Liberty Place is a fantastic new(ish) rental property in the Brewery District just south of downtown Columbus. It's within walking distance of many eateries, pubs, bars and shows. The neighborhood has a lot of the charm of nearby German Village, but with much better parking options! The apartment is also on the border of the 100 acre Scioto Audobon Metropark, which is a nice break from the city, if you are so inclined. The pros include the neighborhood, parking, attractions and distance to work
...(the Cbus offers free transportation into Columbus and through the Short North). There aren't any major cons, but there are some things you should know before renting. First off, no utilities are included in the rent, which is lower for the Columbus area, but could be more than you expected if you believed utilities were part of the total. All utilities are grouped together into one bill that includes the electric, water, trash/sewage and a community fee, which basically covers the maintenance of community areas. There is no recycling program, and the trash is only picked up once a week, and has been known to overflow. Also, the maintenance of the stairwells isn't always up to par, so expect a few bugs and some cobwebs. On the bright side, it is easy to get in touch with the leasing office (during business hours) and they are always helpful to get issues resolved via email, phone or in person. Another couple things to keep in mind. One, if you rent a unit on the west side of the building you will frequently hear traffic from the local trains. Two, if you rent an older unit (2006), you won't have a screen on your porch/sunroom doors. Finally, parking for the unit is in a gated area, and is first come first serve. There is one surface lot and two multi-level garages, so keep in mind that each of those lots will fill up differently depending on the time of year (e.g. winter, snow/etc). Additionally, parking is only open to residents, who are given tags for their vehicle(s). Anyone parking in the lots without a tag runs the risk of being towed (which is enforced!) so those without tags will need to find nearby public parking, though the costs of those lots can vary. Happy home hunting!
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