We chose The Raye for safety and convenience, but in our experience the building has not delivered on either.
Parking is effectively unsecured. Gates are routinely left open, and access to the garage does not feel controlled. While we were away, our vehicle was severely vandalized while parked in our assigned, paid space on the second level, directly in front of the building entrance and within view of multiple cameras. The vehicle's window was broken and the car was spray-painted inside and out, with significant interior damage.
Management later stated they were unable to capture the vandalism in the footage, despite multiple cameras covering the area. That raised concerns for us about the effectiveness of the security system. Damage of this extent suggests prolonged, unnoticed access.
There are also quality of life issues. Wind noise inside the unit can be very loud during normal weather and becomes more disruptive during storms. After submitting a maintenance request, we were informed that the dryers are unvented, which explained why it takes multiple cycles (up to 3 hours) to dry a normal load.
To be fair, the front desk staff have consistently been kind and pleasant to interact with. Van Aken is a great place to dine out, too.
At this price point (VIP UNIT), basic security and building performance should not be in question. Based on our experience, The Raye is difficult to recommend. read more