I've been living here for a year and a half, and I've been very happy. The staff are always quick to respond, and maintenance is efficient at taking care of any issues or questions I have.
Communication from the office is great - any time something is going to happen (such as a lot clear-out or a door key change) they make sure there's plenty of notification in advance, including a note delivered to every unit and often a text or e-mail. They also accept packages - you don't have to be home to
...get them, or worry that if they're outside your door someone else might grab them.
One thing I've really liked is that two keys are necessary for access, so I feel a little more comfortable as a woman living alone. I've never had any issues with other residents (everyone has been friendly), but it's still nice to feel like there's that extra bit there in case I ever forget to lock my door.
It's really convenient having laundry on every floor. You sometimes have to wait if the machines are taken, but that's pretty rare. I'd rather wait half an hour down the hall than have to walk to another building.
The hallways of the building do feel a bit dated, but the units themselves are well-kept and updated. I particularly like that in my unit, the only carpet is in the bedroom. You can definitely tell that things have been replaced recently and regularly.
Slight downsides - this is an older complex, so the heating is baseboard. At least in my unit, that ends up meaning that heat isn't usually completely evenly distributed. Air is central, not window-units, which is a big plus. Also, depending on where your unit is located, you can sometimes find that it's a bit difficult to get the best parking spots.
One thing I'd been concerned about when I moved in was being next to 694. Other than when I have the windows wide open, though, I haven't heard anything. The lack of noise is particularly nice because it means during the warmer months I can open up the sliding glass door to the porch and let my cats get some fresh air.
In the meantime, being so accessible to so many common roadways has been really nice. Even with road construction this summer, my commute to downtown Minneapolis rarely felt too aggravating.
I've never had any problems with any pests - bugs or mice - or hearing too much noise from my neighbors. If you're in the hallway you can often hear if someone's got some music going or a TV on, but the moment I'm in my apartment it disappears.
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