I think it's at the tail-end of walking distance to Ross. I think the management team here is fine, but the maintenance team is a little behind. I live in a great unit and I don't think anyone from Ross who lives here complains. It is on the expensive end, but I didn't have many options because I was admitted to school late. Most walls are thick and you don't hear neighbors, except my unit has a very thin wall next to my neighbor's bedroom (but I am a corner unit, so your mileage may vary).

Lots of MBAs live here! It’s pricey but unfortunately pretty much market rate for downtown Ann Arbor. It’s great to be able to walk to Ross, downtown, and the stadium very easily. Super quiet and management is very responsive. I wish the hot tub was actually hot- but they are too cheap to heat it above lukewarm.

Also literally nothing is included in rent. Parking is $200/mo, water is $30, electricity is self paid (usually about $100), storage locker is $25, dogs are $35, even the package locker is $5/month.

New management is not great but the apartment location and community otherwise is great

Lots of MBAs live in the building, which allows you to be social when you want to be. The location is perfect between Ross, downtown, and the stadium. The walls are very thick so you can't hear neighbors. The in unit washers are very convenient but a little old. They are in the process of replacing them.

The apartments are big, new, and clean with high ceilings. New management seems to be doing a better job than the last team. Coffee machine breaks down frequently but they are purchasing a replacement that should arrive soon. This is a smaller piece but the hallways are painted/lit in a way that feels a little college dormy, but outside of that, the building aesthetic is great.

618 South Main is a complex with a lot of inhouse facilities and spacious floor plans for anyone looking for a studio or 1 bedroom spaces. All the appliances are fairly new. The only downside is that the new management is still finding its feet which leads to a lot of frustration with maintenance and package issues

Don't have time for this review, how does it help prospective students???

Studio on First Floor by Lobby

Pros:
- Under 15 minute walk to get to Ross
- Newer build - no issues with allergies to mold etc.
- great place for dogs
- large kitchen islands - actually provides room for food prep
- high ceilings, hardwood floors in main area, large windows, some units have balconies
- maintenance and office people are kind and want to help (but sometimes this is met with a slower than preferred pace)
- pool and having a large common room for gatherings is a big draw
- they keep the place pretty clean and it is a modern, homey vibe
- free donuts every Friday from Washtenaw
- strong community of MBA students and other grad students - haven't really seen many kids or families which is nice as a grad student

Cons:
- parking is $200 per month (cramped spots, but underground which is key in the winter
- kitchen designs are beautiful but not practical - no horizontal shelves to store plates (have to install our own shelves)
- lots of active construction around (noise pollution)
- gym is SUPER small for the amount of people who live here - hard to guarantee a space
- some units have no front closet, kitchen pantry NOR linen closet (we had to get creative with food storage, linens storage and coats in these Michigan winters)
- the washer/dryer units in this building are weird and break often (but maintenance does try their best to see to it)
- can definitely hear the train come through Ann Arbor since we're next to the train tracks (but it's not as bad as it is at the Yard)
- basic internet package is provided (+) but it's the lowest plan you will likely opt to purchase the faster plan anyway

Great location central to social but not too much