American Beauty Mill

It could be great, but it's not From: -Anonymous- Date posted: 2/20/2008 Years at this apartment: 2003 - 2008 1 response   Having lived in the Mill for several years, I've seen the ups and downs as management companies and building managers have changed. When Post managed the property the maintenance was much better, especially in the common areas, and also in regard to holding residents accountable for cleaning up after their pets. Since Westdale took over, with the new owner, the Mill has gone into serious decline. Construction - Yes, with concrete floors and thin walls you do hear your neighbors. Maintenance, while emergencies are addressed, the common areas are trashed. That rooftop people mention in other reviews' It s now locked because dog owners let their pets crap up there and never picked it up. The pool' It closed the second half of the summer. There have been no improvements to the grounds since the new management and ownership. Parking is generally first come, first served, with some reserved spots in the garage. But, if there is a party, forget it. Residents are stuck parking outside the gate, sometimes even if they have a reserved spot. The handicapped spots are always being used by able residents, and cars are often parked so as to block others from getting out. Why Security - There is NO security. Even the gate is a joke; it s often broken, and even when it s not people can walk in off the street, then go around asking for money to stay in the homeless shelter just down the road (the shelter is free), or break into the cars to steal anything they can find. In a three month period there were over 18 car break-ins. Management talks a lot, but does nothing. Problem residents are not dealt with unless there are police reports. This could be a great place, as it generally attracts a more creative and outgoing set of people, but you have to put up with a lot. The best thing that could happen to the place is it goes condo so the residents who want to live here would have the latitude to do what is needed to make it a safe place to live.

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