On 12/17/2024 at 5:32 PM, I received an email notifying residents that pest spraying would occur the next day, 12/18/2024. This extremely short notice was unprofessional and inadequate. I witnessed spraying along the baseboards and on the carpets in the hallways, and when the technician entered my apartment, they indicated they would spray behind the oven and refrigerator.
However, I was shocked to see them spraying my plants, furniture, and even my Christmas tree and tree skirt! I immediately
...told them to stop and leave my apartment. Following this incident, I sent an email requesting information about the substances sprayed on my belongings. It is now 3:00 PM on 12/19/2024, and I have received no response. This lack of communication is unacceptable, and I will be contacting the local health department or environmental protection agency to report this matter.
Additional Concerns:
Move-In Process: There are no Sunday move-ins, which is inconvenient for weekend movers. When I moved in, my apartment was filthy. While building cleaners were sent after I complained, the apartment should have been move-in ready.
Package Handling: Despite paying for a package service, none of the scanners work, forcing tenants to manually enter 8-digit codes—an unnecessary hassle, especially with multiple packages.
Temperature Control: Many tenants, including myself, face unreasonably high temperatures. My apartment has reached 82°F since the air conditioning was turned off in early October. The discomfort lasted for two months, and I dread what March and April will bring.
Parking and Accessibility: The distance from the parking garage to the apartments is excessive. As an out-of-state mover, I was not informed about this inconvenience beforehand.
Safety and Cleanliness: The surrounding area feels unsafe, with frequent sightings of dead squirrels (possibly poisoned) and bird droppings from large flocks of crows. Additionally, public housing next door exacerbates my concerns about walking my dog at night.
Unit Quality: I pay approximately $2,450/month for a one-bedroom apartment with parking, but the building's age and poor renovations do not justify this cost. Specific issues include:
Peeling flooring
Dishwasher requires multiple cycles to clean dishes.
Old, inefficient ventless dryer that takes hours—and days to dry a single load.
Given the way the pest spraying issue was handled (or not handled) and the numerous ongoing problems, I have decided not to renew my lease.
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