The Beeker

The actual apartment is OK. Some little things that are inconvenience can include that the paint is super cheap and flakes off at the most minor of bumps or scratches, the blinds are super cheap and breaks like wet paper, and the bathroom might grow mold if you’re not careful with letting the humidity out.
Maintenance is good. They can be a little bossy and might enter your apartment on occasion, that they’re supposed to notify you prior with a email, but they respond pretty quickly.
The real... kicker is the management. There is no office in the building as they are located in a separate facility. If there is a problem, the only way to reach them is via email or emergency contact or maintenance. They are very unsympathetic and very much do not care about their tenants aside from putting on a good show to encourage people to move in.
Additionally, the parking is a disaster. There are options to pay extra for garage parking or reserved parking, but there is no way for these spaces to be enforced and many tenants just park wherever they feel like, including reserved and handicap spaces. There is also no option for U-Haul‘s for moving in to safely unload. They encourage people to park on fifth Avenue but that is a main and busy street with very limited street parking, not feasible for a U-Haul or any small van at all. They are also aggressive with towing, and there is no visitor parking.
Other than those, the location is pretty good as you’re by the short north, which is full of shops, restaurants, and bars. And if you’re going to Ohio State University it’s feasible to take the bus or even walk there. Read More

The apartment is nice and what we expected but myself and other residents I've spoken to are unable to get into contact with the leasing office or the emergency line through their contact numbers. No one has ever even answered a call and I've never been called back when leaving a voicemail with my contact information. If you never have any problems then this place will be fine. God forbid you to have an emergency because you will most likely not be able to get immediate help. The Borror owns... many properties downtown and it's obviously too much for them to handle because they don't even have someone to answer the phone during their operating hours. If you need maintenance don't bother calling submit it through the online portal. The maintenance man is wonderful and always does a great job. Read More

I love living in the beeker. It’s so nice and always clean. All the employees are sooo friendly! My boyfriend Andreas and I love it!

I have lived at the Beeker since they opened. Very modern floor plans and décor throughout the building. Compared to most apartments, you get very little noise from neighboring units. Each unit has a built in wifi router in the ceiling (which is included in your rent. However, if the wifi goes out, which is has many times, it takes longer than you would except for the building to get that back up and running. Huge roof top patio for residents with two large grills, furniture, inside area with tv... , fridge, sink, ect. The inside area opens up to the outside with garage like door features. I will say there have been many maintenance issues. My AC unit was fried for a week or so and when they replaced it they did not clean up after. Parking spots are available (garage parking under the building & a lot at ground level). You are assigned a spot via hang tag, residents to do respect that and management does not enforce it. Overall, I do enjoy living at the Beeker. Great location for the price Read More

I have lived here for two years and love it. There is secure parking, a gorgeous rooftop with a view of downtown & Short North. The best restaurants are within walking or delivery range. Campus is around the corner and in the heart of Italian Village. They allow dogs but do not have a dog park or doggy area - the surrounding neighborhood is safe to walk though. All in all a great building to call home!