Utica Steam Cotton Building Apartments

I had high hopes for Utica Steam Cotton — a beautiful, historic building with incredible potential. When I first moved in, it was warm, welcoming, and full of promise. Unfortunately, everything changed due to the building’s constant shift in management.

The current management company, Property Management Alliance (PMA), is disorganized, unprofessional, and deeply unresponsive. Communication is poor, and interactions are often rude or dismissive. It’s clear they are not equipped — or perhaps not... interested — in maintaining the charm or livability of this property.

Sadly, due to their mismanagement, a place I once hoped would be my long-term place to hang my hat-or in my case my white coat has steadily declined. What should be a thriving, vibrant community now suffers from multiple vacancies and neglect. From what I understand, PMA manages several properties in the Utica area — I strongly urge prospective renters to research carefully and avoid properties under their control.

If managed by a competent local team who truly cared about the building and its residents, Utica Steam Cotton could flourish. But until then, it’s hard to recommend this place to anyone. The proximity to the hospital is second to none. However, that was not enough to keep me or many of my coworkers in the building. Read More

The management company, PMA, are absolute scam artists. They hired one man to do all the maintenance, cleaning and upkeep in the building, so it's never clean. There's pet urine, fur, mud and more all over the floors every day. They don't heat the lobby even though they are gouging you on rent. The finishes are cheap and haphazardly done. This building is a great example of how you can get taken advantage of. None of the security or amenities they offered are real, in fact the building gets... broken into on a regular basis. They don't value people here, they just want your money. Take it somewhere else and be treated like a human Read More

They hung a sign in the elevator offering a reduction of rent if you left good reviews of the property. I accepted that I'd just pay my full rent rather than lie, because they are really just trying to con new people into living here. They'll raise your rent for no reason should you decide to stay more than a year, and care more about turnover and price gouging than longevity or maintenance.

I was one of the first to rent a unit in the cotton mill building. I have been here two years and I love my unit the open airiness of the loft, the big windows in the units and its centrally located downtown. Laura has been a big help in the building and also arranging meet and greet your neighbors.

I recently moved into Utica Steam Cotton Building, and I am absolutely thrilled with my new home. The entire experience, from the initial tour to my day-to-day living, has been truly exceptional.

Conveniently located in central Utica, this building is perfectly positioned near a range of shops, dining options, and Wynn Hospital.

The community is friendly and welcoming, making it feel like home from day one. A standout feature of residing here is the strong emphasis on safety and security.... The building's advanced security system and dedicated staff create a reassuring environment, allowing residents to feel completely safe in their apartments.

My apartment is modern, spacious, and beautifully designed. It also offers abundant storage space and includes a convenient washer and dryer.

The fitness center is well-equipped with a variety of machines and free weights, making it easy to stay active. Read More