Park West

As someone who has lived here for many years, I can tell that this has been, and will be, a varying experience for everyone. Personally, I found the roommates, space, and overall ambience of the apartment pretty great! I am grateful and appreciative of the gym, lounge, study spaces and pools (regardless of how many times I use them), and over time, I've seen myself through so much change, development, and self reflection with myself through the comforts and accessibilities Park West gives. Now, from what I've absorbed in observation, this apartment is not without its problems. The maintenance, while they have done an appreciative service, can sometimes take days, weeks, and rarely, even months to respond to an issue, which all depends on the severity of it and the time of year (As a heads up for anyone reading this, if you find the maintenance time to be slow, that normally happens in the early fall when everyone just moved in). As for the peace and quiet, it really does depend on the roommates beside, above, and below you; while I found it to be okay, I've noticed others complaining about it and the walls being "thin" as a result (especially in the Towers complex). I'm not saying that the walls ARE thin, but it really is subjective and up to each person to be the judge of that. Finally, as I renewed each year, I first found the new rental price to be okay, but then it started leaping exponentially, eventually going up by at least $100 per month compared to the previous year's lease. As someone with low income and non-mobility, I find this to be troublesome for myself and the impoverished students and community. In conclusion, this apartment may have its flaws, but it's apparent that the staff here are pushing through with a lot of effort. And if you, dear reader, currently have a negative outlook on this place, I hope you at least consider it from their perspective. If you don't, then reserve some time to think about it, and you may just reach a different outlook.