AIR Communities

Thinking about moving to Bay Parc? Here's a reality check to save you a nightmare.

They brag about "luxury living," but Bay Parc offers nothing but danger, frustration, and a hefty price tag for misery.

Safety? Non-existent. Imagine this: you come home late, tired, only to witness a carjacking in the poorly lit parking garage (security cameras? Apparently it's more luxurious without).

Feeling unsafe inside your apartment? Join the cockroach party!** Despite constant treatments, these unwelcome guests will make a midnight snack a horror movie. And forget about a good night's sleep – leaky pipes and loud drying equipment will serenade you all night.

Management? More like mismanagement. They'll downplay crimes, lose your maintenance requests, and then slap you with bogus fees after you leave, even if you get the place professionally cleaned.

This isn't peace of mind, it's a constant state of stress. Don't waste your hard-earned money. There are better options for $3,000 a month. Run, don't walk, away from Bay Parc.

Overall I have enjoyed living at Foxchase and plan to continue living there. I have had a couple of complaints but the maintenance crew has been very responsive. Parking can be a little tricky but generally you can always find a spot depending on how far you’re willing to walk.

great area. A lot of things going on around. Nice wall and restaurants around. Only thing is that is ~25min away from campus (by car) and public transport isn't good

The apartment is great, management has a good response whenever something is not working. Close to WeHo, where there are lots of bars and right next to The Grove.
Amenities are great.

The only downside is the location, even if its great itself, it is not close to any freeway so it makes it take a long time to go anywhere. Also, the public transportation from school takes a lot too.

safe apartment with nice pool and gym

I love living at HPT, management is extremely responsive and fast about fixing any issues. There is communal laundry, but I have never had any issues and am always able to find an open machine. Packages are secure and I am never worried about anything being stolen. The doormen are extremely friendly, and in my experience, all residents are considerate and cordial with one another.

I've loved my experience at Lincoln Place. Management is surprisingly responsive. That includes maintenance, pest control, etc. There are parking garages for an add'l fee, which include a ton of storage. There are also parking spots for a smaller add'l fee.

Outside the apartment, there is a ton of green space including an adorable grassy dog park. There are tons of communal grills. Amenities include a gym and pool--both high quality. It's walkable to several restaurants and grocery stores, including a Ralph's and Whole Foods. Depending on when you would leave for school, it's anywhere from a 20-45 min drive to UCLA.

The apartments themselves are on the smaller side, but you are paying for quality builds. Also, you don't share walls with anyone--only a floor or ceiling, depending on whether you are in a lower or upper unit. There are only four apartments per building, and many buildings (it kind of resembles a florida retirement condo community, but filled with young people and pets). Highly recommend!

The location is amazing. It's close to a bunch of cafes and restaurants. Close to SEPTA trolley and bus stations. Since it is on Penn's campus, there's always security officers patrolling the area, making it super safe. However, there are some downsides. The management is not responsive. There is not much maintenance/cleaning done on the first floor/floor hallways. No amenities. Utility fees can be expensive in the winter months.

When I first came to check out apartments around AU, Vaughan Place came highly recommended. Great tour, everyone treated us very nicely while we were checking it out, and made a big show of welcoming us. Since living there, it's just an okay spot. I'm mostly happy it's close to campus, and grocery stores, and it's a safe spot for me and my cat. Management could be more responsive and kinder but they manage a big property, so it's understandable.

fine just don't have an issue necessary for managment interaction

Sometimes slow response to maintenance, but great experience otherwise!

Amazing location, small gym, nice staff, quiet building that feels small in a good way. Also high ceilings! Pricey for 1 person but has been great to split with my partner.

The location is amazing, it's very close to Penn (my school), rooms are extremely spacious, square footage is MUCH better compared to other apartments in the area that are more expensive! Amenities are beautiful -- the gym has everything you could want, there are BEAUTIFUL common sitting spaces and a REALLY nice roof to host friends. Ceilings are really high which make for great acoustics. Only odd thing is that there are no ceiling lights so you need a few floor lamps.

The experience has been great though the cost is much higher than what I would have liked

I've lived in the same apartment at Meadow Creek since moving to Colorado for law school in Aug. 2021. The property has some downfalls including: (1) lack of insulation so noise from other residents carries; (2) old buildings (specifically pipes) which has resulted in water being shut off multiple times to repair; and (3) certain amenities breaking (i.e. pool and hot tub). That being said, it's only 15-20 minutes to the school, the size of the apartments are decent, and the cost is lower compared to most other apartments in the area. Would definitely recommend touring first to see if it's something you'd like and I would not live on the 1st floor because of the noise issues.