Thornton Place Apartments

I lived at Thornton Place in the Plaza apartments for 2.5 years and absolutely loved it. I’d still be living there if I hadn’t moved out of state! The main things that I loved were:
Excellent location — transit center across the street that went to all of my work locations (I had several)
Fantastic food and entertainment options within the complex itself, and the mall just across the other street — dangerously close walking distance!
Truly wonderful management team — they were very responsive to issues, provided great opportunities to have fun as a community (movie events, football get together events, etc.) and an extremely prompt and professional maintenance staff.
The only thing that has to be remembered is that you share the space with other PEOPLE, so sometimes they do things that are not as considerate as you would like them to be — but sadly that is life, and overall, the sometimes annoying things (pick up after your dog! Don’t leave your empty smoothie cup next the elevator because you were too lazy/​whatever to take it to a trash can, etc.) happen. That being said, it never out weighed the good, and if there were repeat offenders I knew that I could inform the staff and they would genuinely look into it.
An overall excellent place to call home!

I’ve lived here for 2 years and, overall, I am very happy with my stay. If you are considering living here and want a real review from someone who has lived here for a while, please read on!
STAFF:
The staff at TP is very nice and helpful. Remembering your name (and even unit sometimes) gives the place a more friendly and neighborly environment. They often hold fun events, such as movie premiers, for everyone to socialize and get to know each other at. The maintenance team is also great and often quick to respond to any emergencies. Being a prideful dude, I try to keep my calling for their help to a minimum (like when I accidentally flooded my washing machine), but when I absolutely need some help (like when my fridge stopped working), they are there to get the job done.
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UNITS:
I started out in a smaller studio apartment but am currently staying in a large one bedroom with a balcony. As far as the units go, they are pretty great. The one bedroom I am staying in is a remodeled unit with brand new appliances and laminate flooring. Plenty of space in this unit, and I am even able to keep my kayak in the nook area. Balcony is fun to lounge around in and you get great sunset views at night. Yes, it’s a little loud, but it IS Seattle.
⁴⁄₅
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AMENITIES:
TP has a gym, conference room, and entertainment room (Great Room) with a tv, kitchen and pool table. PLUS, they have free wifi that is accessible on the floor where are the amenities are. Personally, I rarely use any, but they are nice to have. People are often throwing parties in the Great Room, and during the football season, the staff will throw some Seahawks events. The gym is great if you are looking to get in a quick cardio sesh or light weight workout (there is a dumbbell set that goes up to 50lbs). The only thing with the gym is that sometimes groups tend to take over. And sometimes these groups are kind of just hanging out or kicking a soccer ball around… After a month of living at TP, I ended up signing up for a membership at 24 Hour Fitness which is just on the other side of the mall.
3.5÷5
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LOCATION:
The thing I love most about TP is probably the location. It’s right by the Park & Ride and freeway, so you can get just about anywhere you need to go rather quickly (depending on traffic, of course). At TP, you have a movie theater (Regal), mall, restaurants, and gym (24 hour fitness) all within walking distance. I’ve spent way too much time and money at Target since living here because it is just on the other side of the mall. TP also has a beautiful creek that is wonderful for walking your dog or going for a jog. My dog Brutus and I love running the stairs when it’s nice out.
I personally have never felt unsafe walking around at night, but there are the occasional druggies lurking around and car theft has been extremely high in the parking garage (although I commend the staff for constantly doing their best to solve these issues).
4.5÷5
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MISC:
One problem I have had consistently with Seattle apartments is bugs, but here I have not seen anything more than a couple flies after leaving my balcony door open. There recently was a problem with pests on some of the lower floors, but the staff responded quickly and have been constantly monitoring the traps to make sure the problem does not continue or spread.
There have been some issues with people not picking up after their dogs (despite the provided doggy bags), and sometimes it can smell especially «pee-​y» outside the entrances. However, you will probably get this at any pet-​friendly apartment in Seattle. People are just too lazy sometimes.
I think the biggest issue at TP has to do with the sketchiness of people who sometimes linger in the area (not the residents). Despite beefing up security and installing cameras, there are constant break-​ins in the parking garage. At $ 70 a month, it would be nice to have some worry-​free parking, but the staff is doing what they can to keep the issue under control.
Rent is what you can expect to pay anywhere in Seattle for a newer unit. While yes, it is a bit on the high side, it will be similar anywhere in the area.
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OVERALL
I have loved living at Thornton Place for the past two years. I moved here just after college and it’s been a great home for me and my dog.

