Battery B

I would score a 2.5÷5 if possible but based off of the Unilocal criteria my experience has been closer to «Meh» than «A-​OK». My fiancé and I moved in this May and haven’t had the experience we expected from a luxury apartment.
We signed our lease while the property was still under construction so we did not have the final product to observe before signing but we had a good idea after a lengthy tour. Unfortunately the best way to sum up this property is a GREAT idea that was executed in a mediocre fashion. The quality of construction/​materials seems to be lacking. Examples include… Walkways already showing signs of significant wear (painted grey, bare wood is showing through where you walk), wood on walkways/​stairs already cracking, large windows have issues opening/​closing fully, paint on the walls is absolutely awful quality (rough, impossible to clean without fading), sloppy framing around doors and windows. The move in was a nightmare. We got the keys and expected a brand new looking unit as we were the first occupants… floors were scratched and even chipped in some places, a few outlets didn’t work, dust all over, front door and framing scratched from construction, and the water radiated sewage until we ran it for a significant period.
Pros:
— Very modern and cool looking units, in and out. We have gotten a lot of compliments.
— Granite counter tops, nice stainless appliances, etc.
— Raining shower head has ruined all other showers for us
— Layout is very effective for the small space sq footage wise
— Nice view through the large windows
— Maintenance is very responsive and helpful, even on weekends.
— Location is great
— Security is a priority: Cameras, gates, a lot of lighting. They did a great job in this regard.
— Basic cable included, water cost is fair, leasing washer/​dryer is fair
— Pet friendly and the deposits/​monthly fees are reasonable
— Rooftop patio is nice to have
Cons:
— Construction as mentioned above
— Poor move in prep
— Management– Stereotypical «meh» service: rarely answers phones, lack of follow up after maintenance requests, seems under staffed, etc. *note everyone is kind though*
— Minimal living space lighting
— Parking is scarce: one spot per unit included, street parking otherwise unless you over pay for tandem spot.
— No dumpster on site, expect to share dumpster with the neighboring Metal Works.
— No rent payment portal: pay by mail or in person off site during business hours (no drop box). Auto pay is an option although when I attempted to enroll it wasn’t done timely.
— Not much storage if you get a washer/​dryer
Overall we like the place enough to stay for our lease but nothing more. At the end of the day this is advertised as a luxury apartment and simply doesn’t live up to that title in substance or service.

Moved into my unit about a month ago and am loving it! The windows are large and let a ton of natural light into the apartment, which makes for happy Saturday mornings reading on the sofa and munching on an egg sandwich from the Fox in The snow which is a short 5 minute walk away! Everyone at the company has been friendly and helpful and are very responsive if you have a question. The rain shower is wonderful and has great pressure. My goldendoodle actually prefers the shower over the baths he used to get. Floors are easy to keep clean and I recommend getting a washer and dryer in your unit. Haven’t had any issues with noise, and the other tenants are friendly.
Easy to get on the highway to get anywhere else in Columbus, and it’s a $ 4 Über ride to and from High Street.
Great place for young professionals or new couples.
Recommend!

I moved into Battery B (from out of state, site unseen!) early February of 2015. It’s a brand new complex, and very modern! I have a ground floor 1 bedroom apartment. My main contact through the renting process was Jenny Zhang– she is so kind and amazing. She worked with my time constraints, and was/​is always available for any questions or issues that might arise. She made the whole transition to Columbus so easy.
The complex is in a great area, a few blocks from the Short North and High St., and only 2 miles from downtown. It’s quiet and safe, and haven’t noticed any crime in the area. Italian Village is really nice, and seems to be in the end stages of gentrification for the area.
The amenities include washer/​dryer in unit (optional for $ 35 extra per month), free cable, dishwasher, disposal, microwave, oven, and electric range. Everything is electric– including the heating. I also have dark hard wood flooring, but some units have light wood.
I love the ceilings as well– very high and gives the apartment a spacious feel.
The only thing I’d list as a drawback is the lack of storage space that is available in unit. There’s a big closet in the bedroom, and a small hall closet that houses the water heater and the W/​D (if you chose it), but no other storage areas. There might be storage closets to rent in the complex, but not in the specific unit.
Overall, I love this complex!