There is so much to like about this community and the management is good and responsive. But the noise factor brings it down several notches. All the conversations in the apartments can be clearly heard in the hallways because of the door design--no shouting is needed. Sometimes you can even hear conversations from the units on other levels in the hallway. So true privacy cannot be had here. Secondly, if slamming doors bother you, you will be unhappy. All the doors here are heavy and people
...always let them slam which shakes the building (beware of units right near the exterior doors!). And since pets are welcome here, you will also hear prancing/running feet of pets overhead unless they are exceptionally small. It's like rolling thunder or living under a bowling alley. I'm amazed that I can hear my upstairs neighbors walking, opening drawers and cabinets, and taking a shower. This is the least soundproof place I have ever lived.
That said, if lack of privacy and noise don't bother you, then this is a good community. I like the design aesthetic, the amenities, parking, ability to rent private garages and storage units a la carte, and the maintenance team's attitudes (though some of their skills are lacking). I never worry about security or safety here. The neighbors (even the noisy ones) are nice. The units are well designed in terms of space and features. There is a free shuttle for Metro commuters. And best of all, it is smokefree everywhere.
Direct access, private garages available.