Berkshire Main is one of the nicer buildings in the Ninth Street area. It is different from S9 and B9 because the complex is smaller, but with all the same amenities. In addition to that our hallways are internal. The building is a mix of (quiet) undergrads, doctors, and families. I moved here because I wanted access to the social life at S9 but also to be in a quieter building. It's been a great compromise and there are a handful of Fuquans here so I'm not alone. The facilities are comparable to B9 but the small size and internal hallways set it apart.

Berkshire Main is in a great location, very convenient for the Fuqua social scene. However, you still have to drive over the campus, which for me usually makes for a 20 minute door-to-door commute. If I had to do it all over again, I'd live at lofts or trinity commons so I could walk to campus. However, if you're going to live in the 9th street area, Berkshire Main is a solid choice. Much quiter than Station 9. Just be sure to live on the non-train tracks side of the building. The train gets really noisy.

Love BMain. It's a stone's throw away from Berkshire Ninth and Station Nine, yet a bit nicer and bit quieter. The shared amenities are great, in particular the pool, which is the nicest complex pool around. Gym is adequate and overall it's reasonably priced here.

This place is generally great: the floors are nice, countertops gorgeous, kitchen full of storage, nice bathroom, big closet. The apartment uses the Nest smart thermostat, which is kind of like living in the future. Overall, it's a great value. The onsite amenities are all nice, and the gym is the nicest I've seen in any complex I've lived in. However, there are some small things that I wish were different. Some lights are not very bright (bedroom and living area), and the water heater is not big enough to fill the very nice, deep tub. Furthermore, the placement of the washer and dryer in the closet causes the closet to become extremely humid when the dryer is running.

The management could improve greatly. Additionally, it is a bit overpriced compared to similar buildings in the area.

The facilities are beautiful, spacious, and very modern. One of the best gyms I have seen at any complex in the area. Location is a big plus for the complex. It is walking distance to 9th Street and Duke's West Campus. Public transportation is less than a 5 minute walk. The apartment is, however, located adjacent to a railroad track and depending on where your apartment is located, it can be very loud. Aside from the occasional party, the apartment is relatively quite. Rent is a bit pricey for the broader Durham area, but on par with other apartment complexes in the vicinity. My biggest complaint is management. They do a poor job managing the complex. They change policies often and can't seem to keep some of the advertised common area perks functional or stocked (i.e. coffee machine is constantly broken or out of supplies, printer doesn't work, towels are a rarity in the gym).

The facilities are beautiful, spacious, and very modern. One of the best gyms I have seen at any complex in the area. Location is a big plus for the complex. It is walking distance to 9th Street and Duke's West Campus. Public transportation is less than a 5 minute walk. The apartment is, however, located adjacent to a railroad track and depending on where your apartment is located, it can be very loud. Aside from the occasional party, the apartment is relatively quite. Rent is a bit pricey for the broader Durham area, but on par with other apartment complexes in the vicinity. My biggest complaint is management. They do a poor job managing the complex. They change policies often and can't seem to keep some of the advertised common area perks functional or stocked (i.e. coffee machine is constantly broken or out of supplies, printer doesn't work, towels are a rarity in the gym).

The management could improve greatly. Additionally, it is a bit overpriced compared to similar buildings in the area.

This building is great comparable with some of its peers (Berkshire 9th, Trinity Commons, etc.). The main highlight for me has been use of the amenities: pool area, demonstration kitchen, and conference room. The management is competent and makes an effort to plan nice events and is responsive to requests. A few complaints: the walls are very thin so your experience is dependent on your neughbors. If you live on the side of the building that faces the train tracks, you will often hear the train go by loudly (I'm on the opposite side and it is not a problem). Another complaint is that recently corporate made the decision to charge us a fee ($50) to reserve any amenity space. This was in response to some community members abusing the space. It's too bad that this new policy impacts everyone. Residents still use the common space, we just can't reserve it for free anymore. I moved into the building a few months after it opened in summer 2015 and have noticed the quality of my experience declining as more and more people move in. Of course, this is the price you pay when you choose to live in an apartment building and share a community space. Overall, I am happy here and have chosen to stay until I finish my degree.

This building is great comparable with some of its peers (Berkshire 9th, Trinity Commons, etc.). The main highlight for me has been use of the amenities: pool area, demonstration kitchen, and conference room. The management is competent and makes an effort to plan nice events and is responsive to requests. A few complaints: the walls are very thin so your experience is dependent on your neughbors. If you live on the side of the building that faces the train tracks, you will often hear the train go by loudly (I'm on the opposite side and it is not a problem). Another complaint is that recently corporate made the decision to charge us a fee ($50) to reserve any amenity space. This was in response to some community members abusing the space. It's too bad that this new policy impacts everyone. Residents still use the common space, we just can't reserve it for free anymore. I moved into the building a few months after it opened in summer 2015 and have noticed the quality of my experience declining as more and more people move in. Of course, this is the price you pay when you choose to live in an apartment building and share a community space. Overall, I am happy here and have chosen to stay until I finish my degree.