After living here for six months, I would say there are an equal number of positives and drawbacks. For anyone considering living here, I think it’s helpful to know what our experience has been like.
Pros:
* The maintenance team does a great job and is responsive when issues arise.
* The front desk staff are consistently polite, helpful, and caring.
* The building and grounds are new and aesthetically pleasing.
* The apartments have real hardwood floors.
* Trash rooms are conveniently located throughout the property.
* The dog-washing room is well stocked and very convenient.
* The mailroom is organized, and we have never had a package go missing.
* The majority of residents we have encountered are friendly and respectful.
Cons:
* The cost of living here is significant and comparable to what some people may pay for a mortgage.
* Communication with management has been one of our biggest concerns. In several interactions, we have felt that our concerns were not handled in a particularly welcoming or resident-focused manner.
* It is a relatively small community, so residents should be aware that personal matters and disagreements can travel quickly.
* Traffic around the property, along with the nearby intersection, can make entering and exiting the community difficult at times.
* The back portion of the property does not appear to be consistently monitored, and we have experienced instances of people unexpectedly appearing near our apartment windows.
* The garbage disposal area in the back of the property can become very cluttered, with large amounts of trash and bulk items visible for extended periods.
* After our car was broken into, we were disappointed that management would not review available security footage until after we involved the police. We would have appreciated more assistance from management at the outset.
* We have also had concerns about dogs on the property whose behavior we felt posed a safety concern, particularly given the presence of children and other dogs.
* Speeding in the parking areas has been an ongoing concern. While walking with our baby and dogs, we have experienced multiple situations where vehicles were traveling quickly enough to make us feel unsafe.
Overall, there are several things we genuinely like about the property, particularly the maintenance team, front desk staff, amenities, and physical condition of the community. However, our experience with management communication, property oversight, garbage disposal, and vehicle/pedestrian safety has been frustrating enough that I think prospective residents should be aware of these issues before making a decision.