Some Pros/Cons
March 24, 2019 - Review from Apartments.com
We’ve lived at Avalon Oaks & Oaks West for over 18 years - the last 16 years have been in the Oaks West community. It’s been a great community to live in; however, with pros there are some cons.
Pros:
The staff is amazing & very responsive. Our water heater broke on a Sunday, they came out within the hour and had it replaced by the afternoon. Any maintenance issues are promptly addressed. The leasing staff are friendly and quick to respond to requests as well.
Location is nice, being close ...
to the interstate and 2 commuter options has been a huge benefit. It’s also nice that the complex tucked back from a the main road. The landscapers do an amazing job all year around. The always spruce it up nicely after the winter and during the winter the snow removal is wonderful.
The gym has decent equipment & is never full. It can sometimes be a bit dusty though. The heating system can be a bit wacky too but they are making efforts to correct that.
The smell of smoke was always a big issue for us; however, they have been transitioning to a smoke free community!
Cons:
Cost is a little crazy for the apartment, there are complexes within 2-5 miles that are newer with nicer appliances & more or the same amenities for about the same price.
Noise is a big issue, the walls/ceilings/floors are thin. We can hear neighbors above us using the restroom & having intimate moments. Residents are very loud going up/down the stairs as well, like bricks on their feet - our bedroom shares a wall with the hall/stairwell. There must be copper piping, in the morning we hear a loud knocking sound in the walls when neighbors are using water in the kitchen - our bedroom shares a wall with the kitchen.
Appliances are old and the laminate on the cabinet doors peel off - rather than replacing them they will paint them so while still white the texture is rough and once the paint starts to fade they always appear dirty. The windows are warped making it impossible to open them all the way.
FLIES! Our apartment is close to the dumpster & dog poop can. It’s impossible to enjoy sitting on the balcony in the summer/fall without a fly swatter. They actually line the exterior windows and walls of the building, it’s gross.
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