I have 5 years of experience living on this property (in two different buildings).
My major complaint is smoke pollution. This property is NOT smoke-free. This means if you have any health condition that is worsened by smoke (allergies, heart or lung disease), you will only suffer if you decide to move here. I know it is difficult to find places to live in the Scranton area. Your work may be near this location. It may in some other way seem convenient to live here. Maybe you might like the idea
...of living near a lake. But the reality is, if you choose an apartment building that has just ONE smoker, you will be affected. Currently I live above a stinky man (literally) who has smoked cigars nightly for 17 years. Complaining has yielded no results. Not one of the buildings on the property can be reserved for smokers. Consider the additional costs you will need to pay for air purifiers, filters, deodorizers, and the increased electricity costs of running fans and purifiers day and night.
Noise pollution is the second problem. Yes, like most apartments noise can be a problem. For me, it is not noise shared by means of adjoining walls, but the noise that ascends from the floor. The floors are carpeted, but do not shield you from hearing loud talkers. Coughs, laughter, music and snoring can be heard. I hear my downstairs neighbor’s conversations with such clarity that I could transcribe them. In addition, during warm weather, neighborhood boys and girls riding ATV's through the nearby woods can be heard. They often blast their music as they ride in 4-5 vehicle caravans, most often throughout the property after 5 pm, when office management leaves.
A positive is the maintenance team. They are friendly, skillful and professional, responding quickly to all service requests. I have appreciated their willingness to make my apartment as comfortable as possible.
Sunlight is also very limited. This can be a problem especially for people who are already affected by Scranton’s “darkness.” My apartment faces the woods and throughout the day, most of the apartment is dark.
Electricity runs averages $200 each month (for a 2-bedroom apartment) from November to April.
My frustration has grown living here. Until I can move, my only solace is in knowing that I can help other people avoid the same problems I have experienced.
Until Tall Trees becomes smoke free and renovated, I recommend looking for another place to live.
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