Thornton Place is an expensive place to live, but you have everything close by, I-​5, shopping, restaurants, etc. I felt very safe when I lived there. The staff at Thornton Place are amazing! They are very helpful and kind.

We have lived at the Thornton Place Creekside for a couple of months now and I must say it is as good and better than I could have imagined! We have French doors that open up to the creek and the windows in the living area offer up a ton of natural light. The best thing about our apartment is how quite it is. I have never heard anyone next door and upstairs we only get some walking sounds. It is so much quieter than our former Ballard house.
What else is good you ask? The maintenance crew! These are amazing guys! If I have an issue I just go to the website, make a report and when I get home it is all taken care of. The leasing staff is also very top notch and happy to help however they can.
Of course, location is important as well. It is close to 99 and the express lanes of I-​5 so getting to work is breeze. Just up the stairs to the plaza I have a movie theater (free passes every month), Thai and ramen restaurants, a café and Subway. If that isn’t enough, Southcenter is just a block away.
What isn’t so good? I don’t have issues with parking as I pay the bit more for a private and secure spot but it does get a bit busy on the weekends so I can see how some folks might have trouble. There are some residents who do smoke in the garage and up by the creek, throwing their butts on the ground. Some folks are also a bit lazy about their garbage as well.
My only pet peeve is that there is only one recycle station and it is at the other end of the complex from us. Something closer to the garbage collection would be nice.

it’s a good place to live, best location. Near Regal Cinema, Restaurants, Northgate Mall, Northgate Transit Center, Target and Best Buy. But, the leasing price here is pretty expensive, however the room and facility is very good. They give 2 free regal tickets every month.
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Not a bad place. Relatively safe and conveniently located across from the mall. The complex is clean except for the very occasional smell of dog in the elevator. The halls are nice and clean. I just spent 10 days there in my son’s apartment. Beautiful apartment with a gorgeous view.
My only complaint is the screaming of kids in the early morning hours and the sound of people (kids?) running up and down the stairs and through the halls… like a herd of buffalo. My son said that’s usual. Once there was a huge boom from above that shook the sofa I was sleeping on! I don’t know WHAT they’re doing! The office personnel should spend one night there and find out who is responsible for all that noise.

I think Thornton Place is the best apartment I’ve lived in the US. Had to move out because my husband and I decided to go another city. In fact, the apartment is not that fancy comparing to the Seattle downtown luxury apartments, but you get what you pay for. I was very happy when living there. If we have chance move back to Seattle, I would definitely consider Thornton Place at first place.

We are almost to the end of our second year here. 95% of the time we have loved it. The staff here is the best I’ve EVER had at any rental place. They are so friendly and accommodating. Yes, living here is slightly expensive but as I’ve seen several others say you do get what you pay for-​apartment itself, in home washer/​dryer/​dishwasher, friendly and awesome staff, secure building, and location convenience. Our first year here there was some crime hay we heard of/​experienced. Our bikes were stolen from the bike rack outside-​yes they were chained to the rack. I let the office know about it and security proactively did some searching. Unbelievably they actually found them! I was ecstatic. There have been some reports of break ins in the garage but it is open to the public so unfortunately crap like that does happen. We have only had one issue with a loud neighbor so in two years that’s pretty good. I would recommend this place to anyone and would stay here if I weren’t moving to Bellingham. :)

They gave me the wrong room keys in the first day. my room is in the south building but they give me the room keys for the north building. so i don’t get any place to go to slept on that day.

I don’t think I would ever want to live in this apartment complex. The walls are thin and yes, you can hear your side neighbors and up above neighbors. I lived here for 2 years and that is because I hate moving and the hassle of moving. But after 2 years, eek! Me thinks not again. I could only take it for so long because I started disliking this place. Also, cars get vandalize a lot in the garage. Lots of break in. Wish I would have liked this place more because of the proximity to the transit center, but it is just not a place I want to live or call home. I am so glad I moved out of this apartment complex.

We lived at Thornton Place for a year. The whole experience sucks! We paid over $ 1000 for a tiny studio. With its awful floor plan, we didn’t get much useful space. And they dare to raise the price by 20% when we were thinking about renewing the lease. (We thought about it NOT because any positive experience with Thornton Place. Its only that its too much trouble with moving even within the same city.) Also there is a $ 75 fee for parking with no guarantee of a parking spot. It was fine during weekdays when I took public transportation, but definitely not during weekends and holidays when I needed to move my car most. I ended up parking on the streets and had to get up late at night to get my car back the garage a lot of TIMEs! That’s unbearably annoying! Later when we searched other apartments in the neighborhood, we found a number of apartments with a cheaper price and larger space. So search for a better place and don’t waste your money on Thornton Place!

