Carlton Towers Apartments

cleaning the windows, and replacing the laundry machines, but it definitely isn’t in disrepair. I think if you’re used to living in luxury then this building isn’t for you. But if you’re ok with older buildings and appreciate a good deal then you’ll find it’s a nice place to live. The building manager, Dave, is fairly strict like others have said, but he’s not unreasonable or unfriendly in my experience. He’s just doing his job. Everything else aside, the location really is the selling point, as its literally right across the street from the train station. Westfield is also just a very charming town, with lots of shops and restaurants all within walking distance. So overall the good really outweighed the bad for me.

and frequent outside traffic noise such as cop cars and horns, not much of a problem though.

in downtown Westfield, with a bagel place and deli right across the street. The building manager is continuously updating apartments, and very handy for anything that needs to be repaired. It's easy to reach him since he lives right in the building and is always ready to help. He also shoveled any snow right away, so you never had to worry about venturing out. The town provides permits to park on street for a small fee, it's nice to leave your car and take a very short walk home from the train or town. It's also close to a Trader Joe's, Target, Lord and Taylor, and the parkway at exit 135. The rent prices can't be beat with some utilities included, this is a great deal!

neighbors. There is also access to on site washers and dryers that make laundry much easier without having to travel. The grounds are always kept clean and tidy with constant upkeep from both landscapers and management, so theres no fear of having friends or family over to somewhere dingy or run down. Being close to downtown, I have access to a multitude of high end restaurants and shopping. The town is always quite with friendly neighbors and a peaceful atmosphere. There is several tenants that have lived here long term, some for many many years who are extremely kind and make it feel like a small community. Overall, I quite enjoy living here and have no intention of moving out anytime soon.

walls are covered in so many layers of paint that it makes the whole place look and feel so much older than it is. The lease stipulates that you have to purchase carpets for the bedrooms, living room, and hallway, and that can be costly (why they won't just go ahead and carpet the entire place, I don't know). The day before we were supposed to move in, we found out that the old tenant still hadn't left, and it took over a week for us to finally get the keys to the apartment. When we finally moved in, the building manager told me that he had repainted the walls and that the place would be ready to move in, but upon walking through the door, it was obvious that the apartment hadn't been cleaned professionally at all. The laundry facilities are decent, but you have to go through the basement which is in dire need of a cleaning... same goes for the recycling and garbage room. The walls are thin, but we hear the elevator and the outside traffic more than our neighbors. Being an old building, there is no central air. That being said, our windows are open most of the time to let some air in--unfortunately, people smoke directly outside the building and the smoke comes into the apartment. Also, the recycling and garbage bins are rolled out and in very early in the morning, and it wakes us up every time. Notices to tenants are communicated very aggressively, with the landlord and building manager holding practically no accountability whatsoever. We are moving as soon as our lease is up. I'd rather pay more money than stay here any longer than I have to. Pros: Friendly neighbors, across the street from the train station, walking distance to many shops and restaurants. Cons: Dirty and neglected building, old and rundown kitchens and bathrooms, building manager (you can only call him, there is no business done via e-mail).

no better. We looked at several units before moving in, but found all to have windows sealed with caulk that had rotted to the point of crumbling and you could see sunlight through the window frames. The building manager claimed that they "were fine" and had "recently" been done. As we noticed that many of the floorboards in one of the units were broken and sagging, we were once again assured that they "were fine". Since we desperately needed a place in the Westfield area, we signed a lease. I wish we had spent the money to live elsewhere. The building manager, Dave, could not have been any less helpful from the time we moved in. You have to move in during the week and only during the morning and early afternoon hours. He requires that EVERYTHING be taken in through the basement, so moving in to anything above the first floor becomes quite tiring. Finding space for a moving truck is very difficult. While there is a small driveway that could fit two medium-sized moving trucks, he informed us that the space was for his truck and wife's car. As a result, we had to park the trucks down the street-thus increasing this wonderful experience exponentially. Over the two years we lived there, the turnover of tenants was remarkable. We were able to get to know several during our time there, and were unsurprised by the terrible experiences others had with the building manager, Dave. Overall, I would suggest paying a bit more money and signing a lease either at one of the other buildings in the area or for one of the many houses available for rent throughout the area. While the rent may be on the lower end for the area, the building manager will make your time in the apartment horrendous.