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Overall rating 6.2/10, based on 10 renter reviews
Cheap option
Really small, doable for a single person for a year. As compared to other options it was a cheaper option
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Studio / 1 bath
Not state of the art, but pleasant, affordable, and convenient
The apartments are definitely not the prettiest or newest, and my bathtub faucet has been dripping since I moved in (apparently, they have to shut off the whole water system to fix it.) On the other hand, my studio is affordable, clean, and generally quiet, and I've got a good amount of space and a large window. Management is responsive--with the exception of the faucet, maintenance has fixed my problems quickly.
The location is its biggest selling point. It's directly on the Commons and a 2-3 minute walk from the major Commons bus stops (a godsend when you're lugging around giant law books.) Buses head to Cornell every 10-15 minutes. It's also a 15-20 minute walk on flat ground to CVS, Wegman's, Walmart, Staples, and a bunch of other useful stores.
Mostly graduate students. Doesn't allow pets. You have to pay for Internet and electricity, but it doesn't add that much cost. Overall, a good option for someone who wants convenient housing and a vibrant location without the prices/noise of Collegetown.
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Studio / 1 bath
Comfortable, but Expensive for a town like Ithaca
Nice size for someone that lives alone and buses to/from campus on both sides of the building. Still pricey for a small town, but that appears to be the trend here.
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Studio / 1 bath
New Apartments!
The building is now new and has a lot of options (1, 2, 3 bedrooms).
The place is good and in a good location, the apartment was delivered clean and in good shape, we have A/C, 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom and the kitchen. One bad point is that my apartment was located in the back of the building and we had a little bit of noise in the morning because of the garbage truck. We paid more 300$ for the Internet. Overall a good place, my only complain is the bathroom that urgently needs a renovation.
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Couple
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1 bed / 1 bath
Nice appartment.
It is a large studio compared to european standards. Everything is great. Close to Green and Seneca streets where most buses stop. The only problem is that it is a little expensive.
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1 bed / 1 bath
Gets the job done
Big enough for a studio. I asked for an apartment with a good amount of sunlight. All of the apartments don't get the same sunlight. Convenient location.
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Studio / 1 bath