Cortland on Pike

Overall, I enjoy living here and have made my unit a comfortable and enjoyable space. However, there are several areas where the community could benefit from updates. These include persistent odors in the hallways, outdated gym equipment, recurring internet outages, and issues with the package room. While these concerns are significant, they are all matters that could be addressed with proper attention and improvements.

Cortland on Pike just went through management transition and it has been less than satisfactory. At first, this building was “fair and affordable”. Now you can get a better unit at a nicer building, for the same price. Shoutout to the maintenance team, as most days, this is the only good part about Cortland on Pike

Very friendly community and excellent customer service especially by Keith. Biggest issue are the parking if you get off work late and the WiFi

If you're considering moving to Wellington Apartments, I strongly recommend visiting and inspecting the unit beforehand. Here are some important points:

Separation Between Properties
Trove Apartments are not affiliated with Wellington, despite their close proximity. When I moved in during 2023, I was confused because the building displays a large Trove sign. I wasn’t told they are separate. The Trove shuttle services both locations, with Trove on S. Ross Street.

Living Experience at Wellington... Apartments
I rented a one-bedroom on the north side for two years, near the leasing office. While the front office is clean, the building is old. I encountered issues like occasional sightings of mice and roaches, persistent marijuana odors, and very thin walls—meaning noise from neighbors and ongoing construction was constant. I also experienced frequent clogged drains with black, foul-smelling tar, and noise from children riding scooters in hallways.

Apartment Inspection and Expectations
It’s important to thoroughly inspect apartments before signing. I was shown a remodeled unit but was assigned a unit next to a dog park, resulting in early-morning barking.

Facilities and Amenities
The gym is outdated, poorly maintained, and many machines are dirty or broken. The gym bathrooms have a sewer smell.

Parking and Internet Fees
Initially, there were no visitor parking fees, but I was later told visitors would be charged $5 daily—without prior notice or agreement. The building recently added internet, included in your rent for an extra $68, with no choice of provider. The cost is likely higher than independent options, around $65/month.

Building Control and Management
Heating and A/C are centrally controlled, limiting individual adjustments, which can be inconvenient.

Staff and Management
Staff, especially the property manager, have been generally unfriendly and unhelpful. Keith was the only staff member consistently supportive.

Final Thoughts
I’m finally moving out this year and don’t recommend Wellington Apartments for those seeking a quiet, well-maintained environment. Always inspect thoroughly and ask questions before signing.
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Large apartments for the price and not a bad location. Overall management was pretty bad. Maintenance wouldn’t fix an issue that I had with my window until I complained about it repeatedly for months. The package room is a disaster. Almost every package I had delivered went missing. I stopped having packages delivered to my apartment after 6 months. The staff were nice, but there were still rampant issues. The noise was also really bad, including people screaming at each other late at night,... kids running up and down the halls and very loud music. The cops were at the building all the time. Overall, I wouldn’t recommend living here despite the good size of the apartments and price. Read More