Wildwood off Main

UV / New Earth Residential should just completely close shop. They have no ability or qualification to manage property

These just got condemned residents have to vacate as of today

Just moved in the process was very easy and smooth. Everybody from the front office has been super helpful. I love that the gym has saunas in the locker rooms.

Since being bought out by UV, there has been a decline in the quality of living. Rent was raised significantly (around $300) immediately and amenities have not been well maintained. Last summer, the pool became inoperable and flooded the fitness center. The pool was not available the entire summer, despite having paid the amenities fee. Fitness center equipment is outdated and oftentimes, in disrepair. At one point, the fitness center was closed for at least 2 weeks, due to them needing to paint... it. Instead of investing in modern fitness equipment, ensuring the pool is functional and making sure the nature trails and paths are cleared, they are trying to bring bee keeping to the community instead; something I am doubtful anyone in the community asked for. On a positive note, it is in a convenient place, close to shopping, downtown, campus and the highways. Read More

Long review ahead:
Pros:
1. No hallways/shared hallways with neighbors
2. Individual doors and entries
3. Mostly pet friendly
4. Large dog park
5. Away from the hustle and bustle/a bit safer than a lot of Kzoo, but still close enough for shopping/restaurants
Somewhat of a trail around complex that circles around Western’s edge of campus

Cons: (A LOT)
1. Management change from December 2021 is awful!!! UV Residential as the “parent company” is not the best
2. The age of these buildings REALLY... show (built in the 1980s)—creaky floors, falling apart and wobbly staircases with wood peeling, outside appearance not great with many paint chips and wood splintering
3. High rent increase, almost $300+ a month in most units with (yes its great but) some “renovations” and newer appliances—honestly 1b1b goes for about the same price as late 2010 apartments
4. Neighbors hit or miss with how nice or quiet they are (or if they follow lease rules such as smoking, vaping, or having drugs when it’s a drug and smoke free complex) *many cigarette butts across complex*
5. TRASH COMPACTOR ALWAYS OVERFLOWING AND DOG STATIONS AROUND WHOLE COMPLEX ARE ALWAYS FULL WITH NO LIDS
6. Slow maintenance, including no AC for a week (cause apparently its not an emergency maintenance call?) when weather would hit mid 90s
7. Pool was closed the whole summer before leaving, and they let it get green and gross
8. Rec center is a bust—old equipment and none of the TVs or speakers ever worked when I had gone in the past. Bad airflow with no AC or heat
9. Very limited parking—with many guests still park in tenant parking when its just tenant hours only leaving tenants to search for spots
10. Winter months are awful. Slow to plow the complex so good luck getting out if you do not have a large vehicle… Sidewalks and stairs are rarely done by maintenance
11. Grounds: landscaping/lawn care lacks with lots of overgrowth near the trails and around sidewalks… one fountain did not run the whole time of the 1 year lease out of the two fountains in the ponds (pond that did not have a fountain water is fairly gross). Broken bridge (might be fixed now). Old signage from Greenhill still.
12. New website is misleading with stock imagery!

Overall impression: better off renting in the heart of the college area for cheaper than deal with all of this. I did for a while and that was a better experience than this was ever.
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