The first major red flag happened when it rained earlier this year--and my apartment flooded. It's honestly a miracle my cat and I didn't get electrocuted, considering my electronics were charging on the floor. My furniture left marks on the floor I can't remove, and I fully expect management to try and blame me instead of the preventable flood that occurred because this building was apparently constructed with dreams and chewing gum. #2: Safety Concerns. I've had to call 911 multiple times because the building's security is basically nonexistent. I have been assaulted right outside of the building twice. Spit at and once while walking with my cousin. One time, I was literally chased down the street by a man aggressively with exposed genitalia while screaming obscenities. Another day, a clearly dangerous individual circled the property for hours, shouting violent threats and attempting to break in--while property managers sat nearby sipping coffee, completely unfazed. That same day? Found a fresh pile of human waste on the sidewalk by the building where unhoused individuals sleep, and continue to see that all the time. The police are literally here at this moment, looking into a missing person who lives here. #3: unsanitary conditions. thanks to a neighbor who thinks the hallway is her personal trash can, garbage sits out for days, reeking to high heaven and attracting rodents. The other night I witnessed a man cleaning a pile of feces inside the building in front of the elevators. I threw up. Reaaaal Nice, thanks for that buddy. 4: The Small Dog Nightmare. Several neighbors have small, yappy dogs who have hijacked any semblance of peace. They bark nonstop: sunrise, midnight, during work calls, every time anyone uses the stairwell (conveniently located across from my door). I work from home, so this means I get front-row seats to the chaos 24/7. It feels like I can't even leave my apartment without risking an ambush of screeching fur missiles. I've filed multiple complaints. Management told me to report it every time... which I did... until they simply stopped responding altogether. #5: Prepare to rearrange your life--constantly. Inspections happen all the time for all different reasons, with little to no notice. I've rented apartments for years and have never experienced anything like this. And don't get me started on the unannounced, ear-splitting alarm tests. Twice recently, we endured apartment-wide blaring alarms inside our units with no notice, forcing me to cancel work appointments and scramble last minute. Summary: Trying to work from home? Expecting peace and quiet? Security? Good luck! Rodents? Barking dogs? Human waste? Encampments right next door? Insane rent cost? You got it! The constant intrusions, dog noise, random alarms, safety concerns, and total lack of management accountability have taken a toll on my mental health and my income. In desperation, I've filed a report with the housing department, and if people keep using the lobby as a toilet, I'll be filing one with the health department too. I cannot wait to leave this place the second I find something new.
In conclusion: This place photographs like luxury but lives like chaos. Rent here at your own risk. Sure, they offer free kombucha from 8-9 a.m., Monday through Friday... but is that worth $3,200 a month to live in a one bedroom dumpster fire? Absolutely not. read more