Dakota Ridge Apartments in Littleton, Colorado is a decent place to live, but could be outstanding with better management. The apartments themselves are newer, in good working order. Large kitchen pantry closets, large bathrooms and a computer nook in each unit are highlights.
However, the look is often deceiving. Several of the switch plates, the fuse box cover, and cable hook ups were not actually attached to the wall. They were painted on and this issue is never noticed until after
...you've been living there for several days and having turned in your damage report.
Calling in a service request is easy, with the ability to call or fill out a request online. However, getting the service completed is often much more difficult. Most requests take over a week to complete, even when it's a major issue like a smoke detector that isn't working properly.
The online portal is helpful, but often unreliable and not always accurate. The management prefer that rent be paid online, but three times in the last year the amount listed on the 1st was inaccurate and a late notice was sent because the management neglected to post fees.
The landscaping, at first glance, is very nice and the views are spectacular. However, the grounds are not well maintained. Several breezeways have birds nests during the Spring/Summer with bird feces piling up. This is not addressed. The grass is not cut regularly. Also the landscaping is poorly designed. The grade of several parts of the property cause quagmires of mud and water. The convenient dog waste containers and waste bags are placed in strategic locations. But they are not emptied regularly, especially in winter. Also, the sidewalks and stairs are not cleared of snow consistently during/after snow storms. This causes hazardous conditions walking around the complex in the winter.
Adequate parking is provided. Garages and carports are plentiful and inexpensive. However the speed bumps are a major hazard to any car. They are much too high, more useful as a bike jump than their intended purpose.
The location is very good. Blocks from Wal Mart and gas stations. In the center of SW Littleton close to shopping, and public transportation.
Overall the complex is average. The price is much too high for what you get ($1500 for a two bedroom apartment, after fees, is high but in line with the area). I would recommend this complex to friends and family if the location was convenient.
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