Apartment Ratings | 1016 Lofts (formerly Alta West) Ratings and Reviews

1016 Lofts (formerly Alta West): I lived here and loved it (Recommending!)

2009-08-31T01:17:35-06:00

From -Anonymous-: While living in Atlanta, I lived here and loved it. I just recently signed a lease on a new apartment and I was comparing it to 1016 Lofts. There weren't too many noise issues. I remember some kids deciding to "swim" in the fountain one night, but nothing serious. I ... [click to read full apartment review]

1016 Lofts (formerly Alta West): Not so bad (Recommending!)

2009-03-27T07:41:36-06:00

From -Anonymous-: First of all I have to say I am completely offended by the rims and spinning wheels comment...Some of those residents are actually white. Not to mention my "white" neighbors seem to have the loudest parties. I've lived here for more than a year and yes this is a mixed ... [click to read full apartment review]

1016 Lofts (formerly Alta West): In da ghetto.... (Not Recommending)

2009-02-15T11:46:34-06:00

From KanyeEast: Free advice: If you are white, drive through a possible apartment complex first before renting. Look to see how man vehicles have those spinning or otherwise rims. If you see several then you will be co-habiting with da ghetto. Deez people don't care about being courteous. They are loud and ... [click to read full apartment review]

1016 Lofts (formerly Alta West): Great place to live (Recommending!)

2008-11-21T15:54:52-06:00

From -Anonymous-: We moved in to 1016 Lofts approximately one year ago and have had a very good experience. The neighborhood is getting nicer all the time, the rent is very reasonable, and the office staff are incredibly helpful and easy to work with. We just renewed our lease and they could ... [click to read full apartment review]

1016 Lofts (formerly Alta West): Time for some updated reviews... (Recommending!)

2008-04-11T03:29:31-06:00

From happyatllofter: I haven't lived here long but I am bothered by all the negative reviews that are posted... Keep in mind the date on those, a lot can change in a few months time...I transfered my lease from an Archstone complex in Boston to 1016 Lofts. I was SOOOO happy with ... [click to read full apartment review]

1016 Lofts (formerly Alta West): I currently live here and this is my honest opinion (Recommending!)

2008-03-18T19:10:54-06:00

From ke11y24: I moved into 1016 in June 07 and had no clue. My roomate picked it out. Overall I give it a thumbs up!Good things:If you're a social person, this is a good place. The pool is great in the summer, it's like a mini-party and everyone is really friendly and ... [click to read full apartment review]

1016 Lofts (formerly Alta West): I loved 1016 Lofts! (Recommending!)

2008-03-05T16:05:13-06:00

From cgs72883: Sites like this are always going to attract the handful of negative reviews, so I wanted to post and rave about my experience at 1016 Lofts.I lived at 1016 for two years, and I had the best experience. The apartments are well maintained and modern, and the staff couldn't be ... [click to read full apartment review]

1016 Lofts (formerly Alta West): 1016 Clarity (Recommending!)

2007-11-19T16:20:05-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Even after I reviewed all of these exaggerated posts, I moved into the 1016 Lofts the last week of June. Upon arrival, the management staff was courteous and helpful. My loft was clean and presentable.The first thing I noticed is that the nightlife crowds were finding there way into the ... [click to read full apartment review]

1016 Lofts (formerly Alta West): Terrible Complex (Not Recommending)

2007-08-01T08:13:44-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Cars are constantly broken into. Car was stolen a month ago, my neighbors rims were taken and his truck was left on bricks. All this happened and they supposedly have security guards. Security guard just fired for stalking females. Courtyard is extremely dark at night. survelience cameras only record the ... [click to read full apartment review]

1016 Lofts (formerly Alta West): Loft 1016 Do not move there dangerous place (Not Recommending)

2007-06-29T14:58:57-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Do not do it, i am warning you at least 3 cars either broken into or stolen on a monthly continual basis, no onsite cameras or security presence, noisy, trashy, and dangerous.....currently moving out because i have had to many problems, it seems as if the thefts are an inside ... [click to read full apartment review]

1016 Lofts (formerly Alta West): Don't believe the Hype (Recommending!)

2007-04-20T16:39:26-06:00

From townie54: I've been living here for about two years and I've been very happy. I live on the 2nd floor and I have had no noise problems or other issues that everyone keeps writing about. The leasing office is very friendly and is always available to talk too. The maintenance guys ... [click to read full apartment review]

1016 Lofts (formerly Alta West): Great Experience (Recommending!)

2007-04-20T13:37:07-06:00

From mena0918@hotmail.com: I was a resident for 2 yrs and never had a problem. Due to a job transfer I had to relocate. I had no noise issues since the walls are concrete its almost impossible to hear your neighbors. The crime is expected, it's Atlanta anything can happen. Overall, I had ... [click to read full apartment review]

