I have lived at Park Avenue apartments since 2012 and over the years I have seen the improvements they have made to the property which (sadly) justifies their rental increases. The management is friendly, courteous, and extremely timely. Any request I have ever submitted has been handled in 24 hours or less.
Let me be clear, Park Avenue is nice but it is not "luxury" living. The gym is small (and has proven very difficult to get into since the door has been randomly jamming for months leading
...me to abandon all hopes of fitness when I don't want to go on a run outside). The gym, although small, does do the job - it has a treadmill, two bikes, one elliptical, one stairmaster, and a multipurpose weights machine. In addition a dry sauna is there. Honestly, no one is ever at the gym which is great (when I can actually get into it) for someone like me who wants to do a little bit of everything.
From the two apartments I have lived in the style isn't modern Linoleum floors and "wood" counters and cabinets - you get what you pay for at Park Avenue. The apartments seem homy to me which I like. Washer and Dryers are included which is an excellent perk for someone who likes to randomly wash her clothes at midnight or six in the morning.
In terms of safety, I don't think I have ever had any concerns except for paranoia induced by watching a horror movie. I run through the surrounding neighborhoods alone and have never felt worried for my safety. In addition, the complex has a security guard who is around from like 10 p.m. to 5/6 a.m. which is nice.
I would say the location of this complex is great. When I attended USF getting onto campus was easy peasy. One left turn onto fowler and the next right and bam I arrived. In addition, plenty of food places nearby (like super close).
I love, love, love that Publix is one street away (Park Avenue is cinched between 50th and 51st which Publix lives on 52nd and 53rd).
Park Avenue is a wonderful place to live. There are nicer more luxurious apartments, but I think maintenance and management really make this an excellent place. I'm afraid to move because I feel as though I honestly have been quite spoiled. We shall see if next years rent doesn't increase by toooo much!
Max of 3. 3 Pets Total per unit.