Generally, the location of this apartment has kept us renting here. If moving were enjoyable, we would have already left. It's almost equivalent to staying in a relationship because it's comfortable, not because it's right or the best out there.
The apartment checks off a lot of apartment-wants (pool, gym, washer-dryer), but is bare bones ammenities relative to other buildings in the area - only its just as expensive to rent here - and what they lack in ammenities, they don't make up for in size
...(the price per square foot is on par with nicer buildings nearby).
LOCATION (5-stars)
The AMLI Downtown is a great spot, walkable to almost anything downtown, and, for those who enjoy longer walks, to Zilker, South Congress, the east side, and most places you want to check out in Austin. We're right across the street from ACL live, too.
STAFF (4-stars)
The staff are very friendly. Maintenance is attentive. They keep the common areas in order. The package handling could be improved. Currently, a resident can only collect their package during office hours, and you go into the package room and dig through packages until you find it. You can miss packages easily and they don't notify you if you had one arrive or track who takes what. There is not a front desk at AMLI downtown, just a leasing office.
PARKING (2-stars)
We're in the heart of downtown so it can get crazy. The parking garage smells, and it stinks to share non-reserved spots on busy weekends. Visitors get confused a lot in the garage (floor, side). I've had door dings, but never been broken into.
PRICE (1-star)
The price is too high relative to other properties in the area - given the ammenities offered and size of the apartments. They charge extra for parking over ($100 per month), per car. I think that's on par with other downtown buildings.
AESTHETIC (1-star)
The finish out of the apartment is not up to snuff for what we pay. (e.g. different colors of wood (cabinetry v door), light fixtures are cheap and vary in color (white v. yellow, dim v. bright). They have concrete ceilings and floors, which are nice.
BATHROOM AND KITCHEN (1-star)
The toilet in our unit doesn't flush well. The bathroom maintains humidity so it's difficult to keep the shower looking clean/without mildew. The sinks in the bathroom are a weird metal that toothpaste likes to cling to. The countertops (both bath and kitchen) are a cheap finishout. The garbage disposal clogs often and the stove is electric.
Max of 2.