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The Village at Wethersfield


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anonymous

Resident 2015 - 2019

2/27/2019

I've lived here for almost a year and, so far, we've enjoyed our stay. Staff is accommodating, prompt, and knowledgeable. Units have nice amenities, including a washer/dryer. Walk-in closet and porch storage were pluses for us. New carpets are installed between residents though I don't think walls are painted because I found stains (hair dye) on the wall that wasn't from us. Cabinets are outdated. The laundry door did come unhinged due to a stripped screw hole and just about fell on me when we first moved in. Highly recommend taking the door off as there is more room to do laundry, considering the tight space. Maintenance is very quick to address issues! Our garbage disposal broke on the afternoon of NYE and someone responded within an hour. Grounds are relatively well-kept. My only complain is that, during the winter, sidewalks leading to units are sometimes left unshoveled overnight. The contractor that maintains the driveway is mostly thorough, however, there was a recent ice storm during which the parking lot was left very icy and I almost slipped. The contractor does do a good job by coming back in the days after a storm to clean remaining snow. Noise within the apartments is not an issue. We can hardly hear our next door neighbor, however, we can hear our downstairs neighbor. Our downstairs neighbor has a baby and its crying wakes us up in the night. We were also able to hear a loud argument downstairs. Apartments facing the Berlin Turnpike hear a lot of traffic! As I sit here and write, I can hear every car pass by. We also have some interesting people who walk along the road at all hours--we occasionally hear yelling, sometimes in the night. In July 2018, there was overnight roadwork, which was difficult to sleep through. Neighborhood is not great. The neighboring shopping center has a lot of sketchy people and stores. Garbage pickers come through (trespass) daily and, by the time the police are called, they're gone. There have also been a few car break ins and tire thefts recently (Neighbors app) and, considering the the proximity to the Berlin Turnpike, this makes me nervous. I've seen security around the premises occasionally but they're between properties. Parking is a major issue for me, personally. Between units 301-436, there is simply not enough parking! It's unassigned and the layout assumes one space per apartment, though the green area could accommodate more parking in a future project. In many cases, apartments have two residents and two cars. Parking can be difficult to come by after 7pm on a weekday or 5pm on weekends (cars RARELY move), so good luck! We've personally had nights during which we would have to park several buildings away or at the club house. In other areas of the community, they've recently build "luxury" apartments and they have fewer available spaces than this building does, as it is shared with other buildings. Management does not enforce parking because commercial vehicles (not allowed) continue to be parked daily by residents, despite complaints. So, in addition to one's personal vehicle, they have a second, making parking even more difficult for those with only one car. Another annoying problem is the number of out of state vehicles (2 in 10). While management does take vehicle information, they do not educate residents about the legal need to register their vehicles within 60 days of in-state residency. OVERALL (I appreciate you reading my essay), nice place but be aware of pros and cons of each unit. My reasons for moving include: parking, small unit for needs, and rent that seems to be creeping up.
    Manager

    3/22/2020

    The Village at Wethersfield
    Thank you for detailing your experience. It's great to know that our team is attentive to maintenance concerns and quick to address any issues. We want residents to get the most out of living in our community so we appreciate that you've also listed areas of improvement. We'll pass along your comments to our team and invite you to reach out to our office if you'd like to talk in more detail. We appreciate your recommendation and hope to continue exceeding your expectations!

    Review 94 out of 160

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