Amanda P.

My husband and I moved in here November 2011. We picked this "community" since it was close to his job, and convenient to the tollway. The apartments in the high rise are nice and adequate in size, but certainly not worth what they charge. When we moved in the rent was reasonable but I understand it is well over $1000/mo and you have to pay utilities (about $125/mo), and now parking due to the new "luxury" parking garage they built which will run about $50-100/mo depending on where you get a spot. Keep in mind this is not an enclosed heated parking facility, it's just basically covered parking. And "free" parking is limited and shared with guest parking. The apartments are clean, and a good size but nothing super special about them. Our bedroom window leaked pretty badly and they tried to fix it several times but it never seemed to be fully sealed. We faced directly West and the balcony sliding door/windows were very drafty and our door was almost impossible to open and close. They have started offering laminate floors to be installed when you sign a new lease, so if your new neighbor above you has them you can definitely hear them. They tend to overload tenants with notices, they will put them up in the elevators, and leave one at your apartment, in the mail room, on the office door. They did offer to sign up on their website and to receive notices via e-mail or text to eliminate the paper, but then they still sent them via paper. The laundry room is clean for the most part, but people often use the wrong type of detergent and screw up the washers. It's a very businesslike environment, more like a hotel than a community. The other tenants are not very considerate and do not seem to care about the common areas. I would recommend these apartments if you are looking for corporate housing or a very temporary situation. Also you have to give a 60 day notice if you are going to renew your lease. You have to pay to have the carpets professionally cleaned (about $130 for a 1 bedroom), and you have to have the apartment cleaned to move-in ready condition. They provide a maid service for that but you have to pay $90 for that. If you paint any walls you have to paint them back or you have to pay $80/wall for them to do it. On the upside the staff and maintenance were great and always helpful