I have lived here for almost 1.5 years. I liked the building and my unit initially; however, the rent here is way too high to justify the overall value that you receive.

This building was sold to me as a living community for adults, grad students, and generally older mature residents. Unfortunately, undergraduates have moved in over the past year, which has resulted in chaos. There are parties every weekend, with people running and screaming throughout the hallways. Just the other night folks were in the hallway shotgunning beers well past midnight. Many weekend mornings you will find trash and messes around common areas due to all the partying. Last weekend as well there was frosting smeared all over the elevator buttons.

Each unit has hardwood floors and no rug requirement, which means you hear your upstairs neighbors a lot; especially if they are heavy footed. You can hear their furniture (i.e. chairs) scraping across the floor and other noise clearly, at any time day or night.

Several units have also experienced significant water leaks from rain. The maintenance guys, who are great actually, have had to do multiple repairs on people's units and distribute buckets to residents who were experiencing water leaks.

There are also reoccurring issues with the elevators, in which people have become stuck/trapped inside as they can become inoperable. The garage doors also malfunction routinely and people can't get their cars out or get inside. We pay too much money to live here to have these types of things happen regularly.

Management is also unresponsive to many residents' concerns. Personally I've had an ongoing issue that they have dragged their feet on addressing and I've spoken with other residents who have confirmed that they had similar unpleasant experiences with them. I'm not sure if they are just incompetent in their role or if it's that they are not empowered by corporate (The Habitat Company) to actually do anything to help residents. Either way, it is not working.

I will finally say something nice, which is that the gym, the lounge, and the pool area are all good amenities.

Overall, Ann Arbor is a landlords' market and renters don't have many options or much power; especially if you want to live walking distance to campus, in something that isn't a slum, and away from undergrads. If you have a vehicle or are willing to drive/walk a little further, I'd suggest looking into "mom & pop" rentals in the Old West Side area or Kerrytown honestly. It's quieter, more residential, and should be less expensive at least.

After all this, if you still decide to live at 618: request a unit that faces Ashley Street (quieter, residential), on the 6th floor so that you don't have anyone above you to make noise, and away from the elevators at the end of the hall. Good luck!

I chose this apartment primarily for its location. It is a 10-minute walk from the law quad. The management has been very responsive to concerns, and the apartment and building are generally great!

It is pricier on rent, but it's worth it to live in such a nice place. The location is great for the law school (15 minute walk) and you're right down Main St. from all of the restaurants and such. There is a gym, business center, fire pit area, and a pool as well as a community room with a free coffee machine. Newer building so all of the design and appliances are very modern. Staff is incredibly friendly and helpful.

618 may be pricey, but it has been worth every penny, especially since we've had to be inside more during COVID. The Management is great, the amenities are unparalleled, and it's a building for grownups rather than a dorm (cough cough, Yard).

Best place to live if you want a quiet, amenity building

Very safe building, full of MBAs. It is also close to the Yard and Hill Street, where many other MBAs live. Only issue with the building is the cell reception is not great.

Very nice building with only graduate students and working professionals

Last year we lived in Foundry, which was more expensive for less space. That place was poorly run and filled with undergrads. We moved to 618 S Main since some friends lived in the building. It's predominantly grad students, professionally run, and not at all stressful to live in. And it has the best dogs in town. Plus, we have a view of the Big House.

While the rent is insanely high, especially for this small town (for those of us who come from big coastal cities), it's honestly one of the best options. They have a clubhouse, complementary coffee machine that makes all kinds of flavored lattes, complementary donuts every Friday, a gym, underground garage, 3 outdoor firepits with big cushioned seating, a decently sized pool/spa combo with lounge chairs outdoors in the warmer months, a conference, a printer/scanner with 10 free b&w prints per month, and a lending library with books for leisure reading. I live in a 600+ sq ft studio which is really large. I will say the windows aren't the most insulated as many resident units are still chilly even with the heater on.

618 has good amenities (gym, pool, fire pits, etc.) and is easily walkable to campus and downtown. The building is quiet with its concrete walls and has plenty of natural light. Only downside is the high cost.