The Mea / Poolside

Residents consistently praise the property's affordable pricing, convenient location near campus, covered parking, and responsive maintenance staff who address repairs quickly. However, the older building has notable limitations including thin walls and floors that transmit neighbor noise, small kitchens, and occasional issues with aging appliances and climate control. Most residents report fair security deposit returns when apartments are well-maintained, though communication and lease flexibility with management have been inconsistent concerns.

Poolside is an older building that is well-maintained with responsive management and maintenance staff who typically address repairs within one to two days. Residents consistently note thin walls and floors that transmit sound from neighboring units, though this is generally manageable given the quiet, graduate-student resident population. The building offers practical amenities including basement garage parking, ample storage, and large living spaces, making it a good value for the location near campus.

Residents consistently praise the property's parking garage, convenient location near campus, and responsive maintenance staff. The building offers affordable rent with utilities included (gas, trash, water), spacious living areas, and ample storage. However, floor and ceiling sound transmission is a recurring concern, and the older building has limitations including small kitchens, variable appliance age, and cooling challenges in summer months.

Residents consistently praise the property's proximity to campus and nearby amenities, with grocery stores and downtown areas within walking distance. Parking is a major advantage, with basement garage options and assigned spots reducing street parking challenges. The location's convenience and value proposition are highlighted as offsetting the building's age and some maintenance considerations.

Management demonstrates strong responsiveness to maintenance requests, typically addressing non-emergency repairs within one to two days. Staff interactions are generally professional, though leasing office policies around lease modifications and subletting have been a source of frustration for some residents. The property maintains reasonable quiet levels despite its proximity to campus and a nearby hospital.

Maintenance response is consistently fast and professional, with residents reporting repairs completed within one to two days for non-emergency issues. The maintenance staff is described as responsive and courteous. One resident noted that when an older AC unit failed, it was promptly replaced with an energy-efficient model, demonstrating follow-through on appliance repairs.