1016 Lofts (formerly Alta West): Excited to move there.. (Recommending!)

2007-04-19T14:33:34-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I found 1016 Lofts on Craigslist and after looking at all the reviews I was a little sketched out, not enough to not atleast see it though. I went the other day and I think it's great. People here complain about it being "ghetto" and all that but really, Atlanta ... [click to read full apartment review]

1016 Lofts (formerly Alta West): Great Apartments and Great Service (Recommending!)

2007-04-09T15:00:32-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have lived here for a little over a year and have enjoyed my stay here. ... [click to read full apartment review]

1016 Lofts (formerly Alta West): car breakins..... (Not Recommending)

2007-05-31T18:03:22-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Not even 2 weeks have passed and again a notice of crime activity goes around...I hope whoever is gonna move in has a crappy car, or else.... good luck!!The people who wrote positive reviews on 4/20 must have had some real good stuff that day....Remember:1) decent apartments 2) management so-so3) ... [click to read full apartment review]

1016 Lofts (formerly Alta West): Midtown Has a Ghetto (Not Recommending)

2007-03-20T20:48:59-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Midtown has a ghetto!!! Cars are continuously broken into or stolen, tenants play their music loud and boisterously, management rents out units to tenants who obviously have no credit, someone spray-painted graffiti in the elevators, security does not exist. I guess the only thing that's missing is the roaches. But, ... [click to read full apartment review]

1016 Lofts (formerly Alta West): Dreadful (Not Recommending)

2007-02-04T11:59:45-06:00

From -Anonymous-: These apartments are BEYOND awful!

PLEASE NOTE: The person who wrote the review on 1/21/07 and gave it a 5.0 is a guy named Jackson who WORKS IN THE LEASING OFFICE!!!
So please, if you are considering living here, read all of the other reviews - the ones with details that actually ... [click to read full apartment review]

1016 Lofts (formerly Alta West): Great Apartments (Recommending!)

2007-04-14T14:49:19-06:00

From -Anonymous-: These apartments are great! ... [click to read full apartment review]

1016 Lofts (formerly Alta West): God Awful (Not Recommending)

2006-11-14T13:13:53-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I lived in 1016 Lofts from October 2004-July 2006. The first 10-12 months were OK...then it became the worst place to live...ever.

In the first year...there were some small problems...loud tenants, trash, people not picking up after dogs. Most of the problems were small and typical of high density apartments that ... [click to read full apartment review]

1016 Lofts (formerly Alta West): Yes and NO (Not Recommending)

2006-10-13T17:35:15-06:00

From polyester: I've been at 1016 for about 2 years. Nice apartments, but most of the negative comments about community are unfortunately pretty accurate. I've leased 4 different apartmens since i've been here; 2 of the 4 were left with overpowering pet odor, one I had to move out of because of ... [click to read full apartment review]

1016 Lofts (formerly Alta West): MURDER (Not Recommending)

2006-09-27T14:30:48-06:00

From meredatl@yahoo.com: I don't even know where to begin with what a shitty place this is to live. Loud people yelling all the time, bratty kids screaming in the pool, rap music rattling the apartments, excessive noise from the club (Compound), drunk people wandering around the courtyard at all hours, gross cheap-Chinese ... [click to read full apartment review]

1016 Lofts (formerly Alta West): beware of this place (Not Recommending)

2006-08-04T13:46:10-06:00

From iSrslyNeedToMove: fire alarms keep going off. on-site maintenance guy doesn't answer emergency calls after hours when fire alarm blares at 2am until 4am. parking deck is very close to apts and car alarms are known to go for HOURS. communtiy is awful at actually throwing their trash down the chute, so ... [click to read full apartment review]

1016 Lofts (formerly Alta West): FIRE ALARMS KEEPS GOING OFF!!!! (Not Recommending)

2006-05-20T21:53:18-06:00

From -Anonymous-: The fire alarm has gone off three times now in a month. It is excruciatingly loud!! There is never a fire - I guess some bored idiot is pulling it for fun???!!!

Guest parking is a joke. You have to get in your car, drive down to the gate, use ... [click to read full apartment review]

1016 Lofts (formerly Alta West): cant wait to leave (Not Recommending)

2006-04-21T16:36:37-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I can not wait to leave. I have lived here since the beginning. There is nothing nice to say... ... [click to read full apartment review]

1016 Lofts (formerly Alta West): overall very nice (Recommending!)

2006-03-10T19:52:23-06:00

From -Anonymous-: i've lived here for about a year and two months now, and i'd so overall the experience has been pretty nice. i've lived in some ghetto apartments before and i think this is good in comparison! i live on the club (read: noisy) side of the complex, but after one ... [click to read full apartment review]

1016 Lofts (formerly Alta West): Im scared!! (Not Recommending)

2006-01-09T18:22:47-06:00

From rustygirlwmu: I was considering moving to 1016, actually stopped by there and looked at a few models. But after reviewing the comments Im not so sure. Are these people crazy or are strippers, ganstas, dog lovers, and shitty workers taking over?? ... [click to read full apartment review]