I have lived at Thornton Place for over 3 years now. I moved here after having lived in a variety of locations around the Seattle metropolitan area in the past 9 years. As a single woman, I realized after a snow storm back in 2008 that I needed to be closer to my work (UW) and have alternate transportation options.
Location: Thornton place is just east of I-​5 and directly south of Northgate Mall. My apartment faces southeast. I can’t speak to the noise if you face the freeway, but it’s not directly next to it. I have gotten used to buses going up/​down the hill on my side, and it doesn’t bother me. If you move here from a residential suburban area, it might seem noisy at first. Thornton is perfect for easy I-​5 access. Between the property and I-​5 is the Northgate Transit Station which is a major hub for buses. Whether you are into the environment and want to not drive a car, work downtown and don’t want to pay exorbitant downtown parking fees, or are temporarily out of transportation due to vehicle maintenance, this is a huge bonus. It makes me feel better knowing that I have alternate transportation options should my car break down.
Nearby: I’ve said that they only need to bring in a Trader Joe’s for me to be in blissful heaven. As of this review– Just an elevator trip downstairs are: Thai Fusion Bistro, Subway, the Jewel Box (great café for coffee, wine, beer, bubble tea, frozen yogurt, crepes and sandwiches), Tengu– a conveyer-​belt sushi restaurant, Five Guys Burgers, a laser hair removal business, UW Medicine clinic and a cinema with an IMAX theater. I haven’t needed heath care at the clinic, but it’s nice to know it’s just an elevator ride away. Plus there are all the businesses at Northgate Mall within easy walking range.
Staff: I have always had positive interactions with all the staff. They are friendly and responsive. Any issues that have come up have been quickly resolved in a positive manner. I feel that they make a great effort to create a sense of community. There are lots of wonderful activities they organize. I admit I haven’t been to any, but it’s because of my work schedule rather than choice.
*I do want to call out that when we did have snow accumulation in, I think in 2009 or 2010, the maintenance guys were FABULOUS! They were diligently out there early in the morning ensuring we could get safely in and out of the property. I feel this is significant because that was one of my reasons for moving from my previous Mill Creek location. When it snowed up there, that complex did nothing. I couldn’t get to work (hospital), but I also worried about older residents needing to get medical attention. Anyone moving to Seattle should be aware that Seattle is not prepared as a city for snow on a regular basis, so when it actually accumulates– it’s bad.
Apartment: I live in a one-​bedroom that is just under 600 sq ft. It was brand new when I moved it, so everything has been great. There were some «new construction» hiccups early on, but everything has been great ever since. Since I face SE and am on the 5^th floor, I have a great breeze during those 1 – 2 weeks of summer when you really wish you had an air conditioner. My neighbors who face the courtyard did say they sweltered a bit during that heat wave.
Cons: The only two things which have made me consider moving away from here are: 1) parking. It was cool to live so close to a fantastic movie theater until a blockbuster opened. Parking can get hairy, and I confess that I’ve been more than irate to pay for monthly parking and having to compete with movie goers who pay nothing. The office staff have made improvements to address this by offering a valet service when they are able to anticipate the need. I may have needed to drive around for several minutes, but I’ve only had to park across the street twice. 2) other residents. There seem to be quite a few students. Noise has only been an issue a few times in the past 3 years, so that’s understandable. I’ve been intermittently irritated to flat out angered by the irresponsibility or inconsiderate actions of some residents. Spills or garbage dropped in common places and left for others to deal with. There is a garbage/​recycle chute inside a little room on each floor. I’ve gone in to find people have left stuff in the room rather than put it down the chute or transport large recycling stuff to the recycle room in the garage. (LAZY and inconsiderate) Fortunately, this does not seem to be a daily occurrence based upon my normal trips in and out of the building.
Rating: I went ahead an rated TP ⁵⁄₅ stars because #1– They have made an obvious effort to address the parking issue instead of ignoring it. #2– There are icky neighbors no matter where you live, and overall I appreciate most of my neighbors. It’s the few that are probably driving the rest of us crazy!

