Honest review for anyone that's looking to move here.
Me and my girlfriend moved here during covid times so there wasn't a lot of places that were available. We rent a studio which is 1760, but now others are going for 1880 since they raised prices. Decently sized studio but still a studio.
First off, before we moved here we read the yelp reviews and it wasn't half bad. Im telling the truth to hopefully just bring honest insight that I wish I had before we signed our lease.
The parking... Terrible. You get one assigned covered parking, other than that, you're out of luck. They make you register both cars and you get two parking permits and pay 50$ for a second one. Which makes you think they check for permits and tow since you have to do all that in the beginning . Nope. Tons of people without permits and they don't do anything about it. Had a few people park their uhauls for weeks at a time, and others who leave their car in the same spot for months without moving. If you live alone, you'll have no problem, if not you will be SOL. It really affects our life because if you don't get home by 3pm or wanna go somewhere on the weekend, you'll lose your spot and be forced to park across which isn't trustworthy especially with the cat thefts going on. People will speed around finding a spot, wait for you to leave and zoom in. We've addressed to management and they haven't done anything. They told us " people will always break the rules, we can't do much about it". There current unchanged solution is to leave notices on car to move, but give them 96 hours to move so the next day the process starts all over when they part in a different spot ? Someone had management paint them their own reserved spot, so hey if you move here try to negotiate for a spot, it'll be worth it if u can.
The community laundry is disgusting 70% of the time I go. Peoples underwear and clothes left on the floor. Machine breaks and it takes them month to replace. People leave their clothes in for hours even after they are done and will take all the machines up. Makes it very frustrating every week so just something to keep in mind. And Weekends good luck there all taken.
Washers cost: 1.50 Dryers are: 1$
They do not pay for ANY utilities, you pay for water, gas, electric, sewer, trash all on your own. Which for our studio comes out to an average of 150 a month.
The people here are generally quiet and to themselves. There are less desirable people that leave the laundry, trash area dirty, and are loud and obnoxious, you get that everywhere but they're here just so you know.
Plumbing here is terrible, sinks are constantly clogged and seems to be an issue since a plumbing contractor is here every week.
These apartments are very old with no upgrades at all. New paint and carpet when we moved in , everything else is old. Old stove, old fixtures, no refrigerator had to bring our own.
We have had a few bugs and a few roaches, not an infestation so far but definitely signs they don't do monthly spraying or anything preventative since we see them all around the outer walls and parking lot.
I've talked to office management and the Western National property who runs this and others, and they've done nothing but stick behind their polices and not offer any help or responsibilities for the problems. If you wanna talk to upper management you can only talk to a customer care rep that just relays messages. No signs of improvement or care that these problems are going on. A lot of excuses you get told and for the amount you're paying, you shouldn't be dealing with these problems.
They say they have security and towing in the lease. Security guy I've seen once a month and he sits on his phone and watches Netflix no joke. I've seen the towing guy twice and he takes a couple laps and leaves, even when there are tons of people without permits.
A few positives about this place is definitely the manny the maintenance guy. Will fix whatever's a problem very quickly and very friendly. Which has been often so he's been great.
The pool and jacuzzi is clean most of the time and hardly anyone in there.
Nice little patio is decently sized for small table.
Online rent and service request is pretty convenient.
Overall, if you really have to live here and it's your last resort then sign a short lease until you find better, it'll be fine until then. We are paying close to 2,000 for a studio with no in unit laundry, no upgrades, poor management, no parking. There is tons of options and better deals for places with less problems . I would stick to those or pay 50-100 more just to not live in a place like this. read more