1016 Lofts (formerly Alta West): (Not Recommending)

2005-11-22T17:48:39-06:00

From -Anonymous-: nice new york style ... [click to read full apartment review]

1016 Lofts (formerly Alta West): Lots of poop and trash. (Recommending!)

2005-08-21T19:53:05-06:00

From anirac: The dog poop is definately a problem here. Unfortunately, the majority of the time there are no poop bags. All the stations are empty, except for the trash of course. I used to bring my own bags when they were out, but after opening the trash and having a swarm ... [click to read full apartment review]

1016 Lofts (formerly Alta West): So so.. (Not Recommending)

2005-07-22T10:25:15-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I live in this community, and it's just so so. However, when I first moved in, I wanted to move out. The trash chute reaked all over my side of the building. I wondered when someone was going to come and do something.

The management is okay. There has been ... [click to read full apartment review]

1016 Lofts (formerly Alta West): I wish I could say something nicer (Not Recommending)

2005-04-23T18:56:31-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I really wish that I could be totall complimentary, but I can't.

The place itself is nicely designed, but I do agree it's rather cheaply constructed. Chunks of concrete wall do fall off and there are a lot of exposed nails in the floor (rusty, I might add).

The management staff ... [click to read full apartment review]

1016 Lofts (formerly Alta West): Management is Tripping (Not Recommending)

2004-11-30T10:50:58-06:00

From -Anonymous-: Ok. So I've lived here since the community existed. I have seen past and present management. I'm not pleased with the way the everything is run. Yes the apartment itself is LOVELY... but management SUCKS! Not only do they suck but they are inconsistant and they don't actually take action ... [click to read full apartment review]

1016 Lofts (formerly Alta West): The Blind Leading the Blind (Not Recommending)

2004-10-18T12:03:00-06:00

From cryshipley@yahoo.com: My response to the latest comments! I live here and the owners and managers must be writing their own comments now. I cannot wait for my lease to expire. This place is unsafe and if you ask management to do anything they are non-responsive or expect you to do their ... [click to read full apartment review]

1016 Lofts (formerly Alta West): Forget what you've heard! (Recommending!)

2004-10-11T14:05:57-06:00

From -Anonymous-: I have lived here for several months now and I love it! The new management company is fabulous. I have never had any problems and the maintainence staff are at the top of their game. I know that management is making every effort to clean up the mess that was ... [click to read full apartment review]

1016 Lofts (formerly Alta West): I can't wait to move in! (Recommending!)

2004-10-11T13:43:14-06:00

From -Anonymous-: My husband I are relocating from California next month and will be living at Alta West. We are very impressed with the management staff. They have made our move as painless as possible. Anytime you have people living on top of each other, there are bound to be issues. However, ... [click to read full apartment review]

1016 Lofts (formerly Alta West): Wouldn't recommend (Not Recommending)

2004-10-05T15:34:27-06:00

From -Anonymous-: This place has an awesome appearance and seems very cool from the outside. It's also one of the more affordable loft spaces but the management is terrible and it truly is a horrible place to live. Compound in the back yard doesn't help at all. Very big party atmosphere with ... [click to read full apartment review]

1016 Lofts (formerly Alta West): A Serious Nightmare to Live Here! (Not Recommending)

2004-09-27T11:49:22-06:00

From tsartatl: I caution anyone who considers living at Alta West. It is very unsafe and the management staff and owners (Archstone)will not address your concerns. They will tell you that anything you read here is a result of disgruntled residents or residents who have had problems on their own accord. Drugs ... [click to read full apartment review]

1016 Lofts (formerly Alta West): ALTA GHETTO (Not Recommending)

2004-08-02T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: THIS PLACE IS AWFUL!

THUGS, GANGS, SECTION 8 HOUSING.

THE TRASH THAT LIVE HER THINK THE FOUNTAINS ARE A JACUZZI.

EACH UNIT IS SO POORLY DESIGNED, IT IS FALLING APART.

I HAVE SEEN 2 PEOPLE GET SHOT AND KILLED.

A GIRL WAS FOUND DEAD IN HER APARTMENT!

THIS PLACE LOOKS LIKE A JAIL! ... [click to read full apartment review]

1016 Lofts (formerly Alta West): Dont move here unless you like crime (Not Recommending)

2004-08-02T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: If you are planning on starting a crack house or a whore house move here, otherwise stay away. This place is so bad it is hard to put it into words. Thugs galore. Management doesnt care at all after you sign the lease. Noise is a problem!!! Unless you are ... [click to read full apartment review]

1016 Lofts (formerly Alta West): poor parking, A/C units/electricity bills, lack of close space? (Not Recommending)

2004-07-12T00:00:00-06:00

From -Anonymous-: i moved into these apartments in may with my now X-boyfriend. i live in a studio (the smallest unit) that is WAY overpriced. signed a 6 month lease, looking for a townhouse to move into at end of lease. the cement walls and floors get old. be prepared for some ... [click to read full apartment review]