Riverwalk Lofts

I lived here for five years, and while there were some positives, my overall experience was disappointing.

To start, I was required to sign my lease on July 28 but wasn't given access to my apartment or keys until August 1. That meant paying roughly $300 for days I wasn't even allowed to live there.

I also paid extra for a "river view" apartment. Unfortunately, during my entire first year, the area between the building and the river was an active construction site. Instead of the view I was... paying for, I looked out at dirt, construction equipment, and ongoing work. The noise often started as early as 6:00 a.m., making it difficult to enjoy the apartment.

When it came time to renew my lease, management proposed a $200 rent increase. Given that I had spent the previous year paying a premium for a river view that was largely obstructed by construction, I asked if they would be willing to work with me on the increase. They declined.

The walls are also incredibly thin. I could hear my neighbor coughing, sneezing, and having phone conversations from inside my apartment. The lack of privacy was frustrating and made it difficult to feel comfortable in my own home.

Utility costs were another surprise. My electric bills regularly exceeded $300 per month, which felt excessive for an apartment.

The most concerning issue was security. My vehicle was broken into while parked in the underground garage that residents pay extra to use. The garage is marketed as a secure, enclosed area, yet a brand-new iPad Pro worth nearly $3,000 was stolen from my vehicle. After reporting the incident, I felt that management offered little support or concern.

Despite these issues, I stayed for five years because I don't like moving and hoped things would improve. In the end, I decided to break my lease just three months before it expired. The penalty was two months' rent. Given my five-year residency, consistent on-time payments, and the fact that I was leaving only three months early, I asked management if they would consider reducing the fee. They refused to make any accommodation.

After five years, I left feeling that resident loyalty and concerns were not valued. Based on my experience, I would encourage prospective renters to carefully consider their options before signing a lease here.
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Interior of the apartments are nice but terribly thin walls and electric bills that never made sense. Always higher usage than expected.

Also, the parking garage that they have as an option for parking will outright refuse to respond when trying to cancel your pass there after multiple outreaches, and continue billing you long after you move out. I recommend avoiding them at all costs.

The building once offered a safe, well-managed environment, but unfortunately, the overall living experience has gone in the opposite direction. The security presence has decreased, and incidents around the property have made the environment feel increasingly unsafe, particularly in the parking garage, which is not actively monitored. Despite paying for a reserved parking space in the outside lot, enforcement is lax, and non-residents frequently park in assigned spots. Although management claims... violators will be towed, this policy is rarely enforced. Access control has also weakened. The gym is routinely used by non-residents, and the security/concierge desk is almost always unattended, leaving shared spaces vulnerable to unauthorized use and allowing anyone to gain access to the building. The coffee station, once a nice perk, is now frequently empty or left unclean, a small detail, but one that reflects the broader decline in service and care. Perhaps most frustrating is that monthly rent has increased significantly, and the cost no longer reflects the level of safety, service, or amenities being provided. For the current rates, residents should expect far better management and accountability. At this point, the pricing is not competitive for what is offered in this area. The walls are very thin. There is no such thing as privacy in this building. It is inevitable that you hear your neighbors and they hear you. The apartments always smell like food someone else is cooking or cigarette smell. The halls and stairs always smell like pot. The clothes drying in the unit will cost you a fortune. It is very inefficient and takes forever to dry. This property used to maintain a higher standard for residents, and it is disappointing to see the lack of oversight and responsiveness take such a toll. The resident base used to be professionals. Now, it is increasing younger and unsafe. It seems like the apartments have more people in them then are on the leases. I sincerely hope management takes resident feedback seriously and works to restore the security, cleanliness, and quality that once made this a desirable place to live.
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I’ve lived in this building for several years and truly enjoyed it. Until the new management company took over. Since then, things have gone downhill fast. The noise level has always been high. It is frequent to smell others cooking and or cigarettes in the apartments. They are not well insulated. The cigarettes are a big problem. It is also frequent to hear others through the walls and ceilings. The apartments are not sound proofed. I’m often woken up in the middle of the night.

They are... hiking rents by hundreds of dollars with little to no justification, well above market rate for the area. Longtime residents who’ve been part of this community for years are being priced out, one by one. It’s clear that the new management is more interested in profits than people. It is sad to see people losing their homes.

Maintenance has slowed down, communication is poor, and there is a noticeable lack of care for the property and the tenants. The sense of community we once had here is disappearing. The clientele has gone way down.

If you’re considering moving in, look elsewhere. Especially if you’re hoping for fair pricing, responsive management, or any kind of longterm stability. What used to feel like home now feels like a revolving door. There are many lower priced and better buildings in the area.

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Totally mismanaged building with outrageously high rents.

The new management company clearly does not care about long-time residents. Many tenants who have lived in the building for years are moving out, and they’re being replaced by large groups of people trying to split the rent. It’s not uncommon to see three or four people living in a one-bedroom apartment — a direct result of rents being raised far above fair market value for Lawrence. The management company has zero loyalty to long time... residents.

They advertise amenities that don’t actually exist or aren’t maintained. The hallways are dirty, lights are broken or missing, and the grounds are neglected. Leases say “no personal items in common areas,” yet the halls and garage are full of clutter. The walls are paper thin — you can hear neighbors’ conversations and barking dogs at all hours.

The fire alarm goes off at least once a week, often in the middle of the night, forcing the whole building outside to wait for the fire department. It’s disruptive, stressful, and unsafe.

The building is not in the best area, and entry doors are frequently left unsecured. There are often unauthorized people or homeless individuals in and around the property. Amazon packages are frequently stolen, and management does nothing about it.

This place is not worth the rent they’re charging. You’ll pay a premium price for a poorly maintained, noisy, and unsafe building — definitely not worth it.

Terrible management company that cares more about their bottom line than they do about the residents. The rents are way too high for Lawrence and well above others in the area. Don’t be fooled by thinking of you pay a lot for rent you will be in a better building. They will raise your rent substantially with each new lease. So much that you’ll have to move.
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