Blackthorn Apartments of Greensboro

My experience living here has been disappointing and seems to be worsening. Rising safety concerns and low value for the rent paid are huge drawbacks. There seems to be an increase in mailbox, car, and apartment break-ins, and pkg theft.

SAFETY:
Recently, the mailboxes were broken into SEVERAL times, leading to stolen items like my debit card. Mgt hired a security company to address the increase in car and apt break-ins. There is suspicion that the thefts are by people from the neighboring… complex, but that has not been proven. Some residents have installed cameras in their windows pointed at their cars for security. In June 2024, police raided an apt in the complex at 2 a.m. I am afraid to be in the parking lot at night, and fear stray gunshots during the day on the side near the other complex. FedEx drivers cannot leave pkgs due to our theft rate.

LOCATION:
The complex is right next to 840. Truck drivers park by the entrance, blocking views and making left turns scary. I was told that Mgt didn't request a traffic light during the planning of 840 (like the nearby school). It's hard to exit during busy times with no light.

NOISE:
840 noise usually fades away, but hotrods and trains can be very loud. Refrigerator trucks parked at the entrance are noisy and sometimes run all night. There have been issues with people swearing/blasting music in the parking lot and being noisy (and smoking p**) on the stairs; Mgt slowly addresses this by not renewing leases.

AMENITIES:
Gym equipment is outdated/broken; the TV was stolen so many times they won't replace it. The pool won't open this year. In a letter, Mgt said that was due to vandalism, and that they don't have to provide advertised amenities. We think it's closed because the worker who maintained it quit. There are only 2 picnic tables. The office won't accept pkgs.

CLEANLINESS:
Staff picks up trash daily, but residents litter and trash eventually blows into the buildings. Removing the cigarette trash cans led to more litter. The playground has lots of dog waste. Buildings are power-washed only once a year. Hallway cement and stairs always look filthy.

REPAIRS:
The maintenance staff does a great job! But, expensive issues, like leaky windows, doors, and ceilings, are never fixed and rent is never discounted for the hassle.

PROPERTY:
It is well-maintained. Some plants have died; it looks neglected in places.

RENT INCREASES:
Rent went up ~$300 in 3 years, making this less of a value than safer options. Read More