A great but imperfect apartment complex.
June 20, 2023 - Review from Apartments.com
Location: (B+)
Love being in the center of downtown. Good mix of upscale and local restaurants just a few steps away. Also, Capitol Drive runs right in front of the building, so if you like parades and whatnot - this is prime real estate.
It is common to find music within walking distance of your front door. The Bark River is next door, and there is a nice park with a playground, beer garden, and fishing pond a short walk away.
Lots of parking for visitors (note: depending on your apartment's ...
direction, you'll be looking at parking lots. But, to be fair, the other side of the building seems to have a much nicer view.)
Neighbors: (B)
It's always a gamble on what kind of neighbors you get, especially in an apartment building. But, knock wood; people have been *gasp* friendly!
Appearance (B+) & Build Quality (C)
I have a theory that the builders had the budget for a no-frills apartment complex but the vision for something more luxurious. The result is middle to high-end touches that look very nice from a distance and some obvious shortcuts in craftsmanship.
To be clear: I like the way my apartment looks. The problem is in the details.
Beginning in the hallways, you'll notice that the build quality is not great. Poorly cut door trim, missing kitchen tile grout, gaps between the baseboards & floor, and - in my case - one ridiculously poor cabinet installation.
Overall, this is a nice-looking apartment complex. The price reflects that, but I found Riverwalk to be in line with similar buildings/units (I only wish the craftmanship was better.)
Property (B+) & Management (A)
I have had little contact with them, but the pre-move-in communication was top-notch. A+ based on my experiences. This was the easiest check-in / move-in experience I've ever had. I received emails & texts leading up to my move-in date.
On the few times I needed something, I always got a quick response. Property manager communicates with residents via email, so make sure to look for any important messages. She keeps us well-informed. Overall - No complaints at all.
Other Pros
-Lots of unassigned outdoor parking.
-Assigned underground parking
-Private storage in basement
-Washer/Dryer in apartment
-Quartz countertops are very nice.
Cons:
- Assigned underground parking is tight! Big cars might find it challenging
- Intercom lacks buzzer entry or traditional two-way talk & relies on your phone to act as a doorbell. It seems like a good idea, but it's not. It's slow and inconvenient.
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Max of 1. 1 Garage Spot Assigned to Each Unit - Free Surface Parking Lot.