly as frequent at the activities at other Post Uptown properties historically, they just hired a new CARES committee that is hosting events on the property. The annual big activities that they do have (July 4th party and Loft Tour) are loads of fun. I love getting together with my neighbors.

The disadvantages are graffiti in the elevator (which they've repaired but I don't anticipate it staying for long), a so-so laundry room (very few lofts have hookups), and there is no shopping anywhere near the place where I feel safe enough to drive by and get just basic groceries, like milk or eggs. The walls are a little thin, and I've had good neighbors and loud neighbors in the 2 units I've lived in, so it's kind of hit-and-miss there. Right now I have a great next-door neighbor and it makes my life much easier on that front. However, I'm not 100% positive, but I feel pretty secure in saying that my new upstairs neighbor likes to bowl in Dutch wooden clogs at night in his loft.

One thing to be aware of is that none of the units have separate bedrooms, and all units only come with one bathroom. It's a perfectly fine setup for a single person or a married/cohabitating couple, but it is a lousy setup for roommates or children because of the open nature of the units. My husband and I find it to be a good setup. Another thing that is unique about the lofts is that it is what is considered a "raw loft." The finish-out of the lofts is minimal, which means basic fixtures, appliances, and cabinets. However, because of the open structure of the loft, it is an optimum layout to do any kind of set-up or decorating you want, so the minimalist decor works well with any kind of decorating you choose to do.

One other disadvantage about the property is that while the complex is safe, the neighborhood itself is quite shady, and I would feel uncomfortable walking a dog in the neighborhood if I had one. But I have cats, so it's not an issue. And I do see people walk dogs right around the block or so near our lofts, so apparently there are dog-owners who don't have a problem with the neighborhood.

The loft prices are higher than apartments, but much cheaper than many of the lofts in the area. If you can get $1 a square foot or lower, you're getting a good deal. Anything higher and you should check out another unit or try to negotiate.

My lease is over in October 2004 and we are relocating. The #1 reason we're relocating is the neighborhood. I want to be able to walk around the block. Also, where we are moving is more finished out. While I have always loved the minimalist finish-out of these lofts, I miss being able to take a bath (their bathtubs SUCK). I would recommend this loft to people who love the building and don't need to have a neighborhood structure to make their living experience happy.

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