Westside Commons

Feb 24th, 2024

I've lived here for a few months now, and overall I like living here. Management is good, maintenance is responsive, and the complex is safe and generally quiet. My only complaints stem from my specific building. For context, my building (109) burned down a few years ago due to tenants keeping grills on their patios, which is no longer permitted in the complex. As such, these units were recently rebuilt, and this has both pros and cons. As a pro, the kitchen appliances are relatively new and function well. In terms of cons, there are some oddities about the units, such as the floors not being totally level and the washer/drier room being inside of one of the bedrooms. As well, the walls and floors are quite thin. It's clear that these units were hastily rebuilt, without forethought for certain features. This is most evident in the internet service, which I'll describe now. Our internet is provided by Spectrum, which is what is it is. No real complaints there. However, when I set up my internet, I had the opportunity to chat with the Spectrum technician that serviced my apartment. Apparently, when these units were rebuilt, the builders did NOT contract Spectrum to professionally wire the internet, opting instead to do the wiring themselves. They apparently did a really shoddy job, and as such, the internet in my unit (and the others in my building) is incredibly spotty. The connection is fine when it's there. However, the internet will often drop for 5 to 10 minutes at a time, usually once every few hours, or more if it's a time of day when many residents are relaxing for the evening and streaming/gaming. I used to play games online quite often, and I've had to give up this hobby. As well, zoom/discord calls are intermittent, and as someone who uses these apps regularly, this is quite irritating. This issue is not something I can blame or be upset with the current management for. The builders who rebuilt these units decided to be lazy and take shortcuts, and there's nothing that can be done about it now, as the building would need to be significantly renovated in order for the internet wiring to be redone properly (so says the Spectrum technician). Overall, I'm pleased to live in the complex, and I recommend the complex to others. However, if you are thinking of renting a unit specifically in building 109 and require consistent internet for work/gaming/streaming/etc., consider getting a mobile hotspot or other means to provide you with consistent internet.
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