Good Enough Until You Can Do Better
July 20, 2015 - Review from Apartments.com
I’ve lived in my current apartment for roughly three years. This is more a testament to my own personal inertia than to any great sense of satisfaction with my apartment. My housing frustrations have never quite reached the point of overpowering the convenience and affordability of my current abode.
Steven’s Community Apartments offers a fairly mixed bag of pros and cons. On the plus side, the location provides close proximity to both downtown Minneapolis and Uptown, with their shops, ...
restaurants and nightlife, without the high price tag of apartments in those neighborhoods. Easy access to major freeways makes commuting to virtually anywhere in the metro area a snap. Also, the older buildings offer some nice features like hardwood floors, tall ceilings and windows, and built-in, glass-fronted cabinets.
However, while the building’s age does lend character, it has some definite drawbacks. The radiators clank loudly and constantly throughout the winter, yet seem completely incapable of maintaining a comfortable temperature. Be prepared to alternately freeze or broil. Also, the apartments do not have built-in air conditioning, so unless you plan to install your own unit, be prepared to sweat through the summer months. As my unit is on the top floor of the building, I have firsthand knowledge of the pitfalls of combining an old roof with heavy rain. A small portion of my bathroom ceiling collapsed due to bad rooftop drainage during a particularly heavy storm. Definitely not fun.
In regards to apartment management, I have no complaints. The office staff are very helpful and friendly and all my maintenance concerns have generally been addressed in a timely manner.
Read More
Max of 2.