(Part 1)
My wife and I lived here for about eleven months, and we loved it! Please read my entire review if you are considering moving to the District.
I’ll express most of my thoughts in my responses to the other criticisms I have seen:
Poor construction –
Honestly, this is a legitimate criticism. We did find things like our doors and hinges, bathroom fixtures, and blinds, or lack thereof, to be of inferior quality. Additionally, there are quirks in the construction that don’t make a lot
...of sense. For example, the bedroom built next to the stairwell.
That being said, the all-granite countertops, flooring, quality appliances, and superior layout – which we found ideal for entertaining – more than compensated for other issues we had. Additionally, when there were maintenance issues, the staff resolved them quickly and efficiently.
Rent hikes –
This is legitimate. The owners (not the management) decided to raise rent by about 50%. Yes, I said 50%. Don’t worry though, they were quickly humbled by the market, which told them their prices were ridiculous for the Boise. Prices have since returned to normal levels.
Noise Complaints –
This too is legitimate. In particular, there is a small minority of residents who think it is okay to play loud music late into the night and abuse the pool facility (think mini Vegas of sorts, i.e. intoxicated individuals playing loud music, making generally poor decisions, and abusing the facility).
However, I know that management has taken concrete steps to ensure that the pool will not be misused as it was last year, and I believe they will be successful in executing. Additionally, a fair number of the more disrespectful residents have moved out; perhaps the folly of the owners will still pay some dividends (many of them left when rent was raised).
See Part 2 as well.
Property Manager Responded