Living here isn't what it seems. Yes, it has awesome amenities and looks great but it's not worth it. I wanted to break my lease within a week but I finished it and I am glad I am gone.
1. Management- If you need something, you CANNOT rely on email or phone call. You have to actually go to them to get things done. You can tell if they don't like you. I've seen them talk to one resident harshly for a simple question and be the total opposite to another consistently. The manager specifically. The assistant manager just always seems to not know things. The leasing girl who was my neighbor acted like she owned the place.
2. Residents- Your neighbors will be the young crowd. I'll gauge at, in university/graduated university or currently Post grad. Basically early 20's to mid 20's. Loud, messy people, parents still paying for their rent. I get it, it's a business but it takes away from the whole "The Shay" experience. It's a shame. Summers were a drag. Parties late at night, girls and boys screaming and getting drunk. These people are also very messy. When they leave their trash out, they can't even put it in a plastic bag in their trashcan. Their trash is literally all over the floor when it comes to trash valet. Trash Fairies, thank you for being so patient with these people. Other luxury apartments I stayed in fine for such disgusting habits. I CANNOT EMPHASIZE ENOUGH HOW DIRTY THE RESIDENTS LEAVE THE PLACE.
3. Apartment- Let me start off with outside. Nice landscape and design. The outside smells like poop and urine. Now the inside. The carpets in the halls are stained with urine and smell so bad. Some carpets are even sticking out. I think it's time for a carpet change or transition into something that doesn't hold onto smell. Residents again don't pick up after their pets. I've seen poop in the halls, even in common areas. The inside of the unit is really nice, tall ceilings, everything updated however THE WALLS AND CEILINGS ARE THIN. You can hear people talking in a normal volume yet hear every single word and every single step. YOU COULD HEAR EVERYTHING THAT'S GOING ON OUTSIDE. Cars, ambulance, train, and CONSTRUCTION all hours of the day. It's ludicrous how a nice looking complex didn't bother to think about thicker walls or sound proofing.
4. Parking- Odd concept of only one gate to go in and out but it worked. Some parking spots were tiny and some appropriately sized. Plenty of spots specifically on the top floors but you won't find any in the bottom. Residents love to park in visitor parking and even along the curb because they're too lazy to park in the garage. When I had company over they had to park unnecessarily far.
5. Price- Standard Nashville Rent. I just don't understand how the young crowd who ruined the place can afford this type of rent. Again, my theory is their parents.
In summary, I personally didn't think it was worth it to live here. Management was horrible, this resident population is something else, and the apartment reeks. If your parents are still paying for your rent and you love to party at all hours, be loud, leave your trash everywhere, then this is the place for you. read more