This review is for the Lofts at Lancaster Mills: We have never been so happy to move out of an apartment! Like everyone else, we were "wowed" by the appearance of high end finishes, exposed beams, brick walls, etc. We decided on a two bedroom one bath apartment. The application process was extremely lengthy and included a 39 page lease agreement (not kidding). We were, however, comforted by the fact that they did background and credit checks and seemed to not let just "anyone" live here. Everything was lovely at first, until we started to notice the cheapness and poor construction of the apartment. The baseboards are made of what feels like cardboard particleboard, are crooked, and don't go all the way down to the hardwood. Dust and dirt gets trapped under the baseboards, making proper cleaning a nightmare. The walls are EXTREMELY thin and uninsulated. They also do not go all the way to the end of the exposed brick leaving huge gaps where you can actually see the other room. *(see pictures) * We could hear our neighbors having a conversation at a regular tone at night very clearly- every word...among other things. In addition to this, the walls are painted with a flat paint so any mark or dirt cannot be washed off. The bamboo flooring is also appealing at first, but scratches and dents so easily. It is not durable at all, so if you have pets and/or small children stay away! Unfortunately, at the end of our first lease we were not in a position to move, so we made the mistake of signing another one-year lease. That's when our residence at the Lofts started to really decline for us. Kelly, the property manager, as well as support staff, would send out aggressive emails to the entire community almost on a weekly basis. They have strict rules in this community, but if you're a "favorable resident" we've noticed, management will let you blatantly skirt around the rules. We have seen the management office go through at least three assistant property managers in under two years and several staff members. A few months into our second lease term, we got new neighbors who are so loud at all hours of the night waking us up out of a deep sleep, blasting music, yelling at their dog, etc. Out of concern for the dog's wellbeing, we submitted several written complaints to Kelly and the office. They basically told us there is nothing they can do and to follow up with the Police. One of these complaints even included a call to the MSPCA because the noises and screaming/cussing led us to believe they were abusing their dog. Horrific! Many of the exposed pipes in our apartment are drain pipes that come from the roof. This is something that was not disclosed to us when we moved in. The pipe in our second bedroom is quite large and extremely loud when it rained, which would be impossible to sleep with for a child's room/nursery. We found in the colder months, the pipes collect so much condensation they drip down creating large puddles on the floor, carpets, even the bed! The second bedroom also had a large cut out in the wall that would let in noise and light from the main living area which made it almost impossible to use as a bedroom unless you use earplugs and an eye mask. Most windows in these apartments do not open, keep this in mind if you decide to look at Lancaster Mills and make sure you find one with windows that open. Our electricity was upwards of $200/month in the winter and $300/month in the summer for a 1000 sq/ft apartment. During our last few months , it seemed like they are letting anyone live there. We started smelling marijuana in the hallways constantly, to the point where management had to send out another one of their emails. (I am all for legalization but this is not the kind of image I want to portray when guests come visit my home)Long story short- I don't recommend anyone move here. Do your due diligence and read the reviews here and on other review sites. These are not disgruntled residents. Take your money elsewhere and avoid the headaches and stress. read more