Pros: -very reasonable rent for the area -heat is free -great location -well maintained, with responsive maintenance and management (Sunny is extremely fast to...
Pros:
-very reasonable rent for the area
-heat is free
-great location
-well maintained, with responsive maintenance and management (Sunny is extremely fast to reply to emails)
-packages accepted at the office
-quiet area despite proximity to Washtenaw Ave
-safe area - never felt unsafe or heard/saw anything happen at other units
-upgraded kitchen and bathroom units are nice
-month-to-month leasing available at a very good price
Cons:
-older buildings with frequent maintenance issues (maybe I was unlucky)
-only one washer and dryer shared between 11 or 12 units
-EXTREMELY thin walls
-no central air (wall unit in bedroom)
-baseboard heating is poorly placed and you lose a lot of against-the-wall furniture space
-very little storage in kitchen
I lived here for 15 months in 2016 and 2017. I moved from out of state and Sunny was a pleasure to work with when sorting out the lease and move. The first eight months of my stay were very good despite some unfortunate maintenance issues.
However, I got new upstairs neighbors, and my life became pretty miserable. I could hear everything upstairs very clearly - walking, piano playing, children running and jumping, parents screaming at children. Talking to them + management didn't lead to any improvements, and I was frankly happy to get out of there by the end of my 15th month. If quiet is essential for your sanity, look elsewhere or make sure you get a top floor unit. If not, this is a good place to live at a good price.