Overlook at Notre Dame

The location is the best part of Overlook. It is an easy walk to and from Campus, especially Mendoza. The gym has been under construction this whole year. If you have an apartment near Danny Boys, you can hear the music especially Thursday nights. My apartment was not clean when I moved in. I had to spend the whole first day cleaning. The only appliance I have had an issue with is the AC. They came and fixed it 3 days later. The internet did go out for 4 days which happened to be during the OSU game. I have only been able to get a hold of management during office hours. The emergency number never responded on the weekends. You only get one key for the apartment, so make sure to keep up with it. The key is a fob for both your apartment and the building. A lot of MSA live in Overlook so easy place meet up for pregames.

Overlook is a great spot to live primarily because of its location. It is easily walkable and safe. There is always parking and it is almost entirely surrounded by other Notre Dame student residences.

Overlook at ND is a good to average apartment complex. While management is very responsive they did not disclose that there would be construction going on in the building while living in it. We have been living in a construction zone since July and we have yet to be told when the construction will be finished. One of the perks about living here was supposed to be the amenities that are included like a gym, study areas, and lounges but they have been under construction since July as well. Although we are paying for these amenities I have not been able to use them yet. I think this issue could have been resolved by telling potential residents about the construction or discounting our rents since we are not able to use the amenities.

As a graduate student athlete, this is a great location for practice as it close to all the facilities. It is also convenient for tailgating at football games. I liv in a 2 bedroom. In one of the bedrooms there are NO windows, and as someone who prefers natural light this is frustrating.

for $1400 a month you do not get what you pay for. The only benefits are that it comes furnished and it is close enough to campus. It costs over $300 a year for parking, which I would not have an issue with, except it is not undercover, and other complexes around Overlook do not charge for parking. The staff at the leasing office give little, if any, care when you have any issues and are often rude. The walls are also extremely thin, so you can hear most people around you. My apartment was also not appropriately cleaned upon moving in. I had a quick vacuum, and my dustbag was filled with dust and hair; the dishwasher also stank when I first moved in, and there was a constant bad smell that could only be removed with powerful air fresheners. The apartment leaked from the window the first time it rained during the fall.

It is fine for a year, but I think it is overpriced for what it is. I understand they are doing a hit of construction but they have been dishonest with the timeline of completion. They are slow to remedy maintenance issues.

Overall, it's a great place to live. It's clean, quiet and close to campus.

Biggest issue is that most of the amenities, like the gym and lounge, are not available bc of on going construction. Also, there are different studio layouts with and without a kitchen island like the 1-bedroom units, so make sure you ask the manager about it.

Overlook Review

- Under construction so limited amenities