Overall, my apartment at 30UC was okay and would have considered staying if it wasnt for the constant rent increases and other little things that just begin to add up. I decided to move on and found a more affordable place with amenities.
The balcony did have an amazing view and was perfect for relaxing and watching sunsets, and I appreciate the pet-friendly policy. The concrete construction keeps things quiet, and the previous resident managers were helpful and responsive.
They did two preliminary move out inspections, i got dinged on the curtains i put up and a few other decor holes but other than that i received my deposit back - seemed fair to me for living there almost 4 years. The resident manager was half an hour late to the final inspection, which was annoying.
Pros:
• Large Laundry Room / Storage Space
• Quick response to maintenance
• Dishwasher and in-suite laundry
• Regular HVAC maintenance and care
• Concrete build - great soundproofing
• Location
• Free wifi
• Lobby with chairs and couches
Cons:
• Parking - small spaces, high cost, no snow clearing ($110 outdoor, $200+ indoor, paid overnight visitor parking)
• Neighbors smells drift in via bathroom vent and the HVAC
• Vehicles constantly getting broken into (mine included - there wasn't even anything in the car)
• University Crescent traffic blocks the entrance in the afternoon (not the property's fault)
• Rumbly/annoying heater/fan noise from roof and hallway
• Constant construction noise (not property's fault)
• No gym or amenities
• The parking company who manages the visitor lots will block them off during bomber games to ensure no visitors are parking there
• For a new build, the balcony window and door had terrible insulation. Ice would accumulate inside the apartment on colder days.
• Constantly having to tighten fixtures like door handles and toilet roll holder
• Slanted walls, poorly cut flooring
• The elevator door hates to close - takes about 3 tries. I've seen someone fixing it 3 times already
• After complaints from residents, they finally replaced the smelly, dirty elevator carpet
• They have these room scent pods that spray in the elevator - if you are scent sensitive, make sure you pick a floor where you can take the stairs.