Marketplace at Fells Point

Starting with the bad, then will get to the good/neutrals. Safety issues: I could not be more dissatisfied with the safety of this building and the management's lack of response and corrective action. I've been personally trapped in the elevator twice within six months, there are only two elevators right next to each other and are constantly an issue or out of service. Which is a big issue for the residents that live here who are not able to take the stairs. Aside from the elevators being a safety hazard the entrance doors and stairwell doors as well are never secured, the locks either do not work, are shut off or the hydraulics need to be replaced. Maintenance request for these are always closed without repair or residents are told it's being worked on and will take months to fix, if ever, for example one of the double doors going outside took 15 months to replace. A neighbor had her car stolen from our garage, which is one of the most secure I've seen in the neighborhood, camera footage was not clear enough to capture the driver. Noise: Get ready for monthly fire alarm testing or alarm trips. Management does not follow-up when an alarm is triggered and not a scheduled test. The management will advise via email and flyers when testing will be a few days before but their windows are never accurate. If you have a pet at home and are not there you should definitely have plans to remove them from your residence because the alarms are LOUD and go off for 15+ minutes when testing is done. Testing is often being the alarms are wired to the entire retail block, so all of the businesses and their work is wired to our alarms as Dolben owns multiple properties on the block, that they refer to as their "retail tenants". Aside from alarms being a reoccurring norm and disturbance as others have mentioned the walls, floors and doors do not provide any sound proofing. I can hear my neighbors talking next door, walking in the hall, and even people walking in the hallway above me. *yikes* I have had to ask neighbors to stop blaring music etc. late at night when I have to get up early, thankfully my neighbors are polite and respectful when asked but that's a variable you'll have to weigh for yourself. Management's take on this is to alert them when there's disturbances after hours, although they can't do anything at the time being no one is on staff, and to call the police (which is not a warranted police matter in my opinion). Amentities: The courtyard is relatively clean, the fireplace is never on or able to be worked by the resident. There is a grill that is not well maintained which some may see as a nice to have. The gym is a nice benefit to have, however equipment that breaks isn't fixed. They recently replaced the floor (to add shock absorption) and most machines + a water fountain which is great. Maintenance when needed in unit is awesome, timely, and very polite. Big kudos all around for them. I've had a few emergencies off hours with my air shutting off and my sink overflowing from my neighbor's clogged kitchen sink and the speed and fix was fast in both scenarios. Rooftop view is amazing, couches and tables are a great place to hang and entertain friends. There's always cushions and pillows missing but otherwise seating is plentiful. The above has been mentioned to the head of the management team with suggestions on how to improve. They've agreed to take on improving communications on issues around safety and disruptions to common areas and entryways.
Sep 1st, 2023

Leasing team is really friendly and very willing to assist in any way they can. Love the look of the place and its in a prime location. No complaints from me.
Feb 13th, 2022

I mean, lets be real - outside. Summer. Booze. Brian. Just come here. Get some food. Get some ice cream. Ask Brian to make you a drink. This place is absolutely necessary for the town to have. Support it.
Apr 7th, 2020

Most popular outdoor toilet of 2020. Not sure who designed this apartment building, but it seems like it was conveniently done to provide a urinal for whoever passes by. A recessed wall along the garage-side hides whoever needs to go, and has lead to the block reeking of pee. Management has been notified of the situation, but nothing has been done (although they made a point to sound very disturbed over the phone). One of their employees even takes his smoke breaks on this side of the building but seems unphazed by the smell or dried pee stains on the building and sidewalk. When one of their tenants could not fit a leather sofa into the building, it was left on the sidewalk for weeks until neighbors called for its removal, which speaks to their care for the building's appearance. I'm not sure what the individual rooms or courtyard of this building are like, but they do not care about the outside of their building or neighbors, and I would not recommend living in an apartment building like that. Luckily, some people have been dissuaded from peeing on the building by cameras set up by neighbors, but the apartment building's inaction has made this building too well-known a place to privately relieve yourself at any time of day for the neighbors to make it end.
Nov 15th, 2020

Came to market place to tour the apartment this week. We called ahead to make an appointment due to Covid. When we walked in, we were ignored for about five minutes. So we walked out and back in again, to make sure that our presence was known. Ignored again for another five minutes. Meanwhile we walked around, made noise, while the employee sat at her desk about 15 feet away from us. Finally we said something to get her attention and let her know we had a scheduled tour. She said oh. Sure. As we toured the apartment she was texting on her phone the entire time. When we asked about noise level she admitted that you can hear everything. Appreciative for the honesty, but the fact that its so common to hear everything from your neighbors is concerning. Lets just say we went with another apartment in the are because of the exceptional experience we had elsewhere.
Sep 30th, 2020