I really want to love living here, but truthfully my experience since moving in has been disappointing. While I will say that the office and maintenance staff here are absolutely wonderful and kind, there have been too many issues for me to simply overlook.
I moved into a unit that was far from move-in ready. It's to the point where I'm actually embarrassed at how many maintenance requests I've had to submit over the past 3 weeks because I don't want to be THAT resident. While I can overlook the many cosmetic issues throughout my apartment, there have been other issues that I find completely unacceptable. I've submitted maintenance requests for things like a cracked toilet seat and broken toilet handle, a nonfunctional sink stopper, broken laundry door/track, loose front door handle, misaligned oven door that wouldn't close properly, nonfunctioning light bulbs, an excessively loud fridge, and a filthy dishwasher with a broken top rack that had been zip-tied in place.
To management's credit, maintenance did address these issues very promptly, and the maintenance staff I have interacted with have been incredibly nice. My frustration is more so about the sheer number of issues I encountered almost immediately after moving in, many of which appeared to have existed before I received the keys. It makes me question what procedures are in place for ensuring that a unit is genuinely move-in ready.
As of now, I still cannot use my dishwasher, as there is noticeable buildup inside it, substantial food debris and grime beneath the unit, and blue-green corrosion on what appears to be the dishwasher's water-supply connection. An outside vendor needs to come in and clean it, and on Friday, the office said they would try to schedule the vendor for Tuesday at 7AM. I made sure I was awake and available this morning in case they came, but no one showed up, and I have received no communication since Friday confirming the appointment or providing an update. At this point, I still have no idea when this will actually be addressed.
Then there are the issues outside of my unit itself, such as my gate access and dysfunctional gate remote, which I was told needs to be resolved by an outside vendor. The pool is currently closed until further notice, yet they continue to actively advertise it as an amenity on social media. There also don't appear to be any designated recycling bins on the property. The dumpsters have signage asking residents to break down cardboard boxes, but there are no separate recycling receptacles that I have been able to find.
I have tried to be patient and reasonable throughout this process. I have documented problems, submitted maintenance requests, communicated with the office, made myself available for repairs (which has also been quite inconvenient with having to accommodate for my two dogs), and continued trying to make the apartment feel like home. There are certainly things I really like about living here. The property grounds are very well maintained, the community itself is nice and feels very homey, and all of the residents I have encountered so far have been friendly. As I mentioned, the staff and maintenance team have also been wonderful to interact with. These are all reasons I really want to enjoy living here. Unfortunately, these positives do not negate the condition in which my apartment was delivered or how exhausting it has been to repeatedly discover, report, and follow up on problems that should have been caught during the turnover process.
I sincerely hope management improves its pre-move-in inspections, quality control, and follow-through with residents. I would much rather be enjoying my new home than spending my first few weeks here submitting maintenance requests and writing this review. read more