First off, I should point out I’ve never reviewed on Unilocal before. While, I’ve known of Unilocal for several years, I’ve never once felt compelled to post my thoughts on anything. Not because I’m not well spoken or uninformed or anything like that… it’s mostly just because I’m lazy. With that said, I finally found a reason to post. That reason is the Thornton Place Apartments in the Northgate area of Seattle.
My fiancé and I have lived at Thornton Place since July of 2010. During this time we’ve witnessed Thornton Place grow and develop. There are pros AND cons to anything. You have to determine if the pros are in your budget and if the cons are worth it.
We love that our unit is basically brand new. You pay for that. We love that we can park on site. You pay for that. We LOVE that we can have BOTH of our dogs with us. You pay for that. We love that when our dryer shits the bed at midnight because I shoved one to many bath towels into it, we can call someone to come fix it. You pay for that. You get the point, you pay for what you get. As one reviewer posted earlier, don’t pay for something that’s out of your means and then complain about it. It’s not like they surprise you with the lease payment AFTER you sign and move in.
I’ve found that the Leasing Office will bend over backwards to help you.{An example} I consider myself to be an easy going person. Not much irks me. However, I do hate when people don’t obey the NO SMOKING policy. Our neighbors enjoy smoking at 2am in their apartment. The leasing office provides us with an after hours number to call in case of emergencies and what not. I called the number and they handled it. Our apartment has been smoke smell free for 4 months now! Great.
I see complaints about parking… and sure, it sucks when you can’t get a spot. However, our building is next door to large mall as well as shares it’s garage with a 14 screen movie theatre. (yes theatRe, I prefer to spell it the correct way) OF COURSE it’s going to be packed during the holiday season. We pay $ 150 to park two cars in the garage and occasionally (3 – 5 times a year) we have to drive around a couple of laps to find a spot. There’s worse things in the world. (Cholera comes to mind as being worse than spending 10 minutes looking for a parking spot.) Not to mention that this year, knowing it would be a challenge, the leasing office took steps to mitigate the issue:
1 — They offered us complimentary valet service in the secured garage.
2 — There was a contest for anyone who didn’t move their vehicle the entire 4 day Thanksgiving weekend which culminated in a $ 200 gift card to the mall.
3 — THEY PAID TO HAVE OUR VEHICLES DETAILED! (This added an extra $ 350 to the trade in value to the vehicle that I traded in 2 weeks later.)
Ok…I just looked up and realized how long this is. My apologies. I didn’t know I had this in me.
In short, you get what you pay for. If you are comfortable paying a little more for a place that is more secure and offers more amenities, you will enjoy this place. The team in the leasing office is great. If the worst thing we have to deal with is an occasional situation with parking 4 or 5 times a year, I’d say it’s worth it.
Go Hawks.

My husband and I are new to Seattle and chose TP as our first Seattle home. It had the best amenities and central location, while feeling «safe». It is fairly expensive, a little over what we had planned to pay, but in comparison to other properties, it’s hard to get the granite counter tops, and other premium fixtures.
Parking is expensive, and it seems like cars are broken into fairly often, unfortunately. The gated community in the creekside apartments is fantastic. And there are security guards out at night, which is great for a female taking the dog out late at night.
Love the vendors on the grounds; movie ticket perks, Subway, 5 Guys, a delicious coffee shop (Jewel Box Café) with great coffee and food, sushi and Thai food. The mall is right next door, Target and QFC just down the street. You don’t need much more.
The gym is all you need for a basic gym. And it’s nice that it’s not ever packed, so you can work out whenever your schedule allows.
We have had issues with the various utilities companies. We started with one, and then they changed names to another and the new company is SIGNIFICANTLY more expensive (despite our usage not changing). It’s again, more than we initially anticipated and budgeted when we moved in.
Another downside is the tenants who really don’t care about anyone else. Many have pets and don’t clean up after their dogs. The TP staff does a great job cleaning up after these ungrateful tenants, but they also get the brunt of the complaints. Or the others who smoke by the building causing other tenants to be inconvenienced. Again, management does a great job trying to address this.
I just have to say the after hours maintenance team is awesome. Living in a «industrial style loft», we had a very rare dripping pipe on our bed around 9:15p and within 10 minutes of calling, the crew was here inspecting (even went upstairs to see if another tenant had a water problem). By 10p were leak free and able sleep in peace!

