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St. James Apartments


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FelixUngerRenting

Resident 2010

12/13/2012

There are stunning views, great restaurants and it's nice to have a parking garage attached, and a washer dryer in the unit. If these are your primary requirements, this is the building for you. I make no bones about the fact that I am picky, as I expect most people looking to live in a building like this are. Therefore, my review reflects the high expectations I have for someone renting in this price range. Lobby staff - The Director of Concierge is exceptional, and his staff of doormen is very friendly with few exceptions. Office staff - The office staff are less friendly, and a little on the unprofessional side. They often seem overwhelmed, disengaged, and dissatisfied with their jobs. While the lobby is well designed, the units have lackluster decor and architectural features (basically a white box), shoddy finishing, uneven walls with lots of dead space, cheap builder quality fixtures, and the lack of stainless steel appliances for a building constructed in the mid 2000s was surprising. Kitchen cabinets are very low quality. Also due to the lack of square walls and significant sloping gradient of the building, it is difficult to place furniture for stability. Unbelievably this building has only one maintenance person. This means that although you pay incredibly high rents, your maintenance is below the level of any apartment complex I've lived in. Before accepting your keys, make sure you do a THOROUGH inspection. I cannot stress this enough. I expect high rents, but I also expect service to match, and their maintenance issue needs to be fixed. The parking garage is very narrow, you must drive on the left and there are very tight curves to maneuver which make owning a large SUV difficult. You can see the scuffs and car paint on the entrance and exit areas as proof of how difficult to navigate their garage is. At the end of the day, even with the downsides, this is a great location. I love my view, love coming home, and entertaining here. Like many people in this price range, I was able to throw money at some of the issues this building falls down in, although I don't think I should have had to.

    Review 93 out of 107

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