I'm a current resident in the building. I moved in back in 2015. Overall, I'm very happy living here. My apartment is nice, and maintenance does what it can to keep things up and running. The amenities are really nice, and the community likes to have get togethers in the community room and outside at the pool. They also have a small historical venue where visitors and residents alike, can view the history of the mill. The mill is also conveniently located near US 321, I-85, Garrison and Franklin
...Blvds, the Gastonia Police Department - West satellite office, the Gaston County Board of Elections office, Samarth Plaza, and gets delivery from Dominoes, Marcos Pizza, Outback, and several other restaurants. The community room is great for those that choose not to get cable in their apartment, or want to play video games or pool, with others. There's also a small snack bar with a mini-fridge, ice-maker, keurig machine (although the coffees and teas need to be stocked by the main office), microwave, and a sink.
The gym is also a great facility - lots of free weights and equipment to use, as well as a yoga room, and a smaller exercise room. It's got two huge locker rooms with full shower facilities. The staff at the gym (Loray Athletic Club), are knowledgeable and very friendly. They're also very accommodating, because they want everyone to feel welcome at the gym.
My only complaints are the fact that: Despite the building being a smoke-free building, some residents still smoke in their apartmentscausing the smell to move to other units. Furthermore, the pool area, intended for residents only, is used by the public; main office needs to police this better. Also, the maintenance staff is far too small to handle 190 units, creating a backlog of maintenance requests. I'm also a little frustrated at the fact that the realty company responsible for leasing the store spaces (which is NOT the leasing office's responsibility) has rented only one store space. We're still waiting on Growler USA to open its doors (now almost a year behind schedule).
All in all, despite it's problems, Loray Mill is a great place to live. I'm getting ready to renew my lease for a 3rd year. I definitely recommend this place.
