My partner and I moved to The Exchange Lofts almost a year go. The team at The Exchange is nothing short of phenomenal. Touring the building and the leasing process was easy breezy- the leasing office is opened 6 days a week and you couldn't ask for more enthusiastic property managers.
The building used to be Southern Bell Exchange Building, so all the apartments are a "loft" style: with the exception of the bathroom(s), your apartment will be a completely open floor plan with concrete or wood
...floors. Although the square footage might seem low, the utilization of the space is incredible. I live in one of the smallest units, but have never felt cramped. The bathroom is split into 2 areas: 1 with a sink and a shower (with a rainshower head), the other with a toilet and sink. All units have the same large kitchen complete with energy efficient, stainless steel appliances and a lofted storage space. You can also request a closet built prior to move-in (I believe it's an additional $25/month). 1 parking spot on the rooftop of the adjacent garage is included with the rent (additional spots are $75/month) and is accessible by a covered walkway on the 4th floor.
The rent is definitely on the pricier side, but the amenities and location of the building help to offset the sting. Amenities include a steel bottomed roof top pool, a ground level garden/outdoor area, a 24 hour gym, and a 24 hour cafe-esque area (with free coffee!). I use the gym on a daily basis and, while it's small and basic, you can definitely get in a good workout. The building is in downtown Fort Lauderdale, but it's still relatively easy to get to I-95. The Exchange is perfect for pet owners as it's incredibly pet friendly. There's also a strong community feel- if you like living in a building where you know your neighbors, the leasing office often coordinates happy hours, brunches, etc. for everyone to come together.
My only complaints about the building:
- Some issues with parking cards not working well, but it was the fault of the parking garage company, not Greystar.
- Noise issues: Although the walls are concrete and block out a ton of noise, our neighbor seems to be the exception- he is LOUD. His dogs bark nonstop when he's out and he often blasts music when he's home. However, they do send noise complaints to tenants via emails.
All in all, this is a great building and, if you have room in your budget, you should definitely consider splurging a little for an Exchange loft.
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