This will be my 3rd year here, I was originally in a 2b with a roommate which turned out to be a terrible decision. But as terrible as the management was then the still worked with
me while I was dealing with bad roommate backlash. I moved into a one bedroom my second year here on the opposite side of the building and life hasn't been too bad.
There have been a few terrible things that happened like in October of 2016 the garage was broken into, a lot of residents cars including myself were
...broken into twice that month, some lost more than others and there was some damage as well. Semi-luckily they hired a new manager at that point so dealing with all of that was fairly simple and much less frustrating than it might have been with the old manager.
They've since upgraded a lot of security features asked the local police station to make more rounds in the area because "bum" population has doubled since I moved here 3 years ago.
I give the place a 3-star rating because there's always issues with the front door, there are only 4 washer and dryers for the whole building, and there are no real amenities. Yet they charge rent as if there were. I only renewed my lease because I'm only in California for one more year and I don't feel like moving again.
If you are looking for a clean place in a nice area that you only need for the basics because you won't be spending a lot of time in then go for it. It's also nice for small families, there's is a nice elementary school a few blocks from here within walking distance. It's honestly in a prime location and is perfect depending on which side of the building you live on, nature the side facing the Main Street, Laurel Canyon, is a little noisier.
All in all my first year here was definitely a one star experience they've since come up to 3stars by getting new management and not going up too much on my renewal this time.
I'd recommend this as a last resort option.
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