626 Irwin St Apartments

historic landmark of Old Fourth Ward, the century old water tower. Location aside, there are some downfalls to this place. The building itself is pretty old, so there is little to no insulation, which is a huge problem for any tenant living on the bottom floor. You can hear any and all footsteps- not just the creaking hard wood, but literal footsteps. I can easily be awoken in the morning by my upstairs neighbors- their alarm is sometimes audible, and the constant walking back and forth in the process of getting ready for the day. We have learned to use "night time noise" apps to help drown out any commotion from above. Pets are allowed, but because of the none existent sound barrier, they can easily become a nuisance to neighbors. The apartments themselves are small, 2 bedrooms, 1 bath. Renovations have been made that keep them looking fresh. Stainless steel appliances, faux granite countertops, recessed lighting and an exposed brick accent wall are some of the appealing aspects, along with original dark hard wood floors. The bathroom is small, but each apartment is equipped with a stackable washer and dryer. One of the bedrooms is just slightly larger than the other, so the second room is more suited to be an office type space. Storage isn't the best. Both closets are very small, one in each bedroom. There is a spacious pantry in the kitchen, which is nice because there isn't much cabinet space, and only two drawers. In the living room there is a built in, recessed book shelf. This seems convenient at first glance, but we have ultimately discovered that it can be an eye sore and difficult to make useful, because of it's odd shape. One last issue worth mentioning- parking. We share a tiny gravel lot with the house next door. Each of our seven units gets only one designated parking spot, which is unfortunate for units with two or more tenants. If you can overcome these few issues, Tower View can be a great spot to live.