I lived in the Lofts for 6 years, and was there long enough to see change within the building management x3. Overall really enjoyed it, and happy with my decision living there! Pros: -large beautiful windows in the apartment -overall one of the best prices for the location close to Oregon district -always had easy to find street parking, never paid for a parking spot -fixed my maintenance issues usually within a day -really strong community among the people who were living there - gym, backyard patio area with grill, free community entertainment space to rent -leasing office would throw 2-3 holiday parties with beer, wine and food pre-covid -friendly, approachable management Cons: - thin walls, hopefully you have respectful neighbors like I did - gym is bare - leasing office did not keep track of my annual leasing contract renewal dates, responsibility was on me to renew my lease dates without receiving reminders to do so. Also wants tenants to tell the office more than 60 days they are moving out by the end of the lease without receiving any reminder/notification to make that decision - near a homeless shelter (did not cause me any issues) but guys will occasionally cat call read more

It's been six days since we've moved out and not a day too soon. I was so excited about my first apartment and living in close proximity to downtown that I didn't see the glaring problems with St. Clair Lofts. Keep in mind that this is a renovated factory, so it's a very old building. Let's start with the good. The good: 1. Like I stated before, St. Clair Lofts is close to everything like The Oregon District, Brown Street, The Victoria Theatre and Schuster Center, the library, and Riverscape just to name a few. There are plenty of bars, restaurants, and clubs within walking distance. This is a good place for young people to live. 2. There is a gym in the building, as well as a party room and a back patio. Water and trash is included. 3. The apartments are spacious and a washer, dryer, dishwasher, and microwave are all included. The bad: 1. The rent is sky-high. Our rent was $930 for a two bedroom, two bath which is good considering the location, but exorbitant compared to prices in the surrounding Dayton area. Let it be known, you're paying for location, not luxury. Our DP&L was $600 for one month, mainly because the insulation is non-existent. Our front door in particular was slightly askew which was just enough for there to be a constant draft. The floor to ceiling windows made the entire apartment feel like it was 40 degrees at all times of the year, so while it was somewhat welcome in the summer, we were constantly freezing in the winter. No matter how high you turn the heat, it just goes right out the window. Space heaters were a must. 2. Speaking of windows; every time it rained, it would leak and pool in our living room. You can't really do much about it but move everything away from the windows. This is an old building. And it wasn't limited to our apartment. The windows in the hallway would do the same, leaving the apartment with a musty, mildewy smell almost all the time. The hallways are carpeted and carpet that is constantly wet is not pleasant. When we moved in the carpet was stained and gross. They replaced the carpet at the beginning of the year so it is better, but the windows haven't changed so I'm sure the carpet won't last long. 3. We had nothing but problems in our specific unit. When we first moved in, one of the toilets had a broken chain and wouldn't flush properly. Maintenance fixed it. Fast forward nine months and the same toilet overflowed EVERY TIME YOU FLUSHED IT. There could be nothing in the toilet and it would overflow if you flushed it. We snaked it, put drain cleaner, called maintenance up no less than four times and nothing changed. We gave up eventually because we were so close to our lease being up. The flooring was "brand new" at the time of move in and by the time of move out it was peeling and coming up. The oven didn't work when we moved in. Our food could be in the oven for over an hour and it would still be raw. Maintenance fixed it. All of our power in the front half (the kitchen) went out including our refrigerator a few months after moving in. When that went out we lost $100s of dollars of food. Maintenance fixed it. A month before we moved out, the refrigerator went out AGAIN, and AGAIN $100s of dollars of food was lost. Maintenance "fixed it" but it still wouldn't work. Then they replaced the whole refrigerator. We left it empty until we moved. The dryer would catch clothes and burn them. Maintenance "fixed it" but our clothes would still catch in the dryer and burn. I don't even know how that happened. 4. Other little things included that the unit has NO closets except for one shoebox sized one in each bedroom. Good luck with storage. There are no overhead lights except in the hallways, kitchen, and bathroom. You will need lamps for any sort of lighting. When the reviews say the walls are paper thin, believe them. THE WALLS ARE PAPER THIN. True story: our neighbor sneezed so loud, we said bless you and they said thank you back. When they walk in their apartment it feels like they're in ours. Another small thing is that all of the outlets in the apartment are flipped. It seems like a small thing until something needs to be upright, like a Febreeze plug in. More of a nuisance than anything. 5. It's downtown. Parking isn't free. You either pay for the lot across the street that's owned by the building for $50 or the lot in the back that's owned by a private company for $35. Or you park on the street and pay the meter. 6. When we moved in the lady went over the lease with us and basically bullet pointed it. Later, we got nasty letters saying we violated the lease because we weren't aware of the live Christmas tree policy. Read everything. If that wasn't enough, they raised the rent, which cemented the decision that we were not going to renew our lease. The bottom line is I would probably live downtown again, but I definitely wouldn't live here again. read more