My wife and I have been living here for a year and just renewed our lease. The main reason boils down to great people and customer service. Thornton place is a mix of apartments, condo and townhouse type apartments. The prices range from around one thousand to a little less then three thousand. Parking is 75 a month and for assigned, its 90. This all seems expensive and many people complain, however, its worth it and if you can’t afford it you should not be looking anyway. Do not live above your means and complain on Unilocal because your broke. Thornton place is situated across the street from northgate mall and on the other side the northgate transit center which is great for commuting, minutes from downtown. The apartments are all situated in a plaza much like a European plaza, in the plaza you have a movie theater, medical clinic, coffee shop, sushi and Thai restaurants as well as subway. Down the stairs is thronton creek which after years of being buried under concreate was awaked and is now a lovely area for us to walk our dog because pets are allowed!
My main reason for writing this post is Adam. He is a jainitor there who saved me. My car battery died, so after work the next day I took the bus to get a new one. When I got back about 7 at night it turns out I did not have the tools. Adam luckily was there, he spent almost an hour helping me and using his own tools, as the office was closed, to help me. This is just amazing, as is the rest od the staff. The maintenance are quick to fix what ever you need, everything is always clean and the front office are always there to help in anyway. I would love here forever, and I may, this truly is city luxary.

I have been living at Thornton Place for the last 10 months, and I am ready to resign my lease for 2013 in December. Here are some reasons why:
I LOVE my place, the amenities are top notch (hardwood floors, granite counter-​tops, (kitchen and bathrooms) stainless steel appliances, gas stove/​oven, gas fireplace, incredible sound-​proofing. Plus the kitchen has such a smart layout that cooking and cleaning up is really convenient.
Thornton place accepts pets. .. they even supply «poop pouches» (high quality biodegradable at that) free of charge for dog owners. I’ve read some complaints about people not picking up after their dog, but I had the same problems when I lived in a house, when I lived in a different condo, and when I lived in an apartment. .. some people are jerks and some jerks have dogs. It’s hardly Thornton Place’s fault.
I love the fact that everyone tenant who signs a lease gets 2 movie passes a month. Coupled with the fact that the Regal Theater is in the courtyard, along with a Sushi place, a Thai restaurant, a Subway, a 5-​Guys Burgers, and a fabulous coffee shop called the Jewel Box. .. all in the courtyard. Plus, Thornton place recently installed a giant chessboard with each piece about 18″-24″ high — it’s so cool!
Also, there is UW Physicians right in the complex if you need to see a doctor, and a Group Health clinic across the street, if you lean in that direction.
Also, across the street to the north is Northgate Mall, with awesome shops and restaurants. Across the the street to the south is Northgate Transit Center — again, awesomely convenient if you are a bus rider (I am).
Now as far as parking goes, yes, it gets crowded sometimes, but seriously for $ 20 bucks more you get a private place behind a fence. I’m sorry Jennifer T. didn’t know that, but that was available when I moved in Dec 2011. And when the holiday season arrives, I will take advantage of that. But I really don’t mind walking a little bit if it means I can park underground.
I am not a twenty-​something, though far from retirement. Most of my friends are married and have a nice house in the ‘burbs. I’ve have most of them over for a party or meal, and without fail, everyone of them have commented on how great my place was, and how this is what they would want when they downsized. I’m hosting our Christmas Party this year in our great «Great Room». .. free of charge (thank you Thornton Place).
So, if you are in the mood to try urban community living in a green complex, I strongly recommend that you consider Thornton Place. Like I said, I’ve lived in several types of dwellings in my lifetime, some single family, some multi-​family, and this is by FAR, my favorite home, no 2 ways about it.

