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longtimerenter_80

Resident 2010

7/9/2011

do not reccomend...

My lease is up in a few months and will not renew. Partly because the rent increase at the end of the lease term is remarkably high. Although I have not received my renewal information from the managemnt I have talked to other residents when I have been up on the rooftop. They are also not renewing and stated that the prices range from an increase of $60 if you sign on for another year, to $250 if you do month to month!! I find that absolutely ridiculous. I have leased at various types of dwellings and understand that rent will increase, but this is just raping the tenant. Pros: You are given a free year's pass to use the streetcar. Nice rooftop terrace, gym. Never used the resident lounge or gaming area, but it exists. Staff has been friendly. Never had to come to them for an issue, but they have been friendly when I would pick up packages. Electricity and water bills are low due to energy conserving efforts of the bldg. Cons: Unfortunately, there are quite a few for being such a new complex. My biggest complaint(like those that have posted before me) is noise!! On your tour, have a friend or leasing agent talk/laugh at a normal audible level inside the apartment with the door closed. Now, stand outside in the hall(try several different distances from the door) and see just how much is audible out in the hallway. You'll be amazed at how much I've learned about my neighbors just in passing. I also advise you to do this vice versa. Stand inside the apartment with the door closed and have someone talk outside. There is just no privacy. When I make phone calls I try to turn the tv up loud and talk in a softer voice and/or go for a walk just so I can keep my privacy. This is no way to live. I can hear my neighbors above and below and across from me. For such a new complex, you would expect better insulation. Out of the many places that I have lived in, this is the worst for noise. The freight elevator that is near my side is almost NEVER working. I understand they reserve it for those that may be moving in/out during business hours, but after hours they should make sure it is available to all residents. It's frustrating having full hands with groceries and having to walk all the way to other side of the building just to use the other only working elevator. Parking is an additional $50 per month to park in the garage and $100 if you want to park in the reserved area. I thought that living in the south waterfront area would be great and my friends would want to come over all the time!! Wrong! Even in the garage, there are no designated visitor spots(previous apartments I lived in had these). Your visitors will have to find and pay for off-street parking. Sorry so long, but wanted to give a fair and accurate review. Like I said, I won't renew my lease when the time comes. Save your money and rent at a place that offers you more for your buck. It is just not worth it when you factor in size and the disadvantages.

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