Wyman Park Apartments

management regularly resurfaces floors between tenants, but they don't use proper ventilation, so all the nearby apartments fill up with toxic fumes. Every month or two, I'd have to stay with friends because the fumes coming into my apartment were so bad. 3. For the winter of 20-21, the management kept the heat at a steady 81 degrees. There is some issue with the boiler that they're unwilling to spend the money repairing. I'd wake up sweating in February. To some extent, you can moderate the temperature by opening the windows, but that's wasteful, and several houses across the street use their fireplaces, so your apartment will smell like a campfire. These are just the big issues. There are others, like the elevators break every 1-2 weeks (often when people are moving), there are a growing number of noisy dogs, the hot water temperature varies by 20 degrees while showering, and street parking is limited. Also, getting my deposit back was a hassle, so watch out for that.

issues with plumbing in the kitchen and bathrooms. Some maintenance requests get fulfilled very quickly, but some have taken a couple weeks. I really want to like this place, but it needs some serious TLC.

should know this up front. What makes this place so reasonably priced is: 1) *no air conditioning*, 2) *no dishwashers* in the kitchens, except for possibly some units, and 3) *coin-operated laundry machines*, which are in a basement that is probably haunted. For some people, those three things alone will make it a step down even from college dorm life. This is antique city living. If you’re still reading at this point, the good news is that the rest is pretty rosy. There’s a ton of surrounding lawn and outdoor park space. Cats are allowed (dogs are not, but are in some of RED’s other properties). The interior is very early 20th-century. That said, you need to be okay with “shabby chic”; the hallways are a little dark and drab. There’s a secured room for receiving packages, and you have the benefit of the main leasing office right in the front lobby. Staff is responsive, and I’ve always had immediate maintenance (plus emergency on-call after hours). The units are nice inside, and they have character (I’d call it “modest historic”), despite ambient apartment noise. I’ve never had a roach or a rodent problem. Gas and electric is very reasonable, and they *cover your water and heat*. The ideal person I’d recommend Wyman Park to would be a low-maintenance, 20-something grad student, artist, or early professional. It will undeniably save you a lot of money, and is a good “starter place” (no pool, rec center, or other trendy amenities). Could also recommend this to an older person who is looking for quiet living.

have. We were sad to leave our apartment at Wyman Park as we had a wonderful time here thanks to Chris, Vicky, Flo, and all other staff of RED! Definitely recommended!!!