I'd give no stars if possible…read more
Nice looking units, however, caveat emptor. Owner fails to address serious matters in a timely fashion if at all. Our unit leaked the entire year during which we lived in it. Landlord attempted repair and was unsuccessful. He then claimed that they inherited a poorly built structure and failed to accept responsibility and remedy the situation--ever. One morning a drop hit me squarely in the forehead. I kid you not. Nor did they repaint the walls that were water damaged.
Water damage typically equals mold problems--a major health issue. Poorly sealed vents, windows, roofs and the like allow stink bugs to enter structures for the winter months. The bugs then, from time-to-time, fall out of the ceiling and then scale the large windows for days. It drove me insane and created anxiety during a time which there was plenty already.
Additionally, intoxicated homeless persons regularly breach the property to sleep and or steal items in the parking garage, creating real danger to all tenants, as many homeless persons suffer from mental illnesses. The building has no cameras which are incredibly inexpensive nor other security measures to speak of. In small claims court, the owner's response was: "Every unit has a lock on its door."
As to sound proofing, it's a problem and nonexistent. Luckily, we lived in an end unit and only shared a common floor with the individual directly below us. When she engaged in sexual activity, which thankfully for us wasn't often, it sounded like we were in the room.
Moreover, it's hard to believe that the building received its certificate of occupancy to begin with. I could put my head up against the wall in the entryway and see through the floor/wall crack into the stairwell. The building has to have code violations. Had I known landlord would take me to small claims court, I would have had an inspection, a mold test, and the foul odor in the lower bathroom investigated further. By the way, the corona virus is aerosolized from sewage and poses yet another red flag for tenants' health.
Also, one should note that the Wisconsin House, which is across the street, is raided by the police at least weekly; individuals are hauled out in stretchers regularly, too. One day they called in the proverbial cavalry--mobile operating base, trucks, cars, and all sorts of police/military surplus vehicles and multiple helicopters. It was believed that a tenant there was cooking crystal meth in his room. The news later reported the response was due to a suspicious odor. A group regularly drinks heavily in the parking lot and side yard at the Wisconsin House. I can't believe anyone feels comfortable walking by and potentially being insulted or assaulted. One day I watched a guy get chocked-out in their parking lot in broad daylight.
Directly behind the Waukesha Lofts building, across the Fox River, homeless persons erect tents, have fires, and get blasted regularly. We called the police no less than ten times. They did what they could but people would return within hours.
This building, Waukesha Lofts, the management company, and the managing member of the LLC are unprofessional and simply do not give two XXXXs.
And, unfortunately, Wisconsin laws lean heavily toward the landlord and provide little cover for tenants. To prove untenantability I guess the roof must blow off and someone probably needs to be murdered. Clearly, they follow the Kushner school of property management.
Steer clear, seriously. It is that bad.
