AC Lofts Apartments

progressing into the future and AC Lots is proof of that.

But touch wood this building is very safe especially because it is right next to another building where I see cops working. I have been outside for walks frequently with my baby without any issues. Plus being Canadian Tim Horton is a necessity which is located right across from the building if you need coffee. :) So if you are looking for safety, comfort and a quieter place then move to AC lofts today.

clog and back up often, which is a pain. The bathrooms look extremely cheap in general. There is cheap carpet and linoleum in most units, and many bedrooms don't have closets. (You get a wardrobe or two, if you're lucky.) These are not luxury lofts; the ceilings are high, but that's about it. -Things break down a lot. The entire building's cooling system broke down earlier in the summer and we were without AC for days. The fire alarm goes off often. This weekend, there was a small fire in the laundry room and, instead of doing an emergency repair, they shut down the entire laundry room for the rest of the day/night. Very inconvenient. -A little bit of false advertising from the website: There is an awkward "gym" area with a treadmill and an elliptical, not a full gym. The website also claims there's a "retail" space in the building, but there isn't. MANAGEMENT / COMMUNICATION - 3/5 -The current building manager (Stacy) is very nice, but she is a bit disorganized and does not respond to e-mail promptly. To reach her by phone, you have to call the main office -- no cell number available. The people at the main office can be quite rude (and clueless) at times. MAINTENANCE - 3/5 -The maintenance guys are really nice. There's always at least one maintenance person in the building during the day, and there is an emergency number for nights and weekends. I called the emergency number once and had to wait almost an hour to hear back, even though it wasn't late at night. CLEANLINESS - 3/5 -The building itself is quite clean, and the maintenance guys clean a lot. However, many apartment windows are very dirty and covered in spiderwebs and spiders in the summer. LOCATION - 4/5 -The location is quite central, especially for those working in downtown Buffalo. That being said, the area can be a bit sketchy late at night/on weekends. Distances: Community college - across the street Metro (streetcar) - 2 blocks Bus station, library - 1 block

while it has taken great strides to revamp its interior, it has failed - or chosen not - to address the prominent college student vibe. In defense of AC Lofts, a fair share of residents are medical or college students. As the title suggests, AC Lofts is not in the back of the pack. It has taken efforts to revamp it residences. Many of the rooms are adopting wood floors (my room has wood flooring, my friend's two-bedroom does not). Still, weighing the perks and deficits, I would say AC Lofts stands safely ahead of the pack average - while not bad, there are definitely better places for price. The Perks I found are: AC Lofts is close to 33 East and 33 West, which is definitely a plus as I work 25 min North of Buffalo. It is walking distance from Canal Side and Chippewa (two of the nicer areas in Buffalo, both accomodate daytime and nighttime activities, but CS is where more major events might be held). It has elevators. The rooms are refurnished (e.g. clean). The rec room at least has a treadmill and elliptical, and a ping pong table and complete billiards set. Gated parking is available - so is partially gated, but for an extra $10 a month, take the fully gated. The not-so-greats: Only time Werner is available - and if you didn't know, Time Werner is a bane in Buffalo's existence. The electric provider is National Grid (I had an anecdote, but deferred to my better judgment). The management is a ghost. It is clear AC Lofts' staff is more concerned with making sales than retaining tenants. The only time I know I can find them at the complex - or near their office - is if they are giving a tour to prospective residents. When my door's battery died and I was locked out of my room 3am on a Sunday, it took 4 calls over 30min to get a hold of anyone. For $60 - parking, $35 - furniture rental, and $800 (depending on the unit) - rent, it will be tough to find a better home, but definitely worth an effort.

when someone knocks and no one is home. For this alone, I was told I cannot renew my lease. 2. Windows don't open on the first floor units and there's limited ventilation. 3. The fitness facilities are often out of order.

have been treated like family. I really like this place.

park. A secure building, spacious lofts, kid-friendly, pet-friendly and the diversity of people living there makes the lofts a very special and nice place to live. You will not be disappointed!