The Yard

I'm a big fan of the building, the gym, the management, etc. It definitely feels like I'm probably overpaying, but maybe not - there aren't many nice, large buildings with studios for much cheaper.

The Yard is a great place to live with roommates - the walls aren't too thin so you can have some time to yourself without worrying about it too loud. Most rooms also have their own bathrooms which is a nice plus. Probably the worst thing about the Yard is that the train is right next to the apartment and is extremely loud in the middle of the night. Normally I can sleep through it, but some days it really startles you.

I like my experience at the yard. All furniture is included and it comes with a TV as well. I do not like the thin walls and it is near train tracks (but this is not always an issue). I definitely do like it more so I have already resigned my lease for next year.

Pros: close to campus, furnished, safe, apartments on top floor get lots of light, studios available
Cons: Management has gotten better this year but was terrible last year, cost

Management office is very undertrained with high turnover, so if you need help with administration issues, etc. expect to feel frustrated. Additionally, the walls are very thin and you can hear everything. Inexplicably, all of the bedroom doors have a 2-3 in gap that exacerbates the noise issue.

However, the plus's outweigh the cons in my opinion:
- Proximity to other MBAs and their housing options (e.g. Hill St., 618, etc.)
- pre-furnished with furniture that's pretty sturdy and easy to clean
- you can get your own attached bathrooms
- dishwasher and in-unit W/D
- nice, big common space that you can use to organize larger social gatherings
- mgmt is bad, but the maintenance team is SO FAST and responsive

unreliable management but very convenient amenities

The Yard management will do the bare minimum needed - and sometimes you have to push them to do that. I will say, the location of my specific unit is right by: the train, the trash compactor, the trash collection, and the shuttle, so it stays NOISY (and I moved from NYC). But, The Yard is an incredibly convenient location, it is pre-furnished, and it's definitely nice to live near lots of other Rossers (at The Yard and nearby). Aside from finding a house, which requires much more independent effort, I do actually think The Yard is a solid place to live. No the best. But solid. It's fine.

The yard is great for meetups with other MBAs and the short walk to Ross. However, the management is terrible.

Very Expensive

Furnished & easy to get everywhere
Building is managed super badly but it’s new and has everything you need