Rafi
Google
Great building, but management falls short—particularly the leasing team, which has been dismissive and defensive when concerns are raised.
a) House Membership
The lease agreement states that the first 30 days of the House Membership would be provided as a free trial. However, through a clause in the Special Provisions, management pushed the trial to the second month instead of the first. This completely defeats the purpose of a “trial”—it’s meant to let residents evaluate the service before paying. This feels like a case of nickel-and-diming residents through forced add-ons rather than offering a choice-driven experience.
b) High HVAC usage charges and inefficient HVAC system
The HVAC bill is not based on individual usage but is shared among all residents. For 24 days, my HVAC charge was $109, which is twice the amount of my separately billed electric bill. The HVAC system is inefficient, frequently overheating or overcooling my home, and this issue remains unresolved. My total utilities bill for the first 24 days was $328 (excluding electricity) and is projected to rise even further as building occupancy increases.
c) Internet Service
Internet is $75/month and is managed directly by the apartment. You cannot choose your own provider or switch to a more affordable or reliable alternative. This lack of flexibility can be frustrating—especially when the service doesn’t meet expectations.
d) Pet Screening
Pet registration is outsourced to a third-party service that charges a fee. Even if you’re seeking a reasonable accommodation, your personal information may still be shared with outside companies for commercial purposes (e.g., insurance quotes). While you might be able to bypass this by emailing their support directly.
e) Rules, Regulations, and Fees
Management enforces numerous rules and may impose steep administrative fees for violations. It remains unclear whether these fees will be applied fairly or potentially misused. Some of these fees are uncommon and not typically charged by other luxury apartment communities.
f) In-Home Package Delivery
A $25 monthly fee is being charged for in-unit package delivery, which allows management access to enter your home at any time—raising serious concerns about privacy and security. Even if you opt out of this service, the full fee is still imposed, calling into question the fairness of this policy. They do not deliver large packages and package concierge do not work on Fridays or Saturdays.
Update: They have stopped entering apartments following complaints and appear to be working on resolving issues with the package delivery service.
Please ask to review the entire leasing agreement, including any addendums and special provisions, before applying. Don’t rely on verbal promises or surface-level marketing—read everything carefully.