Having been a former resident at Thornton Place, I have to say, reading more recent reviews seems like they put some better policies in place. But as you can see from my 2-​star rating, my experience does not reflect those of more recent residents.
For those people below complaining about parking, that was one of my biggest annoyances living at Thornton too. The holiday season was unbearable because paying $ 75 for parking a month and then not being able to park in your own lot because of movie goers and mall shoppers is frustrating. The option to have an assigned space (for more money) was simply not available (not to my knowledge) So, that’s a great change since I’ve lived there – they probably got burned too many times from residents (rightfully) complaining.
For me, the breaking point of living at Thornton Place was when there was a small fire of some sort in the building that I lived in that required the residence from floors 4 and down to leave so that the water damage (from the sprinkler system going off) could be fixed. OK that’s understandable. Being put into a hotel that was less than desirable – fine. BUT, when my boyfriend and I tell you that we have a 55-​gallon salt water fish tank and ask you if we should make arrangements to move it out of the apartment and you say «you’ll make sure to take care of it,» that’s what I expect. In short – all of our fish ended up dead as well as all of the plant life in the tank which was over $ 200 worth of stuff.
UGH. I would have gladly moved the fish and plants out of the apt, but I was assured they would be taken care of. Clearly when I saw all those poor fish floating belly up, I knew that was a bust (still traumatized by that too). Thornton then decided to tell us that they didn’t want to reimburse us for our loss or even talk to the company (Belfor) about reimbursing us. REALLY? After some pestering we were offered a gift card to some pet store for an amount less than ¼ of the amount of loss we suffered & that pet store didn’t even carry any salt water items.
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Luckily my boyfriend is a bulldog and in the end (I’m sure it’s because finally out of sheer frustration we threatened legal action) we were taken care of. Really though? It shouldn’t have been such an uphill battle for us to get a little compassion and a little help. The way the office dealt with our situation was so callous and cold. Also, from then on, any time I went down to the office for something they only referred to me as «oh you’re so-and-so’s girlfriend» in an ominous/​snide tone. –_​–
From more recent reviews it seems like they’ve really worked on their service skills, so that’s good. The two office people that worked there that were always really helpful and nice were Ritchie & Cameo (don’t know if they still work there, but they were really awesome). So, plus 1 star for their service while I was living there.
Still, I can forgive but never forget and if I ever had to rent again, Thornton place wouldn’t even be an option to consider. Plus those elevators are really as slow as a snail.
They get plus 1 star for their proximity to the transit center – which is super convenient. That brings this review to a whopping 2 stars. Thornton Place, my living experience was tainted, but honestly, it’s good to see that you’re willingly making changes to make future tenants’ living experiences better – good to see that those surveys you give residents to fill out actually cause changes to happen!

I am a soon to be resident and I looked at the reviews prior to renting. First, yes you have to pay for parking. It is $ 75 for unsigned spaces and $ 90 for assigned. I am sorry you did not spend the extra 15 dollars and choose your spot… I did. As for the people not picking up after their pets, that is not Thornton’s fault, it is pet owners who don’t pick up after their pets. Even communities downtown such as Aspira had issues with people picking up after their dogs in their dog patch. And as for the garbage area, I am sure Thornton cleaned it when they were aware of it. It is not viable for them to have someone sit in the garbage area all day to make sure people throw away their waste properly. Silly really how lazy people are. As for spending a lot for a small place, it is a GREEN building and offers many perks. I am looking forward to my downsizing and having a homey place with nice wood (type) floors. Also being in a middle unit my heat and cooling cost should be less. Who knows I may have to change my review later but now I am really happy with my move.
Not putting 5 stars yet because I am only just now moving in.
The office staff have also been great to us and I am sure that relationship will continue. I think they genuinely want the residents to be happy.

For the most part I have thoroughly enjoyed living here. Yes it’s tiny for a lot of money, but the building is brand new. It’s a nice place. The area is safe, I never feel threatened and it’s a great location. I love being near the food and theaters and target and the mall is super close. I don’t pay for parking here but I’ve heard it’s a joke so don’t bother with that. My only complaint is the elevators are slower than molasses. And when people move in they lock them and it takes FOREVER to get in or out of the place. Frustrating. Other than that I’ve really liked it.

Never have I lived in a place where it feels like the other residents simply don’t care.
From parking to puppy poop, it feels like other residents simply don’t give a damn. Many times a week, you’ll find cars in the parking garage parked over two spots (most likely to protect their «precious» cars from getting dinged, which I’ve never had a problem with parking «normally»). Is it really that hard to pick up your dog’s poop, too? What about your trash; why the heck is it left ON THE GROUND in the trash compactor room, when there’s clearly enough space in the compactor?
It’s crap like this that begins to irk you. Granted, the places are relatively new and have that fresh apartment feel, and even the condos are untouched (they intended to sell them, but the weak economy forced rentals). I’ve no problem with the units themselves; the facilities, restaurants, theater, and amenities are all nice,
it’s the recurring aforementioned issues that start to slowly chip at you.
But hey, a free movie pass per resident per month is plenty to offset these annoyances, right?
P. S. Beware the fine print– bought a charcoal grill which our move in agent failed to mention are forbidden, then received a letter on our front door as well as an email saying that item is off limits. Sweet. $ 100+ down the drain.