If I could give this a negative rating I would.
There are better places to live. Keep looking- down the street even. South Pasadena is filled with great places and amazing landlords. Do NOT sell your self short here. They are desperate for renters- and there is a reason for it!
Your first hint- they over post on craigslist. They are desperate to get renters. This place is half empty and it has been the entire year and a half I have been here.
Second- they tell you the specials are only for a short time. NO!! That sign has been up there for years! If you really are desperate to live here use these facts as leverage to negotiate rent.
Third- NO ONE is calling to see the apartment you are looking at. It is a friend of the manager. They did this one to most people that live here- ask around and do not fall for it!
Finally- I have heard stories and dread when my lease is up in 6 months- they will over charge there way to getting most of your security deposit back.
There are some positives-
1. The gardens and pools are well maintained by an amazing work staff.
2. The apartments themselves are a decent size and are very liveable.
3. There is a strong family community here so if you have kids they will have people to play with.
4. The gym is decent
5. The pool is great
The negatives
1. The walls are thin.
2. Most bedrooms face the walk ways. Awkward- people can see in to your room and they can definitely hear everything as they pass by.
3. This complex lacks privacy big time and if you have loud neighbors there is nothing to drown out the noise.And again- you hear EVERYTHING.
4. If you are NOT a smoker- beware. The windows are not sealed at all. When people smoke outside it all seeps into your house.
5. The sewer underneath the apartment smells. If your apartment faces the street you are in for a smelly time.
6. The pipes are OLD. Brown rusty water shoots out of the sink if you don't use it for even just a day. And you definitely can taste it if you just drink tap.
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