Flora RiNo

I’ve lived here for 4 months and am seriously thinking about breaking my lease. Two main issues:

1. They said the monthly utility charge is around $150 but it’s never been below $250. $60+ is for gas, but all appliances are electric so that’s gotta be the pool heater. The pool is always freezing, it spends almost all day in the shade. The jacuzzi is warm but not worth $60+ a month.

2. Number 38 is right next door but is actually not an issue. The bigger issue is the Shambles Bar, which... I was told was a brewery that closed at 10 pm when I moved in. NOPE. Monday is karaoke night. Thursday is open mic night. Friday and Saturday is blast music to get attention. All of these things start at 7 and go until at least midnight. Every 2-3 weeks on Saturday they blast super bass-y techno starting at 10 am. You can’t avoid the sound, it’s louder than you’d have your TV set at, so the only way to block it out at all is to make your own louder noise. If you like to go to sleep before 10 pm you’re screwed. Read More

I'm a resident and agree with the other reviewer. I wouldn't move here right now. The building always smells like sewage. Many visitors have commented on the smell. Smells even worse when they try and mask it instead of addressing it.

The building is not complete and is going through improvements still to bring it on line. Also, residents are being incentivized $1,000 in rent credits to bring others in who sign a lease, so that’s something to consider when reading reviews. The building is still off-gassing so it smells really strongly, especially in the elevators and hallways. After move in connections to our dishwasher and washing machine had to be fixed. There was an issue with a bath leak into our closet from the unit... above us. We have the unit design with the dark push open cabinets in the kitchen and the fingerprints left behind just to cook are a life lesson to everyone why cabinet handles or cutouts are normal. Also, the cabinets are so narrow and deep, without slider bins built in, that the kitchen is a significant annoyance to me as an avid cook just under 5’4”. We’re also still adjusting to the stove top, which is just electric glass and not actually convection. The heat temp numbers basically don’t align to anything normal in the US, so we’re still figuring it out. We’ll also be happy when the pool is complete.

The onsite staff are very lovely, including all the maintenance staff. The view is wonderful, tho dust builds up fast on the balcony surface and sometimes the river smells very foul. I love access to the Platte trail. The master bed/bath is peaceful, noise is almost non-existent.

We do feel cut off from the heart of RiNo and FivePoints but it is easy to zip around places and Little Raven and Confluence Park are just a jog down the Platte Trail. We’re really hoping the neighborhood grows. It’s very transitional at the moment and lots of the local breweries- like blue moon - close for private events so we get out less now than when we walked places from Whittier to the RiNo Market and other places. Read More

The interior design, community room, pop-up art parties, murals, free snacks, and more! Flora is the most fantastic apartment, and I'm so glad it doesn't look like a box-like many apartments. It has a sense of style and elegance you can see from afar.

I love the location of this property, it’s close to the city but also in a location that’s safe. We’re right by the river and have easy access to anything I need. The women who run the building are very accommodating and easy to talk to about any concerns or questions. By far the best building I’ve lived in - vibe, community and amenities wise. Highly recommend and can’t wait for our community to grow!