Beautiful Old Architecture!
March 18, 2026 - Review from Apartments.com
If you take a tour here come with an open mind because the building is over a 100 years old and it does have its problems but if you live to be 100 you will probably have problems too. Yes the floors are cracked and that's because the building settles over time but they are the original floors so take the time to appreciate that a lot of people have walked these floors.
The original revolving doors are still here and they work I know every time I use them I wonder who else came through them. Yes, ...
the package room was broken into and that's because of a water leak which took time to fix because once again it's an old building.
The windows are original to the building and on the inside they have storm windows. The individual floors have a hallway accent table. The trash room isn't really a room it's just a chute.
Christina the Assistant Manager is on top of things and makes sure the building and its residents are doing well. Maintenance is quick to respond to a maintenance request. Jordan was great about making sure my key fob worked and hadn't expired. Maintenance here is not lazy by any means unlike some places I have lived.
If you are a social person unlike me the building does hold social events usually here in the building or on the roof when weather permits. They usually ask that you bring a snack but you aren't required to.
The fitness center is on the 2nd floor near the office. It has a couple televisions and is kept usually really clean.
The units themselves have a washer and dryer in the unit. Along with a full tub and shower. You have control over your AC/Heat and it actually works unlike the Des Moines Building. You have granite countertops and dark wood cabinets. Tub sinks which helps keep the water in when you use the sprayer which pulls out from the faucet. The refrigerator is on wheels which makes it easier if you need to clean behind it or underneath it. The bedroom is a good size big enough to fit a queen if I remember right. The living room is big. The countertop has an overhang that you can use counter stools for. The accent wall is a nice gray and you don't see that much in other apartments.
The building is connected to the skywalk which makes it a great convenience if you work downtown along the skywalk especially during winter when it's really cold and the summer when it gets too hot.
So if you want some where nice to live in Downtown Des Moines I would suggest you take a look at The Equitable Building.
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Property Manager Responded
March 30, 2026
Thank you for sharing your detailed and thoughtful review! We're thrilled to hear you appreciate the beautiful old architecture and unique features of our building. It's wonderful that you recognize the charm and history in elements like the original floors and revolving doors. We're also glad to know that Christina and Jordan have been helpful and that our maintenance team has met your expectations. Your insights into the amenities and the convenience of the skywalk are greatly appreciated. If you have any further feedback or need assistance, feel free to reach out to us at equitable@blockmultifamily.com or 515-369-3782.
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