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Had the most coolest, most dope, and most awesome time being here. With a great group of colleagues, we even manage to start business space downstairs in the St. Clair Loft--Varsity House. Great socialism, Great culture, and the most supportive front office team. read more

I went to UD and this only solidified my love for the awesome city of Dayton! It has tons of character and a price that can't be beat. The staff are people you grow to know and love as much as the accessible Oregon District. Everyone from Kathy at the front desk to the familiar faces that makeup St. Clair Lofts, it's a unique place in the downtown area. I cannot say enough about this place I call home! read more

I've been a resident at The St. Clair Lofts for about 2 years and I couldn't have found a better apartment. The location is perfect and it's just a short walk to the Oregon District, the Dayton Public Library, the Dayton Dragon's stadium, and a number of bars and restaurants. The units have ample space and most offer in unit laundry which was great! The fitness center and community room are great amenities to the building, allow for convenient workouts and computer/printing access if needed. The building staff is fantastic, friendly and they promptly respond to any maintenance requests or other inquiries about the building. Gates and key card access make for a secure and safe environment. I highly recommend the St. Clair Lofts to anyone who is interested in Urban living in Dayton! read more

This has been my first experience living in an urban setting. I was worried about parking, but with the meters on the street, you can park between 6pm and 8am for FREE. So we have been parking for free, the building is super secure and safe. You have to be buzzed in to enter without a key. The staff is friendly and helpful. We have had every issue fixed within days of reporting them. I love the 10' x 10' windows in our apartment. We have brand new hardwood floors and new carpet. It's surprisingly pretty quiet and I've never heard our neighbors. You will hear a lot of street noise. So the fire trucks are pretty frequent. The stores underneath on Merchant Row are not super exciting but it's fun being near the Oregon District! We walk to the bars and the Neon Movie theater often! read more

Moving into St. Clair Lofts has been a great experience! One of the best places to live in Dayton. Excellent location, cool apartment layouts, and awesome staff. Cathy has been the best, always greeting me with a friendly smile when I walk in. Every member of the staff has been amazing! EVERYBODY, CHECK THIS PLACE OUT!!! read more

I've lived at the St. Clair Lofts for two years and have been nothing but happy during my time here. I've recommended The Lofts to countless friends for a number of reasons. The location is excellent; the staff are friendly, helpful, and take time to know all the tenants; maintenance is responsive; and the apartments are beautiful. I also appreciate the security measures in place in the building, the friendly neighbors, and the convenience of the community room and gym in the building. If you're looking for somewhere to live in downtown Dayton, the St. Clair Lofts are the first place to look. read more

We love our new place at St. Clair Lofts! First time living in the city and love the open spacious style of the loft, the excellent location to walking to everything that Dayton day and night has to offer. The courtyard is beautiful, filled with plants and flowers, very nice patio furniture, perfect place to chill & grill out , relax , enjoy meeting your neighbors. The community room is decorated so nicely and the perfect place to hold a gathering. I love that they offer storage units, which is perfect to store your winter clothing and holiday decor. There really isn't a great deal of storage or pantry space, so you have to be very creative or minimalistic. The exercise room is also quite nice, still waiting on the TV for the Yoga room. The staff is amazing, Cathy always greets us with a genuine warm welcome home, she takes great pride in her role here, makes us happy we chose the St. Clair Lofts as our new home. The maintenance crew is quick , prompt and effiicient in fixing any issues. Every morning we are greeted by Randy , the head of the maintenance , he too also makes us feel welcome . This is really a great place to live in Dayton. I recommend this place for anyone looking for true downtown living. read more

Lived here since March. Great location, easy parking and within walking distance of many local attractions. Cathy has been very responsive to my requests. Great place to call home. read more