I love this apartment complex. The buildings are older, but you'd never guess that based on first glance. After some time living here, you can tell a little bit more (e.g. loud AC unit), but management has done a great job with upkeep and renovations. Maintenance is fast and responsive, usually out within 2 days of a request. I do have a small bug problem, which is to be expected with the age of the building and the proximity to the woods (a must-have for me), and it's nothing outrageous that a
...can of bug spray hasn't fixed. They do have regular pest control and I assume that helps. The extra fees on top of rent include valet trash (a major amenity for someone who used to walk half a mile to a dumpster) and water (which is much more expensive for homeowners) and is based on which style apartment you get. Dylan in the office is always very friendly and helpful when I've called, even about frivolous things. This complex seems more expensive, compared to smaller, older apartments with no appliances and amenities, but you get what you pay for. The security gates (as of now) do not work, but unlike many places in the same situation, there is a guard on duty 24/7 to stop cars without a sticker to get their information (although some guards are more vigilant than others). The saltwater pools and other amenities are wonderful and well-maintained, although the gym gets pretty crowded if you're an after work gym-goer. This is a relatively quiet community, and parking here is a dream for a big city like Birmingham. The final thing that I will mention is the drive into the city. There is no need to get on the interstate or highway 280 (a traffic nightmare 90% of the time) and rush hour adds maybe 5 minutes to my commute (to UAB). I will say, not too far away is an area with relatively high crime, but you could say that about any apartment complex in Birmingham, and this property is technically in Irondale, not Mountain Brook. That being said, I have not once felt unsafe here, and I am an incredibly skittish person. I can not recommend this place enough, based on the modern style apartment, the big patios, the location, and the complex as a whole.
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