The Broadview at Vanderbilt

Broadview has the infrastructure and potential to be a great place to live, but unfortunately, that potential is consistently undermined by ineffective management and a lack of resident support. I lived here for one year, and during that time I encountered a range of recurring issues that could have been resolved easily, yet were often unnecessarily complicated.

Routine matters—like minor maintenance or standard lease concerns—were often met with rigid policies, limited communication, and a lack of practical assistance. Simple requests felt burdensome, and at times, it seemed as though the goal was to charge residents for every minor service rather than provide genuine support.

Many everyday situations are not clearly defined in the lease, which opens the door for extra fees and vague interpretations that tend to disadvantage tenants. This lack of flexibility, combined with the unwillingness of management to engage constructively, results in a lot of wasted time and frustration.

While the pricing may initially seem reasonable, it’s important to account for the hidden costs—both financial and mental. Repairs in shared areas (such as elevators and gym equipment) are often delayed, and cleanliness in the building is inconsistent. Ultimately, although the property appears to offer good value, the overall experience can be stressful and more costly than expected.

The Broadview is great for first-year graduate students, international students, or for those who need to be within walking distance from campus and want to live at a newer facility. However, there is a *huge* premium for the 'convenience' factor of living at the Broadview. Yes, you get all of your utilities covered in the rent and there are furnished options, but for almost 2400/month, you'd expect a one-bedroom to be more than 400sq/feet. Even in my one-bedroom, there is no where to put a table or a desk. I have to sit on the floor at my coffee table to eat, and I do not have a functional desk. Also, they've more than doubled the short term lease fee, so now renting a one-bed from August to May will come out to be 2600/month, excluding parking. As I've tried to navigate my living situation for the coming year, I've been in contact with the property's management. They've been unhelpful and do not seem knowledgeable about the property's policies. Every time I bring up a concern, they defer to 'corporate' and claim that the issue is out of their hands. For all of the aforementioned reasons, I am leaving the Broadview. This review is not meant to dissuade you from living here. It is moreso a 'wake up call' to the reality of life at the BV - you have to decide how much you value space and livability over the price of convenience.

Other miscellaneous things you should know:
- In-building grocery store (turnip truck)
- There is a ~3/4'' gap between the floor and the bottom of the unit's door, so sound travels into your room (dogs barking, namely)
- AC has lots of issues
- Very Spacious bathroom, tiny bedroom
- Nonexistent closet, minimal storage

I do love the proximity and convenience but the price is tough sometimes. however i do love this place and its a great option for students who are confused on where to live

Very convenient location, pricing is competitive for Midtown. New building so amenities are nice and lightly used. Rooms are small.

Its a very small room, just enough to get the job done. Being next to midtown is very loud and annoying, I try to sleep most nights at my girlfriends apartment which is quieter. Being close to school and a decent gym are the only identifiable advantages.

Rent wasn't too bad, but they blindsided us by not telling us that the building parking lot would be under construction all year until we actually showed up. This forced residents to find and pay for external parking elsewhere.

very small, no real closet, bedroom doors lock which makes it very easy to lock yourself out, very limited kitchen storage and counter space. couch is super uncomfortable. Love the location and though and staff are very friendly. Also love all of the events with free food. The wall are also pretty sound proof. AC/Heat units work very well and I love how there is 3 total in the unit.

The place has no rules, management doesn't care and everyone does whatever in this building with terrible noise isolation. It is close to Vanderbilt and this is the only positive. You can do better with your money.

The management and location are great, but the property is overpriced with very little square footage. If you look within a 5 mile radius you can get much more space for a fraction of the cost.

I have been living in a Studio with a Murphy bed during my time here. It is safe to say that the room is compact and can feel crammed at times but that is to be expected with the small square footage. The room has everything you need, but not much else. The building is relatively new, so it is clean and I have not experienced anything that would need assistance from maintenance. The biggest gripe that I have is that the Murphy beds can feel like you're sleeping on a rock so just make sure that you get some kind of mattress topper if you opt for it.